Didn’t have time to follow the news yesterday? Here is what marked Wednesday January 26: Xiaomi launches 4 Redmi Note 11 and Huawei its P50 Pro in France while Sony offers a sound bar at an affordable price. To not miss any news, remember to subscribe to the Frandroid newsletter.
The Redmi Note 11 Pro in France // Source: Xiaomi
Redmi Note 11, 11S, 11 Pro, 11 Pro 5G: Xiaomi hits hard in France
Xiaomi launched an avalanche of new smartphones on Wednesday. The Chinese manufacturer has announced the renewal of its range of mid-range phones with no less than four new models, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11, Redmi Note 11S, Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G. Smartphones whose prices are not yet known but which should be in the entry or mid-range segment of the firm, between 200 and 400 euros. However, all of them will be launched in France with the latest version of Xiaomi’s interface, MIUI 13. The manufacturer has also indicated that 14 other smartphones will be entitled to an update during the first quarter.
Huawei P50 Pro officialized in France: all-in on the photo for this ultra premium smartphone
Xiaomi is not the only manufacturer to have launched new smartphones in France. A little earlier in the day, this Wednesday, it was his compatriot Huawei who announced the arrival in France of his latest high-end smartphone, the Huawei P50 Pro. As always, the Chinese firm bets on the photo performance of its smartphone with a dual-matrix camera system, both RGB and monochrome. There is also a Snapdragon 888 chip – only 4G – as well as a 120 Hz Oled screen and a 4360 mAh battery. On the occasion of this announcement, the firm also announced the arrival in France of a new connected watch for the most athletic, the Huawei Watch GT Runner, as well as its foldable smartphone, the Huawei P50 Pocket.
Sony’s ‘cheap’ surround soundbar goes wireless
We know Sony for its resolutely high-end devices, but it is in a more classic segment that the Japanese manufacturer announced its latest model, the Sony HT-S400. This 2.1 sound bar, supplied with a subwoofer, is compatible with the Dolby Digital protocol and allows you to enjoy a surround effect. The bar is obviously equipped with an HDMI ARC socket and an optical audio input, but can also be used as a wireless speaker thanks to its Bluetooth 5 compatibility.
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