Top 3 Xiaomi Smartphones in 2016 - Mi4S Tops the List

Folks, here is the list of Top 5 Xiaomi Smart Phones to look at in the year 2016. I would like to admit that this is my personal choice of top 5 phones from Xiaomi - I have been following xiaomi smart phones for a while since its launches, the list is based on my budget consideration!

1) Xiaomi Mi4S, an Unnoticed Enigma

On top 1 in my List is Xiaomi Mi4s, Am i fool? not, in fact Xiaomi Mi4s is an unnoticed Enigma! this is a flagship model of Xiaomi which is currently launched only in china. if your choice is like me who hate to carry big phones in hand and pocket, Xiaomi Mi4s, is worth considering, it has got all mixed flavors to top my list, which includes the HD screen resolution with 5 inch display and 13 mega pixels back camera and 5 mega pixels front facing camera and lot more, check out the detailed specifications here.

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Main Features

Display: 5.0 inch, 1920 x 1080 Pixel
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 64bit Hexa Core
GPU: Adreno 418
System: Android 5.1
RAM + ROM: 3GB RAM + 64GB ROM
Camera: 5.0MP with 85 degree wide-angle, f/2.0 aperture front camera + 13.0MP 5 element lens, f/2.0 aperture back camera
Fingerprint recognition

2) XIAOMI Redmi Note 3 Pro 16GB 4G Phablet, A big For Less

My Second Preference is Xiaomi Note 3 Pro, a bigger phone than Mi4s, a perfect companion who love to experience big for less!Selling at $148 now, ships world wide. infact, this on my wishlist.
It has got 5.5 inch high definition display along with the 16 megapixels camera , the 32 GB variant is now selling at $178

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Main Features:

XIAOMI Redmi Note 3 Pro 5.5 inch 4G Phablet MIUI 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 64bit Hexa Core 1.8GHz Fingerprint ID 3GB RAM 32GB ROM 16.0MP + 5.0MP FHD Screen are few highlights of this big note 3 pro

Display: 5.5 inch, 1920 x 1080 Pixel Screen with 403 PPI
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 64bit 1.8GHz Hexa Core ( 2 x A72 + 4 x A53 )
GPU: Adreno 510
System: MIUI 8
RAM + ROM: 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM
Camera: 5.0MP with f/2.0 aperture front camera + 16.0MP with 78 degree wide-angle, f/2.0 aperture back camera

3) Xiaomi Redmi 3S 3GB RAM 4G Smartphone, for Masses

Xiaomi Redmi 3s another Compact wonderfully designed phone, a Phone for masses with finger print sensor and 13 megapixels camera.Android 6.0 5.0 inch 4G Smartphone Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Octa Core 1.4GHz 3GB RAM 32GB ROM Fingerprint Scanner 13.0MP Rear Camera

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Main Features:
Display: 5.0 inch 1280 x 720 HD screen
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Octa Core 1.4GHz
System: Android 6.0
RAM + ROM: 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM
Max Storage Expansion: 128GB
Camera: Back camera 13.0MP + front camera 5.0MP  

All in all, Mi4s is an enigmatic beauty, while 3s Stands tall for masses with affordable price tag.

And redmi note 3 pro, offers big experience for less!

SJCAM SJ7 STAR 4K Sports Camera With Touch Screen

SJCAM a popular Chinese action camera manufacturer is all set to release its 4K Sports action camera called SJ7 Star 4K Action Camera, this little is can record videos in native 4K resolution.

to be specific 4K @ 30fps, 2K @ 60fps .it comes with rich specifications which includes the Ambarella A12-S75 Chipset and Sony 12 MP image Sensor (IMX117).

This camera will be officially available for sale from 31st October from chines eCommerce resellers

Gearbest and banggood for a initial price tag of $199. currently available for preorder here.

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The most interesting feature i like about this camera is its ability to equip an external mic for audio recording, this is something that even YI didn't Think of!

Specifications of SJCAM Star 4K Action Camera

General	Brand: SJCAM Model: SJ7 STAR Type: Sport Camera Type of Camera: 4K Chipset Name: Ambarella  A12S75 Sensor: Sony IMX117 CMOS
Colors	Black, Golden Rose, Silver
Display Screen	2.0 inch 240*(RGB)*320 dots wide delta color TFT LCD , Touch Screen
Power	Battery Type: Removable Capacity: 1000mAh Charge way: AC adapter,Car charger,USB charge by PC
Wide Angle	166 degree wide angle lens Focal Length Lens f= 3mm F No. F= 2.5 F.O.V(D) 166°(H=120°  V=89°)
Video/Image/Audio	Video format: MP4 Video Resolution: 1080P (120fps),1080P(30fps),1080P(60fps),1440P (2560 x 1440),1440P (30fps), 1440P (60fps),2.5K (30fps),2.5K (60fps),2.7K (30fps),2160P (2880 x 2160),4K (25fps),4K (30fps), 720P (120fps), 720P (30fps),720P (60fps),960P (120fps),960P (30fps),960P (60fps) Video Frame Rate: 120fps,25fps,30FPS,60FPS Video Output : HDMI Image Format : JPEG Audio System: Built-in microphone/speaker (AAC) White Balance Mode: Auto,Cloudy,D4000,D5000,Daylight,Fluorescent,Incandescent,Underwater
Functions	WIFI: Yes Loop-cycle Recording Time: 2min,3min,5min Motion Detection: Yes Remote Control: Yes Interface Type: HDMI,Micro USB,TF Card Slot
Language	Czech,Danish,English,French,German,Hungarian,Italian,Japanese,Korean,Polski,Portuguese, Romanian,Russian,Simplified Chinese,Slovak,Spanish,Thai,Traditional Chinese
Weight	About 80g ( 0.058 kg without battery, 0.074 kg with battery)

Huawei honor zero Bluetooth Smart Watch Review

The trend of smartphones is now moving toward the smart watches, here is the latest smart watch from the renowned brand Huawei (Huawei honor zero Bluetooth Smart Watch).With its circular time-telling face and familiar buckle type, it's tempting to think of the new Huawei honor zero just as a time machine. But, things are not what you think, zero can show the time (synced from your smart phone), but it's more accurate to call it as a souped-up fitness and sleep tracker with some built-in alerting capabilities.

Priced $61, Purchase here

Quick Features of honor zero Smart Watch :

• Cool light touch screen: PMOLED white cool light screen, no buttons, full touch operation.
• Diamond-shaped grid pattern TPU band: Watch strap adopts medical grade TPU material, skin-friendly and anti-allergic; Diamond-shaped grid pattern design, exquisite and understated.
• 1.5 hours charging time: Just need 1.5 hours to complete full charging.
• Incoming call mute function: When you are having an important meeting it won't disturb you. (Note: This function only supports Android 5.0 and above system)
• Call / Message reminder: Zero can show the caller's name and you can check the message on the zero.
• Pedometer / Sleep monitoring / Sedentary reminder: Your private management expert, monitor the daily movement, sleep and remind you to have a rest.
• IP68 waterproof and dust proof: More strict waterproof and dust proof design, motion without limits, you can wear it to swim.

Specifications

Hardware	Brand: HUAWEI Bluetooth version: Bluetooth 4.1 Waterproof Rating : IP68 Waterproof: Yes
Functions	Bluetooth calling: Phone call reminder Messaging: Message reminder,Message checking Health tracker: Sedentary reminder,Sleep monitor,Pedometer Other Functions: Alarm Alert type: Vibration Locking screen : 4 kinds of clock interfaces
Screen	Screen: OLED Screen resolution: 128 x 128 px Screen size: 1.06 inch
Battery	Battery Capacity: 70mAh Standby time: 15 days
General	People: Unisex watch Charging interface : POGO PIN
Dial and Band	Shape of the dial: Round Case material: Stainless Steel Band material: TPU
Features	Compatible OS: Android,IOS Compatibility: Android 4.4.4 / iOS 7.0 or above system Language: Simplified / Traditional Chinese,English Available color: Black,White,Khaki
Weight and Size	Dial size: 3.8 x 3.8 x 1.0 cm / 1.49 x 1.49 x 0.39 inches Wearing diameter: 13 - 20 cm / 5.12 - 7.87 inches The band width: 1.8 cm / 0.71 inches Product size (L x W x H): 24.4 x 3.8 x 1.0 cm / 9.59 x 1.49 x 0.39 inches Package size (L x W x H): 12 x 8 x 3 cm / 4.72 x 3.14 x 1.18 inches Product weight: 0.025 kg Package weight: 0.23 kg

Personal Fitness tracker, Step Counter and much more

In addition, the Honor Band Zero offers other functions known similar to xiaomi mi band. this cute little watch measures the caloric consumption as well as the step count and the total distance traveled. Thanks to the dust-proof and water-proof housing (made of metal), the Honor Band Zero can be worn without any problems during swimming. Also interesting: The device also capture sleep hours and sleep patterns

Honor zero comes with mono chorme LCD, displaying the sleep pattern

The step counter feature of Honor Zero

Watch strip, durable plastic

Another good feature i like about the honor zero is its watch faces, there are multiple watch face themes that can be configured based on the user taste

Connectivity through bluetooth

The honor zero when connected to smart phone over bluetooth, allows to sync and notify the text messages , calls, social notifications with a vibration. the best part of the honor zero is its battery life, comes with a magnetic usb charger, which would take about an hour to get it charge completely.

If you are looking for a watch along with the basic fitness tracker, Honor Zero is work buying for its price, though the display is mono chrome, it serves all the basic of daily workouts, including the alerts and the tracking.

There is also a huawei wear app for both android and ios phones for honor zero, where you can create a training and workout plan.

 

Pros:
1. Good Battery life of over 3+ days
2. Simple and attractive design, suitable for both male and female genders
3. alerting feature works great, there are counts, calories, sleep notification. It also reports on calls with incoming messages.
4. Notifications are coming from social networks like Facebook, Instagram and watsapp., configurable through app
5. It does not bother with the soft strap.

Cons:
in my view , the price tag would have been bit lower, considering the mono chrome display.

Gearbest is currently selling Honor zero for $61 with free shipping world wide
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HawKeye Firefly Q6 4K Action Camera for Drones

HawKeye introduces Firefly Q6 4K Action Camera, Weighing just 41 Grams this camera is best suited for Drones and Quadcopters for aerial Photography in 4K. Firefly Q6 can record videos at 4K resolution at 24 FPS and a Full Hd 1080P at 60 FPS. 7G Lens, Novatek 96660 Chipset, FPV Video Recorder Loop Cycle Recording are few notable highlights of this camera.

Features of Firefly Q6 4K

• HawKeye Firefly Q6 4K mini action camera
• Novatek 96660 chipset with IMX078 back illumination CMOS image sensor
• 4K high definition video recorder
• Mini portable size, good for aerial shots and hidden shooting
• Record every wonderful minute in your life
• Adventure together with your Firefly Q6, bungee jumping, parachuting, riding and driving
• Enjoy your crazy and lifeful youth, just go and do it
• Video resolution: 4K 24fps, 2.5K 30fps, 1080P 60fps / 30fps, 720P 120fps, VGA 30fps
• Image resolution: 16M, 8M, 5M
• Time-lapse: Off, 0.5s, 3s, 5s, 10s, 30s 

Hawkeye Firefly Q6

The Price range of this camera is $63 and available in three color options (Yellow, Black and white)
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Top 5 Portable Bluetooth Wireless Speakers From Xiaomi

Here is top 5 Bluetooth wireless Speakers from Xiaomi. if you are looking for some good portable bluetooth speakers which can fit in your pockets for an affordable prices, Xiaomi Bluetooth Speakers are worth considering. Xiaomi, known for delivering high quality products (gadgets) at an affordable price for masses, proved once again that, its the brand of masses.

Bluetooth speakers from Xiaomi range from $15 to less than $50, with excellent design and build quality. after using one of the bluetooth speakers for about more than a year, i have to admit the fact that, these speakers sound great and excels in battery life.

1) Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker with Micro-SD Aux-in 

This speaker is completely compact and almost the size of Pencil box. With 1500 mAh battery, the speaker gives 8 hours of continuous music play, Avnera Av3102 Chipset and large 90db (A) at 0.5 m sound packed into a a slim body. it has got aux-in, SD Card which supports upto 32 GB  os storage capacity and can be auto played when inserted into the slot.supports Bluetooth: 4.0 and has built in micro phone for hands free calling.A Perfect Companion for your smart phone for price tag of $44.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand name: Xiaomi
• Product name: Mi Bluetooth Speaker
• Maximum output power: 3W X 2 (4ohm, THDLoudspeaker: Φ36mm, Driver X 2
• Sound track: 2.0
• Bluetooth: 4.0
• Microphone: HF Microphone
• Frequency response( -10dB):85Hz - 20KHz
• Battery capacity: 1500mAh
• Battery voltage: 3.8V
• Charging time: 2.5 hours
• Battery Life: 8 hours ( 65dBA / 1m )
• USB mains input: 5V===2A
• Operating temperature: 0℃-45℃(32℉-113℉)
• Size: L168 * W24.5 * H58 mm
• Net weight: 270g
• Color: Gold, Blue, Pink

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2) Xiaomi Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker For Smartphone

I have been using this bluetooth speaker for almost a year now, this is one of my favorite speakers. just under $20, this speaker really sounds amazing, it has good bass and loud sound. It hands free and has the volume control buttons, underside.the working time of this speaker at a mid level volume is almost 8-9 hours for a full charge cycle.

Technical specifications

• Design: Classical,Portable
• Compatible with: iPhone,iPod,Laptop,Mobile phone,MP4,MP5,PC,PSP,Tablet PC
• Supports: Bluetooth,Hands-free Calls,Microphone
• Audio Source: Bluetooth Enabled Devices
• Material: Aluminum
• Color: Black
• Technical Parameters
• Bluetooth version: V4.0+EDR
• Transmission Distance: W/O obstacles 10m
• Power Output: 3W
• Power Source: Battery
• Charging time: 4 hours
• Lasting Time: 12 hours
• Battery Capacity: 3.7V / 2000mAh

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3) XiaoMi MiFa Outdoor Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR Speaker

Third on my list, is Xiaomi's MiFa outdoor Bluetooth speaker which comes available in multiple colours and Xiaomi claims this is a waterproof speaker, i would rather call it as splash proof. This speaker Supports Bluetooth 4.0, Hands-free Calls,Microphone,TF Card Music Playing,Volume Control and Water Resistant, built-in 1100 mah battery gives 8 - 12 hours play time,  It is compatible with most smartphones, laptops, notebooks and most devices with built-in Bluetooth. It also comes with a hanging ring for easy carrying, best suited during travel.

Technical Specifications

• Bluetooth version: V2.1+EDR
• Audio File Format: APE,FLAC,MP3,WAV,WMA
• Power Output: 3W
• Freq: 80HZ-18KHz
• Control,Water Resistant
• Functions: Noise Cancelling,Songs Track
• Connection: Wireless
• Interface: Micro USB,Microphone,TF Card Slot,USB2.0
• Audio Source: Bluetooth Enabled Devices,TF/Micro SD Card
• Color: wide Range of colors 

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4) Xiaomi Aluminum Alloy Portable Mini Bluetooth Speaker

Its all metal , high precision stamping, polishing, sand blasting, anodic oxidation's , CNC diamond cutting are few design highlights of this alloy speaker . It's portable mini speaker with only one button for power on. best suited for cars and indoor conferences and meetings.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Xiaomi Alloy Bluetooth mini Speaker
• Model: XMY-X02YM
• Color: Gray Gold Sliver
• Cable Length: No Cable
• Wearing Type: Speaker
• Product Weight (kg): 0.06kg
• Dimensions (cm/ inch): 5.2*5.2*2.5cm
• Connectivity: Bluetoth 4.0
• Connectivity Interface: Micro USB
• Battery: 480mAh
• Output Power: 2W
• SNR: 53dB
• Impedance: 4Ω
• Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 4.0

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5) Xiaomi Cylindrical LED Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Built-in 1200 mah battery support 7 hours of play time. Bluetooth 4.1, Compatible with mainstream devices, best fit for smart phones, tablet pcs, laptops with 10 meters operating distance.Everything is tap, you wont find buttons for this speaker.you get it loud and clear for less than $30.

Technical Specifications

• Brand Name: Xiaomi Round LED bluetooth Speaker
• Model Number: LYYX01ZM
• Optional Color: Black, White
• Dimensions (mm): 60.0mm*60.0mm*93.3mm
• Bluetooth Version: V4.1
• Bluetooth Transmission: 10m
• Max. Output Power: 5W
• Battery Capacity: 1200mAh 3.7V
• USB Input Voltage: 5V 1A
• Impedance: 4Ω
• Music Time: About 7 hours

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Xiaomi Air 12 and 13 Laptops Challenges Dell XPS Series

Xiaomi is all set to release its air Series Laptops into the retail market soon, Both Xiaomi Air 12 and air 13 will feature Windows 10 as default operating system that comes pre installed.air 12 and air 13 are also featuring with high performance dedicated Nvidia graphics card with dual SSD expansion slot, in-addition to full-sized keyboard with backlit keys, and the USB c-Type port.

Xiaomi Mi Air 13 Full Specifications - Priced $908

Basic Information Brand: XiaoMi Model: Xiaomi Air 13 Type: Notebook OS: Windows 10 CPU Brand: Intel CPU Series: Intel Core CPU: i5 6200u Core: 2.3GHz,Dual Core Caching: 3MB L3 Cache Graphics Type: Graphics Card Graphics Chipset: GeForce GT 940MX Graphics Capacity: 1G Process Technology: 14nm Power Consumption: 15W Threading: 4	Storage RAM: 8GB RAM Type: DDR4 RAM Slot Quantity: One Hard Disk Memory: 256GB SSD Hard Disk Interface Type: SATA
Network WIFI: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac wireless internet Bluetooth: Yes WLAN Card: Yes LAN Card: Yes	Display Screen size: 13.3 inch Display Ratio: 16:9 Screen resolution: 1920 x 1080 (FHD) Screen type: IPS
CD Driver CD Driver Type: No Supported	Camera Camera type: Single camera Front camera: 1.3MP
Connectivity USB Host: Yes (2x USB 3.0 Host) Standard HDMI Slot: Yes 3.5mm Headphone Jack: Yes Type-C: Yes	General Battery Type: 7.4V/5400mAh Battery / Run Time (up to): 6 hours video playing time AC adapter: 110-240V 5V 2A Skype: Supported Youtube: Supported Speaker: Supported MIC: Supported
Media Formats Picture format: BMP,GIF,JPEG,PNG Music format: AAC,MP3,WAV Video format: 3GP,AVI,H.264,MKV,MP4 MS Office format: Excel,PPT,Word E-book format: PDF,TXT	Languages Languages: Windows OS is built-in Chinese and English, and other languages need to be downloaded by WiFi
Package Contents Charger: 1 Notebook: 1 Power Adapter: 1	Dimensions Product size: 30.96 x 21.09 x 1.48 cm / 12.19 x 8.3 x 0.58 inches Package size: 39.50 x 30.50 x 12.50 cm / 15.55 x 12.01 x 4.92 inches Product weight: 1.280 kg Package weight: 2.600 kg

Xiaomi Mi Air 12 Full Specifications - Priced $608 in china Commerce Store

Basic Information Brand: XiaoMi Model: Xiaomi Air 12 Type: Notebook OS: Windows 10 CPU Brand: Intel CPU Series: Intel Core CPU: Intel Core m3-6Y30 Core: Dual Core GPU: Intel HD Graphics 515 Caching: 4MB L3 Cache Graphics Type: Integrated Graphics Process Technology: 14nm Power Consumption: 4.5W Threading: 4	Storage RAM: 4GB RAM Type: DDR3 RAM Slot Quantity: One Hard Disk Memory: 128G SSD
Network WIFI: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac wireless internet Bluetooth: Yes WLAN Card: Yes LAN Card: Yes	Display Screen size: 12.5 inch Display Ratio: 16:9 Screen resolution: 1920 x 1080 (FHD) Screen type: IPS
CD Driver CD Driver Type: No Supported	Camera Camera type: Single camera Front camera: 1.0MP
Connectivity USB Host: Yes (USB 3.0) Standard HDMI Slot: Yes 3.5mm Headphone Jack: Yes Type-C: Yes	General Battery Type: 7.4V/5000mAh Battery / Run Time (up to): 6 hours video playing time AC adapter: 110-240V 5V 2A Skype: Supported Youtube: Supported Speaker: Supported MIC: Supported
Media Formats Picture format: BMP,GIF,JPEG,PNG Music format: AAC,MP3,WAV Video format: 3GP,AVI,H.264,MKV,MP4 MS Office format: Excel,PPT,Word E-book format: PDF,TXT	Languages Languages: Windows OS is built-in Chinese and English, and other languages need to be downloaded by WiFi
Package Contents Charger: 1 Notebook: 1 Power Adapter: 1	Dimensions Product size: 29.20 x 20.20 x 1.29 cm / 11.5 x 7.95 x 0.51 inches Package size: 36.70 x 30.50 x 12.70 cm / 14.45 x 12.01 x 5 inches Product weight: 1.070 kg Package weight: 2.300 kg

Xiaomi known for its budget friendly products, priced air 13 laptop at $908 and the air 12 note book at $608, these prices may vary depending on the region and the country once officially launched

You can pre-order the Xiaomi Air 12 and Air 13 laptops from china here, definitely a challenge to Dell XPS slim series laptops.

Zhiyun Z1 Evolution EVO 3 Axis Hand Held Gimbal For Yi

Gimbals mostly equipped with Multirotors or drones provide a smooth and jello free video. Specifically, if you are into shooting any sports are action shots, Gimbals are must to eliminate any distortion and shaking in the Captures that you make out of your Sports and Action Cameras.

Zhiyun Z1 is 3-axis brushless hand held gimbal which fits most of the sports camera, be it Xiaomi  Yi 4K or SJCAM or the pioneer Go Pro.

Zhiyun Z1 Quick Features and Specifications

Technical Specifications:

• Brand Name:Zhiyun
• Item Name: Z1-Evolution 3 Axis Handheld Gimbal
• Video Output Socket: 3.5mm
• Suitable for most sport camera.
• Rotation Angle of each axis: up to 330°
• Screw Port: 1/4 inch
• Battery: 3.7V 2000mAh battery
• Working Time: up to 12h

Features:

• Third generation control program
• More efficiently and more smooth video
• batteries can last more than 12 hours.
• Half-frame camera mount frame, easy to install and detach
• No wire exposed, no mess
• With exceptional design, detailed crafting, adding up to the premium feel.
• Joystick speed control,four-way joystick speed control allowing precise and silent camera angle control.
• Built-in 3.5mm standard video output socket, plug and play. easy to connect to all compatible monitors.
• Compatible with most Sports Action Camera Brands, Xiaomi Yi, Go Pro, SJCAM, AMKOV 

Price, Gearbest Currently selling Zhiyun Z1 3-Axis Hand Held Gimbal for $350, Buy It Here