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Xiaomi Tipped to Launch First Snapdragon 8 Gen 4-Powered Smartphone Ahead of OnePlus, iQoo

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC was unveiled in October 2023 and the Xiaomi 14 series was the first handset to feature this flagship chipset with a peak clock speed of 3.3GHz. The company’s next generation chipset — the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 — is expected to be released in the last quarter of 2024. According to a new leak, Xiaomi will once again be the first smartphone manufacturer to release a Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC-powered handset. The Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro could be the first devices to use the new chipset.

Tipster Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) on X (formerly Twitter) claims that Xiaomi will be the first brand to unveil phones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor. The Chinese smartphone brand has “exclusive first launch rights” for the new chipset and the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro will be the first smartphone to arrive with the next generation mobile platform, Brar says. The OnePlus 13 and iQoo 13 could be the next two phones to launch with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.

The Xiaomi 14 lineup was the first to get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip after it was unveiled by Qualcomm last year. The Xiaomi 15 flagships are also expected to be introduced in China before they are launched in global markets. Based on the Xiaomi 14 series, we can speculate that these phones could be released soon after this year’s flagship processor is launched.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC is expected to be designed using TSMC’s 3nm fabrication process. It could feature a custom Oryon CPU and Qualcomm’s FastConnect 7900 connectivity system. It is also expected to arrive on other flagship handsets like the Samsung Galaxy S25 series and the Asus Zenfone 11.

Xiaomi’s 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro were launched in China in October 2023. The Xiaomi 14 is priced at Rs. 69,999 for the 12GB + 512GB variant in India, while the Xiaomi 14 Ultra was launched at Rs. 99,999 in the country. 

 

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Xiaomi 14T, Xiaomi 14T Pro Reference Spotted on HyperOS Code, Unlikely to Launch in India: Report

Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro with Leica-tuned triple rear cameras and MediaTek Dimensity SoCs were launched in global markets last year. Now, Xiaomi is said to be working on the Xiaomi 14T and Xiaomi 14T Pro. The source code reportedly found in the HyperOS code indicates the possible specifications and codenames of the Xiaomi 14T series. This suggests that the Xiaomi 14T Pro will have identical specifications to that of the rumoured Redmi K70 Ultra. Both models are said to go official in September in global markets except India.

Xiaomi has not shared any information on the Xiaomi 14T and Xiaomi 14T Pro, but Android Headlines have found a reference to both handsets on the HyperOS code. As per the report, Xiaomi 14T Pro is codenamed “rothko”. The Pro variant will reportedly debut as a rebranded version of the unannounced Redmi K70 Ultra and could feature a MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SOC. It is said to have “N12” as the internal model number.

The Xiaomi 14T Pro is said to offer wireless charging and include a telephoto camera with Leica lenses. The Redmi K70 Ultra, however, might lack these features.

The Xiaomi 14T is reportedly codenamed “degas,” inspired by the name of the popular French artist Edgar Degas. The report claims that the handset appeared on the HyperOS source code with the internal model number “N12A“.

Further, the report states that the Xiaomi 14T Pro will go on sale in different markets with different model numbers “2407FPN8EG“, “2407FPN8ER“, and “A402XM“. The Xiaomi 14T is said to launch in global markets with model numbers “2406APNFAG“, and “XIG06“. Both the base and the Pro variants are anticipated to be sold in many countries except India.

The standard Xiaomi 14T and Xiaomi 14T Pro are said to share similar camera and battery specifications. Like the Xiaomi 13T series, they might run on different chipsets. The Redmi K70 Ultra is believed to go official in China in August. Based on this, the publication speculates that the launch of the Xiaomi 14T series will happen in September. Since this has not yet been confirmed by Xiaomi, the information should be taken with a pinch of salt.

 

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Xiaomi Fan Festival 2024 Begins With Deals on Smartphones, Smart TVs and AIoT Devices

Xiaomi Fan Festival 2024 kicked off in India on Saturday with the Chinese technology firm celebrating the 14th anniversary of its global brand by offering discounts on a range of its products in the country. The prices of several Xiaomi and Redmi products are currently lower than their launch prices, and the sale will end after a week, according to the company. Customers can avail of discounts on individual products as well as on bundle offers including two or more devices that are on sale.

The company announced the start of the Xiaomi Fan Festival 2024 on Saturday and revealed that the ongoing promotion is scheduled to end on April 12. Customers can avail of a range of discounts and deals on Xiaomi and Redmi products, in addition to a Rs. 5,000 cashback offer on eligible ICICI Bank card transactions. These deals will be available via the company’s Mi.com website as well as e-commerce websites like Flipkart and Amazon. The offers are also available at Xiaomi Home and Xiaomi Retail stores.

According to the company’s landing page for the ongoing Xiaomi Fan Festival 2024, the Xiaomi 14 can be purchased at Rs. 59,999, down from its launch price of Rs. 69,999. Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G is currently priced at Rs. 28,999, which is lower than its launch price of Rs. 31,999.

The Redmi 12 that was launched by the company last year can be bought at Rs. 8,499 — the phone was launched at Rs. 10,999. Similarly, the Xiaomi Pad 6 that made its debut at Rs. 26,999, is available at a discounted price of Rs. 22,999.  During the ongoing Xiaomi Fan Festival 2024, the Redmi Smart Fire TV 4K 43 that debuted in India last year at Rs. 26,999 can be bought at Rs. 23,999. 

Xiaomi’s combo offers have also effectively lowered the cost of some products during the ongoing promotion. Two Redmi Watch 3 Active units (each priced at Rs. 2,999) can be purchased at Rs. 4,999. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 13 5G (12GB + 256GB) and Redmi Buds 5 — launched at Rs. 21,999 and Rs. 2,999, respectively — can be purchased at Rs. 23,798 during the promotion, that ends on April 12.

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Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro Could Launch in India as Xiaomi 14 Civi: May Get Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC

Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC was launched in China last week. Now, the new Civi series handset is said to come to India with the Xiaomi 14 Civi moniker. References about the handset were reportedly spotted on the Mi Code. The Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro boasts a Leica-backed 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup and dual front cameras. It is backed by a 4,700mAh battery with support for 67W wired fast charging. 

A report by Gizmochina claims that the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro will debut in India with the Xiaomi 14 Civi moniker. The publication has allegedly spotted the Xiaomi 14 Civi in Mi Code with the codename “chenfeng” and the internal model number “N9“.

However, Xiaomi is yet to reveal plans to unveil Xiaomi 14 Civi in India. Also, the final moniker of the India variant is not known. Therefore, this information should be considered with a pinch of salt.

The price of Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro starts at CNY 2,999 (roughly Rs. 34,600) for the base 12GB + 256GB configuration in China.

Xiaomi 14 Civi is expected to carry similar specifications as the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro. The Chinese version runs on the HyperOS interface and features a 6.55-inch 1.5K (1,236×2,750 pixels) OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. It runs on Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 onboard storage.

For optics, the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro has a Leica-backed triple rear camera setup, comprising a 50-megapixel primary sensor with Leica Optics Summilux lens and optical image stabilisation (OIS) support, a 50-megapixel portrait sensor, and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor. On the front, the phone has two 32-megapixel sensors. It is backed by a 4,700mAh battery with support for 67W wired fast charging. 

Xiaomi launched its camera focussed flagship Xiaomi 13 Ultra smartphone, while Apple opened it’s first stores in India this week. We discuss these developments, as well as other reports on smartphone-related rumours and more on Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. Orbital is available on Spotify, Gaana, JioSaavn, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and wherever you get your podcasts.
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Xiaomi Removes Feature That Let Users Run YouTube Videos in the Background for Free: Here’s Why

Xiaomi has announced that it is removing a popular feature which allowed users to run YouTube videos in the background. YouTube Premium users, who pay for ad-free streaming, can play YouTube videos over other applications in a picture-in-picture (PiP) mode or just the audio in the background without the video. However, this Xiaomi feature allowed users to gain the same functionality for free. This move comes at a time when YouTube is cracking down on several third-party apps and features which presumably affect their paying user count.

The firm announced via a Telegram channel post that it will remove the Play video sound with screen off feature in the Video toolbox and the Turn-off screen feature in the Game toolbox via over-the-air updates. Although Xiaomi does not specify what compelled it to remove these popular features, the post states that the move is “due to compliance requirements.”

Notably, the action comes months after YouTube has been trying to push more people towards subscribing to YouTube Premium. It has tried to curb the use of ad blockers by slowing down video playback speed for users with ad blockers and making skipping ads significantly harder.

Xiaomi confirmed that this decision will affect all smartphones running MIUI 12, MIUI 13, MIUI 14, and the newly released HyperOS, including Xiaomi 14,  Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Pro, and Xiaomi 12T. Notably, Xiaomi introduced the feature to support video playback without the screen being active with its MIUI 12 update in 2021.

A recent report claimed that YouTube may be rolling out PiP mode for non-Premium users outside the US. But the company has not confirmed any such moves. Paying YouTube Premium subscribers using the Xiaomi models affected by the native feature removal, should still be able to use YouTube videos on PiP or background player mode.

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Xiaomi 15 Series Could Feature an In-Display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor: Report

Xiaomi 15 might bring multiple new advancements over its predecessor to users, as per a new report. The next generation of Xiaomi’s flagship series, which will likely comprise the vanilla Xiaomi 15, Xiaomi 15 Pro, and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, could feature an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, ditching the optical fingerprint scanner of its predecessor. Recently, another report claimed that the smartphone series could be powered by the yet-to-be-announced Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset. Notably, the Xiaomi 14 series, which debuted in China in October 2023, is yet to be launched in India.

Tipster Digital Chat Station posted about the new development (via GizmoChina) and claimed that the Chinese smartphone maker is working on a new fingerprint scanner technology. This move will see the company use an in-display ultrasonic sensor for the Xiaomi 15 series. The leak also added that the brand might use ultrasonic fingerprint recognition technology by Goodix, which is considered cheaper compared to similar sensors by Qualcomm.

Ultrasonic fingerprint sensors transmit ultrasonic pulse of sound waves inaudible to humans. The sound waves strike against the finger and return with the collected information. It matches the pattern of ridges and the space between them to recognise the user. In contrast with optical fingerprint sensors, it offers several benefits. As the sensor scans the fingerprint in three dimensions, oily or wet fingers can also be scanned easily. It is also a more secure method of scanning fingerprints compared to the optical method. Notably, the usage of this technology is limited to a few premium smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy S24 series.

An earlier report also highlighted that the Xiaomi 15 series could be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset, which is yet to be announced. The processor might be announced in October 2024, and considering the Xiaomi 14 series debuted in China in the same month last year, the Xiaomi 15 series could be among the first smartphones to be powered by the chip.

On X (formerly known as Twitter), a tipster posted some details about the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC. As per the leak, it could reach a top clock speed of 4GHz, showing a significant upgrade over the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip which clocked at 3.3GHz. It is also expected to be paired with the Adreno 830 GPU.

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Xiaomi HyperOS Will See a Release in India on February 29

Xiaomi announced that the HyperOS interface will arrive in India last month. Now the company has revealed a launch date. Ahead of the much-awaited introduction of the Xiaomi 14 model in the country, the company’s new HyperOS skin will be unveiled. Recently, the company confirmed a list of devices that will get the HyperOS update in H1 2024. Xiaomi had also previously confirmed the models that would first receive the stable version of the update in India. However, Xiaomi 14 will still be the first phone from the company in the country to ship with this user interface.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Xiaomi India announced that the company’s new HyperOS will be unveiled in the country on February 29 at 12pm. This is a few days ahead of the Xiaomi 14 India launch, and it runs HyperOS out-of-the-box.

Notably, the company has previously confirmed that the Xiaomi 13 Pro and Xiaomi Pad 6 will be the first in India to receive the HyperOS update. Both phones ship with Android 13-based MIUI skin.

Recently, Xiaomi revealed that the Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13T, Xiaomi 12 as well as the Xiaomi 12T series will get a stable update of HyperOS by June this year. Even Redmi Note 13 5G and the Redmi Note 12 5G lineup are confirmed to get this update by H1 2024.

Meanwhile, the HyperOS-running Xiaomi 14 will launch in India on March 7. Like its global and Chinese counterparts, the phone will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC paired with 12GB of RAM. It is backed by a 4,610mAh battery with support for 90W wired and 50W wireless fast charging. 

The Indian variant of the Xiaomi 14 is expected to feature a 6.36-inch LTPO AMOLED display, a 50-megapixel triple rear camera unit, and a 32-megapixel front camera. It is confirmed to be sold in the country via Amazon and it will come in black, green, and white colour options.

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Xiaomi 14 Ultra Price, Front Panel Design Leaked; Tipped to Get MIIT Certification

Xiaomi 14 Ultra may be unveiled on February 25 during the global launch of the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro. The purported top-of-the-line handset has surfaced online multiple times over the past few weeks. The company has not yet confirmed the model but several leaks and reports have suggested details about the phone. Some key specifications of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra have been tipped previously. Leaked design renders of the model have also shown the back panel design. Now the front panel design of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and the price of the handset have leaked. It was also reportedly spotted on a certification site.

A MySmartPrice report shared leaked renders of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, which showed the front panel of the handset. It appears with a flat display with very slight curves near the edges and very slim bezels and chin. The report claimed that the phone may come with a 2.5D quad micro curved screen. It also is seen with a centred hole-punch slot at the top to house the front camera. An earlier report from the same publisher leaked the rear panel renders of the handset previously. 

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Another report by Dealabs (via 9to5Google) suggested that the Xiaomi 14 Ultra may be priced at EUR 1,499 (roughly Rs. 1,33,600) for its 16GB + 512GB RAM and storage option. Although this report claims that the model will be available in a single configuration, it was previously tipped to come in 12GB + 256GB, 16GB + 512GB, and 16GB + 1TB variants.

A Xiaomi handset with the model number 24031PN0DC has also been spotted on China’s MIIT certification site and tipster Digital Chat Station has claimed that this is the purported Xiaomi 14 Ultra model. The phone is said to support 5G and satellite connectivity, although it is still unclear if it supports two-way calling or allows only satellite messaging.

Previous leaks have also suggested that the Xiaomi 14 Ultra could get a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and ship with Android 14-based HyperOS. It may also sport a 6.7-inch 2K AMOLED display, a 50-megapixel quad rear camera unit and a 5,180mAh battery with 90W wired and 50W wireless charging support.

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Xiaomi 14 Ultra Leaked Design Renders Show Camera Bump, Faux Leather Back Panel

Xiaomi 14 Ultra is expected to be unveiled on February 25. The Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro are confirmed to be launched globally on the day. The yet-unreleased top-of-the-line Ultra model has surfaced online multiple times recently. Some key specifications of the purported phone have been leaked previously, including RAM and storage options. The colour options and price of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra have also been tipped. A new report shared leaked high-resolution design renders of the rumoured model.

A MySmartPrice report shared leaked design renders of the purported Xiaomi 14 Ultra, where the phone is seen in black and white colourways. The back panels are seen with a faux-leather texture, which holds the large, circular rear camera module. This comes with a slightly raised bump compared to the older Xiaomi 13 Ultra. Under the black and gold bezel is a black, round bezel around the camera module, which also houses the Leica camera branding. The power button and volume rockers of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra appear on the right edge of the handset, while the speaker grille, USB Type-C port, and primary microphone are placed on the bottom edge. 

Xiaomi 14 Ultra leaked design renders
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According to an earlier leak, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra model is tipped to launch with 12GB + 256GB, 16GB + 512GB, and 16GB + 1TB configurations. The largest storage option in titanium, white and blue shades may also be offered. The white option will likely have a leather finish, while the blue colourway may come in a glass-back option.

The 16GB + 256GB and 16GB + 512GB options of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra are expected to be available only in black and white. The phone is likely to be priced at CNY 7,299 (roughly Rs. 84,000), while the special titanium version may be listed at CNY 7,799 (roughly Rs. 90,100).

Previous leaks claimed that the Xiaomi 14 Ultra may be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. It is expected to ship with Android 14-based HyperOS. The phone may feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with 2K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The quad rear camera unit of the handset is likely to include four 50-megapixel cameras. The handset will likely get a 5,180mAh battery with 90W wired and 50W wireless charging support.

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Xiaomi 14 Ultra to Come in a Titanium Special Edition, to Offer Up to 1TB Storage: Report

Xiaomi will hold its Xiaomi 14 series global launch event on February 25, a day before the Mobile World Congress (MWC) opens in Barcelona. The event is expected to see the release of the long-awaited Xiaomi 14 Ultra. While the brand hasn’t officially confirmed the phone’s existence, a new report suggests that Xiaomi 14 Ultra will be offered in a Titanium special edition. In China, Xiaomi offers a special edition of the Xiaomi 14 Pro with a Titanium frame and a different colour, but the variant has similar features as the standard model. Additionally, the global variant of vanilla Xiaomi 14 has been spotted on the EMVCo website with some key details.

As per a report by 91Mobiles, Xiaomi is preparing a Titanium special edition for the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. The standard variants of the handset will reportedly have metal frames to keep the prices competitive. Apple and Samsung used Titanium for their latest iPhone 15 Pro models and Galaxy S24 Ultra. Last year’s Xiaomi 14 Pro was also offered in a Titanium Edition with a matte titanium alloy side.

Further, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is said to be available in three storage variants in China — 12GB + 256GB, 16GB + 512GB, 16GB + 1TB.

Separately, the Xiaomi 14 global variant was spotted on the EMVCo certification website. The listing suggests that the handset will ship with Android 14-based HyperOS 1.0 and NFC support.

The global release of the Xiaomi 14 series will take place on February 25 in Barcelona. The Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro handsets were launched in China in October with an initial price tag of CNY 3,999 (roughly Rs. 50,000) and CNY 4,999 (roughly Rs. 56,500), respectively.

The Xiaomi 14 series runs on Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and has a HyperOS interface. They feature LTPO OLED displays with up to 2K resolution and 120Hz dynamic refresh rate. They flaunt a Leica-tuned triple rear camera setup, up to 16GB of RAM, up to 1TB of storage, and have an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. The Xiaomi 14 Pro houses a 4,880mAh battery with 20W charging support and 50W wireless charging support. The Xiaomi 14 has a 4,610mAh battery with support for 90W wired charging, 50W wireless charging support, and 10W wireless reverse charging.

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