In the last period we have often heard of 5G, the new network connection technology that the conspiracy theorists have indicated as the triggering cause of the Coronavirus (Covid-19), but just think of many other statements made by these characters, such as the fact that the birds are from the spy chambers and that the lock down has been imposed to allow them to change their batteries….
Well we spread a veil on the issue and let's start with the flab of this article, or rather which are the smartphones of the Xiaomi / Redmi brand that support the new 5G connectivity standard. Recall that towards the end of 2019 Lei Jun's company had planned to launch at least 2020 devices related to the new technology in 10: we have not yet reached the middle of the year and that milestone is already very close. So if you want a 5G smartphone don't miss this opportunity and read on.
5G: here are all the Xiaomi / Redmi smartphones that support the new connectivity technology
- 6,39 “Super AMOLED screen with Full HD + resolution (2340 x 1080) and HDR.
- Qualcomm octa core processor Snapdragon 855 with Adreno 640 GPU.
- 6 GB of RAM and 64/128 GB of memory.
- Dual 12MP + 12MP rear cameras.
- Dual camera slider for selfie from 24MP + 2MP.
- 3800 mAh battery with 18W quick charge
- Dual-band WiFi AC, Single SIM 5G, GPS + GLONASS, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, NFC , fingerprint reader, Gorilla Glass 5
The second terminal that we offer you today is the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, a truly excellent device that unfortunately is difficult to find. We therefore proceed quickly by summarizing the characteristics that are made up of:
- 6,39 ″ Super AMOLED screen with resolution Full HD + (2340 x 1080) and HDR10.
- Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 + octa core with Adreno 640 GPU (700 Mhz).
- 8/12 GB of RAM and 128/256/512 GB of internal memory.
- Triple rear camera 48 MP + 12 MP + 16 MP.
- 20MP front selfie camera.
- 4000 mAh battery with stand a 40 W fast charge, 30 W wireless charging and 10 W reverse wireless charging.
- Dual-band WiFi AC, dual-SIM 5G, GPS + GLONASS, Bluetooth 5, USB-C, NFC , infrared door, fingerprint reader, Gorilla Glass 6
For the sake of news, we speak of the third smartphone, as the Xiaomi Mi Mix Aplha, announced in September 2019, has arrived on the market as the brand's flex smartphone that would have revolutionized the market, but to date there is still no possibility of purchase, indeed the device in question was displayed under a display case in various Mi Stores. There have been few lucky users who have been able to appreciate its qualities, although the same company has stated that Mi Mix Alpha represents more a concept phone than a real example to be used daily.
A collectible smartphone therefore, considering that only 150 units have been sold in the world, at dizzying prices, as we would hardly want to buy a device with a price list of over 7800 euros (on AliExpress). However, its specifications are as follows:
- 7,92 ″ Super AMOLED display flexible with resolution 2250 × 2088.
- Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 + octa core with Adreno 640 graphics (700 Mhz).
- 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage space.
- Triple camera 108 MP + 12 MP + 20 MP.
- 4050 mAh battery with quick charge 40W .
- Dual-band WiFi AC, dual-SIM 5G, GPS + GLONASS, Bluetooth 5, USB-C, fingerprint reader
2020 for Redmi started in a big way, presenting their first low cost 5G device. A smartphone currently available only in China, but which we tell you in the hope of an arrival in the Global version. Accomplice of the excellent quality / price ratio is the adoption of the Snapdragon 765G processor which is accompanied by a maximum of 8 GB of RAM. Among the goodies available for this splendid terminal, we find the presence of a screen with 120 Hz refresh rate , to the delight of the most hardcore video players. Even the aspect related to photography is no different, as Redmi K30 5G enjoys a quad camera on the rear and a double selfie camera drowned in a single double hole on the panel. If you consider that in China you can buy it for less than 250 euros, the price is pure madness in relation to what is offered. Here are the features:
- 6,67 ″ IPS screen with resolution Full HD + (2400 x 1080), HDR10 and 120 Hz.
- Processor octa core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G with Adreno 620 graphics.
- 6/8 GB of RAM and 64/128/256 GB of memory.
- Quad rear camera 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP.
- Double front camera for 20MP + 2MP selfies.
- 4500 mAh battery with fast charge 30W .
- Dual-band WiFi AC, dual-SIM 5G, GPS + GLONASS, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C, NFC , infrared port, FM radio, audio jack from 3,5 mm , fingerprint reader, Gorilla Glass 5
Xiaomi for this 2020 has changed marketing strategy, trying to undress from the economic brand label, leaving this title to Redmi, investing instead on high quality, maintaining a small economic nature compared to luxurious competitors. Therefore Xiaomi brand products will cost, but their value has paid off to the last penny, as in the case of Mi 10 at the center of controversy for some time precisely because of the launch price (although now the street price has definitely dropped) , too high according to what the Chinese brand had accustomed us to. In any case, Xiaomi Mi 10 is a true top of the range in all respects, with the best hardware in circulation, so much to be among the most performing devices according to AnTuTu, therefore we summarize it as follows:
- 6,67 "Super AMOLED screen with resolution Full HD + (2340 x 1080), HDR10 + e 90 Hz .
- Qualcomm octa core processor Snapdragon 865 with Adreno 650 GPU.
- 8/12 GB of RAM and 128/256 GB of memory.
- Quad rear camera 108 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP.
- 20MP front selfie camera.
- 4780 mAh battery with recharge fast 30 W, 30 wireless charging W and 5W reverse wireless charging.
- WiFi 6AX dual band , dual-SIM 5G (mono Italian version), GPS + GLONASS, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C, NFC , infrared door, fingerprint reader, Gorilla Glass 5
If the Mi 10 has caught your attention the Mi 10 Pro will leave you speechless. The two terminals share many features, but the Pro variant offers noteworthy improvements, for example in the photographic sector, as premium sensors are used that also allow film-level software to be envied by the best Hollywood directors, look to believe:
In fact, on Mi 10 Pro we find two telephoto lenses, one 12 MP with 2X optical zoom and the other 8 MP with 5X hybrid zoom. Even the ultra wide improves by reaching a resolution of 20 MP as well as a double optical stabilization. The battery capacity, compared to Mi 10, drops to 4500 mAh but is compensated by the presence of a 50W fast charge. Below is a summary of the specifications:
- 6,67 "Super AMOLED screen with resolution Full HD + (2340 x 1080), HDR10 + e 90 Hz .
- Qualcomm 8 core processor Snapdragon 865 with Adreno 650 graphics.
- 8/12 GB of RAM and 256/512 GB of memory.
- Quad rear camera 108 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP + 20 MP.
- 20MP front selfie camera.
- 4500 mAh battery with recharge fast 50 W , wireless charging from 30 W and 5W reverse wireless charging.
- WiFi 6AX dual band , dual-SIM 5G (mono Italian version), GPS + GLONASS, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C, NFC , infrared door, fingerprint reader, Gorilla Glass 5
Just during the debut event of Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro for the global market, the surprise company delighted us with an additional smartphone from the Mi 10 Family, i.e. the Mi 10 Lite, a sort of economic version of the two top of the range but without compromising on performance in every area. In fact, the device in question offers 5G support and shares the processor with the Redmi K30 5G of which we spoke a few lines above. The announced sale price is around 350 euros (price already for the Italian market), and its sales debut is scheduled for next May 26 during a streming event on the brand's social channels.
- AMOLED screen from 6,57″ With Full HD + resolution (2340 x 1080).
- Processor a 8 Qualcomm cores Snapdragon 765G with Adreno 620 graphics.
- 6/8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of memory (expandable).
- Quad 48MP + rear chamber 8MP + 5MP + 2MP
- 16MP front selfie camera.
- 4160 mAh battery with 20 W fast charge.
- Dual-band WiFi AC, dual-SIM 5G, GPS + GLONASS, Bluetooth 5, USB-C, NFC, audio jack from 3,5 mm , fingerprint reader, Gorilla Glass 5
Another similar variant, called Mi 10 Lite Zoom Edition, is completely similar, which, as the name suggests, focuses on photographic performance, offering a telephoto lens with 5X optical zoom and storage variants also with 64 and 256 GB cuts. Device that probably will never see light on the global market and that in China is sold at the price of about 410 euros at the current exchange rate.
- Super AMOLED screen from 6,57″ With resolution Full HD + (2400 x 1080) and HDR10 +.
- Processor a 8 Qualcomm cores Snapdragon 765G with Adreno 620 graphics.
- 6/8 GB of RAM and 64/128/256 GB of memory.
- Quad room 48MP+ 8MP + 8MP + 2MP .
- 16MP front selfie camera.
- 4160 mAh battery with 22,5 W fast charge.
- Dual-band AC WiFi, 5G dual-SIM, GPS + GLONASS, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C, NFC , infrared port, audio jack from 3,5 mm , fingerprint reader, Gorilla Glass 5
Finally, a few days ago the POCO F2 Pro 5G, a smartphone born for the global market and which on balance offers us a Redmi K30 Pro in the international version, but at a really finger-licking price and which, moreover, is already in super offer. It is therefore of POCO the title with the best price / high-end performance on the international market, as at the moment the competition does not offer anything similar, not even Realme which starts from a price list of at least 100 euros higher. Here are the details of POCO F2 Pros 5G:
- 6,67 ″ AMOLED screen with resolution Full HD + (2400 x 1080) and HDR10 +.
- Qualcomm 8 core processor Snapdragon 865G with Adreno 650 graphics.
- 6/8 GB of RAM and 128/256 GB of memory.
- Quad rear chamber 64 MP + 5 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP
- Camera front pop up for 20MP selfies.
- 4700 mAh battery with quick charge 33W .
- WiFi 6AX dual band , dual-SIM 5G, GPS + GLONASS, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C, NFC , infrared port, audio jack from 3,5 mm , fingerprint reader, Gorilla Glass 5
To the substantial list we should also add two other terminals, in addition to those that will be presented by the brand. In fact, there are special editions of the various 5G smartphones, such as the Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition which is particularly aimed at mobile photographers, as well as the Redmi K30 5G Extreme (Racing) which differs from the Zoom version due to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G processor instead of the renowned Snapdragon 865G. Well we hope we have clarified your ideas a bit and if so take a look at the list of smartphones of the brand that offer the NFC sensor.
