Xiaomi Products (including Xiaomi Mi 9 phone)

[Badgers]

It's only the Mi8 Pro that has a glass back. I'd have bought one only for the glass back. I think it's a stupid idea. The standard Mi8 has an all aluminium chassis, but it comes with a thin cover for the back and sides, to afford it a bit of protection. I prefer to fit it for peace of mind.

Was that the standard one that came in the box with the phone? I thought that was odd (but nice) to have a cover but no headphones.

Wanted a flip case and got one like this but not that exact case

 

[Badgers]

The standard Mi8 has it but I don't think Mi8 lite has it.

Oh well, no biggie

 

[Saul Goodman]

Was that the standard one that came in the box with the phone? I thought that was odd (but nice) to have a cover but no headphones.

Wanted a flip case and got one like this but not that exact case

It is the one that came with the phone. It's not too bad but I've ordered a different/better one.

To be honest, I've never got round to opening the headphones that came with any phone I've bought, and until you just mentioned it, I wasn't aware that there were none in the box. I never use them, but it was nice that it came with a USB C to 3.5mm converter.

 

[Badgers]

but it was nice that it came with a USB C to 3.5mm converter.

That was a nice touch.

Have never liked the phones supplied. It is almost insulting to have the shitty headphones thrown in with a phone that costs hundreds of pounds. Like buying a Bang & Olufsen record player which comes with Goodmans speakers a phone case is a damn sight more useful.

 

[editor]

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 looks rather nice. And now I know it's pronounced 'shallme'. And it has NFC! No headphone jack, alas.
Priced around £450.

The Mi Mix 3 doesn’t disappoint as a flagship smartphone. It offers fantastic specs with great performance, great design, a near bezel-less screen, and a fantastic camera that takes excellent photos in all conditions. It lacks battery capacity and isn’t water resistant, but that’s a sacrifice you’ll have to make if you want to experience a new take on an old design.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 review: What's old is new again

 

[Badgers]

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite review: Stunning value | Trusted Reviews

 

[editor]

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite review: Stunning value | Trusted Reviews

Very impressive indeed. Cost £260. Makes iPhones look ridiculously overpriced.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite Review

 

[Badgers]

Very impressive indeed. Cost £260. Makes iPhones look ridiculously overpriced.

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite Review

I got mine for £202 and it is fantastic.

 

[Badgers]

Specs For The New Xiaomi Redmi Go Have Leaked

 

[Saul Goodman]

The Lite version was OK but it's like a mediocre phone with o good chip.

 

[FabricLiveBaby!]

Bought myself the mii 8 lite and GOD I'M IN LOVE.

I am a budget girl. My Samsung Galaxy A5 lasted me 3 years, but this bit of cheap gear is amazing.

Am super happy!

 

[Saul Goodman]

Bought myself the mii 8 lite and GOD I'M IN LOVE.

I am a budget girl. My Samsung Galaxy A5 lasted me 3 years, but this bit of cheap gear is amazing.

Am super happy!

I must apologise for my previous statement. The Mi8 Lite is an amazing bit of kit for the price.

 

[editor]

Bought myself the mii 8 lite and GOD I'M IN LOVE.

I am a budget girl. My Samsung Galaxy A5 lasted me 3 years, but this bit of cheap gear is amazing.

Am super happy!

It's an amazing phone and incredible value for money. Enjoy it!

 

[Throbbing Angel]

Enjoy it!

∆∆∆this∆∆∆

 

[Badgers]

Bought myself the mii 8 lite and GOD I'M IN LOVE.

I am a budget girl. My Samsung Galaxy A5 lasted me 3 years, but this bit of cheap gear is amazing.

Am super happy!

It is a great phone isn't it

Really happy with the battery life so far. I am a heavy battery user (travelling with podcasts and downloaded telly and getting more than a day easily.

 

[Throbbing Angel]

It is a great phone isn't it

Really happy with the battery life so far. I am a heavy battery user (travelling with podcasts and downloaded telly and getting more than a day easily.

Is that using Bluetooth Badgers ?

 

[Badgers]

Is that using Bluetooth Badgers ?

Yup.

Had several batteries with my old Samsung Note 4 but no replaceable battery here have got a big charge pack for £16.99 for emergency charges but not needed yet.

Portable Charger RAVPower 20000mAh Power Bank Battery Pack with Dual iSmart 2.0 USB Ports, 2.4A Input for iPhone XS/XS MAX/XR, Galaxy S9/S8 and More Mobile Phones - Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B076KS92ZT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zXdtCbJ39C6TY

 

[Badgers]

Was that the standard one that came in the box with the phone? I thought that was odd (but nice) to have a cover but no headphones.

Wanted a flip case and got one like this but not that exact case

Might need to get a different case for it. This one is a bit slippy and I am a lot clumsy.

 

[Badgers]

If anyone wants a portable charger this is £17.99 at the moment. Discount applied at checkout.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075VN4YJV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_KQetCbKME9H4F

 

[FabricLiveBaby!]

It's an amazing phone and incredible value for money. Enjoy it!

Yup.

Had several batteries with my old Samsung Note 4 but no replaceable battery here have got a big charge pack for £16.99 for emergency charges but not needed yet.

Mates. I'm so enjoying it. I'm on it like 24/7 since I bought it. I'm on holiday so am bashing the thing constantly. Have a not put it down and the batt lasts about 12 hours constant use of Twitter, Gaming and YouTube and browsing. I MEAN Constant.
That is extremely good.

My last phone (the Samsung galaxy A5) also had an internal battery and by the end of its life I was lucky if I could get an hour and a half out of it.

I now have a huge powerbank..

It'll be interesting to come back to this thread in a year to see how the charge holds. I'm a seriously heavy user so at the moment, no complaints.

 

[skyscraper101]

Seems I’ve been pronouncing it wrong all along it’s Xiaomi as in “zyow-mi” not Xiaomi as in “Zi-omi”

 

[maomao]

Seems I’ve been pronouncing it wrong all along it’s Xiaomi as in “zyow-mi” not Xiaomi as in “Zi-omi”

More like an s or an sh than a z. Exactly like a Polish ś (with the accent).

 

[FabricLiveBaby!]

Seems I’ve been pronouncing it wrong all along it’s Xiaomi as in “zyow-mi” not Xiaomi as in “Zi-omi”

More like an s or an sh than a z. Exactly like a Polish ś (with the accent).

It's pronounced Shau-mee.(au as in ow that hurt

 

[maomao]

It's pronounced Shau-mee

Not quite. An extra 'y' between your sh and your au. It means millet which I have a fat bag of in my backpack at the moment for making yummy millet porridge.

 

[Badgers]

I have been calling it Ex-Oh-Me

 

[Poi E]

Been looking at the Honor 8X versus the Mi 8 Lite. Anyone want to save me some effort?

 

[mauvais]

I have been calling it Ex-Oh-Me

Eleven-ow-me.

 

[Badgers]

https://www.amazon.de/Xiaomi-Redmi-Hybrid-Dual-SIM-4G-4000mAh-Black/dp/B07CZS9QDB

Not bad that

 

[Badgers]

One possible weak spot on the Mii 8 lite

When I lose signal (tunnel/location/etc) messages don't send. Have to reboot phone, then delete messages and retype/send not sure if that is a phone or Three mobile issue.

 

[Saul Goodman]

One possible weak spot on the Mii 8 lite

When I lose signal (tunnel/location/etc) messages don't send. Have to reboot phone, then delete messages and retype/send not sure if that is a phone or Three mobile issue.

Sounds like a software issue. Is it running the latest OS?