Anyone considering cancelling the Pixel XL for the Mi Mix??

[Birdsfan]

I'm curious if anyone else is considering the new Xiaomi Mi Mix instead of the Pixel XL? I realize there will be less (minimal) dev support for the phone since it will be more of a limited run but it looks great and with Nova on top I'm wondering if MIUI would be that bad? Not running the latest Android version, assuming limited dev support, has only two of the LTE bands for AT&T I think but the uniqueness of the phone with some pretty stout internals is making me consider it. Still waiting to see a real review, Android Central I think has the phone, to see if it can be used as a DD here in the US.

Just wondering what you guys think of the move?

 

[fracman]

Was gonna do.they same til my Pixel shipped. Couple worries I had. No lte for att in US. Poor dev support with the limited production. I had a mi 5 pro and it was awesome. But I like customizing more and that's why I sold it. Just my 2 cents.

 

[nrage23]

I'm curious if anyone else is considering the new Xiaomi Mi Mix instead of the Pixel XL? I realize there will be less (minimal) dev support for the phone since it will be more of a limited run but it looks great and with Nova on top I'm wondering if MIUI would be that bad? Not running the latest Android version, assuming limited dev support, has only two of the LTE bands for AT&T I think but the uniqueness of the phone with some pretty stout internals is making me consider it. Still waiting to see a real review, Android Central I think has the phone, to see if it can be used as a DD here in the US.

Just wondering what you guys think of the move?

They stated it was a very limited production and would not be sold outside China.

 

[Birdsfan]

They stated it was a very limited production and would not be sold outside China.

Not through official channels but I think that's kind of like winking while saying something. There are a few places to buy the phone, this is one of them, http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Xiaomi-Mix-Pro-6GB-256GB-Smartphone---Black-Gold-373537.html

 

[motoridersd]

I'm curious if anyone else is considering the new Xiaomi Mi Mix instead of the Pixel XL? I realize there will be less (minimal) dev support for the phone since it will be more of a limited run but it looks great and with Nova on top I'm wondering if MIUI would be that bad? Not running the latest Android version, assuming limited dev support, has only two of the LTE bands for AT&T I think but the uniqueness of the phone with some pretty stout internals is making me consider it. Still waiting to see a real review, Android Central I think has the phone, to see if it can be used as a DD here in the US.

Just wondering what you guys think of the move?

Not really. Not having a clear upgrade path would keep me away from any phone, I don't even consider Samsung phones for this reason (even though they do eventually get updates)

 

[JasonJoel]

Blech. I don't get the Mi Mix at all...

I need some darn bezel so I'm not touching the screen while holding it. They can do all the errant touch detection they want, but it won't work as well as not touching the screen in the first place.

I also like more bottom bezel so I don't have to contort my thumb to touch the nav buttons when operating with one hand.

Although with. 6.4" screen one handed use is likely a fantasy anyway. That screen is way too big for a phone.

I truly hope all phones don't start going that route. Bad design.

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[Birdsfan]

Blech. I don't get the Mi Mix at all...

I need some darn bezel so I'm not touching the screen while holding it. They can do all the errant touch detection they want, but it won't work as well as not touching the screen in the first place.

I also like more bottom bezel so I don't have to contort my thumb to touch the nav buttons when operating with one hand.

Although with. 6.4" screen one handed use is likely a fantasy anyway. That screen is way too big for a phone.

I truly hope all phones don't start going that route. Bad design.

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I certainly understand where you're coming from but I will tell you after spending a couple of months with the Note 7 which really was bezeless (basically) on the sides I had no issues using it. The S7 however has been completely the opposite with accidental app launches all the time. I actually find it more comfortable to use a larger phone, I'm resigned to not going one handed anymore with my phone...

 

[jpinks]

I was more WOWed with the Mi Note 2!!! The specs size all have my attention. They say there is a international version coming out this week. Is Xiaomi that big of a wildcard? The lack of Pixel XL being on sale direct and V20 (i am tied to ATT no choice) not having its bootloader unlocked yet, have me gun shy of any ATT direct phone after it took so long for my Note 4 to get updated. I like the XL wish they had kept it 5.7 as I love my old Note I will probably go with the XL but man that was the Xiaomi unit that caught me and several co workers attention, as a couple still are clutching there Note 7s like dying children.

 

[Birdsfan]

I was more WOWed with the Mi Note 2!!! The specs size all have my attention. They say there is a international version coming out this week. Is Xiaomi that big of a wildcard? The lack of Pixel XL being on sale direct and V20 (i am tied to ATT no choice) not having its bootloader unlocked yet, have me gun shy of any ATT direct phone after it took so long for my Note 4 to get updated. I like the XL wish they had kept it 5.7 as I love my old Note I will probably go with the XL but man that was the Xiaomi unit that caught me and several co workers attention, as a couple still are clutching there Note 7s like dying children.

I think the Mi Note2 is a great looking phone, obviously a lot of similarity between it and the deceased Note7. There is just a lot of "WOW" factor with the Mi Mix though there are some negatives and some unknowns like how is the sound on the phone?

 

[epsix]

I heard only the Mi Note 2 have have all the international bands, but the Mi Mix is not for export only available in China only.

 

[dermotti]

I would... If its camera didn't blow

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