Xiaomi Pad 8, Pad 8 Pro goes global
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MWC 2026: LEICA Leitzphone by Xiaomi announced with 200MP camera + rotating zoom ring
LEICA Leitzphone by Xiaomi introduced at the MWC 2026 apart from the Global 17 Ultra.Zoom ring at the backLEICA's own take for mobile photographyAt an event in Barcelona, Xiaomi expanded its global portfolio with the introduction of the Xiaomi 17 series and a new device, the Xiaomi Leica Leitzphone.The Leitzphone is the international version of the China-exclusive Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition, with adjustments for global markets. The device comes in a single black finish with a fully black rear panel. It features a 6.9-inch LTPO "HyperRGB" OLED display with a 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The screen supports Dolby Vision and reaches up to 3,500 nits of peak brightness.The phone runs on 4.6GHz 3nm Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 octa-core processor with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.The device houses a 6,000mAh battery, which differs from the 6,800mAh cell found in the Chinese variant. It supports 90W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.The main sensor is a 1-inch type 50MP unit, joined by a 200MP telephoto lens with a variable focal range between 75mm and 100mm, and a 50MP ultrawide camera. The display and designAdditionally, there's also a physical rotating LEICA Camera Ring around the module allows users to adjust zoom and exposure manually. Meanwhile, the LEICA Essential mode aims to recreate the look of classic Leica cameras.The Leitzphone also features a 50MP front-facing camera.The Leitzphone is compatible with Xiaomi's Photography Kit Pro, which adds a 2,000mAh battery and a camera-style grip with physical controls.The phone carries an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance and includes an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner. Audio features include Dolby Atmos tuning, stereo speakers, and Hi-Res Audio support for both wired and wireless listeningConnectivity options include standard support for wireless networks and data transmission.The device operates on Xiaomi's HyperOS 3.Euro price with direct to PHP conversion (no taxes and duties yet):LEICA Leitzphone - EUR 1,999 (around PHP 136K)What do you guys think?
Xiaomi 17 goes global
Xiaomi has launched the Xiaomi 17 series in the global market. For now, let’s focus on the vanilla Xiaomi 17. The Xiaomi 17 Global variant is essentially the same as the Chinese model that already came out in September last year. Only this time, the 7,000mAh battery was downgraded to a 6,330mAh. Everything else is This article, Xiaomi 17 goes global, was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to's.
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Xiaomi Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro Make Their Global Debut
Apart from the Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra, the brand also brought a duo of tablets, the Xiaomi Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro to the global stage, ushering a new era of AI-driven productivity devices designed to bring performance that’s seamless across work, creativity, and entertainment for students, professionals, and digital nomads. Flagship Performance
Global Xiaomi 17 also launched
Aside from the flagship Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the brand also introduced the vanilla Xiaomi 17 to the global markets. To recap, the Xiaomi 17 sports a 6.3-inch OLED M10 LTPO display with 2656 x 1220 resolution and a variable 1-120Hz refresh rate. Its display also supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, while it is protected by
Xiaomi 17 Series makes its global debut
The Xiaomi 17 Series just hit the global market! The post Xiaomi 17 Series makes its global debut appeared first on UnGeek.
MWC 2026: Xiaomi Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro now official – 3.2K 144Hz LCD, Snapdragon SoC, and 9,200mAh battery
Alongside the global Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the brand also introduced its new Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro for the international market.Xiaomi Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro Focus Keyboard/Standard Keyboard cover and Focus Pen ProTwo new powerhouse tablets!Introduced in China in late 2025, the two new tablets are being positioned as light productivity devices in a thin form factor. Both models integrate with Xiaomi's smart hardware ecosystem and feature hardware and software updates designed for both professional and everyday use.Both run Xiaomi's HyperOS 3 and features 5:5 vertical split view and a new 1:9 horizontal split ratio multitasking window management. It comes with a PC-level browser with support for mouse hover previews, right-click functionality, a robust toolbar, and an upgraded dock with quick access applications.Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro in three colorwaysThe Pad 8 and Pad 8 Pro measure 251.22 x 173.42 x 5.75mm and come in either Pine Green, Blue, or Gray colorways. The Pad 8 weighs 485 grams while the Pad 8 Pro weighs 494 grams.Both models feature an 11.2-inch LCD screen with a 3,200 x 2,136 resolution, a 3:2 aspect ratio, a 144Hz refresh rate, a 360Hz touch sampling rate, and a 240hz stylus sampling rate. It supports HDR10, Dolby Vision, and wet-hand touch. It is TUV low blue light certified and covers the DCI-P3 color gamut.Xiaomi Pad 8's key featuresThe Pad 8 comes with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 octa-core processor, Adreno GPU, 8GB LPDDR5X RAM/12GB LPDDR5T RAM, and 128GB UFS 3.1/256GB UFS 4.1 storage, and a 9,200mAh battery with 45W Turbo Charge via USB-C. It features a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera.Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro's key featuresThe Pad 8 Pro comes with the Snapdragon 8 Elite octa-core processor, Adreno 830 GPU, 8GB LPDDR5X RAM/12GB LPDDR5T RAM, 256GB/512GB UFS 4.1 storage, and a 9,200mAh battery with 67W HyperCharge via USB-C. It features a 50MP rear camera and a 32MP front-facing camera.Around both tablets are four speakers and four microphones that support Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, and Noise reduction.Xiaomi proudly advertises that it features Xiaomi's Hyper AI Integration to support interconnectivity and task transitions.The tablet supports the Xiaomi Focus Pen Pro. It is a 17.5g stylus with pressure-sensitive control and support for pinch and double-tap gestures. Both variants also support the Xiaomi Pad 8, Pad 8 Pro Focus Keyboard, and Standard Keyboards.Other features include WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, Miracast, IPv6, fingerprint scanner, and IR blaster.Euro price with direct conversion to PHP (no taxes and duties yet):Xiaomi Pad 8 8GB/128GB - EUR 449.99 (around PHP 30.6K)Xiaomi Pad 8 8GB/256GB - EUR 499.99 (around PHP 34K)Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro 8GB/256GB - EUR 599.99 (around PHP 40.8K)Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro 12GB/512GB - EUR 679.99 (around PHP 46.3K)The two variants are now for sale in Europe.There is no word yet on Philippine availability and pricing.What do you guys think?Source: Xiaomi