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As we’re done with the OnePlus 6, it’s time to take a look at what else to expect from the flagship smartphone industry in H1 2018. Right now, the top contender is Xiaomi’s Mi7, a device that has also surfaced regularly on the rumor mill over the past couple of months. The Chinese manufacturer was eager to join the annual flagship race early this year, as it launched an upgrade to the Mi Mix 2 in less than a year. Now, we’re hearing a lot of interesting rumors for the Xiaomi Mi7. Today’s leak looks to add more weight to one of these. Head over below for more details.

One of the most frequent rumors for the Xiaomi Mi7 (or Mi8) relates to 3D facial recognition. Ever since Apple launched Face ID on the iPhone X last year, industry watchers are eager to find out which Android manufacturer will respond first. In addition, rumors for the Galaxy Note 9, while not providing confirmation for virtual fingerprint recognition for the phablet, have nevertheless brought the feature back into public discourse.