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Xiaomi Mi 8 vs. S9+ in DxOMark

Hello
Does Xiaomi Mi 8 make such good photos/videos as Samsung Galaxy S9+ (according to DxoMark it should make the same, both phones achieved 99 points in photo/video category)?
Thanks

androidbadboy said:
Hello
Does Xiaomi Mi 8 make such good photos/videos as Samsung Galaxy S9+ (according to DxoMark it should make the same, both phones achieved 99 points in photo/video category)?
Thanks
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Nope. Samsung videos are unbeatable according to reviewers. Photos might be better on the mi8.
It has a 105 dxomark for photo. Video dragged it down.
Also, techtablets made a video on the mi8 vs op6, the audio recording capabilities of the mi8 are very very bad (might be a software issue). You should check out that video.

still_living said:
Nope. Samsung videos are unbeatable according to reviewers. Photos might be better on the mi8.
It has a 105 dxomark for photo. Video dragged it down.
Also, techtablets made a video on the mi8 vs op6, the audio recording capabilities of the mi8 are very very bad (might be a software issue). You should check out that video.
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So I assume that Mi Mix 2s is not better in that.

androidbadboy said:
So I assume that Mi Mix 2s is not better in that.
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same problem with mix 2s

still_living said:
same problem with mix 2s
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oh
But does Xiaomi prepre some fix/update to improve cam quality>?

androidbadboy said:
oh
But does Xiaomi prepre some fix/update to improve cam quality>?
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Not sure buddy. Gotta follow the reviews yourself or ask someone who has a phone on xda.

still_living said:
Not sure buddy. Gotta follow the reviews yourself or ask someone who has a phone on xda.
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I've just heard rumors that Xiaomi is preparing such thing. But it's a rumor!

Manual mode is not as good as even my old Mate 8. Huawei's V10 is better.

Freeje said:
Manual mode is not as good as even my old Mate 8. Huawei's V10 is better.
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How about AUTO MODE?
I only take pics in that mode. The only thing I could want to set is flashlight.

androidbadboy said:
How about AUTO MODE?
I only take pics in that mode. The only thing I could want to set is flashlight.
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For the price it's the best, only thing comparable to it is the op6b but that phone is priced at little higher. If you don't do much video just buy this phone you'll be very happy with it.

still_living said:
For the price it's the best, only thing comparable to it is the op6b but that phone is priced at little higher. If you don't do much video just buy this phone you'll be very happy with it.
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You're talking about Mi Mix 2s or Mi 8?

Auto mode
androidbadboy said:
How about AUTO MODE?
I only take pics in that mode. The only thing I could want to set is flashlight.
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You can't freeze the action using auto mode. Sometimes you get lucky. The auto mode of Huawei Mate 10 is quite good and the phone can take good action shots.
The reason why I didn't get this phone is I can't get K9 mail to work unless you use the global ROM. With the Mi 8, K9 works but only sometimes. It's a step up from my Mate 8 though except for the manual mode. Might have to use the global ROM too but unlocking the boot loader takes a long time!

Freeje said:
You can't freeze the action using auto mode. Sometimes you get lucky. The auto mode of Huawei Mate 10 is quite good and the phone can take good action shots.
The reason why I didn't get this phone is I can't get K9 mail to work unless you use the global ROM. With the Mi 8, K9 works but only sometimes. It's a step up from my Mate 8 though except for the manual mode. Might have to use the global ROM too but unlocking the boot loader takes a long time!
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What brand and model you are reffering to in freezing?
Unlocking bootloader takes a long time in which brand?
Cause if You have Xiaomi just fill a request form in case you'd have to wait many days. You might get lucky and get it quickly.

androidbadboy said:
You're talking about Mi Mix 2s or Mi 8?
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Mi8 of course. Mix 2s is higher priced

still_living said:
Mi8 of course. Mix 2s is higher priced
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Mi 8 has at least 3 different (sub)models.
Isnt the most expensive Mi8 better than Mi Mix 2s?

androidbadboy said:
Mi 8 has at least 3 different (sub)models.
Isnt the most expensive Mi8 better than Mi Mix 2s?
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The most expensive will be the explorers edition with a transparent back and an in-display fingerprint sensor, also with a smaller battery (3000mah).
I'm in HK and for me here the mi8 is a lot cheaper. You can just check their website and compare prices.
Mi 8 6gb + 128gb = HK$3,699
Mi mix 2s 6gb+ 128gb = HK$4,399
Mi mix 2s uses ceramic on the back I think that's why it's more expensive.
The explorers edition is not out yet so no prices on that.
The lowest end which is the mi8 se has an all together different design and a different chipset(snapdragon 710), first released on this phone itself.

still_living said:
The most expensive will be the explorers edition with a transparent back and an in-display fingerprint sensor, also with a smaller battery (3000mah).
I'm in HK and for me here the mi8 is a lot cheaper. You can just check their website and compare prices.
Mi 8 6gb + 128gb = HK$3,699
Mi mix 2s 6gb+ 128gb = HK$4,399
Mi mix 2s uses ceramic on the back I think that's why it's more expensive.
The explorers edition is not out yet so no prices on that.
The lowest end which is the mi8 se has an all together different design and a different chipset(snapdragon 710), first released on this phone itself.
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IS the lowest Mi8 capable of taking good photos such as the top Mi8?

androidbadboy said:
IS the lowest Mi8 capable of taking good photos such as the top Mi8?
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If you mean Mi 8 SE, no.
Mi 8 and Mi 8 EE is the same.

_katho_ said:
If you mean Mi 8 SE, no.
Mi 8 and Mi 8 EE is the same.
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But in Mi 8 SE is Snapdragon 7xx but the dual rear cameras should be the same cause the CPU, SOC doesnt afffect the can right/

androidbadboy said:
But in Mi 8 SE is Snapdragon 7xx but the dual rear cameras should be the same cause the CPU, SOC doesnt afffect the can right/
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It's not the same camera modules in Mi 8 SE. So as I wrote, no. Mi 8 and Mi 8 EE have the same.

256+8 lavender model a scam? also NFC question

hello everyone!
so its new phone time again and I've been eyeing the MI 9 for a hot minute; and since its not on amazon im looking to order it off ali.
now my questions are: on the xiaomi website it only specifies an 128+8 version of the lavender, no mention of 256+8; am i getting ripped off?
and also it seems to be the Chinese version with a global ROM, will that be an issue and i should keep looking for a global version or installing xiaomi.eu would make the issues go away(i.e NFC working?)
TIA!

I'm not sure about mi 9, but I saw mi 9 5G with 8gb 256gb.
And yes, with EU rom most things works normally (at least NFC works).
Sent from my MI 9 using Tapatalk

ted presley said:
I'm not sure about mi 9, but I saw mi 9 5G with 8gb 256gb.
And yes, with EU rom most things works normally (at least NFC works).
Sent from my MI 9 using Tapatalk
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is the back cover piece the same on the 9 and 9 5g? the main reason i wanna go with the one from ali is the color; since the 5g version doesnt come in the glorious lavender i was thinking maybe replacing it with it would be a viable option?
edit: NVM scratch that the frame will still be white D:

LilyFox said:
hello everyone!
so its new phone time again and I've been eyeing the MI 9 for a hot minute; and since its not on amazon im looking to order it off ali.
now my questions are: on the xiaomi website it only specifies an 128+8 version of the lavender, no mention of 256+8; am i getting ripped off?
and also it seems to be the Chinese version with a global ROM, will that be an issue and i should keep looking for a global version or installing xiaomi.eu would make the issues go away(i.e NFC working?)
TIA!
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see the battery capacity of the deal you are seeing, if they mention 3300mah, then its a Mi9, but if they show 8GB/128GB is probably a fake, since the only version with 8GB RAM is Mi 9 Transparent Edition, and they came only with 256GB of storage, not 128.
If the product page show 4000 mah of battery, then is a Mi 9 Pro...and the variants there change, see in gsmarena the specs list and see the difference between the deal you are looking and the real specs of the phone.

sun_is_shinning said:
see the battery capacity of the deal you are seeing, if they mention 3300mah, then its a Mi9, but if they show 8GB/128GB is probably a fake, since the only version with 8GB RAM is Mi 9 Transparent Edition, and they came only with 256GB of storage, not 128.
If the product page show 4000 mah of battery, then is a Mi 9 Pro...and the variants there change, see in gsmarena the specs list and see the difference between the deal you are looking and the real specs of the phone.
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I have mi 9, 3300mah, 8gb/128gb, it's not fake [emoji18]. Just available in china version, not global version, but you can change rom easily.
Sent from my MI 9 using Tapatalk

MIUI for ASUS ROG Phone II

Can anybody port a MIUI Rom for ASUS ROG Phone II???

junaidreza said:
Can anybody port a MIUI Rom for ASUS ROG Phone II???
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I highly doubt it

junaidreza said:
Can anybody port a MIUI Rom for ASUS ROG Phone II???
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what feature do you miss from MIUI? I personally think their launcher and os are trash, the only backside of their devices is their Rom. But again, just an opinion

Game turbo
I know many reasons, but just for an example, game turbo is a thousand times better than game genie...
With that you can open browser and WhatsApp while u r playing. That's just for start, and u can't install that game turbo separately from OS.

MIUI... Sell the ROGPHONE 2 get a Xiaomi. Done.
My last Xiaomi was the Xiaomi Mi9... Good phone but not good enough.

HermesHidayat said:
MIUI... Sell the ROGPHONE 2 get a Xiaomi. Done.
My last Xiaomi was the Xiaomi Mi9... Good phone but not good enough.
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Ditto, my thoughts too! I also went from poco f1 to mi 9, same as you.. Got rid and went asus rog II

reg66 said:
Ditto, my thoughts too! I also went from poco f1 to mi 9, same as you.. Got rid and went asus rog II
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This is actually my 2nd ROGPHONE 2...1st ROGPHONE 2 was the WW 8/128 version. Was perfect, then sold it for the WW 12/512 version. And yeah waiting for ROGPHONE 3...

HermesHidayat said:
This is actually my 2nd ROGPHONE 2...1st ROGPHONE 2 was the WW 8/128 version. Was perfect, then sold it for the WW 12/512 version. And yeah waiting for ROGPHONE 3...
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12/512 nice! Expensive tho

reg66 said:
12/512 nice! Expensive tho
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If you use USD. Its $890 here in Indonesia. Cheaper than Samyung S20 Ultra...

HermesHidayat said:
If you use USD. Its $890 here in Indonesia. Cheaper than Samyung S20 Ultra...
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I see. Not too bad then. Still, I can only afford the 128 lol!

reg66 said:
I see. Not too bad then. Still, I can only afford the 128 lol!
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I paid half since its my birthday present from my wife xD. Sold the WW 8/128 thus i didnt pay at all hahaha. And had money left

General Got my Xiaomi Mi 11

Finally bought a Xiaomi Mi 11 Blue 12G from JD
It will arrive tomorrow
The next release day may be 1/12, I can help/guide if required

so does the phone heat up alot?

hi did you receive your mi 11?

affineer said:
hi did you receive your mi 11?
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Yes I did.
The MIUI 12.0.12 is not stable, I have to suffer 5 more days to unlock the phone.

xunxun said:
Yes I did.
The MIUI 12.0.12 is not stable, I have to suffer 5 more days to unlock the phone.
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Everywhere is advertised that MI 11 comes with MIUI 12.5 (Android 11). Any clue about the update?

I got my Mi11 today

varun.gid said:
so does the phone heat up alot?
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no, but the battery is not as good as my K 30 pro

piskr said:
Everywhere is advertised that MI 11 comes with MIUI 12.5 (Android 11). Any clue about the update?
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Someone got the 12.0.13 update, but I don't expect everything fixed

Can battery last through the day with normal usage?

Asnamus said:
Can battery last through the day with normal usage?
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For me, yes, no gaming.

Does the phone support dual SIM 5G? I.e both sim cards active with 5G connection simultaneously

Nasty_z said:
Does the phone support dual SIM 5G? I.e both sim cards active with 5G connection simultaneously
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I'm currently using 1 active 5G and 1 4G standby

xunxun said:
I'm currently using 1 active 5G and 1 4G standby
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You are using your mobile data on the 5G SIM? And it is showing you 5G for that SIM?

xunxun said:
Finally bought a Xiaomi Mi 11 Blue 12G from JD
It will arrive tomorrow
The next release day may be 1/12, I can help/guide if required
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How about the battery life user experience and camera?
Now im using one plus 8t and i want to switch to mi11
In my country ram 8-256GB (CN unit)is around $645

xunxun said:
I'm currently using 1 active 5G and 1 4G standby
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Hey one question how is the performance of the device while gaming for longer periods and how hot does it get while gaming?

Nasty_z said:
You are using your mobile data on the 5G SIM? And it is showing you 5G for that SIM?
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Yes, 5G is fast

phoe zay said:
How about the battery life user experience and camera?
Now im using one plus 8t and i want to switch to mi11
In my country ram 8-256GB (CN unit)is around $645
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It's not as good as my Redmi K30 Pro on Pixel Experience, about 60~70% battery life.
The 2k screen with high refresh rate and the bad rom cost lot of battery. The 12.0.12 MIUI rom is not completedly ready for Mi 11, hope the next update will fix it.

phoe zay said:
How about the battery life user experience and camera?
Now im using one plus 8t and i want to switch to mi11
In my country ram 8-256GB (CN unit)is around $645
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For me is't like 12 hrs from 100% to 18%, daily usage without gaming.

karthik03 said:
Hey one question how is the performance of the device while gaming for longer periods and how hot does it get while gaming?
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PUBG is great, about 10% battery for 1 hr. I didn't turn on the ultra graphic and sound quality

It would bre great if someone can help me check competibility with this app:
Double Side Camera - Apps on Google Play
Let front camera & rear camera work together.
play.google.com
You should be able see the front and back camera at the same time.

Question How common are defective units?

I heard on the forums that Redmi Note 10 Pro often have problems such as the death of the motherboard after a some time and a purple glow in the photo/video when shooting in the dark.

uLTan27Y5gxZ8wWDKBmj said:
I heard on the forums that Redmi Note 10 Pro often have problems such as the death of the motherboard after a some time and a purple glow in the photo/video when shooting in the dark.
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Up to now, I didn't personnaly encounter such problems. I bought my Redmi Note 10 Pro 7 months ago, and I'm using it intensively.

Also for me, no problem: i bought my Redmi Note 10 PRO, on April 2021 (06/04/2021)!
Stock MIUI 13, all ok.

This somehow happened to the Indian variant of the phone, probably because of Xiaomi's poor quality control to their Indian users

BMHater12 said:
This somehow happened to the Indian variant of the phone, probably because of Xiaomi's poor quality control to their Indian users
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I'm buying Global variant, but people that got this problems were from CIS region which receives the same global variant as Europe and rest of the world but with different MIUI index, RU index. Such reviews mostly were in early 2021, maybe the first batches had more defects. I hope it will be ok.
Look at the purple glow

uLTan27Y5gxZ8wWDKBmj said:
I'm buying Global variant, but people that got this problems were from CIS region which receives the same global variant as Europe and rest of the world but with different MIUI index, RU index. Such reviews mostly were in early 2021, maybe the first batches had more defects. I hope it will be ok.
Look at the purple glow
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Saw the video, didn't know the CIS variant of the phone has a strange purple glow to the camera, get the Global variant, it's a good one and I have it

Global version no problem...

BMHater12 said:
Saw the video, didn't know the CIS variant of the phone has a strange purple glow to the camera, get the Global variant, it's a good one and I have it
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I bought it from here for $230, reputable store, Global variant. Hope it will be ok.