Hello everyone, I'm intending buying a new phone in the Middle range prices and after some researches i sticked to this 2 choices: Mi A1 and Redmi 5 Plus, i'm not fascinated by the 18:9 aspect ratio, i'm just looking for handy Value for money phone especially in terms of future supporting by developers.
what do you think?
After my Redmi 4 Prime i can say you one thing..
NEVER BUY A REDMI PHONE.
Redmi Note and Mi series are ok.
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Got a Mi A1, in love with !
Mi A1 Best choice for me
I'm satisfied with my A1, no issues.
Running latest stock Oreo, Jan 1 update.
sabbahy said:
Hello everyone, I'm intending buying a new phone in the Middle range prices and after some researches i sticked to this 2 choices: Mi A1 and Redmi 5 Plus, i'm not fascinated by the 18:9 aspect ratio, i'm just looking for handy Value for money phone especially in terms of future supporting by developers.
what do you think?
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Buy Redmi Note 5 pro
Few weeks back, my biggest headache was to choose between the A1 or Redmi Note 4. Both phone are great, and of course the rn4 has big battery. And undoubtedly, the rn4 developer support is really really great. Unlike Mi A1 right now, well, there is development going but..hmm..
The rn5 looks nice with that 18:9 screen.. not sure bout how will the dev support be for that device tho. Anyhow, loving my A1 :victory:
Easily redmi 5 or 5 plus. Mi A1 is good but the redmi will probably be so much supported on xda and that 18:9 display is gorgeous. And the battery!
It really depends on the taste of android u want. Mi a1 offers pure stock vanilla Android just like in Google pixels and redmi note 5 offers miui a heavily skinned custom Ron with loads of features.
Also mi a1 has dual camera for portrait mode shots and redmi note 5 doesn't ( I suppose). If u are a big fan of the latest updates offered by Google then mi a1 is the way to go.
JakobSWE said:
Easily redmi 5 or 5 plus. Mi A1 is good but the redmi will probably be so much supported on xda and that 18:9 display is gorgeous. And the battery!
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Since Mi A1 didn't get any stable custom roms yet even though Xiaomi releases the Kernel Source, i'm afraid the developers left this device!
Hopefully redmi 5 and 5 plus get Xda developers Support, but till now no independent
thread for both of them
LouisMuruu said:
Few weeks back, my biggest headache was to choose between the A1 or Redmi Note 4. Both phone are great, and of course the rn4 has big battery. And undoubtedly, the rn4 developer support is really really great. Unlike Mi A1 right now, well, there is development going but..hmm..
The rn5 looks nice with that 18:9 screen.. not sure bout how will the dev support be for that device tho. Anyhow, loving my A1 :victory:
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I'm still in this headache!
developer support for the phone is a MUST!
I was going to buy Meizu M6 note... same Mi A1 price and defiantly beats it specially with both Cameras, but since it doesn't have any Supporting i left it!
sabbahy said:
I'm still in this headache!
developer support for the phone is a MUST!
I was going to buy Meizu M6 note... same Mi A1 price and defiantly beats it specially with both Cameras, but since it doesn't have any Supporting i left it!
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If developer support is a must for you, then I guess you should wait for xiaomi to release rn5 pro kernel sources and then get that phone. The A/B partition in the A1 might be one of the reasons why the A1 have not been getting much love..
sabbahy said:
Hello everyone, I'm intending buying a new phone in the Middle range prices and after some researches i sticked to this 2 choices: Mi A1 and Redmi 5 Plus, i'm not fascinated by the 18:9 aspect ratio, i'm just looking for handy Value for money phone especially in terms of future supporting by developers.
what do you think?
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Go for Redmi Note 5 Pro period.!
I have the Meizu m6 note and it's a great.
Great battery, good camera, no lag, but also no development either.
I have the Redmi 5 plus on order and had hoped it would be here by now. Ordered it January 29.
Hopefully it is supported.
Sent from my M6 Note using Tapatalk
IMO, since the 18:9 screen doesnt fancy you, then it comes to camera vs battery. A1 for camera and R5+ for battery.
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IMO, since the 18:9 screen doesnt fancy you, then it comes to camera vs battery. A1 for camera and R5+ for battery.
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According to camera comparisons, Redmi Note 5 has a vastly better camera even though it's single vs dual.
Not much seems to be going for A1 unforunately, except Oreo.
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Hi,
I am pretty new to the Xiaomi- and especially to the Mediathek-world. This is why I have this noob question :silly:
Is the Redmi Pro currently the top smartphone by Xiaomi, at least hardware-wise?
Of course, besides Mi5/S, which run the SD 820/821...
Or is e.g. the Note 4 the stronger device, or any other? As far as I know, the Redmi-line is more a budget-thing, right?
Thx for any info on this! :highfive:
Best
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Redmi Pro is known as the Xiaomi Redmi's flagship and that means It is the strongest of the Redmi's even that it is Mediatek powered . mediatek disadvantage is that they does not release sources (which is needed for compiling custom roms and kernels) and the Snapdragon release its sources thats because snapdragon devices are the most wanted and that means bigger price but weaker phone. redmi pro's helio x20 or x25 is compared to snapdragon 810 and and its very close to sd 820. Redmi note 4 has the same chip (x20) but isnt better than redmi pro.Redmi note 4 PRO has a sd652 and that means it has more development for that device.
If you want a phone with a lot development buy redmi note 4 PRO --- if you want a stronger phone buy REDMI PRO.
PS: the best xiaomi for now is MI MIX (the bezelles device
Thank you very much! My times of ROM-hopping are over...my current S7 is not even rooted...so I guess the Redmi Pro will be my first try on the chinese devices (Huawei P9 would be interesting, too, but I am searching for a bigger phone)
I have checked the Mix, it looks gorgeous and I would love to get my hands on this, but the price is far from what I invest in smartphones normally...
So, next step is checking the int. Xiaomi-ROM for the Pro, how to install and what to expect...
The best xiaomi device now is mi5, mi mix, mi note 2.
S7 has much better camera. Redmi Pro is not considered as flagman.
Xiaomi has better models like Mi5.
Even so I would prefare Redmi Pro because of OLED display.
But now Im having trouble with flashing ROM as it doesn't has official global vertion. So you need to apply for unlock bootloader and wait. Some people wait more than 10 days.
It's a good phone but with some really annoying hang ups. ( performance in general is good to very good with occasional lag due to bad core switching, screen is nice although a tad dim for outdoor use, build quality is great)
First of all the camera is a complete waste of time and this appears to be a software issue as the sensor it's self is capable of taking decent photographs. But it's honestly one of the worst smart phone cameras I've used and I've used a lot.
If you've ever used a blackberry in 2010-2011 that's the sort of quality so expect only at higher resolutions.
Second of all Xiaomi appears to have abandoned further development for the device ( no news on 7.0)
Also its missing wireless n support which is just weird, doesn't bother me oh so much as I rarely transfer files over WiFi but still an odd omission.
vinterneti said:
S7 has much better camera. Redmi Pro is not considered as flagman.
Xiaomi has better models like Mi5.
Even so I would prefare Redmi Pro because of OLED display.
But now Im having trouble with flashing ROM as it doesn't has official global vertion. So you need to apply for unlock bootloader and wait. Some people wait more than 10 days.
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He said the flagship for the xiaomi redmi series not xiaomi mi series
Hi Guys, are You speaking about "Mi Mix 2 is the new Mi Mix"?
WRONG!
Mi Mix 2 is just a new version of Xiaomi Borderless smartphone.
At the end of march/first days of april, Xiaomi will have an event to show a new device:
XIAOMI MI MIX 2+ (Mi Mix 2 Plus)
same design of the Mi Mix2 but with 6,4" Oled display.
Other technical features:
94,3% display area
Qualcomm 945 (not confirmed)
8Gb ram
256Gb memory
MicroSD + Wireless Charge (we all hope....)
Miui 9 with Android Oreo
same NOT good camera like Mi Mix/Mi Mix 2 (but with 4k 60fps Video) :crying:
*Source internal worker, confirmed from gearbest friends
What do you think about Mi Mix 2 Plus?
1) Source?
2) March/April is 7 months away (long time) and its near the launch of the Mi 7 so I think its not worth the wait.
omerbagi10 said:
1) Source?
2) March/April is 7 months away (long time) and its near the launch of the Mi 7 so I think its not worth the wait.
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1) internal worker, confirmed from gearbest friends
2) i Know, 7 months are so much... but is completely different device 6" and 6,4" so if your necessity is just a normal display device is good Mi Mix 2, if like me you need bigger display, will be better to wait
So long time to be disappointed(again). Lovely job Xiaomi.
if what you say is true, than I hope so, because the one they release is a disappointment, it's hardly an updated version .
CarloBello said:
Hi Guys, are You speaking about "Mi Mix 2 is the new Mi Mix"?
WRONG!
Mi Mix 2 is just a new version of Xiaomi Borderless smartphone.
At the end of march/first days of april, Xiaomi will have an event to show a new device:
XIAOMI MI MIX 2+ (Mi Mix 2 Plus)
same design of the Mi Mix2 but with 6,4" Oled display.
Other technical features:
94,3% display area
Qualcomm 945 (not confirmed)
8Gb ram
256Gb memory
MicroSD + Wireless Charge (we all hope....)
Miui 9 with Android Oreo
same NOT good camera like Mi Mix/Mi Mix 2 (but with 4k 60fps Video) :crying:
*Source internal worker, confirmed from gearbest friends
What do you think about Mi Mix 2 Plus?
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Fake news?
claudioita said:
Fake news?
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I'm impressed that they knew another device was being made. Whoever said the camera was crap in the Mi Mix 2S must have been trolling though lol
skw5115 said:
I'm impressed that they knew another device was being made. Whoever said the camera was crap in the Mi Mix 2S must have been trolling though lol
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Wish it had the same screen size as the original Mi Mix...
Hello guys,
I need your honest opinion.
I need to get a new device. I only use blackberry old phone at this moment.
I am thinking of mi 6 or mi A1? Which one do you think is better?
I am thinking a1 for the price and stock android (what I love with oneplus before) but I like also to have snapdragon 835 and EIS for camera.
EIS also affect the quality of normal photos or videos only? I have shaky hands by the way.
Please advice.
Pricing:
mi a1 = 749 aed
mi 6= 1399 aed
Thanks guys
isn't one plus 5 vs mi 6 a better comparison.
i agree however oneplus 5 is out because of my budget
The A1 is easy to unlock bootloader and root. After that you can enable EIS in the build prop and install ported Google cam with HDR+. It's excellent.
The SD625 actually performs quite well on the A1. It may not be as fast as an 835, but it's always smooth and probably more battery friendly.
MI6 has NFC I think, which the A1 doesn't so that could be something to consider.
For the price, stock android AND a great camera, you just can't go wrong with the A1 imo.
Hi, no i have mi note 4 (i like miui), but my display is broken. I want buy new phone (i like stock android too).
What is better, note 4 or a1. Is photo quality better on a1?
Photo qualizty is may be better on note bat that is may be just because samsung has addons for photo app. Here you does not have two way cam and other addons. All araund much better phone and you will forget abaut charging all the time. I charge mi a1 over night and just two times araund 12PM batery was on 15% Note 4 is good phone bat old phone big and fat. Iām happy with my mi a1.
Galaxy Note 4? Or Redmi Note 4?
Edwin Hamal said:
Galaxy Note 4? Or Redmi Note 4?
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xiaomi redmi note 4 or xiaomi a1
Surely its your choice. Both the phones share same SOC and memory. While Note 4 may be upgraded to miui 9,android 7.1 , it surely not going to be updated anymore. Wherein in coming week A1 will be upgraded to Oreo and further android P as well. Also being a stock android device it would be getting the love of dev community se well. Miui looks beautiful to some and crappy to more. I as my personal choice consider stock over miui. That's why I choose op3 over mi5 while mi 5 had better camera then op3 but because oxygen os was close to stock
So it is ur own choice.
Also I forgot to mention . A1 has better camera with more features those we are going to use in Oreo using magisk
Xiaomi another smartphone Mi 6X with 18:9 ratio display is about to launch in the global smartphone market. As per the online leaks, After, Xiaomi Mi 5X, Xiaomi is working on its next model Mi 6X to be a successor. Expected Price in China CNY-2,208, in India Rs. 31,999 and in the US 499$ check out the video below and comment your opinion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGESSbHwwJ8
Xiaomi Mi 6X Full Specifications:
Mi 6X Display: 5.5" IPS LCD Touchscreen with 1080X2160 Pixels.
Screen: 18:9 screen size with corning gorilla glass 6.
Camera: 16MP+16MP Rear Dual Camera with f/1.7 OIS & dual Led dual tone Flash. Front Camera: 12MP
OS: Android Oreo 8.1.
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835.
RAM: 6/8 GB
Storage: 64/128 GB
This price is joke. I wouldn't buy even for 399
Hi end phone with low end software
For that price I would definitely buy OP5T
What do you mean with low-end software though? Afaik xiaomi is one of the few vendor who updates regularly even their 5 y/o devices & always update android's latest security patch & their flagships line-up get comparably faster in update of latest android version. From customer's standpoint, that is pretty high-end maintenance there.
yoghibawono said:
What do you mean with low-end software though? Afaik xiaomi is one of the few vendor who updates regularly even their 5 y/o devices & always update android's latest security patch & their flagships line-up get comparably faster in update of latest android version. From customer's standpoint, that is pretty high-end maintenance there.
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What benefit of update is for me if ROM has a lot of bugs?
wojtoo said:
This price is joke. I wouldn't buy even for 399
Hi end phone with low end software
For that price I would definitely buy OP5T
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Exactly even I also think same for the price it offers. OP5T is a fantastic device in its price range even beats all competitive devices like LG V30 Plus, Honor View 10 & Samsung devices :fingers-crossed:
I have both the OnePlus 5T and the Mi6 Blue ceramic.
They are VERY different phones.
The OnePlus is excellent - very fast, very smooth and the OS has the biggest development community on XDA.
The Mi 6 is excellent also. If you know what you're doing, it photographs better, the oleophilic coating on the screen is much nicer, the feel in the hand is better than any other phone out there. And it's fast.
It's like BMW vs. Mercedes. Very different. Very capable.
The biggest difference is that the OP it's OLED and the Mi6 is LCD.
So.
I'm looking forward to seeing the Mi 7.
https://www.techadvisor.co.uk/new-product/mobile-phone/xiaomi-mi7-3671004/
kolembo said:
I have both the OnePlus 5T and the Mi6 Blue ceramic.
They are VERY different phones.
The OnePlus is excellent - very fast, very smooth and the OS has the biggest development community on XDA.
The Mi 6 is excellent also. If you know what you're doing, it photographs better, the oleophilic coating on the screen is much nicer, the feel in the hand is better than any other phone out there. And it's fast.
It's like BMW vs. Mercedes. Very different. Very capable.
The biggest difference is that the OP it's OLED and the Mi6 is LCD.
So.
I'm looking forward to seeing the Mi 7.
https://www.techadvisor.co.uk/new-product/mobile-phone/xiaomi-mi7-3671004/
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Mi 6 is good but the price is the main factor that we all should look before buying the device. In my opinion, OP 5T is a fantastic device that offers worth for bucks what we spend on it. :fingers-crossed:
kolembo said:
I have both the OnePlus 5T and the Mi6 Blue ceramic.
They are VERY different phones.
The OnePlus is excellent - very fast, very smooth and the OS has the biggest development community on XDA.
The Mi 6 is excellent also. If you know what you're doing, it photographs better, the oleophilic coating on the screen is much nicer, the feel in the hand is better than any other phone out there. And it's fast.
It's like BMW vs. Mercedes. Very different. Very capable.
The biggest difference is that the OP it's OLED and the Mi6 is LCD.
So.
I'm looking forward to seeing the Mi 7.
https://www.techadvisor.co.uk/new-product/mobile-phone/xiaomi-mi7-3671004/
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wojtoo said:
What benefit of update is for me if ROM has a lot of bugs?
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Xiaomi have to take care of updates before releasing them to global customers. Last time i faced duplicate contact bug in my redmi note 4 after updating the device
Thoughts about Mi6X
My thoughts and brief analysis on Mi6X.
Cheers:highfive:
Peace.
shenoyjoseph said:
Xiaomi another smartphone Mi 6X with 18:9 ratio display is about to launch in the global smartphone market. As per the online leaks, After, Xiaomi Mi 5X, Xiaomi is working on its next model Mi 6X to be a successor. Expected Price in China CNY-2,208, in India Rs. 31,999 and in the US 499$ check out the video below and comment your opinion.
Xiaomi Mi 6X Full Specifications:
Mi 6X Display: 5.5" IPS LCD Touchscreen with 1080X2160 Pixels.
Screen: 18:9 screen size with corning gorilla glass 6.
Camera: 16MP+16MP Rear Dual Camera with f/1.7 OIS & dual Led dual tone Flash. Front Camera: 12MP
OS: Android Oreo 8.1.
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835.
RAM: 6/8 GB
Storage: 64/128 GB
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åå?
Already using Mi 6x, the camera is very impressive, i hope XDA will open this model for discussion soon
Hi
I have mi 6x, 6/64gig,with miui 9.5
I have some questions
Please help me
First i want know how i can flash global miui on my phone?
2. Can i flashed android one ( mi a2 rom) on this phone?
3. I do not used android one and i do not it's details
Please say to me camera and customizations on which is better? Miui or android one?
Thanks all.
infoenekas said:
Hi
I have mi 6x, 6/64gig,with miui 9.5
I have some questions
Please help me
First i want know how i can flash global miui on my phone?
2. Can i flashed android one ( mi a2 rom) on this phone?
3. I do not used android one and i do not it's details
Please say to me camera and customizations on which is better? Miui or android one?
Thanks all.
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What about asking these questions in your device's section next time as here's not for your device but Mi 6? But I'm sure all of them are asked there dozens of times and answered as well.
ccelik97 said:
What about asking these questions in your device's section next time as here's not for your device but Mi 6? But I'm sure all of them are asked there dozens of times and answered as well.
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Hi. I know here in not related to mi 6x.
But i can not find it's topic.
Do you can link to me?
Thanks
infoenekas said:
Hi. I know here in not related to mi 6x.
But i can not find it's topic.
Do you can link to me?
Thanks
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Here you go: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/xiaomi-mi-a2
Looks like you'll be at mi a2 forums as the two devices are actually identical apart the software that they're shipped with.
ccelik97 said:
Here you go: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/xiaomi-mi-a2
Looks like you'll be at mi a2 forums as the two devices are actually identical apart the software that they're shipped with.
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Not really. Xiaomi thought about this so they f'd up some things. Mi 6X has only Treble A partition while A2 has AB.
balazs312 said:
Not really. Xiaomi thought about this so they f'd up some things. Mi 6X has only Treble A partition while A2 has AB.
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Ooh so bad.. Repartitioning for once? Xd
ccelik97 said:
Ooh so bad.. Repartitioning for once? Xd
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Well I found a topic where a guy successfully installed the A2's rom on the 6X.
http://en.miui.com/thread-3439864-1-1.html You can try it of you want, I don't know anything about it, I just share it with you:highfive:
balazs312 said:
Well I found a topic where a guy successfully installed the A2's rom on the 6X.
http://en.miui.com/thread-3439864-1-1.html You can try it of you want, I don't know anything about it, I just share it with you:highfive:
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I have neither a mi 6x nor a mi a2 but a mi 6 here I was just replying to @infoenekas but he/she can that instead of me