Fortunately, I keep thinking that I'll go for either Redmi Note 9 Pro or POCO X3 NFC from last months. But thanks for my "patience skill" so I could save my money to consider this phone.
i'll probably upgrade in 2 or 3 years to the newest redmi phone if they keep getting out phones like this
Been using xiaomi devices since redmi 2 prime, their phones are either hit or miss. Sometimes they absolutely cheap out on hardware. My current redmi note 7 has a LCD panel and it shows signs of screen burn. These manufacturers are pumping out phones without worrying about quality and overall experience.
Just sell it, buy Redmi Note 10 Pro and be one of the cool kids.
i had the lg v20 and it was supposedly a "flagship lg phone" but it was just a mess the two screen design didn't look at all and there was a lot of burn in
The first stable (GSI) ROM was from sooti. Other non GSI ROMs weren't maintained long before you had to switch to another ROM. That's a pain.
you are right
Yeah, but why has it more interfaces-expansion-ports/connectivity then Xiaomi top phones? I would pay more and think the CPU, microSD slot and Jack alone would not make the phone much more expensive (like 600 $ or more). At least Redmi K40 Pro with Snapdragon 888 does cost only ca. 460 $ but has no microSD slot and no 3.5mm-Jack. Since everyone, not only Xiaomi, is doing it I do not understand it: why not use the integration of those two features as advantage to the competition? There must be some hidden policy behind this IMHO
I agree. Some small competitors like Realme and Vivo try to deliver similar price/performance, but because much less models will be selled, much lower community support regarding GCam, CustomROMs (like Xiaomi.eu/mi-globe, AOSP/LOS based, etc.) will be available and so in my case much less attractive at similar price.
My only gripe now for Xiaomi phones is software. Sometimes an obvious and known bug doesn't get fixed on certain devices despite users reporting it on forums and the feedback app. Some devices get better treatment, some don't, probably different dev teams are handling it. And would be great if they can update Android security patch for longer period.
Even Premium phone owners complain in this regard and I do not think Realme and Vivo are substantially better or are they? That is just the obsolescence cycle reality: at such cheap prices it is unrealistic to expect a top service. At least as long as Custom ROMs are developed some relief can come from them if the device keeps holding a substantial user- and fanbase. In this regard I'm also unsatisfied with AOSP base and Google not focusing on improvement of certain basic functions/Apps because "new cool functions" and maybe substantial GUI-Redesigns always have priority. Also a method to make previous systems "aging" more quickly subjectively, even if the hardware is still fine.
My only gripe now for Xiaomi phones is software. Sometimes an obvious and known bug doesn't get fixed on certain devices despite users reporting it on forums and the feedback app. Some devices get better treatment, some don't, probably different dev teams are handling it. And would be great if they can update Android security patch for longer period.
Even Premium phone owners complain in this regard and I do not think Realme and Vivo are substantially better or are they? That is just the obsolescence cycle reality: at such cheap prices it is unrealistic to expect a top service. At least as long as Custom ROMs are developed some relief can come from them if the device keeps holding a substantial user- and fanbase. In this regard I'm also unsatisfied with AOSP base and Google not focusing on improvement of certain basic functions/Apps because "new cool functions" and maybe substantial GUI-Redesigns always have priority. Also a method to make previous systems "aging" more quickly subjectively, even if the hardware is still fine.
