What is the difference between chinese version and global version - Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers

Hi,
I am planning to buy MI 8 and as this will be my first Xiaomi phone, I am a little confused between CN version and global version.
I found: CN version 6 GB ram + 256 GB ROM for $400 (with global ROM preinstalled)
Global version 6GB ram + 128 GB ROM for $450 (I guess there isn't global version 6 gb + 256 gb)
So my main question is:
Is there any real difference in the phone specs (is maybe someone familiar/can someone confirm if CN version have B20 frequency)
What is the difference with official global rom and the one from xiaomi.eu I don't have the problem with rooting, using MAGISK, i just need google apps to work (including GPay) and great battery life
Thank you for your help

I think CN and Global version are the same specs, difference is just software.

One of the difference could be the LTE B20 (800 MHz) that i think should be in global version but not in CN version. I typed 'could' because of that i've never veryfied that so i'm not sure is it true.
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Both have exactly the same specs. I own the CN Version and it definitly has Band 20 LTE.

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Mi 9t pro versions

I am slightly confused by all the different versions of the Mi 9t pro. As of now, MIUI Global 10.3.2. is installed on my phone. Apparently, there are different global versions (global and EEA global).
Two questions:
1. Is it necessary to differentiate between the global and EEA global firmware or can both versions be used/flashed interchangeably? For example, in the LOS 17 thread, only one global firmware has been uploaded/linked.
2. Has Android 10 been released for the Global version? From what I have read so far, it seems that Android 10 has not been released for the global version.
flel said:
I am slightly confused by all the different versions of the Mi 9t pro. As of now, MIUI Global 10.3.2. is installed on my phone. Apparently, there are different global versions (global and EEA global).
Two questions:
1. Is it necessary to differentiate between the global and EEA global firmware or can both versions be used/flashed interchangeably? For example, in the LOS 17 thread, only one global firmware has been uploaded/linked.
2. Has Android 10 been released for the Global version? From what I have read so far, it seems that Android 10 has not been released for the global version.
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Wrong thread
EpickBroVlad said:
Wrong thread
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Suggestions?
flel said:
I am slightly confused by all the different versions of the Mi 9t pro. As of now, MIUI Global 10.3.2. is installed on my phone. Apparently, there are different global versions (global and EEA global).
Two questions:
1. Is it necessary to differentiate between the global and EEA global firmware or can both versions be used/flashed interchangeably? For example, in the LOS 17 thread, only one global firmware has been uploaded/linked.
2. Has Android 10 been released for the Global version? From what I have read so far, it seems that Android 10 has not been released for the global version.
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What causes confusion is people referring to any non Chinese version as a global version. Before the European and global versions of the phone arrived most people referred to the Indian ROM as global.
They are all global ROMs, in the wider sense that they all have multiple language options, which is the main reason they all get called global.
However, it is best to think of them in terms of the phone they are made for, in order to avoid confusion. So only referring to the EEA ROM as either a EEA, EU or European version, don't term it as a global version as that should only refer to the version of MIUI for the global phone.
Any MIUI version for the K20/9T Pro can be flashed on any phone. However the bootloader can only be locked with the correct version of MIUI for the phone. Trying to lock it with a different region ROM will brick the phone.
Although LOS17 recommends keeping the correct firmware and vendor for your phone, it isn't strictly necessary. Many users with EEA and global phones have flashed the Chinese firmware and vendor files without any additional issues in LOS. If you wanted to install LOS on a global phone you 'should' be OK flashing EEA MIUI 11 firmware and vendor files before flashing LOS.
AFAIK the global version of MIUI 11 has not yet been released. I can't imagine it being too far behind the EEA version as the 2 are almost identical.

General MI 11 Ultra/Pro - Official MIUI Firmware List

Hi,
If someone needs, here you can download official ROMs for MI11 ULTRA
ADDED GLOBAL ROM (RECOVERY and FASTBOOT):
DeviceBranchTypeMIUIAndroidSizeDateLinkMi 11 Ultra GlobalStableRecoveryV12.0.1.0.RKAMIXM11.03.2 GB2021-04-08DownloadMi 11 Ultra GlobalStableFastbootV12.0.1.0.RKAMIXM11.05.6 GB2021-03-31Download
DeviceBranchTypeMIUIAndroidSizeDateLinkMi 11 Ultra EEAStableRecoveryV12.0.3.0.RKAEUXM11.03.3 GB2021-04-07DownloadMi 11 Ultra IndiaStableRecoveryV12.0.2.0.RKAINXM11.03.3 GB2021-04-07DownloadMi 11 Ultra IndiaStableFastbootV12.0.2.0.RKAINXM11.04.3 GB2021-03-24DownloadMi 11 Ultra EEAStableFastbootV12.0.3.0.RKAEUXM11.05.5 GB2021-03-23Download
FOR LATEST FIRMWARE PLEASE CHECK HERE: https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/miui/star/
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So does that mean that you can flash the global rom to the China-only Mi 11 Pro?
overdom said:
So does that mean that you can flash the global rom to the China-only Mi 11 Pro?
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Yes, once your device is unlocked...
Great news. Global or EU version of the ROM is much better than Chinese.
I'm using Chinese ROM and it's fine it's more graphically polished than EEA
They added Global version today
I am wating for a chinese version of Mi 11 Ultra. After i will unlock bootloader, can i install the Global version of Miui over the chinese version of Mi 11 Ultra?
vendetta17 said:
I am wating for a chinese version of Mi 11 Ultra. After i will unlock bootloader, can i install the Global version of Miui over the chinese version of Mi 11 Ultra?
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Yes, but you must keep the bootloader unlocked as long as a ROM different from the China ROM is installed
Damn so at this point no matter anymore which version u have it, chinese or global.
avetny said:
Damn so at this point no matter anymore which version u have it, chinese or global.
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Its only about were you live, the supported network bands and the phone menu language + few extra apps that most dont use but that are easily removable . If you are in Europe you'll be fine in 99% of the countries , if not every single one . Regardless if its 4G or 5G .
If you live in USA , better avoid both versions as network bands support for USA its terrible . Not sure about other locations on earth but im sure that europeans can use the chinese version with no issues .
vendetta17 said:
Its only about were you live, the supported network bands and the phone menu language + few extra apps that most dont use but that are easily removable . If you are in Europe you'll be fine in 99% of the countries , if not every single one . Regardless if its 4G or 5G .
If you live in USA , better avoid both versions as network bands support for USA its terrible . Not sure about other locations on earth but im sure that europeans can use the chinese version with no issues .
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Ah thanks ! Thinking to get global version. Im in US (Tmobile)
Global version will support only one 5G band.
Take a look on my screenshot
vendetta17 said:
Its only about were you live, the supported network bands and the phone menu language + few extra apps that most dont use but that are easily removable . If you are in Europe you'll be fine in 99% of the countries , if not every single one . Regardless if its 4G or 5G .
If you live in USA , better avoid both versions as network bands support for USA its terrible . Not sure about other locations on earth but im sure that europeans can use the chinese version with no issues .
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Will you be flashing EU rom or staying on Chinese?
avetny said:
Ah thanks ! Thinking to get global version. Im in US (Tmobile)
Global version will support only one 5G band.
Take a look on my screenshot
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I am on google fi (tmobile) and this is good enough for me. This is band 41 and tbh I don't see the current implementation/distribution makes much difference between 5g and LTE.
veimus said:
Hi,
If someone needs, here you can download official ROMs for MI11 ULTRA / MI11 PRO (seams like they have same code name "star" ?)
Xiaomi Firmware Updater
The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.
xiaomifirmwareupdater.com
Today was released new type of ROM (RECOVERY): Mi 11 Ultra EEA V12.0.3.0.RKAEUXM
DeviceBranchTypeMIUIAndroidSizeDateLinkMi 11 Ultra EEAStableRecoveryV12.0.3.0.RKAEUXM11.03.3 GB2021-04-07DownloadMi 11 Ultra IndiaStableRecoveryV12.0.2.0.RKAINXM11.03.3 GB2021-04-07DownloadMi 11 Ultra IndiaStableFastbootV12.0.2.0.RKAINXM11.04.3 GB2021-03-24DownloadMi 11 Ultra EEAStableFastbootV12.0.3.0.RKAEUXM11.05.5 GB2021-03-23Download
ADED GLOBAL ROM:
Mi 11 Ultra GlobalStableRecoveryV12.0.1.0.RKAMIXM11.03.2 GB2021-04-08Download
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love how you made this layout!
svetius said:
love how you made this layout!
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That was simple = Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V.... but thank you just cleaned first post a little.
so what is better for europe eea or global or xiaomu.eu?
So can someone please confirm , if you get this Chinese model is it possible to unlock the bootloader and just install global stock firmware? Has anyone done this yet?
I guess if this was possible there would be no need to install the EU rom like we had to for the Xiaomi mi 10 ultra.?
veimus said:
Hi,
If someone needs, here you can download official ROMs for MI11 ULTRA
ADDED GLOBAL ROM (RECOVERY and FASTBOOT):
DeviceBranchTypeMIUIAndroidSizeDateLinkMi 11 Ultra GlobalStableRecoveryV12.0.1.0.RKAMIXM11.03.2 GB2021-04-08DownloadMi 11 Ultra GlobalStableFastbootV12.0.1.0.RKAMIXM11.05.6 GB2021-03-31Download
DeviceBranchTypeMIUIAndroidSizeDateLinkMi 11 Ultra EEAStableRecoveryV12.0.3.0.RKAEUXM11.03.3 GB2021-04-07DownloadMi 11 Ultra IndiaStableRecoveryV12.0.2.0.RKAINXM11.03.3 GB2021-04-07DownloadMi 11 Ultra IndiaStableFastbootV12.0.2.0.RKAINXM11.04.3 GB2021-03-24DownloadMi 11 Ultra EEAStableFastbootV12.0.3.0.RKAEUXM11.05.5 GB2021-03-23Download
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Thx for you afford.
Am I right: all we gotta do is unlok the bootloader and flash the rim via the mi tool?
Best regards
I just unlocked my boot loader and installed eu stable rom here for about 4 hours every thing seen fine.
xiaomi.eu_multi_MI11Pro_MI11Ultra_V12.0.10.0.RKACNXM_v12-11-fastboot.zip | by Xiaomi.eu for Generic Device/Other
Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
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wching02 said:
I just unlocked my boot loader and installed eu stable rom here for about 4 hours every thing seen fine.
xiaomi.eu_multi_MI11Pro_MI11Ultra_V12.0.10.0.RKACNXM_v12-11-fastboot.zip | by Xiaomi.eu for Generic Device/Other
Download GApps, Roms, Kernels, Themes, Firmware, and more. Free file hosting for all Android developers.
androidfilehost.com
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where are you from? and can u check 5g connection?

Question Mi 11 Ultra - Which Version to buy (EEA or Global)?

Hi,
I am planning to buy the Mi 11 Ultra but I am not sure which version to get.
Since my provider (Telekom Germany) uses a 4G frequency the Chinese version does not support I could only take the global hardware version.
But as far as I have read on this forum an remember from my Mi 9 back in the days there are two different firmware versions. The normal Global and the EEA (European) version.
On my Mi 9, I remember that the Global firmware got updates faster and had a few more features than the EEA one.
Since I use some banking apps which require a passed Safetynet check I would like to avoid unlocking the bootloader to switch to the global firmware.
Has anyone already some information on which version to get and if there are differences when it comes to 5G Dynamic Spectrum Sharing support? Either I could easily order the EEA one directly from Xiaomi Germany once it is available or would have to import the Global version.
Thanks in advance for your help and recommendations.
pwnageforever said:
Hi,
I am planning to buy the Mi 11 Ultra but I am not sure which version to get.
Since my provider (Telekom Germany) uses a 4G frequency the Chinese version does not support I could only take the global hardware version.
But as far as I have read on this forum an remember from my Mi 9 back in the days there are two different firmware versions. The normal Global and the EEA (European) version.
On my Mi 9, I remember that the Global firmware got updates faster and had a few more features than the EEA one.
Since I use some banking apps which require a passed Safetynet check I would like to avoid unlocking the bootloader to switch to the global firmware.
Has anyone already some information on which version to get and if there are differences when it comes to 5G Dynamic Spectrum Sharing support? Either I could easily order the EEA one directly from Xiaomi Germany once it is available or would have to import the Global version.
Thanks in advance for your help and recommendations.
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Simply, there is no EEA version of mi 11 ultra as stock, EEA firmware is not official firmware to be released out of the box and it extracted from Chinese version.
I had your thoughts as well until someone corrected me.
hassanaliyeh said:
Simply, there is no EEA version of mi 11 ultra as stock, EEA firmware is not official firmware to be released out of the box and it extracted from Chinese version.
I had your thoughts as well until someone corrected me.
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No, I think you are confusing EEA with EU.
EEA is an official ROM, but does appear to just be a later global version.
This is the official firmware list: https://xiaomifirmwareupdater.com/firmware/star/
Europe is the EEA version.
hassanaliyeh said:
Simply, there is no EEA version of mi 11 ultra as stock, EEA firmware is not official firmware to be released out of the box and it extracted from Chinese version.
I had your thoughts as well until someone corrected me.
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Are you sure you do not mix up the xiaomi.eu ROM (which is a rather unofficial firmware based on the official China ROM) with the official EEA firmware, which is also listed on the official firmware list for the Mi 11 Ultra here in the forum?
pwnageforever said:
Since my provider (Telekom Germany) uses a 4G frequency the Chinese version does not support I could only take the global hardware version.
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I'm on Vodafone Germany with a CN Mi11U which is working nice and fine, not sure which 4G bands Telekom uses, though.
If I look at the specs the CN version actually supports more bands than the EU version with the exception of B32 and B66 which is EU only....
s3axel said:
I'm on Vodafone Germany with a CN Mi11U which is working nice and fine, not sure which 4G bands Telekom uses, though.
If I look at the specs the CN version actually supports more bands than the EU version with the exception of B32 and B66 which is EU only....
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The CN Version should in general also work fine for Telekom Germany even though they plan to use B32 to increase the download speed in some areas.
But I am also not really sure how the 5G Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) compatibility of the CN Version is since it lacks some 5G frequencies (like 900Mhz) used as anchor bands for 5G by the German Telekom. Especially since my coverage at home is 5G with 900Mhz as anchor band I do not want to risk getting the CN version.
Hi, so Antoine got an answer ? Xiaomi finally released the 11 Ultra in Europe with EEA firmware, so witch one to buy of GLOBAL or Europe model ? What's the difference between these two models ?
EEA is likely to be at standard price, whereas Global can be picked up for a lot less (when it's in stock)
pwnageforever said:
Hi,
I am planning to buy the Mi 11 Ultra but I am not sure which version to get.
Since my provider (Telekom Germany) uses a 4G frequency the Chinese version does not support I could only take the global hardware version.
But as far as I have read on this forum an remember from my Mi 9 back in the days there are two different firmware versions. The normal Global and the EEA (European) version.
On my Mi 9, I remember that the Global firmware got updates faster and had a few more features than the EEA one.
Since I use some banking apps which require a passed Safetynet check I would like to avoid unlocking the bootloader to switch to the global firmware.
Has anyone already some information on which version to get and if there are differences when it comes to 5G Dynamic Spectrum Sharing support? Either I could easily order the EEA one directly from Xiaomi Germany once it is available or would have to import the Global version.
Thanks in advance for your help and recommendations.
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Since the hardware is the same on all of them, why not order Chinese model, which will cost less, imiort it and unlock it 9unless it is unlocked already and flash it with either the EEA or Global rom?
Bryandu13 said:
Hi, so Antoine got an answer ? Xiaomi finally released the 11 Ultra in Europe with EEA firmware, so witch one to buy of GLOBAL or Europe model ? What's the difference between these two models ?
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I tried global rom and eea rom and eu rom on my device.
1)eea rom: I did not like photo quality and colours of eea rom.Especially in reverse light, white shadows in dark areas. Because good camera is a must this is not an option for me. So decided to choose between global or eu
2) I tried eu rom, i liked double tap to wake,sleep, ram usage indicator,call recording etc but did not like call sound quality(worse than global rom), bluetooth sound quality (worse than global rom), randomly freeze clicking some applications(worse than global rom etc.) , swipe to turn off etc. It is clean but extremely clean, i could not find some basic stuff like clockwatch etc
3)I tried global rom, i liked its smoothness (better than eu),i liked Camera(better than eea, same with eu), i liked bluetotoh sound quality(better than eu), i disliked no recording calls option, double tap to wake on home screen not working
As a result i decided to use global rom because camera quality,bluetooth audio quality, call sound quality,smoothness are crucial things for me.
I turned of all updates because any of the devices bought before with xiaomi brand was messed up by software updates, elder mi phone,robot vacuum cleaner etc
muraxz said:
because camera quality
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Why are you still using stock camera?
muraxz said:
double tap to wake on home screen not working
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Is there a reason you need to use the default launcher? If it's about gestures, then with root you can use a mod for fixing issues on 3rd party launcher

Question mi 11 ULTRA ver

i buy used mi 11 ULTRA but i need to known if my device global or China ver how i khow ?
The global version has a CE mark on the back
In addition, the
Global version designation is M2102K1G
Chinese version M2102K1C
thanks pro

Question Differences global rom from europe rom (redmi note 12 pro plus)

I found a global firmware and a European one I want to know what's the difference?
The EEA version is a global version adapted to Europe, GDPR(RGPD) + sound volume limitation.
Global, it's better.

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