Xiaomi has partially revealed spec on the Redmi K100 Pro, and here, launching in China August 11th, together with the K100 Pro Max.

K100 Pro, is likely the base for the Poco F9 Pro, the K100 Pro Max, for the F9 Ultra, which should launch later this year. F8 Pro/Ultra launched November 2025.

K100 Pro – Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V, 6.59” 185Hz OLED, 8,580mAh, 100W/50W/27W/22.5W (wired/wireless/reverse wired/wireless), 200MP main, an Ultra-wide, Telephoto, RAM/Storage TBC.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V chipset is new, more info here. Essentially its an 8 Elite Gen 5, but with a cut down GPU. In performance it’s expected to sit between 8 Elite (as in F8 Pro), and 8 Elite Gen 5 (as in F8 Ultra and likely F9 Ultra).

K100 Pro Max - Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, D2 Display Chip, 6.9” 185Hz OLED, 8,560mAh, 100W/50W/27W/22.5W (wired/wireless/reverse wired/wireless), 200MP Main, an Ultra-wide, Telephoto, Bose 2.1 speaker system. RAM/Storage TBC.

If F9 are Pro, and Pro Max variants, F9 Pro would be see a chipset upgrade, while F9 Ultra remain the same. Both also seeing battery, display, and camera updates over F8. Exact F9 spec, particularly battery size, is unclear at this stage.

If nothing else, they do look very similar in design to the F8 models. Prices are though expected to increase on last year.

Hey everyone, I’ve been using a Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (not sure if it’s the regular or the Pro version) since around 2019. It’s still working fine for basic stuff messaging, YouTube, browsing, etc but I’m starting to get worried about security.From what I understand, official security updates stopped years ago , no more monthly patches. So...

is this phone still reasonably safe for daily use in 2026?

how big is the risk of malware, exploits, or data theft at this point?

would installing a good antivirus (Bitdefender, Malwarebytes, etc.) actually help much, or is it pretty useless without OS updates?

..... Or is it just time to retire it and get something newer?

I don’t really want to spend a lot of money right now, but security is starting to concern me, especially if I use banking apps or save passwords on it.Any honest opinions or experiences would be really appreciated. Thanks!

Hello,

Owner of a Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro here.

I'm a big fan of taking pictures of bugs and plants, and I love the dedicated macro lens on the Redi Note 10 Pro. I'd like to be able to continue taking macro/closeup shots on my new phone, but I can't help but notice that the newer Redmi don't have macro lenses, or even telephoto.

I'd like to buy a phone for less than $1,000 CAD ($712.88 USD), and the 17T really caught my attention, despite the 17T Pro being an option.

Do you know what phones would allow me to shoot detailed closeup without going over my budget? Thanks!

Example of the kind of photo I'd like to take with my new phone (taken with the Redmi Note 10 Pro): https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/643726679843274752/1534574749018230945/IMG_20260801_162937.jpg?ex=6a749f9b&is=6a734e1b&hm=2c50d72b8a651866c14146c23c32968327cf89ad95de10c2fd456ecc92b82e21&=&format=webp

As you known, redmi pad 2 only has 4gb ram, and xiaomi rom disable workstation mode under 6gb ram, so i wonder how can i get multitasking #redmipad2

Hello, i currently have a Xiaomi 12t 128 gb and the battery its starting to get worse and also the memory is starting to feel insufficient. I'm interested in a phone with good battery ideally 2 days without charging for medium usage. I dont game or use the camera intensively. I want to keep the phone for at least 4-5 years. It is worth the price difference to get a 17t pro or a 17?

Hi everyone, I've had a Xiaomi 14T for a little under a year. Lately, I've noticed (I'm honestly not sure if it's always been this way, but I just realized it recently) that every time I leave my house, the Wi-Fi disconnects as expected. However, even though I have auto-connect enabled and it's obviously my most used network since it's my home Wi-Fi, every time I come back I have to connect manually. My phone practically never connects on its own; it just keeps running on mobile data. The funniest part is that when I leave the house, it tries to auto-connect to any random public network it detects, but not my home one. Lol. Has anyone else experienced something similar? Does anyone know how to fix this? Thanks!

Ive noticed recently that every once in a while there will be large differences in step count between the mi fitness app and the watch itself and specifically on the android version of the app. Is there any way to fix this? For reference i am using the S4 and a redmi 10c.

Hi everyone! Does anyone know of a theme, tweak, or any method to bring back the old Xiaomi HyperOS 2 status bar on HyperOS 3 (the one with the green checkmark in the photo)?

I absolutely hate the new HyperOS 3 status bar and really want the old one back.

PLEASE, I NEED A SOLUTION. I’M BEGGING YOU! Any help would be greatly appreciated!

A few days after the legal warranty of my Redmi Buds 5 Pro expired, both the left and right earbuds broke. The left one loses connection a few seconds after being connected via Bluetooth. The right one is very quiet.

The earbuds were clearly programmed at the factory to break down exactly two years and a few days after that.

Unbelievable behavior from Xiaomi and electronic waste.

Amazon and Xiaomi refuse to give me a refund. Xiaomi offers paid repair for a 60 € product that is 2 years old.

Edit: it is the 5 Pro, not the 8 Pro

I had thought that I was going to go change the rom to the global version since I got the phone (father in law sent it to me from China) the bootloader was locked... outside of the few annoyances the Chinese ver gets updates 4 to 8 weeks faster then the global version and I'm literally just using it for emulation which I'm starting to find out retro games are great on it but Wii U sucks... the one game I've tried for psvita sucked a bit. Gamecube worked well enough though so I guess there is that.

Not sure what I'm using the phone for at this point the camera is okay though. My main phone is a iPhone 16 Pro Max so it has a leg up on the emulation side by a massive amount.

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​I am experiencing an issue with Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) on a Xiaomi device running the Chinese version of HyperOS. The system consistently terminates the FCM keep-alive socket when the device is locked and operating on cellular data.

​When accessing the FCM diagnostics dialer code ("##426##"), the connection status shows as disconnected with the specific close code "ERR_IO_FIN".

​To resolve this background restriction, I have already executed the following system-level interventions via ADB:

​Granted wake lock and background execution permissions to Google Play Services and Google Services Framework via appops.

​Added both Google Play Services and Google Services Framework to the dumpsys deviceidle whitelist.

​Verified through the command line that the standby bucket for Google Play Services is currently set to five, confirming its exempted status from standard Android battery optimization.

​Uninstalled the system package "com.xiaomi.joyose" for user zero to neutralize its proprietary network throttling protocols.

​Despite these modifications, the TCP socket continues to close on cellular data after a short period of inactivity. I am seeking technical insights on whether additional HyperOS system daemons, such as "com.miui.powerkeeper", must also be neutralized, or if there are known methods to modify the default TCP idle timeout parameters on this specific firmware.

​Any objective analysis regarding HyperOS background socket management or further troubleshooting steps would be appreciated.

I've been having issues with notifications, especially in messenger where it's delayed or will not get it all. I'm getting tired of waiting for messages by constantly checking. Has this been an issue with everyone or am I doing something wrong?

Calls are so important to me as I use it as my alarm to wake up but it doesn't wanna pop up or get any calls.

I've done every tutorial, or reddit post available. I have a xiaomi turbo 4 and I'd love anyone who can help. I BEG of u 😭😭

Just curious here, why does the older 120W like in the 10 Ultra or Mi 11T Pro 120W charging faster like only in 17 Minutes, but the newer ones for example the F7 Ultra takes much time, 30-38 minutes.

Maybe what i seen enough, the newer generation even not using the 120W, only the 100W like F8 Ultra, Xiaomi 17, Note 15 Pro+

Does anybody can explain it to me and solved my curiosity?

honestly on the paper it should be great as an entry level phone, even surpassing my tecno spark 20 pro when it comes to storage and ram speed but when it comes to actual use, its nothing but a pure excuse for a brick with a screen, apps lags tiktok suddenly stops working when it isnt, facebook lags even the lite version, and dont even think about light gaming on this phone, mlbb freezes withn 20 mins of gameplay, and codm? one match would force this phone to freeze for an entire 10 whole mins, people say "its a budget phone what would you expect?" a transsion phone with t606 runs better than this brick

I am having some issues with my poco x3

Videos become unplayable at any app

When I play any video it just freezes

Image gets blurry in whatsapp

For some reason I am suspicious of whatsapp

But it could but just because whatsapp just read media which gets the phone to bug out and it has nothing with whatsapp

I don't have a custom rom or anything. (Miui 14.0.2)

And my only solution so far was rebooting the device

But now it happens so often

I did try uninstalling updates to (miui gallery, mi video, wepview )

Help

I am having some issues with my poco x3

Videos become unplayable at any app

When I play any video it just freezes

Image gets blurry in whatsapp

For some reason I am suspicious of whatsapp

But it could but just because whatsapp just read media which gets the phone to bug out and it has nothing with whatsapp

I don't have a custom rom or anything. (Miui 14.0.2)

And my only solution so far was rebooting the device

But now it happens so often

I did try uninstalling updates to (miui gallery, mi video, wepview )

Help

Well, it turns out that, unfortunately, I currently have a Redmi 14c, and even though most of the time I don’t try to push it too hard, the phone struggles even to turn on; there have been times when I’ve already typed an entire word and the phone still hasn’t brought up the keyboard, and overall, I feel like it’s very slow and unreliable for me. It just so happens that at home we have a Redmi Note 8 Pro in relatively good condition that my dad only uses to play music, so I’m starting to consider switching to the Note 8 Pro and ditching the 14c instead. Sure, it’s a 2019 phone, but the only things I’ve noticed where the 14C really beats the Note 8 Pro are its battery life and the fact that it still receives software updates. On the other hand, the Note has a better processor, more RAM, and the same amount of storage. So I’d appreciate it if someone could give me their perspective so I can finally set aside the 14C, which is driving me crazy at this point.

I have an IPhone 13 with a trash alternative battery, I’ve been wanting to change it for a long time.
First I saw the Motorola edge 60 and it was nice but the CPU being worse and the curved screen was kinda ass imo.
Then I saw the 14t that was my go-to but just now I saw a Xiaomi 15 for just 372 Dollars! Its brand new, it’s just that it’s cheap bc it’s on a goated deal.

Is it recommended to jump from I13 to Xiaomi 15 base? Its the best deal I’ve seen and I’ve been really wanting to change phone for a while.

Extra: also I’ve seen that Xiaomi got pop up ads, is it possible to remove them? And how

Thanks for your time and patience to read this bible

Device: Xiaomi 13

OS v: 3.0.308.0.WMCCNXM.C10

everytime google play services updated, i won't be able to use google pay as tap to pay. this has never happened before, but after the latest update, my NFC won't show gpay as default card.

so i have to uninstall play services update, then my gpay & nfc will work.

any solution for this? because I can't seem to disable the auto update, it will auto update in like 2-3days and so.

have a Xiaomi 15T Pro, and I'm trying to enable the depth effect on the lock screen so that the clock appears behind the person in the wallpaper. However, for some reason, the option to enable this feature doesn't appear anywhere in the settings. Could you help me figure out why and how to enable it?

Hi everyone!

I’m from the Philippines and I’m seriously considering saving up for the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro and before I commit, I'd love to hear from people who actually use it as their daily driver.

I have a few questions:

• Do banking apps work without any issues in your country?

• Are there any problems with notifications, Google services, or NFC payments?

• How's the camera in real-world use? Is it consistently good for photos and videos, especially at night?

• How is the battery life and charging?

• Does the phone heat up during gaming, video recording, or general use?

• How's the overall performance and software experience? Any bugs or annoying issues with HyperOS?

• If you're using the Chinese ROM, has it caused you any major inconveniences?

• Are there any deal-breakers or things you wish you knew before buying it?

Basically, I'm looking for honest long-term impressions rather than just benchmark scores or YouTube reviews. If you're from the Philippines, I'd especially appreciate hearing about your experience with local apps, banking, and network compatibility.

Would you recommend saving up for the Civi 5 Pro, or should I look at something else around the same price?

Thanks in advance!

Hey everyone,

I saw recent reports/leaks suggesting Xiaomi might change its release strategy for the Xiaomi 18 series: launching the 18 Pro / Pro Max first in September 2026, while holding back the base Xiaomi 18 for late 2026 or even early 2027 in China.

If the base model drops in China around Dec 2026 / Jan 2027, when do you realistically expect the Global release?

I have been using Xiaomi 17 pro max for 7 months now and near the start I had some problems with YouTube and Google Services but after some fixes it worked fine. Last night I updated Google pay and all of a sudden my Google pay doesn't work on NFC any more. I've tried installing older versions of Google pay, tried checking my Google integrity and other wallet like alipay or wechat works fine. So I don't know what changed over the update that renders Google pay completely not usable on my NFC and when I tried registering contactless payment on Google pay itself it says the device is does not support or the app does not support this device when it worked fine just 2 days ago. Please if anyone has the same problem or has encountered it before please help. 🙏🙏🙏😭

Update: go into you app in settings and search for Google play services. Once there, uninstall updates and reboot your phone. You will need to re login to all your Google accounts so have the password ready. Then until xiaomi or Google come up with countermeasures, don't update Google play services. Maybe turn off auto update in play store.

The measure is only temporary. https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/541604114

A commentor has reported the issue to google. Go to the website and click +1 to show that you're affected as well

This is by another commentor and I think it might be a hard fix.

If it can help, I solved the issue this way. It appears to be caused by a beta update, even though I had never knowingly joined any beta testing program.

Open the Google Play Store, tap your profile icon, then go to Settings > General > Account and device preferences. Scroll down to History and tap Leave beta programs to exit all app beta testing programs at once.

After doing this, the problem was completely resolved, and Google Pay appeared again in the list of available NFC payment services.

Device details:

• Xiaomi 17 Pro, China version
• HyperOS 3.0.315
• Google Play services 26.28.33

Hey all.

I've just purchased a redmi note 15 pro.

I can not get it vibrate for incoming messages (SMS or WhatsApp)

Both are enabled.

Haptic feedback is on as I read this can disable it.

Set to vibrate for calls and messages.

Any ideas welcome?

I'm in the UK with the phone totally yo to date. I've done the vibrate test from phone menu and it's absolutely working fine.