Advice on buying Xiaomi Note 7 Pro/Mi Max 3

MrFinance

Hi guys,

Currently, have an iPhone 6 and I'm looking to make the move to android. Was going to opt for a Samsung Galaxy Note 9 but a friend of mine sold his Galaxy and purchased a Xiaomi Mi Max 3 last year. He said he'd never change. After doing some research, I'm opting to purchase a Xiaomi.

I had picked out the Redmi Note 7 Pro but my friend told me that there may be troubles with the Chinese ROM?
What the f**k is he on about? What's the difference between buying a Chinese ROM and a Global ROM? (sorry, useless with tech)

So anyway, there's so much selection I'm boggled, I've liked the Mi Max 3, the Mi8 and the Note 7. But I don't know where to start?

If anyone could give advice I would be seriously grateful

corkie

Have a read here: - https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/wiki/index

The Redmi Note 7 Pro, doesn't have a global version (and there is not going to be one).
The Chinese version won't have the LTE band support here.

Even if you got it, the Global(/Indian Version) rom if flashed on top of it, you won't be able to lock the bootloader again in that case without bricking the device.

Maybe have a look at the Redmi Note 7 (without pro) instead?

biebiebie

The Redmi line doesn't have NFC if that matters.

Perhaps take a look at the "newly" released Mi 9.
€450 on Amazon.es last time I looked. Supplied and delivered by Amazon so you'll have their customer support should anything go wrong eg replacement or money back.

Or even the Poco F1 (no NFC)...or wait for the F2!

MrFinance

corkie wrote: »

Have a read here: - https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/wiki/index

The Redmi Note 7 Pro, doesn't have a global version (and there is not going to be one).
The Chinese version won't have the LTE band support here.

Even if you got it, the Global(/Indian Version) rom if flashed on top of it, you won't be able to lock the bootloader again in that case without bricking the device.

Maybe have a look at the Redmi Note 7 (without pro) instead?

Funny you said it, I was in the process of looking at the Note 7 (128g/4gb), only 200 delivered which is a bargain!

MrFinance

biebiebie wrote: »

The Redmi line doesn't have NFC if that matters.

Perhaps take a look at the "newly" released Mi 9.
€450 on Amazon.es last time I looked. Supplied and delivered by Amazon so you'll have their customer support should anything go wrong eg replacement or money back.

Or even the Poco F1 (no NFC)...or wait for the F2!

NFC isn't a big deal. I was thinking the 200-300 range. I could afford to go more but I honestly can't justify paying that much for a phone. I've had my iPhone 6 since mid-2015 and it's only starting to lag now. I'm guessing this will be a massive step up regardless.

Thanks for reply btw

MrFinance

FYI, just purchased. 220 for the 4gb ram/128gb version through eGlobal with a coupon. Could have paid 207 through another website with an offer but didn't want customs issues.