Mi 4i: A smartphone designed for Indians

The biggest attractions of the phone are the Sunlight Display and the virtual IVR, notes Vipul Vivek.   Where else after China but India? Xiaomi hasn't yet started making in India but......

Xiaomi Redmi 2 vs Lenovo A6000: Which is a good buy?

Smartphone makers, especially the likes of Xiaomi and Lenovo have arrived with Redmi 2 and A6000 respectively to attract consumer attention.  Image: Xiaomi Redmi 2. Photograph:......

Is Xiaomi Mi4 actually better than an iPhone?

The Mi4 is a very good phone but not the only option at Rs 19,999, notes Vipul Vivek.   We don't know if Arvind Kejriwal's political strategy will deliver on February 10. But without......

Xiaomi to set up first R&D base in India

Handset maker Xiaomi will set up a research and development unit in Bangalore, its first such facility outside of China, as it looks to beef up presence in the booming Indian smartphone market. The......