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About Xiaomi

What is Xiaomi?

Headquartered in China, Xiaomi is an electronics company founded by Lei Jun in 2010. The company deals in consumer electronics products — from smartphones to tablets, notebooks, televisions, smart bulbs, wearables, and other ecosystem products like routers, safety cameras, action cameras, umbrellas, etc. Primarily an internet company, Xiaomi also has its own digital payment app Mi Pay, besides several other internet services that are integral part of the company’s Android-based MIUI operating system.
 
Xiaomi started its India operations in 2014 under the leadership of its country managing director Manu Kumar Jain, one of the co-founders of online apparel store Jabong. In
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Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G with MediaTek Dimensity 6300 launched: Price, specs

Xiaomi launches Redmi 15C 5G featuring 6.9-inch screen, MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset and a large 6000mAh battery. It will be available at a starting price of Rs 12,499

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Updated On : 03 Dec 2025 | 2:31 PM IST

Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo cancel plans to release iPhone Air-like device: Report

Chinese smartphone giants reportedly halt plans for ultra-thin rivals after weak iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge demands

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Updated On : 28 Nov 2025 | 11:32 AM IST

POCO F8 Ultra and F8 Pro unveiled with Bose-tuned speakers: Full specs here

Poco's new F8 Ultra and F8 Pro debut with Snapdragon 8-series chips, AMOLED displays, Bose-tuned speakers and 6000mAh+ batteries, with an India launch expected soon

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Updated On : 26 Nov 2025 | 3:52 PM IST

Pressure and burnout shadow Xiaomi's rapid pivot from smartphones to EVs

In April, Chinese media reported that Xiaomi was requiring employees to work at least 11.5 hours a day, and those who worked less than eight hours were told to submit a formal explanation

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Updated On : 03 Nov 2025 | 10:11 AM IST

China's Xiaomi says surging memory chip prices push up smartphone costs

Xiaomi says soaring memory chip prices have pushed up smartphone production costs, as it promises to trim the price of its new Redmi K90 model following market disappointment

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Updated On : 27 Oct 2025 | 9:58 AM IST

OnePlus, Realme, iQOO confirm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagships: Full list

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is confirmed for Xiaomi 17 series, OnePlus 15, iQOO 15, and Realme GT 8 Pro, with more Android flagships from major brands set to follow soon

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Updated On : 26 Sep 2025 | 12:59 PM IST

Xiaomi 17 series with Qualcomm SD 8 Elite Gen 5 goes official: Check specs

The Xiaomi 17 series brings three models - the Xiaomi 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max. The series brings a camera plateau comparable to iPhone 17 Pro models, but with a secondary display

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Updated On : 26 Sep 2025 | 11:05 AM IST

HyperOS 3: Xiaomi reveals Android 16 rollout schedule for phones, tablets

Xiaomi has released the global rollout timeline for HyperOS 3, its Android 16-based interface, starting with the Xiaomi 15 series in October 2025

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Updated On : 25 Sep 2025 | 3:59 PM IST

Xiaomi Diwali sale offers: Redmi Note 14 Pro+ at ₹24,999, Pad 7 at ₹ 22,999

Xiaomi has announced festive season offers on smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and more as part of its 'Diwali with Xiaomi Sale 2025'

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Updated On : 19 Sep 2025 | 12:04 PM IST

Xiaomi to release software update for 115K SU7s, fix assisted driving issue

Over-the-air (OTA) updates to software in China that are related to autonomous driving require regulatory approval to prevent automakers from using them to conceal defects or avoid liability

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Updated On : 19 Sep 2025 | 10:49 AM IST

Tech Wrap Sept 16: Galaxy S25 FE, Xiaomi 17 series, Ray-Ban Meta glasses

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE launched in India. Xiaomi 17 series launch announced. Ray-Ban Meta glasses with a display may launch soon. Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 announced

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Updated On : 16 Sep 2025 | 8:03 PM IST

Xiaomi 17 series confirmed to rival Apple iPhone 17 series: What to expect

Following the iPhone 17 series launch, China's Xiaomi has confirmed to rival Apple with its 17 series smartphone models, which will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

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Updated On : 16 Sep 2025 | 3:12 PM IST

Xiaomi hastens flagship smartphone release to take on Apple's iPhone 17

The Beijing-based company is moving up its usual launch timeline and jumping directly from the Xiaomi 15 generation to the new 17 series

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Updated On : 15 Sep 2025 | 1:37 PM IST

Tech Wrap Sept 2: Realme 15T, Motorola Razr 60 Swarovski edition, WhatsApp

Realme 15T launched. Motorola Razr 60, Moto Buds Loop's Swarovski edition unveiled. WhatsApp's close friends feature. Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless headphones. Samsung OneUI 8

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Updated On : 02 Sep 2025 | 8:03 PM IST

Xiaomi announces festival season deals on smartphones: Check details here

While the festival season is still months away, Xiaomi has announced offers and deals on Redmi range of smartphone and earbuds with the assurance that prices will remain constant throughout season

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Updated On : 02 Sep 2025 | 2:48 PM IST

Ridicule vs rivalry: Apple, Samsung cry foul over Xiaomi's ambush ads

Legal experts point out that while ambush marketing is legally permissible, it cannot cross into unfair ridicule

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Updated On : 28 Aug 2025 | 10:20 PM IST

Redmi 15 5G phone with 7000mAh battery now available in India: Check price

Redmi 15 5G is now available in India starting at Rs 14,999. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chip and features a 50MP primary camera with AI tools for editing

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Updated On : 28 Aug 2025 | 12:01 PM IST

Apple, Samsung send separate legal notices to Xiaomi over 'ambush' ads

Apple and Samsung have issued cease-and-desist notices to Xiaomi, alleging its comparative ads mocking rival smartphones hurt their premium brand image in India

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Updated On : 28 Aug 2025 | 10:13 AM IST

Xiaomi to launch Redmi 15 with 7000mAh battery on August 19: What to expect

The Xiaomi's Redmi 15 5G smartphone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 and will pack a 7000mAh battery supported by a 33W fast wired charger

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Updated On : 18 Aug 2025 | 10:41 AM IST

Xiaomi Smart QLED TV G32 review: Punches above its weight in visual quality

Xiaomi Smart QLED TV G32 would have been an all-rounded budget smart television, if it had the sound to match the near-perfect visual quality

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Updated On : 15 Aug 2025 | 4:30 PM IST