Google’s Android roadmap is moving again, and OEMs are already being dragged into the next update cycle whether they’re ready or not. With Android 17 Beta 1 now hitting Pixel devices and a stable release expected around June or July, the question for Xiaomi and Redmi owners is simple: what happens next on the software […]
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AI Is Eating Your RAM, And Mid-Range Android Phones Are Paying the Price
I’ve been spending the last few months testing a bunch of mid-range Android phones for a camera and battery comparison. The pattern was obvious: 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage became the default sweet spot, even on phones hovering around Rp 3–4 jutaan. Now, looking at the new prices rolling into April 2026, that […]
Redmi A5 Is a Global Bestseller, But Is It Really That Good?
I’ve tested more ultra-cheap Android phones than I’d like to admit, and the pattern is usually the same: great headline feature, painful compromises everywhere else. The Redmi A5 looked like it might finally break that cycle. On paper, a Rp 1.5–1.6 million phone with a 120 Hz display and IP52 splash resistance sounds like a […]
Xiaomi’s Robot EV Charger Is the Tesla Idea That Refused to Die
Xiaomi’s Robot EV Charger Is the Tesla Idea That Refused to Die If you care about tech that actually makes daily life easier, Xiaomi’s new robot EV charger is a bigger deal than half the phones launched this year. This isn’t another generic 120 Hz slab or a slightly shinier camera bump. Xiaomi just brought […]