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[Q] Should I buy the Mi 3?

Hi, guys.
I've been of for almost a year. I moved to WP, well after getting the disappointment with the applications I decided to move back to android.
Right now, I can't decide whether I should buy the Mi 3 or the new Redmi 2 Pro.
http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_2-6884.php (the 2gb version)
http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_3-5678.php (the phone I bet you already know )
My concern here is that the redmi 2 has the newer 64bit processor, and the mi 3 works on the Snapdragon 800.
I can't decide by myself, so any opinions will be welcomed
See you around.

FrOz3n said:
Hi, guys.
I've been of for almost a year. I moved to WP, well after getting the disappointment with the applications I decided to move back to android.
Right now, I can't decide whether I should buy the Mi 3 or the new Redmi 2 Pro.
http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_2-6884.php (the 2gb version)
http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_3-5678.php (the phone I bet you already know )
My concern here is that the redmi 2 has the newer 64bit processor, and the mi 3 works on the Snapdragon 800.
I can't decide by myself, so any opinions will be welcomed
See you around.
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Ofcouse you should go with Mi3..
no point of doubt. only concern is no sd slot.

FrOz3n said:
Hi, guys.
I've been of for almost a year. I moved to WP, well after getting the disappointment with the applications I decided to move back to android.
Right now, I can't decide whether I should buy the Mi 3 or the new Redmi 2 Pro.
http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_2-6884.php (the 2gb version)
http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_3-5678.php (the phone I bet you already know )
My concern here is that the redmi 2 has the newer 64bit processor, and the mi 3 works on the Snapdragon 800.
I can't decide by myself, so any opinions will be welcomed
See you around.
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Almost NO APPs are making use of 64-bit yet and that's not expected to change in anytime soon. I'd say Mi3 over Redmi2 (but get the 64GB one maybe, as no SD card slot as mentioned by @patelumangv

What answer do you want, placed vote in a branch mi3? xD

FrOz3n said:
Hi, guys.
I've been of for almost a year. I moved to WP, well after getting the disappointment with the applications I decided to move back to android.
Right now, I can't decide whether I should buy the Mi 3 or the new Redmi 2 Pro.
http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_2-6884.php (the 2gb version)
http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_3-5678.php (the phone I bet you already know )
My concern here is that the redmi 2 has the newer 64bit processor, and the mi 3 works on the Snapdragon 800.
I can't decide by myself, so any opinions will be welcomed
See you around.
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Redmi 2 is no match for Mi3. Mi3 wins it hands down... except for the microSD card department (which many of our beloved members already mentioned in the thread) but there also if you can get hold of a Mi3 64GB version then just forget about Redmi 2 for good
Cheers

P20 Pro New owner?

Hi i am on the fence on whether i should purchase a p20 pro I have always been a clean android software guy used Oneplus , Pixel even custom roms on a redmi phone. How does this phone compare ? And has anyone come from similar situation from clean stock android to p20 pro .

i've come from pixel xl 128gb pure stock to huawei p20 pro - the phone is brilliant, but there are so many variants out there and if in uk and get the c782 version we seem to be getting left behind in regards to the updates

I've come from a sony, which is very close to the pixel, and I got used to very fast. What I like is that it has many features which the stock android doesn't have.
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walkerx said:
i've come from pixel xl 128gb pure stock to huawei p20 pro - the phone is brilliant, but there are so many variants out there and if in uk and get the c782 version we seem to be getting left behind in regards to the updates
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Tnx who has that version c782 ?
Just dont want to end up with something i dont like, and for me its a massive investment never used huawei software
This is the deal i have seen
https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/tw...-apple-music-bt-sport-more-buymobiles-2959033

Most UK resellers will supply the C782 model even if sim free. This is then updated by the carrier of whichever sim you first insert. Three will also update boot animation so you have their big logo on it.
A lot of users (myself included) have the C782 model.
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walkerx said:
Most UK resellers will supply the C782 model even if sim free. This is then updated by the carrier of whichever sim you first insert. Three will also update boot animation so you have their big logo on it.
A lot of users (myself included) have the C782 model.
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This is what I was lead to believe however, I have a Vodafone contract through a 3rd party provider.
My c782 is still on .110 but I have read on the Vodafone forums that their devices have been updated to .128 over 2 weeks ago [emoji19]
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bobsie41 said:
This is what I was lead to believe however, I have a Vodafone contract through a 3rd party provider.
My c782 is still on .110 but I have read on the Vodafone forums that their devices have been updated to .128 over 2 weeks ago [emoji19]
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a few vodafone users from what i know have the C432 model, which is receiving a lot of updates

Yes, apologies I have since found out that Vodafone appear to be issuing the European model.
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If you're a pure android person, as in Pixel / Pixel 2, this phone will be pretty stuttery to you and the lack of updates will frustrate. I am on April 1 security patch, and Instagram which is the main app I use, is quite laggy graphically.
Aside from the lack of updates, crap selfie camera and stuttery performance in some apps, the phone is top of the pile right now.
The speakers, screen, camera, and speed of the phone are top notch .

walkerx said:
Most UK resellers will supply the C782 model even if sim free. This is then updated by the carrier of whichever sim you first insert. Three will also update boot animation so you have their big logo on it.
A lot of users (myself included) have the C782 model.
Sent from my Huawei P20 Pro using XDA Labs
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Hi, my wife just got this phone and I'm tempted too. I saw your comment and she has c782.
Do you know if you root and flash a custom ROM do you get regular updates then ?

if she has only just got it, then she will need to pay to get it unlocked (there is thread on this) as huawei no longer provide unlock codes.
you will need to rebrand the phone to C432 model to be able to get the updates, if you leave on C782 then you are reliant on the network operators and huawei to decide when we will receive updates

walkerx said:
you are reliant on the network operators and huawei to decide when we will receive updates
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who do the updates come from if it's not Huawei? google directly?

no, the updates come from huawei but the network operators have to authorise its release

Hi guys, I’m jumping in on this thread as I’m seriously considering a P20 Pro.
I’m thinking of buying from John Lewis in the U.K. and I’m on BT Mobile as my provider - does anyone have any experience with the updates or as to what model of phone i would get if buying from John Lewis?
Also, how are you guys finding the battery life on the P20 Pro?

bingefeller said:
Hi guys, I’m jumping in on this thread as I’m seriously considering a P20 Pro.
I’m thinking of buying from John Lewis in the U.K. and I’m on BT Mobile as my provider - does anyone have any experience with the updates or as to what model of phone i would get if buying from John Lewis?
Also, how are you guys finding the battery life on the P20 Pro?
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Battery life is amazing and if i was you i would ask if the p20 pro is unlocked and non branded otherwise you have to wait for the carrier updates, which are so damn slow. I came from a oneplus 6 and im happy that i bought the p20 pro less then 2 weeks ago and this phone is just the best.

RiTCHiE007 said:
Battery life is amazing and if i was you i would ask if the p20 pro is unlocked and non branded otherwise you have to wait for the carrier updates, which are so damn slow. I came from a oneplus 6 and im happy that i bought the p20 pro less then 2 weeks ago and this phone is just the best.
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Thanks for the reply. I just need to see the P20 so I can get an idea of the physical size of it. I’ve been using this iPhone 6s for so long that I’m guessing anything bigger is going to really feel massive.

bingefeller said:
Thanks for the reply. I just need to see the P20 so I can get an idea of the physical size of it. I’ve been using this iPhone 6s for so long that I’m guessing anything bigger is going to really feel massive.
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Ha, yea its pretty huge if you come from a iPhone but its still awesome due to 1 hand mode or using the home button to navigate the phone, which i use currently.

RiTCHiE007 said:
Battery life is amazing and if i was you i would ask if the p20 pro is unlocked and non branded otherwise you have to wait for the carrier updates, which are so damn slow. I came from a oneplus 6 and im happy that i bought the p20 pro less then 2 weeks ago and this phone is just the best.
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What was wrong with OnePlus 6 to make u swap to the P20 Pro

walkerx said:
What was wrong with OnePlus 6 to make u swap to the P20 Pro
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Well, the Oneplus 6 isn't bad and software wise its one of the fastest phones you can get right now besides the pixels but.... i didn't like the camera! The camera is oke when used in full daylight but at low light its just terrible and the sound quality isn't also that good. The oneplus 6 is better at taking video's etc but the p20 pro is way better at taking photo's.
also the overal build quality on the p20 pro is and feels so much better.

RiTCHiE007 said:
Well, the Oneplus 6 isn't bad and software wise its one of the fastest phones you can get right now besides the pixels but.... i didn't like the camera! The camera is oke when used in full daylight but at low light its just terrible and the sound quality isn't also that good. The oneplus 6 is better at taking video's etc but the p20 pro is way better at taking photo's.
also the overal build quality on the p20 pro is and feels so much better.
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I've been thinking about ditching the P20 Pro and switching to OnePlus ot back to Google with Pixel 3, but can't make mind up
Update: just checked the pixels out and they look premium, interface seems slick, but u need 128gb version as 12gb has already been used with nothing else installed. The XL looks spot on and size is same as P20 Pro.

Mi 9 or P30 [non-Pro]

Hi all, I can take the P30 [non-Pro] for the same price as Mi 9, and I am not sure which one to take. If you were me, which one would you take and why? I would love to hear you opinions.

Mi 9 > P30
P30 Pro > Mi 9
But price tag is huge mark there, I would go for Mi 9. It'll definitely have better Custom ROM support too

yhh Mi9 considering it will have more ROM support and its better than the non-pro P30

I know benchmarks aren't everything, but the MI9 beats all Huawei phones including the P30 Pro.
Secondly, Huawei no longer offer a bootloader unlocking service whereas Xiaomi release the full source code for their ROM on day 1. This is evidenced in the amount of activity on XDA for the Huawei, which is very little.
If you take a look at the Huawei forum, you'll see that they say nice things about issues, but nothing ever happens. I waited 4 months and gave up. Now my P20 Pro is on eBay.
And lastly, on the funny side, here's a video on Huawei support
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hz1JWzyvv8A
Keep Smilin'
Steve

Best rom and/or kernel for mi 9

Hi all, as the title, what is the best? At the moment I use miuimix, great rom but I'm not very happy for its battery management because I use a lot of time 4g and dual sim, and my signal is not very well, with mi 9. Until two months ago I used Huawei p20 Pro and signal was very good. What you can advice?

P30 pro NE vs P30 pro 512gb

Hi All,
was looking at p40 pro, but really need all google services to work, so P30 pro NE or P30 pro 512gb, have already P30 pro 256gb, and is really, really great phone for everything. Anyone can give me advice, thinking NE should have longer life with updates and UFS 3.0..
Many thanks...

There's really not much of a difference between the P30 Pro and the P30 Pro NE. Would you actually benefit from 512GB?
If I didn't already have several new recent phones I'd be looking at the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro. I've had a Mi 8 Lite since release and it's a solid phone. I'm quite impressed with Xiaomi devices.

Really want another p30 pro, great battery life, camera, waterproof, solid phone, it just can't find review about NE model to compare with old one..

This should help:
https://www.google.com/search?ei=uc...5IBAzAuOJgBAKABAQ&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-serp

m7svk said:
Really want another p30 pro, great battery life, camera, waterproof, solid phone, it just can't find review about NE model to compare with old one..
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Difference with " old " 512gb " which is mine, is only soft touch of the phone like p40 and color like p40, plus anti fingerprint on the case. Else, New p30 pro begins with 8gb ram on 128 and 256gb that's all.
But old 512gb has also 8gb so finally you can stay on the old one

Does anyone know if the p30 pro NE on Huawei website is single or dual sim. for the UK?

DJGREEN1980 said:
Does anyone know if the p30 pro NE on Huawei website is single or dual sim. for the UK?
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I do not know, but I hope is dual sim, as my present p30 pro, 512gb pay monthly deals just gone over roof so looks like I will go NE way, really love to try p40 pro but need GS to work reliably as using for work too.

rubiicon59 said:
This should help:
https://www.google.com/search?ei=uc...5IBAzAuOJgBAKABAQ&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-serp
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Not really helpful, as there are no any reviews about NE version, no benchmarks results, no photos reviews, all on youtube are fakes, will be useful if anyone owning Ne version could share bench results and feedback, ufs 3.0 must be much faster as 2.1..