Xiaomi Bare New Mobile Beasts For PH Consumers

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TECHNOLOGY | May 15, 2018

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (Image Source: GearBest.com)

Xiaomi's return to the Philippine market has been worth the wait and it is interesting for tech enthusiasts like ourselves to learn that the global mobile brand continues to deliver engaging devices that would surely cater to one's own digital lifestyle needs. With that in mind, Xiaomi recently introduced two new mobile marvels to tech-savvy Filipino consumers - the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. 

The Mi Mix 2S is one of the most intriguing flagship smartphones to be reckoned with since it is powered by artificial intelligence, and those who are interested should think twice before purchasing one powerful mobile marvel. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 5 can be a powerful midrange smartphone that can be satisfying if you have the right budget for it. I'll let their spec sheet continue the talking for me.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Specifications

- Android Oreo 8.0 OS with MIUI 9

- AI-powered Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 octa core processor

- Adreno 630 graphics

- 5.99-inch Full HD+ IPS capacitive multitouch display with 18:9 aspect ratio

- 6/8 GB of RAM

- 64/128/256 GB of internal storage

- 12 megapixel + 12 megapixel rear Sony IMX 363 cameras with optical image stabilization, dual pixel autofocus and 2x optical zoom

- 5 megapixel front camera

- WiFi/Bluetooth/NFC/USB Type-C

- GPS/A-GPS/GLONASS/BDS

- Fingerprint sensor, Face Unlock

- Dual SIM, Dual Standby

- 4G LTE/3G HSPA+ connectivity

- 3400 mAh battery with wireless charging support

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Image Source: GearBest.com)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Specifications

- Android 7.1 Nougat OS with MIUI 9.5

- Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 octa core processor

- 5.99-inch Full HD+ IPS capacitive multitouch display

- 4 GB of RAM

- 64 GB of internal storage

- Expandable memory up to 128 GB via microSD card

- 12 megapixel (with f/1.9 aperture lens) + 5 megapixel (with f/2.0 aperture lens) rear cameras with EIS, phase detection autofocus and LED flash

- 13 megapixel front camera with LED flash

- WiFi/Bluetooth/GPS/A-GPS/GLONASS

- Fingerprint sensor

- Dual SIM, Dual Standby

- 4G LTE/3G HSPA+ connectivity

- 4000 mAh battery

With these in mind, you can now avail of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 either at Xiaomi Philippines' authorized stores at SM Megamall and Trinoma or online via Lazada for a very intriguingly convincing price of Php11,990. Otherwise, you may have to wait for the beginning of the new school year for elementary and high school students if you consider a better marvel like the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S. By the way, it will become available in our local shores starting at a whopping Php27,990 (6 GB RAM/64 GB ROM variant) if you feel like spending much on an interesting flagship phone.