Xiaomi has officially launched its dedicated online store in the Philippines, marking a major milestone for local tech enthusiasts. The newly introduced digital platform serves as a centralized hub, offering Filipino consumers direct access to Xiaomi’s extensive ecosystem of innovative products.
Previously reliant on third-party e-commerce channels and physical Mi Stores, customers can now browse and purchase the latest devices seamlessly. The online storefront features a comprehensive lineup, including the flagship smartphones, the latest Redmi Note series, smart wearables like the Xiaomi Watch, and popular AIoT home devices.
By launching the official Xiaomi Philippine Online Store, the company aims to streamline the shopping experience with secure payment options, official warranty coverage, and reliable nationwide delivery. The platform also promises exclusive online promotions and launch-day discounts, further solidifying Xiaomi’s commitment to bringing high-quality, innovation-driven technology to the Philippine market at accessible price points.
Xiaomi launched the ultimate performance technology sedan — Xiaomi SU7 Ultra. As the high-performance flagship EV of Xiaomi, Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is designed for high-performance driving by combining exceptional performance with cutting-edge technology to deliver an extraordinary driving experience. It is perfect for both daily driving and hitting the track.
Oversized front splitter and air dam, with “U-shaped” air curtains
Enlarged air intake grille
285kg maximum downforce
Interior
Sporty seats with Carbon fiber front-seat back panel
Carbon fiber sport steering wheel
Carbon fiber and Italian Alcantara®️ microfiber fabric interiror finish
40W external speaker
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is now available for pre-order, with official release scheduled for March 2025. The pre-order price is set at RHB 814,900, or around $114,302.95, to preorder, you will need to place a RHB10,000 intention deposit. Pre-orders receive priority delivery.
Xiaomi Saudi Arabia has announced that the Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 Wifi and 4G is now available in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The two new tablets was officially announced earlier this week. Both the Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 Wifi and 4G have identical specs except for the Wifi and 4G capabilities.
In a nutshell, the Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 is a mid-level tablet that’s perfect for first time tablet buyers and looking for the perfect balance of performance and entertainment. Here are the pricing for the two tablets from Jarir;
Redmi Pad SE 8.7 (Wifi)
6GB + 128GB – SAR 549.00
Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G
6GB + 128GB – SAR 599.00
You can checkout the specs comparison for the Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE 8.7 Wifi and 4G;
Redmi Pad SE 8.7
Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G
Display
8.7″ LCD, 1340×800 resolution, 5:3 aspect ratio, up to 90Hz refresh rate, up to 600 nits (Outdoor) brightness, 84.41% screen-to-body ratio.
8.7″ LCD, 1340×800 resolution, 5:3 aspect ratio, up to 90Hz refresh rate, up to 600 nits (Outdoor) brightness, 84.41% screen-to-body ratio.
Processor
MediaTek Helio G8512nm process, octa-core Arm Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz/ Arm Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
MediaTek Helio G8512nm process, octa-core Arm Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz/ Arm Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU
Arm Mali-G52 MC2
Arm Mali-G52 MC2
Storage
64GB, 128 GB EMMC 5.1, expandable up to 2TB via microSD
64GB, 128 GB EMMC 5.1, expandable up to 2TB via microSD
RAM
4GB, 6GB
4GB, 6GB
OS
Xiaomi HyperOS, Android U
Xiaomi HyperOS, Android U
Rear camera
8MP (wide), f/2.0 aperture , 1.12μm pixel size, up to 1080P 1920×1080 30fps video recording
8MP (wide), f/2.0 aperture , 1.12μm pixel size, up to 1080P 1920×1080 30fps video recording
Front camera
5MP (wide), f/2.2 aperture , 1.12μm pixel size, up to 1080P 1920×1080 30fps video recording
5MP (wide), f/2.2 aperture , 1.12μm pixel size, up to 1080P 1920×1080 30fps video recording
Audio
1 mic, dual speakers, Dolby Atmos® supported, 3.5mm headphone jack
1 mic, dual speakers, Dolby Atmos® supported, 3.5mm headphone jack
Network & Connectivity
Wi-Fi5 dual-band (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 5.3, FM band
Dual SIM + microSD, 2G (GSM)/3G (WCDMA)/4G LTE (FDD/TDD), Wi-Fi5 dual-band (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 5.3, FM band
Sensors
Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Hall sensor, IR blaster, Virtual proximity sensor, Virtual light sensor
Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Hall sensor, IR blaster, Virtual proximity sensor, Virtual light sensor
Dimensions (HxWxT)
211.58mm x 125.48mm x 8.8 mm
211.58mm x 125.48mm x 8.8 mm
Weight
373 gm
375 gm
Battery
6650mAh battery supports 18W fast charging (USB Type-C)
6650mAh battery supports 18W fast charging (USB Type-C)
Colors
Graphite Gray, Aurora Green, Sky Blue
Graphite Gray, Aurora Green, Sky Blue
اكتشف Redmi Pad Se 8.7 الذي يجمع بين خفة الوزن والأداء المتميز .
يأتي بشاشة صغيرة بحجم 8.7 إنش، ويوفر تجربة مشاهدة واضحة مع معدل تحديث 90 هرتز، كما يتوفر بإصدار 4G يناسب جميع احتياجاتك الترفيهية.
Xiaomi has officially announce the Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G. As the name suggests, the Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G will have a 8.7″ LCD display with 1340×800 resolution with up to 90Hz refresh rate and a maximum brightness of 600 nits (outdoors mode). It is powered by MediaTek Helio G8512nm CPU and a ARM Mali-G52 MC2 for GPU. There will have up to 6GB RAM and up to 128 GB for storage, which is also expandable up to 2TB using the microSD card slot.
The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G will have a redesigned rear camera module that has a 8MP sensor with f/2 aperture and 1.12μm pixel size, while the front camera will have 5MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture and 1.12μm pixel size. Both the front and rear camera supports up to 1080P, 1920×1080, 30fps video recording. The The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G will use a 6650mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.
Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G Specs:
Display: 8.7″ LCD, 1340×800 resolution, 5:3 aspect ratio, up to 90Hz refresh rate, up to 600 nits (Outdoor) brightness, 84.41% screen-to-body ratio.
Processor: MediaTek Helio G8512nm process, octa-core Arm Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz/ Arm Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU: Arm Mali-G52 MC2
Storage: 64GB, 128 GB EMMC 5.1, expandable up to 2TB via microSD
RAM: 4GB, 6GB
OS: Xiaomi HyperOS, Android U
Rear camera: 8MP (wide), f/2.0 aperture , 1.12μm pixel size, up to 1080P 1920×1080 30fps video recording
Front camera: 5MP (wide), f/2.2 aperture , 1.12μm pixel size, up to 1080P 1920×1080 30fps video recording
Network & Connectivity: Dual SIM + + MicroSD, 2G (GSM)/3G (WCDMA)/4G LTE (FDD/TDD), Wi-Fi5 dual-band（802.11a/b/g/n/ac）, Bluetooth 5.3, FM band
Sensors: Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Hall sensor, IR blaster, Virtual proximity sensor, Virtual light sensor
Dimensions (HxWxT): 211.58mm x 125.48mm x 8.8 mm
Weight: 373 gm
Battery: 6650mAh battery supports 18W fast charging (USB Type-C)
The Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G will be available in three colors; Graphite Gray, Aurora Green and Sky Blue. It will be running Xiaomi HyperOS (Android U) right out of the box.
The device is available for preorder to those are in UK and in Europe in general. Its starting price in UK will be £149.00 for the 4GB + 64GB model, while the 4GB + 64GB model is priced at £169.00. No word yet when will the tablet be release here in Saudi Arabia.
Xiaomi Philippines has officially launch the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 in the country. The smartwatch will have an SRP of ₱1,999, but for those ordering before August 21st, there will be an early-bird offer of ₱1,699 and a free watch strap at Xiaomi’s official Shopee store.
The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 will be available in all authorized Xiaomi stores nationwide by August 29th.
Here are the specs of Xiaomi Smart Band 9
Display: 1.62-inch AMOLED Touch Display, 192 x 490 pixels resolution, up to 1200 nits, adjustable
Xiaomi fans in Saudi Arabia rejoice! Xiaomi’s POCO brand has just introduced the F6 series in the Kingdom. Both the standard F6 and the feature-packed F6 Pro are currently available for preorder on Jarir Bookstore and Noon.
The POCO F6 boasts a powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, while the F6 Pro offers a slightly more powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. As for the display, both models come equipped with a smooth 120Hz, 6.67-inch AMOLED display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass for added durability.
The distinction between the two models starts with storage and RAM. The F6 offers up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage, while the F6 Pro boasts a maximum of 16GB of RAM and a whopping 1TB of storage.
The camera systems also differ. The F6 features a dual rear camera system with a 50MP main camera powered by the Sony IMX882 sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide camera (IMX355). The F6 Pro upgrades to a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP main camera using the Light Fusion 800 image sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 2MP macro camera. The F6 also sports a 20MP front-facing camera, while the F6 Pro features a 16MP front camera.
The POCO F6 and F6 Pro share similar specifications for battery, security, sensors, audio, network, and connectivity. You can check out the detailed specs below for additional information.
POCO F6 Pro
POCO F6
F6
F6 Pro
Display
6.67″ CrystalRes 1.5K Flow AMOLED DotDisplay, 2400 nits (peak brightness), 2712 x 1220 resolution @446 ppi, Up to 120Hz refresh rate
6.67″ WQHD+ Flow AMOLED DotDisplay, 3200×1440 resolution @526 ppi, 4000 nits at peak brightness, Up to 120Hz refresh rate
Processor
Snapdragon® 8s Gen 3 Mobile Platform Octa-core processor up to 3.0 GHz
Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform Octa-core processor up to 3.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno
Adreno
AI
Qualcomm AI Engine
RAM
8GB , 12 GB (LPDDR5X)
12 GB , 16 GB (LPDDR5X)
Storage
256 GB, 512 GB (UFS 4.0)
256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB (UFS 4.0)
OS
Xiaomi HyperOS
Xiaomi HyperOS
Rear Camera
50MP main camera (Sony IMX882f/1.59) 8MP ultra-wide camera (IMX355)
50MP main camera (Light Fusion 800 image sensor), f/1.6 8MP ultra-wide camera, f/2.2 2MP macro camera, f/2.4
Front Camera
20MP front camera (OV20B -1/4″ sensor size)
16MP front camera
Battery
5000 mAh with 90W turbo charging (USB-C)
5000 mAh with 90W turbo charging (USB-C)
Security
In-screen fingerprint sensor, AI Face Unlock
In-screen fingerprint sensor, AI Face Unlock
Sensor
NFC support, GPS L1, GLONASS G1, Beidou B1, Galileo E1, QZSS L1, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, IR blaster, Gyroscope, X-axis linear vibration motor
Ahead of the CES 2024, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi announced the Xiaomi SU7 and Xiaomi SU7 Max, the company’s entrant to the EV market. The EV sedan looks like the Porsche’s Taycan and will be available in two model, the rear wheel drive SU7 and SU7 Max, which features a dual motor AWD.
Together with the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus, Xiaomi also announced the Redmi Note 13 and 13 Pro, the latest additions to its popular Redmi Note series. The new phones feature a number of upgrades over their predecessors, including improved displays, cameras, and performance.
The Redmi Note 13 and Note 13 Pro have the same 6.67” FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1080 x 2400 resolutions. It has a 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio and Touch sampling rate of “Instantaneous up to 2160Hz.”
RedMi Note 13 Pro
The Redmi Note 13 is powered by MT Dimensity 6080 chip while the Note 13 Pro will have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen2 and come with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.
The Redmi Note 13 has a dual-lens rear camera system with a 100MP main sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The Redmi Note 13 Pro has a tri-lens rear camera system with a 200 MP Samsung HP3 flagship main sensor, an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide sensor and a 2MP macro sensor.
Both phones have a 16MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.
The Redmi Note 13 and 13 Pro both have large battery capacity, 5000mAh and 5100mAh batteries, respectively with both supporting 67W fast charging.
RedMi Note 13
Here is a summary of the key features of the Redmi Note 13 and 13 Pro:
RAM: Up to 16GB (Note 13 Pro)/ Up to 12GB (Note 13)
Storage: Up to 512 GB (Note 13 Pro) / 256GB (Note 13)
Rear camera: dual-lens system with 100MP main sensor (Redmi Note 13), triple-lens system with 200 MP Samsung HP3 flagship main sensor (Redmi Note 13 Pro)
The Redmi Note 13 and 13 Pro are now available in China on September 22, 2023. Global availability and pricing have not yet been announced. As for the price, the Redmi Note 13 starts at CNY 1,199 (SAR 616.27) that’s for the 6GB+128GB model, while the Redmi Note 13 Pro model of 8GB+128GB is priced at CNY 1,499 or around SAR 770.47.
The Redmi Note 13 and 13 Pro are great options for mid-range smartphone buyers who are looking for a phone with a good display, camera, and performance. The phones are also well-priced, making them a good value for money.
Xiaomi just unveil the Xiaomi Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023, an unexpected device to announced at the event.
Xiaomi said that its AR glasses is a new prototype Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition, will weigh 126 grams and has a “retina-level” display. The company explained that when angular resolution or PPD (pixels per degree) approaches 60, the human eye cannot distinguish the individual pixel. The PPD of the Xiaomi Wireless AR Glasses is 58, which is the closest to AR glasses to meet this quality specification.
Instead of a built-in computing module, which make an AR Glasses look bulky, the Xiaomi Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition will connect wirelessly to Xiaomi 13 series phone or any phones that uses Snapdragon XR2 Gen 1 Platform. The device is using Xiaomi’s own communication link to achieve full link latency as low as 50ms and 3ms1 with other smartphone devices.
Lei Jun, Xiaom’s Founder and CEO also explained;
Boasting a retina-level near-eye display for AR glasses, Xiaomi Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition delivers a truly immersive visual experience. Moreover, our self-developed Xiaomi AR Gesture Control empowers effortless control between virtual and real space. pic.twitter.com/EipqBWxkpW
Xiaomi is not only company dipping their foot in the AR Space, Apple have been preaching that AR is the next wave of computing and not VR, while Oppo is also showcasing its Air Glasses 2. which they launched in China last year.
The Xiaomi Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition is only available for developers and no details have been provided on the price and how to get a hold on one of these device.
Lithuania’s Defense Ministry recently release a statement recommending that consumers avoid buying Xiaomi smartphones and suggests to people to throw away the ones they have after a government report found the devices had built-in censorship features.
Xiaomi’s Mi 10T 5G flagship smartphones, which is sold in Europe, have a built-in ability to detect and censor terms such as “Free Tibet”, “Long live Taiwan independence” or “democracy movement”, Lithuania’s Cybersecurity agency said on Tuesday, Sept. 21.
The built-in censorship features in Xiaomi’s smartphones software is turned off for the “European Union region”, but can be turned on remotely at any time, the Defence Ministry’s National Cyber Security Centre said in the report. National Cyber Security Centre also said that Xiaomi’s phone was sending encrypted phone usage data to a server in Singapore.
A similar security flaw was also found in the Huawei’s P40 5G smartphone but none was found in OnePlus phones, another Chinese phone maker, that has a strong presence in the European Union region.
Huawei’s representative in the Baltics told the BNS news wire its phones “do not process user’s data outside the Huawei device.”
The report added the list of “censored” terms which could be blocked by the Xiaomi phone’s system apps, including the default internet browser, currently includes 449 terms in Chinese and is continuously updated.
Xiaomi also announced the Mi Watch, 1.39-inch smartwatch with AMOLED round display that features a sleep tracking, heart rate and blood oxygen monitor.
Supports 117 different kinds of exercises with more than 100 watch face and 6 watch bands.
It will be available in Europe for €99.
The stylish #MiWatch⌚️is coming with a LARGE 1.39” display. You can express yourself with 6 official bands & create your own custom watch faces from your favorite photos! #SmartLifeMadeSimplepic.twitter.com/YFxRmMSMDo
Xiaomi just announced their next flagship smartphone line, the Xiaomi Mi 10T series, that’s compose of the Xiaomi Mi 10T and Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro on the high-end and the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite on the lower end of the spectrum.
Both the Xiaomi Mi 10T and Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro are technically the same phone except for the camera settup and in the RAM/Storage department. Here are the specs of the two phones.
Xiaomi Mi 10T;
6.67″ DotDisplay 144Hz AdaptiveSync Display
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Octa-core CPU with 5G
Adreno 650 GPU
Storage: 128GB
RAM: 6GB/8GB
Triple-rear camera: 64MP Sony IMX682 (main) + 13MP ultra-wide angle camera + 5MP macro camera
Front Camera: 20MP Ultra-clear Samsung S5K3T2 sensor
Corning Gorilla Glass 5 covering front, back and camera lenses
5000mAh battery with 33W wired fast charger
Dual nano-SIM cards support
Network: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE and 5G
Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6 and 802.11a/b/g
Bluetooth 5.1
GPS, A-GPS
MIUI 12 OS (Android 10)
Colors: Cosmic Black and Lunar Silver
Dimension: 165.1mm x 76.4mm x 9.33mm
Weight: 216g
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro;
6.67″ DotDisplay 144Hz AdaptiveSync Display
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Octa-core CPU with 5G
Adreno 650 GPU
Storage: 128GB/256GB
RAM: 8GB
Triple-rear camera: 108MP Samsung HMX sensor (main camera) + 13MP ultra-wide angle camera + 5MP macro camera
Front Camera: 20MP Ultra-clear Samsung S5K3T2 sensor
Corning Gorilla Glass 5 covering front, back and camera lenses
5000mAh battery with 33W wired fast charge
Dual nano-SIM cards support
Network: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE and 5G
Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6 and 802.11a/b/g
Bluetooth 5.1
GPS, A-GPS
MIUI 12 OS (Android 10)
Colors: Cosmic Black, Lunar Silver and Aurora Blue
