Redmi Note 10 Pro: 120 Hz AMOLED & 108 MP camera

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With the Redmi Note 8 Pro, Xiaomi released a Pro version of the Redmi Note series globally for the first time. Now we are two generations further with Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 10 Pro. The first Redmi Note smartphone with a 120 Hz AMOLED display. Xiaomi wants to redefine the flagship killer position, especially for this price.

Technical specifications of the Redmi Note 10 Pro

Display	6.67″ AMOLED (2400 x 1080p), 120 Hz, Gorilla Glass 6
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 732, Octa-Core @ 2.3 GHz
Graphics chip	Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU
Memory	6/8 GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64/128 GB UFS 2.2 (expandable)
Main camera	108 MP Samsung with ƒ/1.9 aperture 8 MP ultra-wide angle camera (118°) 5 MP telephoto macro camera 2 MP portrait sensor
Front camera	16 MP with ƒ/2.45 aperture
Battery	5,020 mAh, 33W charging
Connectivity	LTE Band 20, Bluetooth, IR, USB-C, 3.5 mm jack, GPS, NFC
Features	fingerprint sensor side, IP53 rating
Operating system	MIUI 12 based on Android 11
Dimensions / weight	164 x 76.5 x 8.1 mm / 193g

The Mi 11 in cheap, please

A high refresh rate ensures that everything on the display is displayed more smoothly, making the smartphone feel faster to use. What started with the jump from 60 Hz to 90 Hz now culminates in up to 144 Hz in a smartphone. Even in cheaper smartphones like the POCO X3 NFC, you already get a 120 Hz screen refresh rate, but this is an LC display. For a 120 Hz refresh rate in an AMOLED display, you already have to reach for a OnePlus 8T for over 500€. Xiaomi now changes that with the Redmi Note 10 Pro, in which it installs a 6.67″ 120 Hz AMOLED display with Full HD+ resolution.

The display also offers a 240 Hz touch sampling rate, covers the DCI P3 color space, can get up to a maximum of 1200 nit brightness, is HDR10 certified and is even protected by Gorilla Glass 5. Are we writing about a flagship or a mid-range device? The Pro version’s mid-range status is at most indicated by the slightly thicker screen edges. Despite the AMOLED display, the fingerprint sensor is also on the side and not under the display, just like in the normal Redmi Note 10.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro is available in three colors: Black, Glacier Blue and Bronze, whereby the latter in particular underlines the premium claim of the phone well. The weight amounts to 193 g, in length it measures 164 mm and it is protected against splashing water according to the IP53 rating.

Even with 108 megapixel camera

Besides the 120 Hz AMOLED display, the camera is also a highlight of the Redmi Note 10 Pro. Namely, Xiaomi treats the smartphone to a 108-megapixel camera with a ƒ/1.9 aperture, 6P lens, and 2.1 square meters of Super Pixels that work with 9-in-1 pixel binning to shoot photos with a resolution of 12 megapixels. Apparently, this is the Samsung Isocell HM2 sensor, which also works in the Realme 8 Pro and was already installed in the Indian Mi 10i by Xiaomi. In addition, there is an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle camera with a 118° shooting angle, a 2 MP portrait sensor, and a 5 MP telephoto macro camera, which we already know from the Mi 11. The selfie camera triggers with 16 megapixels.

The Redmi Note 10 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G processor, which we already know from the POCO X3 NFC and which provided good performance there. But whether the performance is also sufficient for the 108 MP sensor? We are a bit skeptical after our review of the Mi Note 10. We will wait and see. Thanks to either 6 or 8 GB LPPDR4X RAM and 64 or 128 GB UFS 2.2 mass storage, there is at least enough memory available. MIUI 12 based on Android 11 is already preinstalled on it. The mass storage seems to be expandable via microSD card.

Like the regular Redmi Note 10, the Pro version also offers 33W charging, and the charger is already included. The battery is negligibly larger by 20 mAh with a capacity of 5,020 mAh. The integrated NFC, IR blaster, USB-C, LTE Band 20 and stereo speaker are more exciting.

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Assessment

Wow! The Redmi Note 10 Pro is the smartphone “flexing its muscles” in the mid-range. With 120 Hz AMOLED and 108 MP sensor, you get two essential features of Xiaomi’s own Mi 11 flagship for a fraction of the price. However, Xiaomi also manages not to neglect the other aspects of a phone: large battery, enough connectivity, enough storage, and nice extras like a stereo speaker. The only concern we have is the photo processing of the processor, but we can only evaluate that after a test.

However, the biggest surprise of the Redmi Note 10 Pro is probably the price. The Pro starts globally at $279 for 6/64 GB, the 128 GB variant costs $299 and the 8/128 GB variant costs $329. The price for Germany may of course vary again, but basically the Redmi Note 10 Pro should be available for under 300€ – insane!

What do you think of the Redmi Note 10 Pro?

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DJI Mavic Air 2 with 4K camera

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The DJI Mavic Air 2 features a 4K camera, many intelligent recording modes and an impressive range of up to 10 kilometers with a battery life of 33 minutes. Does it find its place between Mavic 2 and Mavic Mini?

Mavic Air 2 at DJI for $799

Technical data

Model	DJI Mavic Air 2
Dimensions	180 × 97 × 84 mm (folded) 183 × 253 × 77 mm (unfolded)
Weight	570 g
Battery	3,500 mAh
Speed
Camera	48 MP 1/2 inch CMOS sensor Video: 4K/60fps; 2K/60fps; Full HD/240fps
Features	10 km live transmission in 1080p; obstacle detection, motion tracking

When the Mavic Air was launched in early 2018, it was in a somewhat strange position between two other models. The DJI Spark offered a similarly good feature set, albeit only with a Full HD camera. But the cheapest version was only half the price of the Mavic Air, and it is still very popular today. And if you were willing to spend more, you could also go for the Mavic Pro, which already had much better specs.

Does the Mavic Air 2 suffer the same fate? To prevent this, DJI has equipped the new drone with some interesting features. For example, it advertises with a range of 10 kilometers (FCC; CE: 6km), which even surpasses the Mavic 2 Pro. This allows even more freedom when filming.

The Mavic Air 2 has a 3-axis gimbal, the camera can shoot at 4K at 60 fps. With Full HD, it can also record up to 240 fps. In addition, 1/2 inch CMOS sensor also takes photos at 48MP. HDR is supported for videos like photos and also panorama shots.

As for the different shooting modes, Mavic Air 2 has a comprehensive motion tracking system with FocusTrack. Front, rear and under-drone sensors avoid collisions. This is where it stands out from the current low-cost DJI drone, the Mavic Mini, which lacks all this. But the Mavic Air 2 has QuickShots in common with its little sister: short, automatic camera movements with one person in focus. In addition, as with the Mavic 2 Pro, there is a hyperlapse function, i.e. a moving time-lapse shot.

The Air 2 has also changed its appearance in contrast to the previous version and adapts to the Mavic design. It now looks exactly like a drone between Mavic Mini and Mavic 2 Pro. The arms are foldable and the removable battery is on top. As usual, DJI also sells the drone in a Fly More combo, which contains a total of three batteries, a carrying bag and other accessories.

Evaluation

The DJI Mavic Air 2 sounds exciting, but that alone does not mean anything. Like the first version two years ago, there is a better DJI model: the Mavic 2 Pro, equipped with the very good Hasselblad L1D-20c camera, or the Mavic 2 Zoom, which has an optical zoom. However, both are at least $400 more expensive, which could be the decisive argument for one or the other.

A comparison with the Mavic Mini is actually out of the question, as it really can do much less. But the target group might be a different one. The Mini is also only half as expensive.

What is your opinion? Does the Mavic Air 2 cover an existing need or do you find it rather uninteresting?

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Adidas clone with torsion for a low price

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After the popular Mijia Fishbone Sneaker 3 and the probably even more popular second Fishbone Sneaker, Xiaomi’s sneaker series enters the fourth round. The Xiaomi Mijia Fishbone Sneaker 4 are lighter and more modern, but sneakerheads certainly remind of the big brands. We ordered them ourselves once and find that it is a successful further development.

Xiaomi Mijia Fishbone Sneaker 4 from $41.84 at AliExpess (EU sizes)

More modern look

The Xiaomi Mijia Fishbone Sneakers 4 show their tradition of the Fishbone-series again, even if they look more modern than the last generation. The “sock design” has remained the same by dispensing with a classic shoe tongue. Instead, Xiaomi relies on a flexible, close-meshed upper material that is breathable and adapts to the foot.

This is of course especially practical in the summer, but in autumn or in general when it rains, it unfortunately offers little protection against water. Only above the toes and on the tongue are the breathable holes a little larger, otherwise the upper material is very tightly woven. The silhouette reminds me of a mix of Adidas Alphabounce and Nike Epic React Flyknit 2.

Despite the sock design, there are still laces on the upper side of the shoe for fastening, which, unlike their predecessors, are not attached in plastic eyelets but in fabric eyelets. The length of the laces is in any case ok, but they could be a bit shorter for my taste. So I would personally tend to make a double knot. But you can also slip into the shoes just like that without having to untie the shoelaces, which I think is a clear advantage in everyday life.

The new Xiaomi sneaker is available in three colors: black, grey and light blue-red. In all cases the sole is white. We actually like our grey version a little bit better than on the photos. Xiaomi works here with color gradations of the light gray upper material at the heel, where the plastic elements are dark gray and gray. Black is actually only the rubber connecting element between the white popcorn sole and the grey plastic. A visual highlight is of course the Mijia logo on the heel.

From a purely personal point of view, this is my favourite sneaker from Xiaomi’s Fishbone range, especially since the Fishbone design has been implemented in a more subtle way. The Fishbone 4 really looks very modern and has also solved the plastic elements a bit better and more unobtrusive. In contrast to its predecessor, I can’t find any manufacturing flaws in our test model. Even I, as a long-time Adidas sneaker fan, have to say that I can’t see any differences in the quality of workmanship.

The three colors of the Fishbone Sneaker 4.

How does the Xiaomi Mijia Fishbone Sneaker 4 turn out?

If you already own a Xiaomi Mijia Fishbone Sneaker, we can assume that you can reach for the same size in the fourth generation. The Xiaomi Mijia Fishbone Sneaker 4 is relatively true to size. Since every foot is different, it is not possible to make a 100% general statement. If you are between two sizes, i.e. if you have an intermediate size, you should rather choose the larger size, as the sock design and the flexible upper material adapt well to the foot, but don’t wear out too much. This is what I personally do with Adidas Ultraboost, where I always choose the 46 (12 US MEN) with a 45 1/3 (11 1/3 US MEN) foot size.

It helps the community if you post your experiences with the size in the comments. So everybody can form his own opinion. But the problem is still that these Xiaomi Fishbone Sneaker 4 is only available in sizes 39 (6 1/2 US MEN) to 44 (10 1/2 US MEN).

How comfortable is the Xiaomi Mijia Fishbone Sneaker 4?

As a sneaker in the year 2020 it is no longer enough to look like a sporty looking shoe, the shoe also needs the right “technology”. We have been comparing the Mijia Fishbone Sneaker with the Adidas Ultraboost models for quite some time. This is because the white popcorn sole imitates the famous Adidas Boost sole. On the Fishbone 4, it is slightly higher in the midfoot area, while the heel is slightly lower. Furthermore, unlike its predecessor, the sole is completely white and is not “interrupted” by a black element.

The heel stabilisation is now located above the sole, where it is combined with a PU layer to support the foot. The heel is also protected at the top at the height of the Achilles tendon by a well-lined fabric element.

The Fishbone Sneakers 4 are like their predecessors once again really comfortable, especially considering the price. This is mainly because Xiaomi cushions the kick in the heel. But here Xiaomi also tricks a bit. The sneaker inlay that comes with the sneakers is much thicker than the inlays on my private Ultraboost sneakers from Adidas. Therefore the cushioning of the shoe without insole is not as soft as e.g. the Adidas sneakers. Unfortunately this also means that you might have to do without some comfort when using your own insoles.

Xiaomi inserts a torsion element into the popcorn sole to maintain the natural movement of the foot. In combination with the heel stabilisation, this should enable you to walk on uneven ground without twisting. Thanks to the popcorn sole, the steps are cushioned and the torsion element allows a certain flexibility. Because of this and also because of the step cushioning, the Xiaomi Fishbone Sneaker 4 is also suitable for occasional sports activities. However, we would strongly advise you to buy more professional running shoes, especially for more intensive sports like jogging, and in the best case also to do a running analysis.

On the left: Adidas, Right: Xiaomi.

More Technology

Nevertheless, the shoe should be lighter than its predecessors. Also new: The manufacturer uses antibacterial material from Microban, which prevents the development of bad smelling bacteria – musty smell adé? Unfortunately, we won’t be able to test whether Xiaomi keeps its word here for a few weeks or months, once the shoes have been tested over a longer period of time.

The possibility of putting the shoes in the washing machine also contributes to this. Unfortunately, the included information sheet does not give any more precise details and we will spare you the Google Translate translation at this point. You should take a neutral detergent and set it to “room temperature”, so probably only 30°. You should also not wash it with other things, because the color can be washed out otherwise. Xiaomi also uses reflectors on the laces and the Mijia logo on the heel.

Evaluation

With the Xiaomi Fishbone Sneakers 4 you get not only a visual but also a technical upgrade. Microban technology to fight bacteria, a torsion element and the revised popcorn sole are really unique selling points for the price. I like the new look very much, in the meantime I like the slightly reduced colorways a bit more than the predecessor. The shoe is also well made, equipped with reflectors and, especially for its price, simply really comfortable, even if Xiaomi did a little trick with the insole here. All in all I can only recommend the sneaker, just like its predecessors, and not only for Xiaomi fanboys.

Apart from that, one could offer larger sizes, although this is apparently not very relevant for the Asian market. Do you want to buy the Xiaomi Mijia Fishbone Sneaker 4 or do you already have it? Do you like the shoe?

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KeeyPon Deals from AUKEYs subsidiary

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KeeyPon is still fairly unknown to most of us, but as an AUKEY subsidiary they supposedly are aiming for high-quality products at extremely low costs. The name “KeeyPon” sounds similar to “coupon” and has the additional “key” from AUKEY.

The low prices are due to the elimination of unnecessary distributing channels and having the items in a US Warehouse. Therefore, shipping only takes about 3 – 7 days and orders over $28 will be shipped without additional shipping fees. Also, you can return your items easily should you not be satisfied with them and can pay via PayPal. That should make things really easy.

KeeyPon offers

• Ergonomic Gaming Chair
  • at KeeyPon for $100.99
  • High backrest, headrest pillow, and lumbar pillows provide sufficient body support
  • The backrest can be adjusted from 90° to 155° & the chair is 360° rotatable
  • PVC leather avoids abrasion and easy to clean
  • Safety Ensured & Easy Assemble

• 55” Racing Style Gaming Desk
  • at KeeyPon for $159.99
  • Tabletop: 55.12 x 23.62 inches
  • Max weight capacity: 330lb
  • PVC carbon fiber surface
  • Covered by a 3mm thick waterproof mouse pad
  • With cup holder and Headphone holder
  • T-shaped desk base

As we do not have any previous experience with KeeyPon, we are quite interested in it. AUKEY is known for its good quality items for a fair price and these offers do seem to be reasonably cheap. What do you think, would you give KeeyPon a chance?

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