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[Q] Feedback about Redmi 2 device

Hello guys
This device was launched Here in Brazil a few months ago.
I would like one onwer's feedback about this device cause i wanna buy
tks
MJ

mjraogr said:
Hello guys
This device was launched Here in Brazil a few months ago.
I would like one onwer's feedback about this device cause i wanna buy
tks
MJ
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The phone is OK for a normal user It has all most all the features of a smart phone and i am using it for the last 6 moths didn't face any problems,i feel that MIUI software is not so user friendly in the beginning but once you get used to it you will like it.

kvrangarao said:
The phone is OK for a normal user It has all most all the features of a smart phone and i am using it for the last 6 moths didn't face any problems,i feel that MIUI software is not so user friendly in the beginning but once you get used to it you will like it.
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Tks @kvrangarao for reply
I already use MIUI in another device. It's really good and like it so much
The performance for normal use without force hardware its enough for me
Tks one more time

Beware the enormous lag, the ROM is extremely slow, the phone wont be upgraded to Android 5, it will remain on 4.4.4 KK.
Miui 7 is really a 4.4.4 for this device. (only a few Xiaomi phones will get Lollipop)
I have a Redmi 2 for 5 months, Xiaomi iare not planning to develop Lollipop for this smartphone.

gabrielaltea said:
Beware the enormous lag, the ROM is extremely slow, the phone wont be upgraded to Android 5, it will remain on 4.4.4 KK.
Miui 7 is really a 4.4.4 for this device. (only a few Xiaomi phones will get Lollipop)
I have a Redmi 2 for 5 months, Xiaomi iare not planning to develop Lollipop for this smartphone.
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Hello @gabrielaltea tks for reply
Which MI app or system process include in Redmi 2 are you got lag? Can you explain better?
About update for Android 5, usually i try to analyze custom roms available for each device and others development support existent . We have some development in progress like CM 5.1 with some issues to fix
MJ

Any development thread for this phone?
Sent from my 2014817 using Tapatalk

The phone is great in it's price range!
Hi! I've been using the Redmi2 4G version for a couple of months now, and I think I'm ready to give an opinion on it, to the best of my abilities.
For this price range, it's actually very tough to beat the Redmi 2, with specs. The looks are premium, you won't feel like using a cheap Chinese-build phone, it's actually well made. I have an issue with the back panel finish, it's rather slippery despite being matte. I'm pretty sure you would have researched on it's specs, so you would know, that it is THE DEAL for it's price category.
The back camera is pretty good, macro mode is specifically good, but night photography isn't that great. Front camera's performance is rather satisfactory.
Battery is pretty good, lasts a day for me, with moderate usage.
There are NO heating issues with my phone. Off course, if you will play Asphalt for a couple of hours straight, it is bound to heat up.
Display is pretty intriguing for a budget phone.
If you've used MIUI in the past, you would know of it's resemblance with the iOS. While MIUI is pleasing to the eyes, and pretty simple to use and learn, I would add, that it's best for the 2GB RAM phones. MIUI with a 1GB RAM phone sucks BIG time, so, yeah, Redmi2 has issues here, lagging, crashing apps at times.
Now, since I prefer the stock-android feel better, I have flashed mine with a pretty stable CM11 ROM.
If you're a heavy gamer, I recommend you to browse phones in higher price ranges. Redmi2 is a good everyday usage phone, but certainly NOT the one for heavy gamers.
Long cut short:- Go for it, it is pretty awesome. P.S. - I don't know if Redmi 2's Prime version(2GB RAM) is available in your country, if it is, rather go for that.
Cheers.

rg666 said:
Hi! I've been using the Redmi2 4G version for a couple of months now, and I think I'm ready to give an opinion on it, to the best of my abilities.
For this price range, it's actually very tough to beat the Redmi 2, with specs. The looks are premium, you won't feel like using a cheap Chinese-build phone, it's actually well made. I have an issue with the back panel finish, it's rather slippery despite being matte. I'm pretty sure you would have researched on it's specs, so you would know, that it is THE DEAL for it's price category.
The back camera is pretty good, macro mode is specifically good, but night photography isn't that great. Front camera's performance is rather satisfactory.
Battery is pretty good, lasts a day for me, with moderate usage.
There are NO heating issues with my phone. Off course, if you will play Asphalt for a couple of hours straight, it is bound to heat up.
Display is pretty intriguing for a budget phone.
If you've used MIUI in the past, you would know of it's resemblance with the iOS. While MIUI is pleasing to the eyes, and pretty simple to use and learn, I would add, that it's best for the 2GB RAM phones. MIUI with a 1GB RAM phone sucks BIG time, so, yeah, Redmi2 has issues here, lagging, crashing apps at times.
Now, since I prefer the stock-android feel better, I have flashed mine with a pretty stable CM11 ROM.
If you're a heavy gamer, I recommend you to browse phones in higher price ranges. Redmi2 is a good everyday usage phone, but certainly NOT the one for heavy gamers.
Long cut short:- Go for it, it is pretty awesome. P.S. - I don't know if Redmi 2's Prime version(2GB RAM) is available in your country, if it is, rather go for that.
Cheers.
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Tks @rg666 for this feed
Really i got it attention and look for Redmi 2 cause the specs and good price tag. I use today a Quadcore cortex armv7 snapdragon 200 , but without version updates upper JB 1 (4.1.2) we waiting so far , but the factory strategically isn't willing to put lot of money for invest licences .
This situation made me take a decision to start development at point to create my own roms
I like very much about MIUI, used on my own others devices ( Defy Mb526 Atrix 4G) . One of my works development was inspired by MIUI V6 , creating my design and ported some MI apps for package
I really have interest to get one Redmi. Here just Redmi 2 it's avaliable in local market but others devices will be launched soon like MI 4
Cheers

One more thing
mjraogr said:
Tks @rg666 for this feed
Really i got it attention and look for Redmi 2 cause the specs and good price tag. I use today a Quadcore cortex armv7 snapdragon 200 , but without version updates upper JB 1 (4.1.2) we waiting so far , but the factory strategically isn't willing to put lot of money for invest licences .
This situation made me take a decision to start development at point to create my own roms
I like very much about MIUI, used on my own others devices ( Defy Mb526 Atrix 4G) . One of my works development was inspired by MIUI V6 , creating my design and ported some MI apps for package
I really have interest to get one Redmi. Here just Redmi 2 it's avaliable in local market but others devices will be launched soon like MI 4
Cheers
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Don't expect Lollipop update for Redmi2. The Mi team isn't quite interested in giving Lollipop updates. So, that's quite a letdown.

I am facing a problem with the phone, there is poor microphone sound at other end. Anyone know any solution to this issue? Please help

rg666 said:
Don't expect Lollipop update for Redmi2. The Mi team isn't quite interested in giving Lollipop updates. So, that's quite a letdown.
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Maybe the Mi Team in not interested in Redmi2, but there's something on the stage right now. This CM 12.1 release is really awesome:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/rom-cyanogenmod-unofficial-builds-t3200883

drsgon said:
I am facing a problem with the phone, there is poor microphone sound at other end. Anyone know any solution to this issue? Please help
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Did tou try change roms? Like MIUI to CM or CM to MIUI. If yes you can change some options in development menu tried search on google. :good:

rg666 said:
Don't expect Lollipop update for Redmi2. The Mi team isn't quite interested in giving Lollipop updates. So, that's quite a letdown.
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I have information published in local news homepages that the Redmi 2 will be updated for MI 7 and avaliable in "Betta Supported devices List"
You can check here , but in portugues language
cheers

This is the M7 incremental Development avaliable
Redmi 2 Official dowloads

I'm one of the first buyers here in Brazil. On the launching event, the MIUI Brazilian website got bugged and fewer people was able to buy (I'm one of them, hacking the page).
I got a few complains:
the HDR Camera is laggy as hell when I take pictures.
There's no app drawer.
Sometimes I'm unable to unlock the phone, because of lag (I think). Seriously, this is annoying.
When phone gets too slow, when I go to the home screen the interface reloads itself.
Playing games like Fallout Shelter is a big problem, lagging as hell.
1GB RAM isn't enough for the phone (for me, at least) .
Sometimes the phone heats so much.
The phone has a x64 architecture, but the MIUI is 32 bits. Sounds like a waste of processing power.
There's no support forum for Brazilian users in the official boards.
No Lollipop support and no plans to receive update.
Things I liked:
Built-in security, like Antivirus and cleaning app.
The interface is so beautiful.
LTE (4G here in Brazil) for BOTH sim cards.
I can Easily switch wich sim card to make a call, send SMS or use Mobile data.
The frontal camera has a special facial recognition, telling the age, for example.
The phone charges super fast (2200 mAh battery).
It's cheap, compared to other phones. It costs less than $ 150 (at the time I bought it).
I don't think that I'm a hard user for this phone (seriously, I didn't even play so much on the phone). I know it's a mid-term smart phone. But the MIUI lag is annoying (I got crazy sometimes). I tried to use the beta versions of the MIUI rom, tried to use performance scripts, Greenify, other camera apps.
Now I'm using a customized CM 12.1 for the device, to see if I'm able to use easily the phone, like driving in my car, got lost and easily open Waze or Google Maps to see where I need to go. Actually, I need to stop and park the car, clean current apps (some times reboot) to properly use.

nice reply @juliovedovatto
i have for several days a 2GB RAM / 16 GB ROM version and I can say that I have none of the below mentioned lagging problems.
What else is different in my setup is that I am already on MIUI 7 developer.
I should admit also that I did not play any game.
Coming from an Iphone I am kind of used of not having an app drawer and MIUI 7 is pretty eye candy...
Right now I am considering if CM (11 or 12) are worth the try... I think the main gain will be a battery life increase (at least from my other experience with CM), but I cannot see any other benefits, at least for me. I should study a bit more.
aaaah... battery lasts ~1 day. less if you use a lot the screen... max so far for me is 1 1/2 days

bejenaru said:
nice reply @juliovedovatto
i have for several days a 2GB RAM / 16 GB ROM version and I can say that I have none of the below mentioned lagging problems.
What else is different in my setup is that I am already on MIUI 7 developer.
I should admit also that I did not play any game.
Coming from an Iphone I am kind of used of not having an app drawer and MIUI 7 is pretty eye candy...
Right now I am considering if CM (11 or 12) are worth the try... I think the main gain will be a battery life increase (at least from my other experience with CM), but I cannot see any other benefits, at least for me. I should study a bit more.
aaaah... battery lasts ~1 day. less if you use a lot the screen... max so far for me is 1 1/2 days
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If you want to try the CM roms, I need to advise you: see what model your phone is. Actually the CM roms supports only HM2014811-HM2014813. The compiled baseband maybe does not work for you Redmi model.
There's a chance of you apply the rom and it does not have support for LTE networks. Like my case, my phone is HM2014819 and I discovered this misfortune today, after reading tons of posts and articles and flashing 10 times my phone
The good news that the performance of CM is far superior than the MIUI roms.

I own a 2014813 :angel:
nevertheless the battery life i see as the main gain of CM vs MIUI. Is there something else worthing, I mean like really making a difference?

juliovedovatto said:
I'm one of the first buyers here in Brazil. On the launching event, the MIUI Brazilian website got bugged and fewer people was able to buy (I'm one of them, hacking the page).
I got a few complains:
the HDR Camera is laggy as hell when I take pictures.
There's no app drawer.
Sometimes I'm unable to unlock the phone, because of lag (I think). Seriously, this is annoying.
When phone gets too slow, when I go to the home screen the interface reloads itself.
Playing games like Fallout Shelter is a big problem, lagging as hell.
1GB RAM isn't enough for the phone (for me, at least) .
Sometimes the phone heats so much.
The phone has a x64 architecture, but the MIUI is 32 bits. Sounds like a waste of processing power.
There's no support forum for Brazilian users in the official boards.
No Lollipop support and no plans to receive update.
Things I liked:
Built-in security, like Antivirus and cleaning app.
The interface is so beautiful.
LTE (4G here in Brazil) for BOTH sim cards.
I can Easily switch wich sim card to make a call, send SMS or use Mobile data.
The frontal camera has a special facial recognition, telling the age, for example.
The phone charges super fast (2200 mAh battery).
It's cheap, compared to other phones. It costs less than $ 150 (at the time I bought it).
I don't think that I'm a hard user for this phone (seriously, I didn't even play so much on the phone). I know it's a mid-term smart phone. But the MIUI lag is annoying (I got crazy sometimes). I tried to use the beta versions of the MIUI rom, tried to use performance scripts, Greenify, other camera apps.
Now I'm using a customized CM 12.1 for the device, to see if I'm able to use easily the phone, like driving in my car, got lost and easily open Waze or Google Maps to see where I need to go. Actually, I need to stop and park the car, clean current apps (some times reboot) to properly use.
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Thanks @juliovedovatto for your feedback, have good experience and content for fixes report.
The Xiaomi Team recently replied me about issues that have been causing, lags and this report turn around the device performance, it's needed constant evolution to directing it in fixes updates. All of Redmi owner's can do it mentioning in Xiaomi support channels
They also informed that the objectives for now is update for MI7 and we will be wait this results!

gabrielaltea said:
Beware the enormous lag, the ROM is extremely slow, the phone wont be upgraded to Android 5, it will remain on 4.4.4 KK.
Miui 7 is really a 4.4.4 for this device. (only a few Xiaomi phones will get Lollipop)
I have a Redmi 2 for 5 months, Xiaomi iare not planning to develop Lollipop for this smartphone.
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What The [email protected]^%? I mean, Xiaomi Mi2 got Lollipop first and it's been around since 2013! What would they've been thinking, not to update lot newer devices? Where did you get the information that upgrade for Redmi 2 is not planned?
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mjraogr said:
Hello @gabrielaltea tks for reply
Which MI app or system process include in Redmi 2 are you got lag? Can you explain better?
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For example, when Skype is running on the background, it disconnects itself (and its icon disappears from notification line) and when I click its icon again, it opens as if I freshly opened it, loading everything again. It was locked in recent apps so it won't stop. But it will. Even when nothing else is running. Sometimes when I have browser and few other apps running at once (not many, two or three other apps) and a music player, sometimes the music randomly stops - it is killed for RAM even if it's locked (i absolutely hate this on MIUI but fortunately it happens quite rarely now, perhaps the last weekly update messed something up again).
MIUI is extremely RAM-hungry. I mean - if Windows XP can run on 512 MB RAM device and be perfectly usable even for complex work, what is this supposed to be? And with Cyanogen on my Redmi 2, there is still buttload of free RAM when I have several apps opened just like before on MIUI. Currently I'm running CM12 Lollipop ROM made by Zwiliev which I installed today, when I finally got tired of MIUI. And since some V6 build, Mass Storage disappeared so there is no sane way to connect a phone as a flash drive. For me, Cyanogen solved all those things, and many more that I don't feel like writing down here.
On the other hand, the Redmi 2 itself is a decent phone. With very nice headphone output quality - the best of all phones I've ever had. The camera is pretty good, too. The display is beautiful - i thought that it is nuts to have 1024xSomething resolution on a device this small but it really looks very good. And MIUI has in-built root capability, at least. Wifi is powerful enough to have signal where my previous smartphone was already out of range. Replaceable battery and memory card slot. The hardware is indeed very very good for those money so if you don't mind using Cyanogen, buy it
Yay, this is gonna be my tenth post so finally I can send feedback to ROM developers (AT LONG LAST! WHICH PORK HEAD'S IDEA WAS THIS?)

MI A2 - good choice?

Hi,
i'am looking forward to buy me a new smartphone. Is the A2 a good choice especialy when i want to have good LOS support?
I could get it for about 170 Euro in germany (4/64GB)
Thanks

Don't go for it

tobben said:
Hi,
i'am looking forward to buy me a new smartphone. Is the A2 a good choice especialy when i want to have good LOS support?
I could get it for about 170 Euro in germany (4/64GB)
Thanks
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Not fot LOS now but u get install PE or etc. now
Also i guess it will get LOS support later

rajuray795 said:
Don't go for it
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What else can you suggest?

I'm using the mi a2 for a month now, and I love it, it's fast, the bugs are minor (and it was fixed for me in the january update) so there is no reason to not buy it.
I recommend it!

tobben said:
Hi,
i'am looking forward to buy me a new smartphone. Is the A2 a good choice especialy when i want to have good LOS support?
I could get it for about 170 Euro in germany (4/64GB)
Thanks
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For me, it's worth it, although some user reported some issues but mine is good so far, almost 4 months now..
About LOS, A2 still doesn't have official build or official support yet, maybe soon.. But A2 already got official Pixel Experience rom which is better than stock in my opinion.. You can try other rom like Havoc or Pixys, if you want more customization
And I think you should wait a bit more for Redmi Note 7, it's a bit better than A2, based on the spec sheet
https://m.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_7-9513.php

Thanks. I dont want to wait - i need a new phone now. Redmi 7 global is not aviable yet and when its aviable community roms will also take time.
What is with security level in the a2 - is it possible for me to use the tan generator app from my bank ... n ooted phones the app dont starts ....

I am baffled 2irh the idiotic replies here. Nothing to back them up just don't go for it and put.
I change my phone's about 2 times a year and I love the latest Galaxy phone's as of the s7 and s8 with the latter being my favorite phone of all time, but I also like to use budget phone's of time to time to see how they compare. I have used one plus one, OnePlus 3, xiaomi mi a1 mi a2 some Huawei mate series the max series etc. And let me tell you that this phone is equals in terms of quality to most of the phone's I have used sometimes it even exceeds my expectations.
The phone one flaw is the camera, BUT if you are not a camera head you won't notice the difference that much in your day to day casual photos. Now I do notice it but I also use DSLR and come off a expensive phone with amazing camera, but even in my case I don't mind it it is not bad it is ... Just meh or ok.
The software is amazing, it is not perfect as montly security updates slowly become less and less with time, but it is Android ... What can you expect. Yet I have rearlt expiriqnced any bugs or problems with my xiaomi mi a1 or mi a2.
Build quality is equals with all yestaryear high end smartphones (I am saying yestaryear because it is a metal phone not a glass phone). To be fair there is zero difference with a 1000 USD USD phone at all.
These phones are amazing. I don't understand how ppl can sit here and complain about anything about these phones. And when you add in the price... Pffff. Best bang for buck.
I'd recommend to get the 6GB ram version phone for longer future proof if you like to keep your phone snappy for longer and/or to keep your phone longer in general.
Go foe it mate

tobben said:
Hi,
i'am looking forward to buy me a new smartphone. Is the A2 a good choice especialy when i want to have good LOS support?
I could get it for about 170 Euro in germany (4/64GB)
Thanks
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Yeah get it, it won't disappoint you

Hello
No worries on my side with this phone

tldr: if you plan for custom roms get a redmi or poco f1. mi a2 is meant to be used stock.
it's biggest problem for banking apps is the lack of nfc.
with mi a2 you pay extra for android one (included in the phone price). if you dont want the official support(stock) then get a phone that doesnt include this.
if you want a better android one go for a nokia

Using this phone for 4-5 months and it's been pretty good. However one downside I would say is the battery. If you're a heavy user it will be pretty tough to make it to a day without charging (especially gaming). Otherwise no issues.

AB_98 said:
Using this phone for 4-5 months and it's been pretty good. However one downside I would say is the battery. If you're a heavy user it will be pretty tough to make it to a day without charging (especially gaming). Otherwise no issues.
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I second that. Battery for me has been a killer with light use of 3 days no charge and heavy use a day with zero issues. Optimisation is key but you can easily get 5+ sot easy.
PS: I do not game on my phone I work on it and with it. So that might be something I cannot comment on.

I can recommend this for the price if you like android one. If you can pay more pick a pocophone (it's day and night)

As almost everyone has said, it is a good phone, specially for the price. Coming from a Nexus 6P I was happily surprised by the performance, I can play quite a few GameCube games on Dolphin and games like Tekken, FIFA, Asphalt 9 and Horizon Chase run really well. I haven't tested Fortnite nor PUBG, cause those are not my type of games, but I've seen videos where those run fine. The only downsides are the battery (could be bigger, but it can last a day with moderate use) and the lack of Camera2Api support out of the box. If you value Android One, this is a great phone, you could check some Nokia phones but those tend to be a bit more expensive. If you don't care about MIUI, you can get a Redmi Note 5 Pro or 6 Pro, or the Mi 8 Lite. Those have similar specs, bigger batteries and might be cheaper or the same price.

It's awesome phone for that price ... Especially if you flash some custom rom and root ...

I'm not thrilled. using it for a few months now. general speed is ok. unfortunately bug fixes (including maxed out CPUs) and updates are not xiaomi's priority. you get what you pay for i guess. (even though the hardware is ok for that price)
also: hands off Nokia of you ask me. check out the anger in their Nokia 8 forum for example. they are treating their customers worse than any other company.

from OnePlus to Xiaomi

Thinking of swapping my 6T for a Mi 9T but a bit hesitant for a couple of reasons,
Mostly Oxygen OS. Would likely miss that and frequent updates,but
Xiaomi seems to have more features and the new modern design of Mi 9T is appealing with better cameras
Can more or less make a straight swap for the Mi 9T
Has anyone moved from Oneplus to Xiaomi mi 9T/k20
Interested to hear any regrets or positive experiences

manus31 said:
Thinking of swapping my 6T for a Mi 9T but a bit hesitant for a couple of reasons,
Mostly Oxygen OS. Would likely miss that and frequent updates,but
Xiaomi seems to have more features and the new modern design of Mi 9T is appealing with better cameras
Can more or less make a straight swap for the Mi 9T
Has anyone moved from Oneplus to Xiaomi mi 9T/k20
Interested to hear any regrets or positive experiences
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I moved from Op3T to 9T and I really miss the feeling from oos. I don't know how describe it but this is more smooth than fast. You can make it fast without lags but it's a bit different feeling. What about features, MIUI is better. Tons of features. More than on OOS. But I'll probably switch to AOSP soon.
It's definitely not bad but I'm not used to use MIUI as daily driver. It's just my personal opinion. It's also can be caused by different aspect ratio 21:9 instead of 16:9.
Long story short, go for it! It's a fast beast like every OP phone! No lags at all with 0,5 animation speed and when I need something fast,with this beast it's not problem!
Odoslané z Mi 9T pomocou Tapatalku

Pheggas said:
I moved from Op3T to 9T and I really miss the feeling from oos. I don't know how describe it but this is more smooth than fast. You can make it fast without lags but it's a bit different feeling. What about features, MIUI is better. Tons of features. More than on OOS. But I'll probably switch to AOSP soon.
It's definitely not bad but I'm not used to use MIUI as daily driver. It's just my personal opinion. It's also can be caused by different aspect ratio 21:9 instead of 16:9.
Long story short, go for it! It's a fast beast like every OP phone! No lags at all with 0,5 animation speed and when I need something fast,with this beast it's not problem!
Odoslané z Mi 9T pomocou Tapatalku
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I'm sure you are definitely feeling good about it coming from a now old op3T. I still have last year's 6T so probably more of a downgrade in my case.
I had the Op3,op6 and 6T,but 7 pro is too expensive. Might make a temporary switch to the 9T for one year then go for a OnePlus 8.
Just have the feeling Ill really miss Oxygen OS updates and getting Android Q fairly fast but on other hand Id really enjoy the bigger battery,AOD,faster fingerprint and cameras on the Xiaomi.
One of the things I really hate about switching phones is having to get cases and screen protectors
Man I hate putting them things on. I only use film protectors too and Xiaomi don't pre install any

manus31 said:
I'm sure you are definitely feeling good about it coming from a now old op3T. I still have last year's 6T so probably more of a downgrade in my case.
I had the Op3,op6 and 6T,but 7 pro is too expensive. Might make a temporary switch to the 9T for one year then go for a OnePlus 8.
Just have the feeling Ill really miss Oxygen OS updates and getting Android Q fairly fast but on other hand Id really enjoy the bigger battery,AOD,faster fingerprint and cameras on the Xiaomi.
One of the things I really hate about switching phones is having to get cases and screen protectors
Man I hate putting them things on. I only use film protectors too and Xiaomi don't pre install any
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I doubt that the fingerprint reader on the Mi9T is faster than the one on the OP6T. Especially when the screen is off it takes some time until it recognizes your fingerprint. At least for me it's the case. I know there are people here that say it's very fast but I have a different experience. About 30 percent of the time I need to place my finger on it a second time for it to recognize it. Maybe it's because of my tempered glass screen protector, I don't know. However if my device is unlocked and I open an App that works with a fingerprint log in then it works every time and very fast too. So it's probably the lack of optimization on Xiaomis side.

Hello,
I'm from the op6. The display and the battery life are better at mi 9t. This is felt as fast as my op6. The camera is with googlecam on the same level. Video is missing the Ois.
By chris

Switching from OP3T to Mi9T.
For me everything is better in Mi9T, except :
- Lack of front notification LED (I don't consider popup camera's LED usable in most situations...). And standard Mi9T's AOD is missing notifications icons for my most used apps (MS Outlook for instance) and for non standard notifications (news, banking, etc...)
- Fingerprint sensor slower
- Lack of App Drawer in stable MIUI (installed POCO launcher as a workaround)
- I miss the DND side button on OP3T. Got really used to it
I have to say that Battery is incredible on Mi9T, this is a real game changer ! (2 full days with normal usage, nearly 3 days with moderate usage)

I moved from Oneplus 6.
Mostly for battery life and I got much better one.
The other things may be irritating right after switching but one can deal with them. Just be strong for 1 week
For 9T>OP6
- battery life
- cameras
- speaker
On par 9T=OP6
- screen
- speed
Against 9T<OP6
- weight, one can feel it
- autobrightness, very poor when dark
- compatibility issues (like Android Auto)
I don't mention fingerprint scanner - it is slower at 9T but having it under the screen gives (me) more comfort.
The system is not so easy to root like OP, but with Youtube Vanced, adblocking browser and an app like SystemUI Tuner you can have root-like experience. Actually, 9T is my first non-rooted phone ever since 2011 and I am suprised how easily I accepted it like it was

dapezzz said:
Switching from OP3T to Mi9T.
For me everything is better in Mi9T, except :
- Lack of front notification LED (I don't consider popup camera's LED usable in most situations...). And standard Mi9T's AOD is missing notifications icons for my most used apps (MS Outlook for instance) and for non standard notifications (news, banking, etc...)
- Fingerprint sensor slower
- Lack of App Drawer in stable MIUI (installed POCO launcher as a workaround)
- I miss the DND side button on OP3T. Got really used to it
I have to say that Battery is incredible on Mi9T, this is a real game changer ! (2 full days with normal usage, nearly 3 days with moderate usage)
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Try this App for the notification LED:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-9t/themes/notification-led-simulation-app-t3950801

Scarface1991 said:
Try this App for the notification LED:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-9t/themes/notification-led-simulation-app-t3950801
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There is AOE aswell but it didn't work on my 9T with global rom
Odoslané z Mi 9T pomocou Tapatalku

How's general OS stability.Hearing some bugs but noone really elaborates
Google apps for example,Gmail, photos, notifications,
Are they working okay,syncing data etc.
Everyone knows the features are great but if basics not working properly then I see no point

Dont do that, MIUI is ****, i always have problem with notifications on this system, got mi max3, pocophone f1.
You will have probably custom roms soon but they are so unstable and bugged i tried so many on Poco f1, and they are all bad .
I would pay extra 100$ for normal android like oxygen OS or android one but phone with these systems and good socs are more expensive...

Shlyify said:
Dont do that, MIUI is ****, i always have problem with notifications on this system, got mi max3, pocophone f1.
You will have probably custom roms soon but they are so unstable and bugged i tried so many on Poco f1, and they are all bad .
I would pay extra 100$ for normal android like oxygen OS or android one but phone with these systems and good socs are more expensive...
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This is my inclination,so it is really that sh*t then.
Would probably drive me mad compared to the stability of Oxygen OS

manus31 said:
This is my inclination,so it is really that sh*t then.
Would probably drive me mad compared to the stability of Oxygen OS
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Miui is stable, but it's really heavy system and notifications is not always working best way. I said that custom roms are unstable , especially GSI
Go to xiaomi store, try some phones. Like mi a2 and compare it to same spec/price phone like redmi note 7.A2 would be much smoother.
Don't get me wrong xiaomi have great phones i have ordered one mi 9t too, but this system is rly ****ty xD.If i have more money(2x) i would buy OP/Pixel.

Shlyify said:
Miui is stable, but it's really heavy system and notifications is not always working best way. I said that custom roms are unstable , especially GSI
Go to xiaomi store, try some phones. Like mi a2 and compare it to same spec/price phone like redmi note 7.A2 would be much smoother.
Don't get me wrong xiaomi have great phones i have ordered one mi 9t too, but this system is rly ****ty xD.If i have more money(2x) i would buy OP/Pixel.
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Ok.Sounds a bit like if notifications not coming in might be a bit unstable but I get what your saying.Ive made the mistake in the past of buying a phone like the 9T only to realize there's small things that are annoying only to sell the phone and buy something more expensive, Did this last year I think with a Nokia 7 plus only to return it two weeks later for a OnePlus 6.Dont want to make that mistake again with this one

frisky124 said:
I moved from Oneplus 6.
Mostly for battery life and I got much better one.
The other things may be irritating right after switching but one can deal with them. Just be strong for 1 week
For 9T>OP6
- battery life
- cameras
- speaker
On par 9T=OP6
- screen
- speed
Against 9T<OP6
- weight, one can feel it
- autobrightness, very poor when dark
- compatibility issues (like Android Auto)
I don't mention fingerprint scanner - it is slower at 9T but having it under the screen gives (me) more comfort.
The system is not so easy to root like OP, but with Youtube Vanced, adblocking browser and an app like SystemUI Tuner you can have root-like experience. Actually, 9T is my first non-rooted phone ever since 2011 and I am suprised how easily I accepted it like it was
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Same I didn't rooted my K20 as well

manus31 said:
How's general OS stability.Hearing some bugs but noone really elaborates
Google apps for example,Gmail, photos, notifications,
Are they working okay,syncing data etc.
Everyone knows the features are great but if basics not working properly then I see no point
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Stability is fine here on the global ROM. notifications and apps are working as expected. The only major bug for me is that Android Auto doesn't work.
Also what I don't like is that on the Lockscreen you can't expand notifications.

manus31 said:
Ok.Sounds a bit like if notifications not coming in might be a bit unstable but I get what your saying.Ive made the mistake in the past of buying a phone like the 9T only to realize there's small things that are annoying only to sell the phone and buy something more expensive, Did this last year I think with a Nokia 7 plus only to return it two weeks later for a OnePlus 6.Dont want to make that mistake again with this one
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I didn't felt any issue with notifications, they come well and good. If you think notifications aren't working just lock the app on recents or apply no restrictions of battery saver on that app or you can simply disable the miui optimizations in developer settings. You can switch to Mi9T/ K20. Its really a good device, you will get used to MIUI easily, its easy and beautiful. I have been using this device from a week and didn't faced any issue. If you want to have any info you can msg me.

The oneplus has much greater LTE band support. Lacking bands on the K20/9T is my biggest issue with the device =\

From OP1 to Mi9t. I really don't like the fact that xiaomi replaced some android stock features to put their own, like the smart lock.
AOD displays notifications just for some apps, I'd prefer an AOD like samsung, with all the notification icons
It's heavy
I do not like the behaviour of the dnd/silent mode: in op1, you could put dnd AND silent mode. Here they are exclusive, and since you get notification for starred contact in dnd, you cannot have them only on vibrate without modifying the settings
I miss the automation with the profiles, but I solved it with PhoneProfiles
I would have preferred an SD card
Instead, I like the screen, the battery, even the performance.

How would and upgrade compare from a Huawei Mate 10 Pro to the Mi9t?
Especially in regards to the Cameras?

Opinions

Hey, I'm looking into getting an upgrade from a rn7. I was thinking of getting the mi A3 or the mi 9 lite. Checked at one of the mi stores and saw that the mi9T's price is not that far off from the other two. Would the 9T be worth it? Saw some issues on the forum about the whole sensors thing. Only way to avoid that is to not tamper with the rom right? Any input would be appreciated. :fingers-crossed:

The phone overall is great with no compromises considering the price. Sensors are working alright with roms (depending on what rom you use as most of them are still under development).

nega_tive said:
The phone overall is great with no compromises considering the price. Sensors are working alright with roms (depending on what rom you use as most of them are still under development).
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What about the issue with L1? Any way to avoid that?

ouroboros12 said:
Hey, I'm looking into getting an upgrade from a rn7. I was thinking of getting the mi A3 or the mi 9 lite. Checked at one of the mi stores and saw that the mi9T's price is not that far off from the other two. Would the 9T be worth it? Saw some issues on the forum about the whole sensors thing. Only way to avoid that is to not tamper with the rom right? Any input would be appreciated. :fingers-crossed:
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As a owner i don't advice to get the Mi9t. I would get the A3 or the Mi9t PRO.
We have great, but very few devs and i though i would love the popup camera but i hate it

I got the Global Xiaomi MI 9T here in Mexico
I sold my Iphone X and realized that my economy at the momment cant afford an expensive device anymore.
I got a Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 pro , was crazy cheap, i was like "let's mod it, doesn´t matter if i brick it"...
What an awesome device, custom comunity was rich, lots of roms, kernels and stuff.... it was a really fun adventure, what an awesome Price/Spec device...
OK, then i wanted to upgrade to a Mid Range Phone with an oled screen , the screen of my RN5pro was broken...
I was between the normal RN7 and for more money the Mi 9T global 128gb (at the price of the 64gb)... so i picked the 9T...
At the begining i was very happy but with time my opinion changed , i regret not taking the RN7 (non pro)....
Ok...
The custom rom comunity is beginning, only very few devs for roms and they need support , the 9T was rapidly shadowed by his Pro brother the Mi 9T Pro...
My phone is Stock i only unlocked the bootloader ready to flash the only official custom rom... Havoc
Stock MIUI in the global version comes with google and Xiaomi Apps , double apps.... Gmail-Xiaomi Mail , etc , the usual bloatware of xiaomi , i use the Java tool to debloat it, now is more light...
GPS works good ( i use it every day), everything in stock just WORKS , nothing rare or buggy.
I only play clash royale, a light game no problem...
Device is too wide, like the redmi N5pro i had.... i dont like wide phones anymore, it's heavy, that gives you a quality feel but too heavy to stay at bed with the phone...
Screen quality for me is just ok, i love oled since my S8, this phone in my opinion was like my RN5 pro with oled...
The same for performance, my broken RN5pro almost with any custom rom feels the same as my Mi 9T....
Sound is ok , the fast charge is great and the adapter comes in the box, the battery is just average for that huge size, is more the restrictive work of MIUI....
The pop up camera ... i don't take many selfies is below at this price range.... the main camera is ok, gcam doesn't improve it dramatically like my RN5pro, looks almost the same ...
I prefer IP68 with notch than a pop up camera... i had an S8
Overall... is a very, very average device, an OK device, doesnt shine in anything but doesn't falls in anything.... with a grey future thanks to the Pro version, we need to keep motivated the devs ...
Im gonna say, go for the normal Redmi Note 8 in 64gb , save money, it's gonna have a HUGE rom development thanks to the pro's mediatek....lol
i should instead got the RN7 or waited for the 8 (normal versions not pro) or for a little more a brand new S9(normal for the width size) or other last year flagship that dropped the price...
Sorry for my english, in general terms, get a 9T if is pretty cheap...it's doesnt shine and doesnt dissapoint....
It's just my opinion, i had many flagships in the past but economy is ****ty in my country and i was looking for new options.... Xiaomi is the brand to go for custom rom/price/performance relation, but you have to choose the right device....

Joakin2k said:
I got the Global Xiaomi MI 9T here in Mexico
I sold my Iphone X and realized that my economy at the momment cant afford an expensive device anymore.
I got a Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 pro , was crazy cheap, i was like "let's mod it, doesn´t matter if i brick it"...
What an awesome device, custom comunity was rich, lots of roms, kernels and stuff.... it was a really fun adventure, what an awesome Price/Spec device...
OK, then i wanted to upgrade to a Mid Range Phone with an oled screen , the screen of my RN5pro was broken...
I was between the normal RN7 and for more money the Mi 9T global 128gb (at the price of the 64gb)... so i picked the 9T...
At the begining i was very happy but with time my opinion changed , i regret not taking the RN7 (non pro)....
Ok...
The custom rom comunity is beginning, only very few devs for roms and they need support , the 9T was rapidly shadowed by his Pro brother the Mi 9T Pro...
My phone is Stock i only unlocked the bootloader ready to flash the only official custom rom... Havoc
Stock MIUI in the global version comes with google and Xiaomi Apps , double apps.... Gmail-Xiaomi Mail , etc , the usual bloatware of xiaomi , i use the Java tool to debloat it, now is more light...
GPS works good ( i use it every day), everything in stock just WORKS , nothing rare or buggy.
I only play clash royale, a light game no problem...
Device is too wide, like the redmi N5pro i had.... i dont like wide phones anymore, it's heavy, that gives you a quality feel but too heavy to stay at bed with the phone...
Screen quality for me is just ok, i love oled since my S8, this phone in my opinion was like my RN5 pro with oled...
The same for performance, my broken RN5pro almost with any custom rom feels the same as my Mi 9T....
Sound is ok , the fast charge is great and the adapter comes in the box, the battery is just average for that huge size, is more the restrictive work of MIUI....
The pop up camera ... i don't take many selfies is below at this price range.... the main camera is ok, gcam doesn't improve it dramatically like my RN5pro, looks almost the same ...
I prefer IP68 with notch than a pop up camera... i had an S8
Overall... is a very, very average device, an OK device, doesnt shine in anything but doesn't falls in anything.... with a grey future thanks to the Pro version, we need to keep motivated the devs ...
Im gonna say, go for the normal Redmi Note 8 in 64gb , save money, it's gonna have a HUGE rom development thanks to the pro's mediatek....lol
i should instead got the RN7 or waited for the 8 (normal versions not pro) or for a little more a brand new S9(normal for the width size) or other last year flagship that dropped the price...
Sorry for my english, in general terms, get a 9T if is pretty cheap...it's doesnt shine and doesnt dissapoint....
It's just my opinion, i had many flagships in the past but economy is ****ty in my country and i was looking for new options.... Xiaomi is the brand to go for custom rom/price/performance relation, but you have to choose the right device....
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Thanks very much for your input. Im considering the mi 9T because of the 730, I kinda do mobile gaming like CoD and vainglory so the 730 would be a great upgrade. The other phone I'm considering that's officially released here is the mi A3. I saw the mi 9T and yes it's kind of wide. Have you encountered any issues with your unit so far?

Pupet_Master said:
As a owner i don't advice to get the Mi9t. I would get the A3 or the Mi9t PRO.
We have great, but very few devs and i though i would love the popup camera but i hate it
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The pop-up camera kinda worries me too. A3 is one of the options, though a bit bad spec wise, but official Android 10 would be great. Thanks for the suggestions.

Joakin2k said:
I got the Global Xiaomi MI 9T here in Mexico
I sold my Iphone X and realized that my economy at the momment cant afford an expensive device anymore.
I got a Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 pro , was crazy cheap, i was like "let's mod it, doesn´t matter if i brick it"...
What an awesome device, custom comunity was rich, lots of roms, kernels and stuff.... it was a really fun adventure, what an awesome Price/Spec device...
OK, then i wanted to upgrade to a Mid Range Phone with an oled screen , the screen of my RN5pro was broken...
I was between the normal RN7 and for more money the Mi 9T global 128gb (at the price of the 64gb)... so i picked the 9T...
At the begining i was very happy but with time my opinion changed , i regret not taking the RN7 (non pro)....
Ok...
The custom rom comunity is beginning, only very few devs for roms and they need support , the 9T was rapidly shadowed by his Pro brother the Mi 9T Pro...
My phone is Stock i only unlocked the bootloader ready to flash the only official custom rom... Havoc
Stock MIUI in the global version comes with google and Xiaomi Apps , double apps.... Gmail-Xiaomi Mail , etc , the usual bloatware of xiaomi , i use the Java tool to debloat it, now is more light...
GPS works good ( i use it every day), everything in stock just WORKS , nothing rare or buggy.
I only play clash royale, a light game no problem...
Device is too wide, like the redmi N5pro i had.... i dont like wide phones anymore, it's heavy, that gives you a quality feel but too heavy to stay at bed with the phone...
Screen quality for me is just ok, i love oled since my S8, this phone in my opinion was like my RN5 pro with oled...
The same for performance, my broken RN5pro almost with any custom rom feels the same as my Mi 9T....
Sound is ok , the fast charge is great and the adapter comes in the box, the battery is just average for that huge size, is more the restrictive work of MIUI....
The pop up camera ... i don't take many selfies is below at this price range.... the main camera is ok, gcam doesn't improve it dramatically like my RN5pro, looks almost the same ...
I prefer IP68 with notch than a pop up camera... i had an S8
Overall... is a very, very average device, an OK device, doesnt shine in anything but doesn't falls in anything.... with a grey future thanks to the Pro version, we need to keep motivated the devs ...
Im gonna say, go for the normal Redmi Note 8 in 64gb , save money, it's gonna have a HUGE rom development thanks to the pro's mediatek....lol
i should instead got the RN7 or waited for the 8 (normal versions not pro) or for a little more a brand new S9(normal for the width size) or other last year flagship that dropped the price...
Sorry for my english, in general terms, get a 9T if is pretty cheap...it's doesnt shine and doesnt dissapoint....
It's just my opinion, i had many flagships in the past but economy is ****ty in my country and i was looking for new options.... Xiaomi is the brand to go for custom rom/price/performance relation, but you have to choose the right device....
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That's funny, what you feel and where you come from is my history.
Here in Brazil. i got the Redmi Note 5 Pro too, crazy cheap, build quality is great (i actually miss it slimmer and metal body, i prefere it over the Mi9t Glass thicker body) and the FP sensor may be on the back but it worked like a charm.
Mi9t is a phone that i kind of regret to buy, i should got the PRO version to have amazing mod community that they have.
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ouroboros12 said:
The pop-up camera kinda worries me too. A3 is one of the options, though a bit bad spec wise, but official Android 10 would be great. Thanks for the suggestions.
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The problem is that the software bugs it easy, only by flashing a new ROM, it broke 2 times and i could ONLY fix by flash a new persist partition AND LOSE MY L1 DRM.. When i say broke it's not even that it wont open.. but all the time it open and close with a nasty error message

Hey guys,you can't say that this phone isn't good just because there aren't many roms for it...
"Average battery"???
Tell me,how many phones can last a day and a half - two with 10h SOT with one charge?
This phone is great,I love everything on it :good:
Sent from my Xiaomi Mi 9T using XDA Labs

ouroboros12 said:
The pop-up camera kinda worries me too. A3 is one of the options, though a bit bad spec wise, but official Android 10 would be great. Thanks for the suggestions.
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I have a mi 9t and my girlfriend too, both devices working great (my pop up camera makes a louder noise than my girlfriend's but it turns out other people have this issue, and it's normal) so don't worry about it. Performance excellent, love the phone, I used a mi a2 before and I tought I would switch to a custom rom instantly but now I love miui, so I recommend it.
And yeah if light use, easy two day battery life (I have 2 phones to prove it, believe me, great battery life!)

Thanks guys. Can you give me you opinions about gaming and audio quality via headphone jack as well?

Overall love

Yes, yes, it's possible to love a phone. Heck, you sleep next to it, don't you? Rate this thread to indicate your love for the Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC, all things considered. A higher rating indicates that the Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC is an incredible phone that you enjoy tremendously. You love it.
Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!

Ok , I come from Davinci, Whyred and Violet and just got my Poco X3 NFC 6/128 ...
Originally I don't like mememui, I always go for light custom roms + custom gapps ... sometimes testing Masik or EU ...
But this Poco X3 with Android 10 MIUI 12 is a fuc#*ing mess ...
I don't know even if Xiaomi is going to fix it, there are so many devices and other and other , every month...
Ok, this MIUI 12 comes with Poco Launcher , it's different from other stock MIUI 12 A10, the animation gestures on poco launcher(going home) don't work smoothly (like if you needed quick step magisk module), you have to use virtual buttons, exactly it feels like the first MIUI 12 A9 not A10 ...
Half baked apps/options inside MIUI , ok you know depending on the region you choose it's the bloat you get , I'm from Mexico , it comes with games , ads in system apps , and the casual trackers joyose, MSA and friends, ok we can debloat it a little via Fastboot command or tool , but there are things that don't make sense, there's app vault app that you can actually update , but it's inexistent in the OS... Like some remaining of a cropped software and a lot like this , hide apps don't work, etc...
Like wallpaper carrousel, is there , it updates , but you can't use it ... the themes don't make sense , poco launcher use classic icon packs from playstore...
120hz... I don't feel them... Performance it's also a let down ... Games run good , scrolling inside apps not that good.
Gestures are really bad, animation+behavior ...
This strange MIUI 12 android 10 trying to be another thing it's horrible , maybe because we don't have a Chinese Dev Rom behind, it's a pure global device ...
I bought this phone like all my xiaomis , just for custom roms , I hope we can get aosp based roms or CAF like paranoid android , my faith is on it ...
But really , my Davinci/Whyred/violet 100% stock wipe the floor with Poco X3 ...
And all the publitubers hype (all those selling tech channels) just raising the hype for $$. This is a true rant , good hardware for the price , but the software is steps behind average.
Let's wait for AOSP ROMS MASTER RACE !!

I second this.
This is my first Xiaomi phone and I have the same feel: good hardware and a messy software.
I came from a Motorola and Android stock is 2 or 3 steps ahead miui (12 at least, maybe v11 is better).
I hope in modding as you.
Cheers

Still have my Note 5 Pro (Whyred) and with Google Experience Rom on it it absolutely flies.
Hope to see the same rom come to the Poco X3, which I agree feels like a great device just being a but hampered by its software.
I also feel the X3 is just a bit too heavy and big really. The Note Pro 5 was pretty much as big as I want to go, but will keep the Poco X3 as a kind of tablet.

Got the phone 2 days ago, experience overall is very pleasant.
* Battery - love it - SOT I get about 9h, WiFi and mobile data connections smooth. I just charge 30 minutes every day, from around 30% up to 80% again
* I'm getting a case with camera bump cover (nillkin)
* Gaming - NO complaints, all praise for CODM playing
* Ads - And surprisingly no intrusive ads experience
Changes made so far:
* Launcher - Replaced Poco with Nova and Nova PRIME, Double tap sleep, icons with no labels
* GCAM 7.3 by Arnova8G2, to supplement the stock cam (thanks to Komger's post)
* Whicons
* started incremental debloating (thanks to Szaki for the incredible tool - I used this debloater on my Redmi note 4x and note 7, too)
* Blokada v5 DNS
* Vanced (I removed the Youtube that came with the phone using the debloater)
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Joakin2k said:
...
And all the publitubers hype (all those selling tech channels) just raising the hype for $$. This is a true rant , good hardware for the price , but the software is steps behind average.
Let's wait for AOSP ROMS MASTER RACE !!
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SO TRUE! Almost 9 out of 10 youtube reviews I watched for Poco X3 those reviewers just repeat and repeat hardware specs. They never go deep on the software aspects.

Joakin2k said:
Ok , I come from Davinci, Whyred and Violet and just got my Poco X3 NFC 6/128 ...
Originally I don't like mememui, I always go for light custom roms + custom gapps ... sometimes testing Masik or EU ...
But this Poco X3 with Android 10 MIUI 12 is a fuc#*ing mess ...
I don't know even if Xiaomi is going to fix it, there are so many devices and other and other , every month...
Ok, this MIUI 12 comes with Poco Launcher , it's different from other stock MIUI 12 A10, the animation gestures on poco launcher(going home) don't work smoothly (like if you needed quick step magisk module), you have to use virtual buttons, exactly it feels like the first MIUI 12 A9 not A10 ...
Half baked apps/options inside MIUI , ok you know depending on the region you choose it's the bloat you get , I'm from Mexico , it comes with games , ads in system apps , and the casual trackers joyose, MSA and friends, ok we can debloat it a little via Fastboot command or tool , but there are things that don't make sense, there's app vault app that you can actually update , but it's inexistent in the OS... Like some remaining of a cropped software and a lot like this , hide apps don't work, etc...
Like wallpaper carrousel, is there , it updates , but you can't use it ... the themes don't make sense , poco launcher use classic icon packs from playstore...
120hz... I don't feel them... Performance it's also a let down ... Games run good , scrolling inside apps not that good.
Gestures are really bad, animation+behavior ...
This strange MIUI 12 android 10 trying to be another thing it's horrible , maybe because we don't have a Chinese Dev Rom behind, it's a pure global device ...
I bought this phone like all my xiaomis , just for custom roms , I hope we can get aosp based roms or CAF like paranoid android , my faith is on it ...
But really , my Davinci/Whyred/violet 100% stock wipe the floor with Poco X3 ...
And all the publitubers hype (all those selling tech channels) just raising the hype for $$. This is a true rant , good hardware for the price , but the software is steps behind average.
Let's wait for AOSP ROMS MASTER RACE !!
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I was wondering if i was the only one but no, i'm relevés?. This phone has super hardware for the price, battery is pretty good but software is killing everything. I bought this device for future dev and custom roms (dream would be a nice oxygen Os port) but until then I won't use it as a daily driver for sure.

Joakin2k said:
Ok , I come from Davinci, Whyred and Violet and just got my Poco X3 NFC 6/128 ...
Originally I don't like mememui, I always go for light custom roms + custom gapps ... sometimes testing Masik or EU ...
But this Poco X3 with Android 10 MIUI 12 is a fuc#*ing mess ...
I don't know even if Xiaomi is going to fix it, there are so many devices and other and other , every month...
Ok, this MIUI 12 comes with Poco Launcher , it's different from other stock MIUI 12 A10, the animation gestures on poco launcher(going home) don't work smoothly (like if you needed quick step magisk module), you have to use virtual buttons, exactly it feels like the first MIUI 12 A9 not A10 ...
Half baked apps/options inside MIUI , ok you know depending on the region you choose it's the bloat you get , I'm from Mexico , it comes with games , ads in system apps , and the casual trackers joyose, MSA and friends, ok we can debloat it a little via Fastboot command or tool , but there are things that don't make sense, there's app vault app that you can actually update , but it's inexistent in the OS... Like some remaining of a cropped software and a lot like this , hide apps don't work, etc...
Like wallpaper carrousel, is there , it updates , but you can't use it ... the themes don't make sense , poco launcher use classic icon packs from playstore...
120hz... I don't feel them... Performance it's also a let down ... Games run good , scrolling inside apps not that good.
Gestures are really bad, animation+behavior ...
This strange MIUI 12 android 10 trying to be another thing it's horrible , maybe because we don't have a Chinese Dev Rom behind, it's a pure global device ...
I bought this phone like all my xiaomis , just for custom roms , I hope we can get aosp based roms or CAF like paranoid android , my faith is on it ...
But really , my Davinci/Whyred/violet 100% stock wipe the floor with Poco X3 ...
And all the publitubers hype (all those selling tech channels) just raising the hype for $$. This is a true rant , good hardware for the price , but the software is steps behind average.
Let's wait for AOSP ROMS MASTER RACE !!
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Same mate, I run Miui 11 only a week with my Rn7 and jumped to Google experience directly and never went back, on my previous device ( Mi5 ) I did 2 years with Miui and 2 with custom roms, mainly LineageOS.
I agree with what you said, doublon apps between Google and Xiaomi ones, bloat apps like facebook netflix chrome and games preinstalled, messy menus, unclear features, no new gestures because of Poco launcherw, MIUI doesn't feel professional at all.
For the moment I went with fluid gestures + debloat what is possible for the moment through adb.
But I must disagree with you according the 120fps mode, it's just that we get easily used to it and don't feel it, reactive the 60 fps and you'll right away see the difference.
To find some pros it's true that the UI is cleaner than it used to be, it's quite beautiful to be honest

Never a Xiaomi phone again. I thought my Motorola G7 sucked, but now I'm missing it.
This phone feels like it's not tested at all. Just created, let's sell it and we'll see what will happen.
The sot sucks. Hotspot sucks. Bluetooth sucks. It feels slow as.... Not snappy at all.
Coming from the Motorola G7, it feels like a downgrade, although apps open a bit quicker (and the last isn't even true in a lot of situations!).

choice2rejoice said:
Never a Xiaomi phone again. I thought my Motorola G7 sucked, but now I'm missing it.
This phone feels like it's not tested at all. Just created, let's sell it and we'll see what will happen.
The sot sucks. Hotspot sucks. Bluetooth sucks. It feels slow as.... Not snappy at all.
Coming from the Motorola G7, it feels like a downgrade, although apps open a bit quicker (and the last isn't even true in a lot of situations!).
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Agree with you, i have passed from an A2 with pixel extended, it was simply better in everything

This phone feels like it's not tested at all. Just created, let's sell it and we'll see what will happen.
The sot sucks. Hotspot sucks. Bluetooth sucks.
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screen on time ? Mine has been nuts, I've been out in the garden, streaming video news over WIFI/4G at medium brightness for hours and reading stuff in the browser when back inside and getting to the end of the day with 60% left.
bluetooth Im having issues with yeah, audio breaking up on a headset and my pebble watch disconnecting when its been solid on 2 other much older phones BUT Ive known this to happen at launch on other handsets, some bluetooth glitches that get ironed out quickly so Im not concerned yet

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screen on time ? Mine has been nuts, I've been out in the garden, streaming video news over WIFI/4G at medium brightness for hours and reading stuff in the browser when back inside and getting to the end of the day with 60% left.
bluetooth Im having issues with yeah, audio breaking up on a headset and my pebble watch disconnecting when its been solid on 2 other much older phones BUT Ive known this to happen at launch on other handsets, some bluetooth glitches that get ironed out quickly so Im not concerned yet
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Is that the device which is v5.1? I'm using v5.1 Bluetooth headphones, I didn't face anything as you said. I will check with the lower version then.

Things i love:
1.price
2.price
3.price
Its all about the price, so stop complaining..

Anyone experiencing delayed messages like the FB messenger? It took time for me to received messages on time compare to my other phone.

Overall a good device.with the battery life and fairly good display its the best in its range.just some basic softeare optimizations here and there needed. It has the latest chip from 2020.

Having used a Mi Mix 2s I found myself at home with Miui on the Poco X3. In between I had a Samsung S10 plus which honestly I just didn't like. This phone hasn't disappointed me at all. The battery life is great, plays games, screen is pretty good (not Oled but still good). Stereo speakers while not as good as the S10 + are still pretty good. I don't take a ton of pictures but the camera does fine for me. Really the best description I can give is "Good". This phone really doesn't do anything great, but everything it does good enough. It's not a flagship (which I sold to buy this one) but for the price you get a lot of good.

Super disappointed. The display is terrible, the SW is just..bad. Camera? Mediocre at best. Battery life just average(zero games played). Coming from an OP 6T, Samsung S9+, Samsung A71(but it for the battery, the S9+ had issues with it). It's just decent for it's price, that's all. All those youtube reviews, man...cannot trust them anymore.

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Super disappointed. The display is terrible, the SW is just..bad. Camera? Mediocre at best. Battery life just average(zero games played). Coming from an OP 6T, Samsung S9+, Samsung A71(but it for the battery, the S9+ had issues with it). It's just decent for it's price, that's all. All those youtube reviews, man...cannot trust them anymore.
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The display isn't terrible, it's a normal display for this price range, haven't noticed anything weird, battery is clearly in the top notch, camera I don't know and I don't care, + it has 120hz, wish phones at 1000$ still don't have

Really amazing device for me, coming from ZTE Axon 7 and I love it! It's a full package of features phone. Interesting design, good build quality, great speakers, good 3.5mm port, amazing battery life, micro SD card support, NFC, IR Blaster, great WiFi reception... and don't forget 120Hz which brings the most fluidity into the phone for this price range! Just wow.
Only grip for me is worse camera quality, but that's bad MIUI camera optimization, I'm waiting for GCam solution.
Also MIUI has some visual bugs which doesn't bother me much. Waiting for bootloader unlock and flashing xiaomi.eu as I really like MIUI as a first time user.

So now that there are several custom roms out what do people think about this phone? I can pick one up for about $200 new here in Colombia (global version) but if people are still having issues with the phone even with Gcam and custom roms I might just pass and wait on something better to be releases.
I am still using my old but reliable Essential PH-1 with Android 11 recently installed and I don't want to downgrade.

Personally I rly like it. Custom rom is always the choice for me anyway. Coming from poco F1 before I rly like the display (still no oled but way better), with the hifi sound mods great speakers, I did just review on battery life with 16h SOT and may still improvements possible. Cam is quite good (except known garbish macro cam). In comp. to f1 i am happy to finally have space in statusbar again.
Of course one have to consider, its rly cheap, there are better displays, better cams, miui is a topic for itself, some like it, some not, had to wait 1 week instead of 3d for F1 to unlock, it's only mid range soc though all games run fluid depending on graphic settings, it's quite the big phone and take a look into Ergonomics - its not lighweight. But no downsides for me, its def a great phone if one likes all its specs. Like f.e. (F2 Pro with way higher price has Oled, HE SOC, Ufs 3.1 but other than X3 no) microsd. Further 3.5 Jack and Ir port though the Mi App wont recognize my tv or my stb, will look for alternatives.