Apple led the global smartphone market in the last quarter of 2020 — that much we know by now, as we reported here around three weeks ago. But how about in our region? What was the market like?
Redmi 9T P500 cheaper until Feb 14 in the Philippines
About two weeks since it became available in the Philippines, Xiaomi‘s new Redmi model can be had for P500 (roughly $10 converted) less for a limited time.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra leaked in hands-on video by Pinoy YouTuber
A Filipino YouTube channel with the handle Tech Buff PH may have taken the wraps off the much-anticipated Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra flagship ahead of its official debut, both globally and in China.
Redmi K40 design revealed ahead of Feb 25 launch
It’s official: Redmi general manager Lu Weibing confirmed on that the Redmi K40 will debut in China February 25. What we’re not sure of is if only one model — the regular variant — will be unveiled or other supposed members of the series, including the Redmi K40 Pro, will be launched, too. Some said the latter might go official at a later time.
Global Xiaomi Mi 11 comes in 2 variants, ships with 55W charger
After announcing the Mi 11 in China last December 28, Xiaomi has put the spotlight on the international variant of its latest flagship and the first Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 device to hit the market.
Best-performing flagship, midrange phones globally: Jan 2021
Six days after it published last month’s list of best-performing midrange and flagship Android smartphones released in China, Antutu has revealed the global rankings.
Xiaomi clarifies Google Mobile Services installation issue
There was a lot of hullabaloo about a statement supposedly from a Xiaomi staff stating that the company’s smartphones in China won’t be able to install Google Mobile Services should users based there decide to do so.
Best-performing flagship, midrange phones: Jan 2021, China edition
It’s up. Antutu Benchmark has shared on its site January 2021’s best-performing flagship and midrange Android smartphones released in China.
Xiaomi Mi 11 global launch date revealed; Mi 11 Pro coming, too?
Finally, we have a global launch date. Xiaomi has revealed that the Mi 11 will be announced for the international market February 8.
Apple takes No. 1 spot as biggest smartphone vendor in Q4 2020
As we at Revü had predicted, Apple clawed its way to the top to become the largest smartphone company in the fourth quarter of 2020 — with or without a charger in the box. This is based on the latest reports of market-research firms International Data Corporation and Canalys.
Official: Redmi 9T priced from P6,990 in the Philippines
Xiaomi Philippines has officially launched another phone in the Redmi 9 series, with the introduction of the Redmi 9T to the local market. As it turns out, we were right about the pricing, too.
Redmi K40 to launch as 1st MediaTek Dimensity 1200 phone
We already know that Realme is scheduled to announce the Realme X9 Pro — the OEM’s first 2021 flagship powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset — soon. But the X9 Pro won’t be the first phone to use MediaTek’s new 6nm chip; Xiaomi’s Redmi K40 will be.
Redmi Note 9T 5G listing with price shows it’s coming to PH
Exactly a week ago, we reported that the Redmi 9T is headed to the Philippines with a P6,990 (around $145 converted) base price, based on a listing we saw at Xiaomi‘s official stores on Lazada and Shopee. The phone is set to launch in the country January 27 and will be available locally from January 29, according to an updated listing we saw. The Redmi 9T and its 5G-capable sibling, the Redmi Note 9T 5G, made their global debut last January 8.
US govt adds Xiaomi to investment blacklist
Just some time after Xiaomi ended 2020 and welcomed 2021 by successively launching the Mi 11, Redmi Note 9T 5G, and Redmi 9T, it receives a big blow from the United States.
Redmi 9T spotted with P6,990 ($145) price tag in PH
The newly announced Xiaomi Redmi 9T has been officially teased for the local market, and based on its listing on both Shopee and Lazada, the budget phone may be available sooner than later. Even better, we now know how much the Redmi 9T costs in the Philippines, as well as the configuration that will be sold here.
Black Shark 4 can charge its 4,500mAh battery in 15 mins
The mobile gaming market is claimed to register substantial growth this year and beyond, so expect to see a bunch of new gaming-focused smartphones hitting markets soon, with Xiaomi‘s Black Shark sub-brand likely to release earlier than others.
Best-performing flagship, midrange phones in Dec 2020
A few days after sharing the Chinese market’s rankings for December, Antutu Benchmark this time revealed the list of best-performing flagship and midrange Android phones released globally.
Redmi 9T, Redmi Note 9T 5G unveiled. Prices, specs here
At its global launch event today, January 8, Xiaomi has taken the wraps off the first Redmi smartphones to go official in 2021, one of which is confirmed to arrive in the Philippines.
Smart bed most exciting product in Xiaomi PH 1st 2021 brochure
Xiaomi Philippines’ January to February 2021 brochure for its authorized Mi stores and kiosks has been published online, giving Xiaomi fans their first good look at what’s to come at offline Mi locations across the country. (You can see a copy of it, complete with prices, at the bottom of this article.)
Best-performing midrange, flagship phones: Dec 2020, China edition
As we roll out a new month (well, a new year, actually), it’s once again time to name the best-performing Android smartphones in China’s high-end and midrange segments, according to the Antutu benchmark platform.