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Xiaomi strikes a deal with Dolby Laboratories – Is the Xiaomi Mi6 going to sound great?

Pierpaolo FigucciaJanuary 5, 2017

According to sources in the smartphone industry, Xiaomi will begin the production of the Xiaomi Mi6 next month. Today we also come to know Xiaomi won a very important patent that will probably be put to work on the upcoming smartphone. Let’s find out what is it about!

Xiaomi’s spokesman announced today that Xiaomi and Dolby laboratories, a subsidiary owned by Via Licensing Corporation have reached an agreement. Xiaomi will now be able to use Dolby’s Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) technology on all their devices.

The Advanced Audio Coding (AAC) features an high compression efficiency so that users can enjoy high-quality audio, saving data and reduce computing on the device.

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“Via has demonstrated that the AAC licensing model can fairly and efficiently address unique market circumstances, like those in China”, said Xiang Wang, Senior Vice President at Xiaomi. Adding that “Joining over 800 r other AAC licensees shows Xiaomi’s commitment to bringing the best user experience to our customers. This agreement helps ensure that our customers will continue to enjoy extremely high-quality audio in markets around the world”

So in summary, thanks to the new AAC codec, the sound quality should be improved significantly and what better device to test is on than the upcoming Xiaomi Mi6!

What do you guys think about this deal and the Xiaomi Mi6 in general? Are you looking forward to it? Check this article to learn all the rumors about the device.

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Pierpaolo Figuccia
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Knowing Dolby, I hope so. Just don’t forget OIS on the next one. haha
goodwill
January 5, 2017
Knowing Dolby, I hope so. Just don’t forget OIS on the next one. haha
zihotki
January 6, 2017
I wish they also use some descent bluetooth audio codec like aptX or LDAC
zihotki
January 6, 2017
I wish they also use some descent bluetooth audio codec like aptX or LDAC

Moose
January 8, 2017
If adding Dolby sound to the Mi 6 means bulky front facing speakers count me out. I highly value compactness in a phone. No point in having minimal side bezels if the phone is extra long to accommodate front facing speakers, which I would never use anyway. At home, I play music using Sonos speakers, in the car I use car speakers and when walking I use headphones.

Moose
January 8, 2017
If adding Dolby sound to the Mi 6 means bulky front facing speakers count me out. I highly value compactness in a phone. No point in having minimal side bezels if the phone is extra long to accommodate front facing speakers, which I would never use anyway. At home, I play music using Sonos speakers, in the car I use car speakers and when walking I use headphones.

Xzarius
January 10, 2017
I’d goddamn love a dual front facing stereo speaker in the next phone. Unlike someone I do not have Sonos speakers at home and I don’t mind occasional video playback when I’m traveling around the world.
Xiaomi, here’s hoping that you’ll add IP67 waterproofing/dustproofing and OIS. Ramp up your game!
Xzarius
January 10, 2017
I’d goddamn love a dual front facing stereo speaker in the next phone. Unlike someone I do not have Sonos speakers at home and I don’t mind occasional video playback when I’m traveling around the world.
Xiaomi, here’s hoping that you’ll add IP67 waterproofing/dustproofing and OIS. Ramp up your game!