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Xiaomi recently unveiled its latest installment in MI Mix series of smartphones. Xiaomi MI Mix Alpha 5G is an impressive innovation where the entire device is made of screen. Even the sides of this phone are digital. Comprising of the screen to display network signals, battery levels and more along with pressure-sensitive volume control buttons.

If the “surround screen” itself isn’t impressive enough, the phone gears-up a 108MP camera sensor which is able to produce 27MP images even in low light. The selfie taken from this device will also be of the same resolution; as the rear of the device doubles as a viewfinder when using the cameras.

To support the huge display of this phone the battery isn’t as powerful enough. A 4050 mAh battery provides the juice; however, a 40W fast-charging adds to the elements that make this phone further impressive. The latest, Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ powers the phone and the phone also has 12GB of RAM with 512GB of storage.

However, with great amount of screen comes great amount of accidental touches. The screen on the sides are certainly prone to a high amount of mistouches. But, according to Xiaomi, to avoid such accidental touches the phone uses multiple sensors and AI algorithms. They can predict the screen usage behavior and deactivate the inactive touch areas to avoid accidental touches.

Some slight tweaks in the software in Xiaomi MI Mix Alpha 5G enables us to take full advantage of the phone’s 360º surround display. Not only that the phone switches to selfie mode as soon as the rear display on the phone is turned on, but Xiaomi says there are several other software tricks that make the rear screen useful.

While you are using the front display as a regular smartphone display; the rear display can be used for a multiple number of tasks such as checking schedules, notes or controlling other connected smart devices. You can also set up the phone to light up for different notifications. This will certainly provide an exquisite experience to see the whole phone light up even when you are charging the phone.

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Although, the Xiaomi MI Mix Alpha may seem like an interesting prospect; with all the latest features, an impressive camera and the 180% screen to body ratio. One can ask oneself if we really need this type of phone right now. Will the all-screen smartphone is worth spending around $3000 ($2800 exact).

Xiaomi also predicted to receive polarized opinions about the phone. So, they have decided to produce only a limited number of these smartphones. But honestly, the MI Mix Alpha upholds the Mix lineup’s reputation of bringing next-generation designs to the market.

We will, however, have to wait till the end of this year to figure out how practical this phone will be and how popular it will become amidst the smartphone fanboys. Till then we can only applaud Xiaomi’s bold attempt at trying something so innovative and new.

Riding on the success of the Xiaomi Mi 9, Xiaomi has today unveiled the Mi 9. The devices have many things in common with the Mi 9. However, there are some exciting updates too that this device packs in it. For instance, the Xiaomi MI 9 Pro will be powered by the latest Snapdragon 855+ and comes with up to 12GB of RAM.

Overview

The Mi 9 Pro features a screen similar to the Mi 9. It has a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display panel with an in-display fingerprint sensor. It supports Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. Furthermore, there’s a waterdrop notch up front to house the front camera.

Powered by the octa-core Snapdragon 855+ chipset, this phone should be suitable for powerful mobile gaming. Furthermore, the device also includes a vapor chamber cooling which ensures that the CPU remains cool even if the device is performing an intensive task.

The rear camera on this device is a triple camera setup. The primary lens is of 48 MP and the other two are 12MP telephoto camera and 16MP wide-angle camera. Upfront, there’s a 20MP selfie shooter.

However, the main upgrade in the Mi 9 Pro is its battery. It uses a 4, 000mAh battery that supports 45W wired fast charging. Also, the good thing is that the 45W brick will be provided along with the device itself. Furthermore, 30W wireless fast charging is also supported. It is claimed that with the 45W charger, the device takes 48 minutes to fully charge. Similarly, with the 30W wireless fast charging, it takes the device 69 minutes to charge up to 100%. Moreover, the Mi 9 Pro also supports 10W reverse wireless charging.

Another major upgrade is made on the speakers. Per Xiaomi, the Mi 9 Pro will have the largest sound chamber. It will be the largest of any Mi phones and will sound louder and better. During the unveiling, much emphasis was put on the 5G variant of the device. However, has been reported that a 4G variant will also be available.

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Xiaomi MI 9 Pro Specifications

• Display: 6.38″ Super AMOLED display with resolution 1080 x 2340pixels
• Rear Camera: Triple, 48 MP primary lens with f/1.8 aperture + 12 MP telephot lens with f/2.2 aperture + 16 MP ultra-wide with f/2.2 aperture
• Front Camera: 20 MP with f/2.0 aperture
• Processor: Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
• GPU: Adreno 640
• RAM: 8GB and 12GB
• Storage: 8/128GB, 8/256GB, 12/256GB and 12/512GB
• Battery: 4000 mAh, 45W Wired Fast Charging and 30W Wireless Fast Charging
• Sensors: Fingerprint (in-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
• Price:8GB/128GB (CNY 3,699 ~$520), 8GB/256GB (CNY 3,799 ~ $534), 12GB/256GB (CNY 4,099 ~ $580) and 12GB/512GB (CNY 4,299 ~ $600)