Some other Xiaomi phones might be offered Microsoft's OS

It looks like Microsoft and Xiaomi have a solid partnership since the release of Windows 10 Mobile ROM for the Mi4. However, the collaboration between the two companies might extend to more devices in the coming months.

If you don't recall, we reported a few weeks ago that a handful of Xiaomi and OnePlus smartphones would be offered Windows 10 Mobile ROMs.
One of the smartphones that should receive a Windows 10 Mobile ROM is the Xiaomi Mi5, which hasn't yet been released on the market but should hit shelves by April.

OnePlus 2 and OnePlus 3 are rumored to be offered Windows 10 Mobile ROMs as well, but no time frame for their release has been provided yet.

The good news is Mi5 might not be the only Xiaomi smartphone to be compatible with Windows 10 Mobile. The folks over at MicrosoftInsider report that a Xiaomi Mi Note phablet running Windows 10 Mobile has been spotted on Microsoft official Weibo account.

Microsoft China posted an advert that announces the launch of Xiaomi Mi Note with Windows 10 Mobile. It also shows the device's startup screen with features like Cortana.

A mid-range smartphone equipped with a rather old chipset

Xiaomi Mi Note is not an old smartphone though it does come with an obsolete Qualcomm chipset inside. The phablet was launched on the market back in January 2015 with Android 4.4.4 KitKat operating system onboard, but it's expected to receive a Marshmallow upgrade this year.

Hardware-wise, the smartphone is powered by a 2.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, coupled with an Adreno 330 graphics processing unit and 3GB of RAM.

The Mi Note packs either 16GB or 64GB of internal memory, which can't be expanded since the smartphone lacks microSD card slot.

Also, Xiaomi's mid-range handset sports a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen display that supports full HD (1080p) resolution and features Corning Gorilla Glass 3 coating.

There's also a 13-megapixel camera on the back that features autofocus, dual-LED flash and 4K video recording, as well as a secondary 4-UltraPixel camera in the front.

Xiaomi Mi Note is powered by a large 3,000 mAh non-removable battery and includes dual-SIM and 4G LTE support, along with microUSB 2.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1 and GPS with AGPS and GLONASS.


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First flash sale will take place on March 9 on Amazon India

As expected, Xiaomi officially launched the mid-range Redmi Note 3 phablet in India. The smartphone has been previously teased by the Chinese company, but no details on the prices were available at that time.

Today, at the launch event, Xiaomi confirmed that the Redmi Note 3 will be available for purchase in India on March 9. The first flash sale will take place next week on Amazon India and Mi.com website.

Potential customers should know that the mid-range handset will be available in Champagne Gold, Silver and Dark Grey color options.

According to a new report, the smartphone will cost Rs 9,999 ($150/€135) outright for the 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM variant, or Rs 11,999 ($180/€160) for the 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM model.

Another interesting aspect is the fact that this is the third “Made in India” Xiaomi smartphone after Redmi 2 Prime and Redmi Note Prime.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 ships with MIUI 7 based on Android Lollipop operating system. It comes with support for 13 Indian languages and a full metal industrial design.

Specs-wise, the Redmi Note 3 sports a 5.5-inch capacitive touchscreen full HD (1080p) laminated display. On the inside, the smartphone employs the services of a 1.8GHz hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor and an Adreno 510 graphics processing unit.

Aside from the 16/32GB internal storage, the Redmi Note 3 includes microSD card slot for memory expansion (up to 32GB).

At the back, Xiaomi's mid-range smartphone packs an impressive 16-megapixel camera with phase detection autofocus, dual-LED flash, f/2.0 aperture and full HD (1080p) video recording. There's also a secondary 5-megapixel camera in the front for selfies and video calls.

Hybrid dual-SIM support, fingerprint scanner

The Redmi Note 3 comes with hybrid dual-SIM support, as well as 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, microUSB 2.0 and GPS with AGPS connectivity options.
Also, the phablet features a fingerprint scanner, infrared sensor and a massive 4,000 mAh non-removable battery with fast charging.

“We are extremely excited to be launching Redmi Note 3 in India, which is the start of many firsts for us in 2016 and more than meets the demands of our hardcore Mi fans. We literally pioneered the category of ‘phablets’ below INR 10,000 in India, and with Redmi Note 3 we are redefining what you can get in this category.

“2016 is a significant year for us and we are looking forward to introduce even more amazing products in India in the year to come,” said Xiaomi VP Hugo Barra.



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Model hasn't been confirmed, but it could be the IMX260
 
One of the major changes included in the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge over their predecessors is the 12-megapixel camera that features dual pixel technology.
 
Samsung's previous flagship smartphones contained 16-megapixel camera modules, but with the Galaxy S7 this has changed as the South Korean company is now focusing on quality rather than the megapixel number.
 
Although many have been pretty skeptic about the performance of Galaxy S7's 12-megapixel camera, early tests show improved quality over the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy Note 5 cameras.
 
The most obvious is the blazing fast focus due to the dual pixel technology. As a matter fact, the Galaxy S7 camera might offer the fastest autofocus feature ever included in a smartphone.
 
BRITECELL camera technology not yet ready for prime time
 
But what about the module camera? It looks like Samsung's BRITECELL camera technology isn't quite ready for prime time since the South Korean company has decided to include a Sony module inside the Galaxy S7/S7 edge.

The folks over at Chipworks have decided to open up the Galaxy S7 edge and see what's inside. One of the things they have managed to confirm is the fact that the 12-megapixel camera inside the smartphone has a Sony sensor.

They haven't been able to confirm the model number, but rumor has it that it's a Sony IMX260, the newest camera sensor coming from the Japanese company.

“Our lab staff have removed the imaging chip from the 12 MP camera module and have found a Sony back-illuminated (Exmor R) CMOS image sensor. We were expecting to find TSV arrays around the periphery of the active pixel array, corresponding to Sony’s stacked chip (Exmor RS) technology platform,” reads Chipworks' article.

Also, the 1.4-micron pixel size of the Sony sensor has been confirmed as well, along with the camera module measurements: 12.1 x 12.1 x 5.4mm.
On the other hand, the 5-megapixel front-facing camera includes a Samsung S5K4E6XP sensor that measures 1.34-micron pixel.

In regards to the dual pixel technology implemented in the Galaxy S7 edge, the folks at Chipworks are writing that “the full chip PDAF functionality, which requires dual readout from each pixel, was implemented with a multi-chip solution rather than a stacked (CIS + ISP) solution.”



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