Xiaomi Mi Max

Arbie

From the BBC: http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-36256482

Xiaomi has launched a smartphone with a 6.44in (16cm) screen that the Chinese company says will "fit in your pocket".
The Mi Max features fingerprint security and a 16-megapixel camera but will have a budget price tag of 1,499 Chinese Yuan (£159).
It has a larger battery - at 4,850mAH - than most smartphones, more powerful than the Apple iPhone 6's 2,915mAH battery.
There is a dual Sim function and space for an additional memory card.

restive

Has anyone bought one of these? If so what has been your experience?

k123456

My wife has one, from Ali Express, Global Rom, so play store included . Excellent phone, no issues, battery is insanely good

Personally I find it a little too big, would be worried phone would fall out of trouser pocket.  However if phone kept in a handbag for example, no such issue

CantGetNoSleep

I also have one but don't always use it. It does fit in my pocket - but you really need two hands on it to use it. I found that this annoys me in some situations - e.g. just pulling my phone out of my pocket when standing on a crowded bus, using it in bed etc.

Certainly value for money at the price - not premium build quality but regular software updates, decent spec, Xiaomi OS is a bit different but you can get used to it.

As mentioned already, the battery is insane. I don't think it would be possible to kill it in a day.

k123456

PS there is a one hand mode https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=mi+max+one+hand+mode&*

moorsie1888

Just bought brand new, sim free one (64Gb) for €299. Exceptionally good. 10/10.

sleepysniper

moorsie1888 wrote:

Just bought brand new, sim free one (64Gb) for €299. Exceptionally good. 10/10.

moorsie1888 wrote:

Just bought brand new, sim free one (64Gb) for €299. Exceptionally good. 10/10.

Where'd you buy from and how do you find the monstrous screen size in every day use?

mikeoneilly

I've been looking at them

It's here for 235 delivered from Spain
http://www.alegrecompra.com/almacen-es-xiaomi-mimax-pro-3g-64g-blanco-oro-6-44-fhd-4850mah-fingerprint-smartphone.html

Dunno for how long

DylanK

there's a couple of phone shops on Moore shop selling it for 279euro

DylanK

have one myself, despite of the average picture quality i have no complaint

sleepysniper

DylanK wrote:

have one myself, despite of the average picture quality i have no complaint

When you say picture quality, do you mean screen resolution/quality or camera quality?

DylanK

sleepysniper wrote: »

When you say picture quality, do you mean screen resolution/quality or camera quality?

the picture quality of the camera, both back and front camera. Screen resolution is fine for me.

Discodog

I have just been complaining about two major workwear companies who's "phone pockets" aren't even big enough for a 5 inch smartphone.

CantGetNoSleep

DylanK wrote: »

there's a couple of phone shops on Moore shop selling it for 279euro

I got the 32gb one for only 165 delivered a few months ago

mikeoneilly

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

I got the 32gb one for only 165 delivered a few months ago

Cheapest i seen yesterday (customs paid)was 235

I'm nearly sure they were much cheaper in the past.

dougm1970

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

I got the 32gb one for only 165 delivered a few months ago

from where ?

CantGetNoSleep

dougm1970 wrote: »

from where ?

Geekbuying - they took a few weeks to post it, but didn't get hit for any taxes

OREGATO

Does anyone know anything about the Mi Max 2 coming out? It was supposed to be announced yesterday but can't see anything about it.

http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/xiaomi-mi-max-2-images-leak-ahead-of-expected-wednesday-launch-1682718

Looks like you can get an arrival notice from this site: http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_617055.html

Have used a Samsung Note 4 for the past few years and it's done me really well so haven't had a desire to change until now.

Is the original Mi Max still worth it?

school4work

Hi,

Where did you get one for €235 Customs Tax paid?

k123456

My wife has one, very good phone, battery is excellent.  The camera however is just average, 
Overall Excellent value

dohouch

Mi Max 2 now due 25th May 2017

school4work

Looking forward to buying the Mi Max 2 on it's release in Ireland.

Probably at the end of July 2017:

Thanks:

adam240610

Where can you buy these things?