iPhone X lookalike or not, Xiaomi's Mi 8 Explorer Edition — that's the version with the transparent glass back — is one stunning phone. The Mi 8 has sparked some controversy since it was announced at ...

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The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro is packed with all the things that we liked about the Mi 8, but aside from a stylish transparent glass finish and a minor RAM bump, it doesn't really earn its "Pro" moniker. Yet, ...

With smartphone bezels shrinking, there’s less room for a fingerprint sensor on the front. Android smartphone sensors are often placed on the back of the phone, while the iPhone X ditched one ...

Xiaomi built its mobile empire with iPhone knockoffs, and it looks the company hasn't outgrown the habit. The Chinese tech titan announced a trio of new phones on Thursday, including the new Mi 8. And ...

Aloysius Low is a Senior Editor at CNET covering mobile and Asia. Based in Singapore, he loves playing Dota 2 when he can spare the time and is also the owner-minion of two adorable cats. Jessica is a ...