Mobile Phones
Mi series, Mi 4, Mi 3
Xiaomi Mi 3
Until January 2015 Xiaomi's flagship mobile handset line was the Xiaomi Mi series. The newest model in this line is the Xiaomi Mi4, succeeding the Xiaomi Mi3. It was initially launched in mainland China, followed by Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and India on March, May and July 2014 respectively. The Xiaomi Mi3 uses a modified Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 and has been tested as the world's fastest Android smartphone according to benchmark testing apps Antutu, Quadrant and Geekbench.
Announced at Xiaomi's annual product launch at Beijing on July 22, 2014, Xiaomi Mi 4 features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, 3GB RAM, 8Megapixel front camera, and a further optimized phone exterior.
It was reported that Xiaomi had ordered 50,000 sapphire covers from
South Korean manufacturers, for a new premium smartphone. The limited
edition may launch at the end of 2014.
Redmi Series, Redmi Note
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| Xiaomi Redmi Note |
Another mobile phone of Xiaomi's is the Redmi Note which is a phablet
and the second smartphone in the Redmi Series. In India, the Redmi Note
comes in three variants, one with 4G, another with 3G, and the other
with LTE. In India, Redmi Note was available exclusively on Flipkart until Xiaomi announced its partnership with both Amazon.com and Snapdeal on April 7, 2015.
Xiaomi Announced the successor of The Redmi Note, The Redmi Note 2
And Redmi Note 2 Prime on August 13, 2015. The Redmi Note 2 Features a
better 64-bit Mediatek Helios X10 Chipset,2 GB RAM And also updated the camera by 13 MP from Samsung.
The company claims that this camera can focus in just 0.1 second. The
Redmi Note 2 is also thinner and lighter than the original Redmi Note.
It will be available in 16 And 32GB variants. The Redmi Note 2 Prime has
4G LTE And a slightly higher clocked CPU Than the Redmi Note 2. It will also run the company's latest UI That is MIUI 7. "Xiaomi Redmi Note 2".
Earlier Xiaomi used to sell exclusively through highly successful flash sales on Flipkart.
The first flash sale of the Redmi Note was held on December 2, 2014,
and all 50,000 units in stock were sold in a mere 6 seconds.
The smartphone's software is based on MIUI, a closed source Android firmware based on the Android operating system.
Mi Note, Mi Note Pro
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| Xiaomi Mi Note Pro |
In an exclusive event in Beijing, China in January 2015, Xiaomi unveiled their new flagship phones Mi Note and Mi Note Pro to rival iPhone 6 at almost half the price. Both devices feature 5.7-inch display and uses a dual-glass design with a 2.5D front and 3D rear glass.
While Mi Note is powered by hardware that is more than one year old,
Mi Note Pro features bleeding edge hardware such as octa-core Qualcomm
Snapdragon 810 processor, Adreno 360 GPU, 4GB LPDDR4 RAM and LTE Cat 9.
Mi Note Pro delivers superior performance yet still maintains similar
battery consumption to Mi Note.
MiPad
The Xiaomi MiPad is the first tablet to be announced by Xiaomi. First announced in the Xiaomi New Product Launch Event 2014, the device is the first device to use the NVIDIA Tegra K1 quad-core 2.3 GHz processor with 2GB RAM and it is on sale in mainland China at the price of CN¥1,499. It is currently available in many online stores for under US$300. In India it is available for ₹12999
MIUI (operating system)
See also: MIUI
MIUI is a stock and aftermarket Android firmware for smartphones and tablet computers based on the open-source Android operating system. It is Xiaomi's earliest known product.
MiWiFi (network router)
The Xiaomi MiWiFi is a series network routers
initially launched on April 23, 2014. The latest in the series is a
coporate-class router with built-in storage of up to 6TB. It is said to
have a PCB dual-antenna array supporting 802.11ac WiFi standard, a Broadcom
4709C dual-core 1.4 GHz processor and 512MB of flash memory. The router
can be used as a wireless hard drive for movies and photos, in tandem
with Xiaomi’s apps that feature remote downloads, automatic backups,
remote access to files and other features.
MiTV (Smart TV line)
The MiTV is a line of Smart TVs designed and marketed by Xiaomi. It runs Android
and was initially announced in 2013. The latest in the series is a
55-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart TV with a quad-core Cortex A-17 CPU, 8GB of
internal storage and a wireless 8-speaker soundbar at approximately CN¥4,999 ($806).
MiBox (set-top box)
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| Xiaomi MiBox |
The Xiaomi MiBox is a smart set-top box for televisions.
From deals struck with content providers, the set-top box offers films
and TV shows with no user account nor subscription required. The box can
also access content via its USB port, such as through an external hard disk. Due to content licensing restrictions, it is currently only available in mainland China.
MiCloud (cloud storage service)
MiCloud is a cloud storage and cloud computing
service created by Xiaomi. The service allows users to store data such
as contacts, messages, photos and notes on remote computer servers for
download to multiple devices running MIUI. The service also includes a
feature that allows users to track the location of their MIUI device as
well as alarm, lock or reset it.
MiTalk (messaging service)
MiTalk is an internet-based cross-platform instant messenger mobile app available for Android and iOS launched in 2011.
MiPower Bank (external battery)
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| A 10400mAh MiPower Bank |
MiPower Bank is a battery charger with a built-in external battery. The charger is built with an aluminium case, and includes batteries rated at 5000/5200/10000/10400/16000mAh. Through the use of a USB cable, it can be used to charge any device that supports USB charging, including Apple iPhones, iPads, Android smartphones/tablets and more. While the 5000/5200/10000/10400 mAh comes with a single USB port, the 16000mAh comes with dual USB ports, Xiaomi also released silicone sleeves for all the power banks.
Mi Band (fitness monitor & sleep tracker)
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| Xiaomi Mi Band |
The Mi Band was announced in August 2014. The Mi Band will be sold for US$13,
has a reported 30-day battery life, can act as an alarm clock and
tracks your fitness and sleep. The band also has the ability to unlock
your phone based on proximity.
Initially available in China, it can now be purchased in Xiaomi’s seven
markets in Asia and — courtesy of a recent extension of its Mi.com
store — the U.S., UK, France and Germany.
With 2.8 million Mi Band shipments in the first quarter of 2015, Xiaomi
became the world's second-largest wearables maker, accounting for 24.6%
of the global market share.
Smart Home Products
Blood pressure monitor
Xiaomi launched a smart blood pressure monitor on September 24, 2014,
in partnership with the Silicon Valley-based iHealth Labs. Xiaomi says
the blood pressure monitor is easy to use and meets all the necessary
professional medical standards and certifications. The accompanying app,
customized for Xiaomi smartphones, tracks blood pressure, heart rate,
average pulse and more on a real-time chart, then makes recommendations
for improvement.
Air purifier
Xiaomi released an air purifier on December 9, 2014 in Beijing. This CN¥899
device has the capability to clean up to 406 cubic meters of air in an
hour. The device uses HEPA technology to reduce polluting particles from
as high as 600 ppm to a clean 2.5 ppm. The device has a real-time air
quality monitor. Users can synch the air purifier with a smartphone to
control it remotely, receive air quality data, and be alerted when the
air filter is dirty.
Yeelight Smart Lightbulb and Yeelight Bedside Lamp
Xiaomi launched the Yeelight Smart Lightbulb for 129 CNY ($21), in
partnership with the Chinese startup Yeelight which Xiaomi partially
funded. The LED lightblub that can theoretically display more than 16
million different colors. Its companion app allows users to control the
lightbulb remotely, and select light presets for specific circumstances
like "waking up" or "watching a movie."
On June 10, 2015, Xiaomi released the Yeelight Bedside Lamp for 249
CNY ($40). The lamp has similar features as the Yeelight Smart
Lightbulb, with additional touch based controls on top of the lamp.
Yi Smart Webcam
Xiaomi released the Yi (also called Ants or Xiaoyi) Smart Webcam for
149 CNY ($24) on October 29, 2014. It has 720p resolution, a 111 degree
wide-angle lens with 4x zoom, and the ability to make two-way voice
calls. Activated and viewable via the smartphone, it doubles as both a
webcam for chatting and a security camera with recording capabilities.
The camera automatically records whenever it detects movement in view. In June 2015, Xiaomi launched a night vision edition of the Yi Camera with a 940mm infrared sensor.
Yi Action Camera
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| Xiaomi Yi Action Camera |
Xiaomi launched an action camcorder Yi Action Camera
for 399 CNY ($64). It comes with a 16 MP sensor which can record 1080p
videos at 60 fps and 720p videos at 120 fps. It is waterproof up to 40
meters with the waterproof case.
Mi Smart Scale
Xiaomi announced the Mi Smart Scale for 99 CNY ($16) on March 31,
2015. According to Xiaomi, the smart weighing scale makes measurements
ranging from 5 kg to 150 kg, with a 50g precision, and shows weight in
kg and lbs. When paired with the Mi Fit app, which itself pairs with the
Mi Band, users can track their weight and BMI.
The Mi Smart Scale is equipped with Bluetooth 4.0 and is compatible
with both Android and iOS. The maker of the scale is Huami, a company
Xiaomi invested.
Mi Power Strip
Xiaomi announced the Mi Power Strip for 49 CNY ($8) on March 31,
2015. The company says the smart power strip is as big as a pencil box.
It features three USB ports with quick charging feature as well as three
conventional power sockets, all of which have surge protection.
Childproof internal shutter mechanism is included.
Smart Home Kit
Xiaomi unveiled the Smart Home Kit for 199 CNY ($32) on June 10,
2015. The kit contains a set of smart sensors, including the
multi-funciton gateway, the door/window sensor, the motion detector and
the wireless switch, which can be combined to achieve over 30 different
kinds of functions. For example, the motion detector can be paired with
the gateway to perform functions such as switching on a light at night
when it detects motion; the window sensors can control the connected air
ventilator to start or stop as one closes or opens the window; in
another example, users can set the gateway into alert mode with their
smartphones as they leave the house, and the gateway would then send
push notifications and turn on the automatic recording of a Yi Smart
Webcam when the door/window sensor or the motion detector detects
abnormal activities.
Reference
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xiaomi
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