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xiaomi mi max 3

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    #62
    Dunne_bkill
    Registered Users Posts: 122 ✭✭Dunne_bkill


    Surely this is too big for the pocket! Anyone use one of these? They look brilliant but I'd be hesitant due to the size of it.


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    #63
    Thargor
    Registered Users Posts: 17,895 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Dunne_bkill wrote: »
    Surely this is too big for the pocket! Anyone use one of these? They look brilliant but I'd be hesitant due to the size of it.
    Same footprint as the Mi Max 2 that everyone who bought one in that Bargain Alerts thread was raving about.


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    #64
    Dunne_bkill
    Registered Users Posts: 122 ✭✭Dunne_bkill


    Thargor wrote:
    Same footprint as the Mi Max 2 that everyone who bought one in that Bargain Alerts thread was raving about.

    I'm assuming you've used the Mi Max 2 then. How did you go with it? Is it practical for everyday use?

    Really like the look of it. Battery is insane.


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    #65
    corks finest
    Registered Users Posts: 8,661 ✭✭✭corks finest


    Dunne_bkill wrote: »
    Surely this is too big for the pocket! Anyone use one of these? They look brilliant but I'd be hesitant due to the size of it.
    She said the same


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    #66
    corks finest
    Registered Users Posts: 8,661 ✭✭✭corks finest


    Dunne_bkill wrote: »
    Surely this is too big for the pocket! Anyone use one of these? They look brilliant but I'd be hesitant due to the size of it.
    She said the same


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    #67
    corks finest
    Registered Users Posts: 8,661 ✭✭✭corks finest


    Dunne_bkill wrote: »
    Thargor wrote:
    Same footprint as the Mi Max 2 that everyone who bought one in that Bargain Alerts thread was raving about.

    I'm assuming you've used the Mi Max 2 then. How did you go with it? Is it practical for everyday use?

    Really like the look of it. Battery is insane.
    I have one since they came out(2) good phone, great screen,but could be brighter in daylight, other than that no day to day probs


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    #68
    Thargor
    Registered Users Posts: 17,895 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Camera seems pretty damn good to me:



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    #69
    corks finest
    Registered Users Posts: 8,661 ✭✭✭corks finest


    Thargor wrote: »
    Camera seems pretty damn good to me:

    Old camera average


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    #70
    dougm1970
    Registered Users Posts: 1,125 ✭✭✭dougm1970


    just seen frankies follow up nighttime camera review....that was the video i was waiting for....unfortunately its terrible...like terrible...in low light.
    making me rethink purchasing, which is a shame, everything else looks so good

    https://youtu.be/1kVQ7azs1Vg


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    #71
    Thargor
    Registered Users Posts: 17,895 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Yeah definitely some updates needed there, they'll be coming though, image stabilisation is currently greyed out in the options, he should have tried Opencamera aswell.


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    #72
    Snake Plisken
    Registered Users Posts: 12,507 ✭✭✭✭Snake Plisken


    A follow up video from Chris and he is still happy with it so far. I will definitely get this when they release the blue version 128GB version

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77ABs8lxiRk


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    #73
    restive
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,066 ✭✭✭restive


    Is there any difference between the mi max 2 screen and mi max 3? Is there any improvement?


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    #74
    Thargor
    Registered Users Posts: 17,895 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    restive wrote: »
    Is there any difference between the mi max 2 screen and mi max 3? Is there any improvement?
    Definitely a big improvement according to the early reviews, in size/spec and brightness/angles, it would have been suicide for them to keep the same screen, side by side comparison:

    https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=8582&idPhone2=8963


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    #75
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,269 ✭✭✭corkie


    [Currently] HK Goldway's global rom for Max 3 is NOT official

    Strange, I sent them a query and they said it was.

    If ordering ask for a sealed box with Chinese rom.


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    #76
    Snake Plisken
    Registered Users Posts: 12,507 ✭✭✭✭Snake Plisken


    corkie wrote: »
    [Currently] HK Goldway's global rom for Max 3 is NOT official

    Strange, I sent them a query and they said it was.

    If ordering ask for a sealed box with Chinese rom.

    I got a message back from Chris who did the review above and the place he got it from said it was an official rom and not a shop rom and it will update ota. He bought it from Trading Shenzan.


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    #77
    Thargor
    Registered Users Posts: 17,895 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Looks like they were just lying then. I see they already have TWRP recovery working over on XDA forums.
    corkie wrote: »
    [Currently] HK Goldway's global rom for Max 3 is NOT official

    Strange, I sent them a query and they said it was.

    If ordering ask for a sealed box with Chinese rom.


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    #78
    ronano
    Registered Users Posts: 3,136 ✭✭✭ronano


    Is 330ish including delivery the price ppl would expect the official global Rom versions to come in at? I've a mi max 2 and 1 I could offload but spec wise it doesn't seem much better. I don't care about cameras.


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    #79
    Thargor
    Registered Users Posts: 17,895 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    You'll get it for around 300 if you want to wait for the slow boat from China (and risk customs), the extra 30 is for DHL. I think you'll be waiting a few weeks /months for anything cheaper but who knows with Chinese companies.


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    #80
    Thargor
    Registered Users Posts: 17,895 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Ah fcuk it anyway:
    Dear friend
    Good day!
    Thank you for placing the order in our store!
    we have opened and flashed global rom for you
    We are contacting you regarding the stock of Max 3 128GB. Xiaomi manufacturer delayed the production.
    We expect that the stock will arrive in 2 weeks. Could you please be patient and wait about 2 more weeks? Don't worry! We are the Xiaomi's authorized agent. The stock will arriver earlier than other sellers. We will give priority to your order once it arrives.
    We will add a Mi Band 3 as compensation for the long wait.
    We apologize for the inconvenience caused!
    Looking forward to your response!
    Kind Regards
    Mi Global Store After-sale Manager
    Yara


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    #81
    UsedToWait
    Registered Users Posts: 2,273 ✭✭✭UsedToWait


    Thargor wrote: »
    Ah fcuk it anyway:

    I wonder if the delay is due to xiaomi locking the bootloader, so they can't flash the global ROMs so quickly any more?


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    #82
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,269 ✭✭✭corkie


    Thargor wrote: »
    Ah fcuk it anyway:
    UsedToWait wrote: »
    I wonder if the delay is due to xiaomi locking the bootloader, so they can't flash the global ROMs so quickly any more?

    o98k97yvshd11.png


    Posted here on reddit of some aliexpress seller unlocking and relocking the bootloader.

    Don't know what device/seller.

    we have opened and flashed global rom for you

    How can they have done that, if they have yet to receive the product?


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    #83
    Snake Plisken
    Registered Users Posts: 12,507 ✭✭✭✭Snake Plisken


    corkie wrote: »
    o98k97yvshd11.png


    Posted here on reddit of some aliexpress seller unlocking and relocking the bootloader.

    Don't know what device/seller.




    How can they have done that, if they have yet to receive the product?

    Yeah saw that according to the comments they short two points on the board to unlock the boot loader and flash the image. I want a sealed Chinese edition or the global when it's released to the Indian market.


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    #84
    Thargor
    Registered Users Posts: 17,895 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Xaoimi will unlock the bootloader for you themselves they just make you jump through some hoops like wait 60 days etc.


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    #85
    corks finest
    Registered Users Posts: 8,661 ✭✭✭corks finest


    Goid daty to you too


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    #86
    squawker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 501 ✭✭✭squawker


    Just bought one today from Honorbuy

    anyone know of any decent cases? (something rugged like Otterbox)


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    #87
    Thargor
    Registered Users Posts: 17,895 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    squawker wrote: »
    Just bought one today from Honorbuy

    anyone know of any decent cases? (something rugged like Otterbox)
    What version did you buy?

    Also interested in a case but I think we'll be waiting a while, something with a built in stand that pops out would be ideal.


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    #88
    squawker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 501 ✭✭✭squawker


    Thargor wrote: »
    What version did you buy?

    Also interested in a case but I think we'll be waiting a while, something with a discrete built in stand that pops out would be ideal.

    this one

    https://www.honorbuy.com/1472-xiaomi-mi-max-3-4gb-ram-64gb-rom-smartphone-black.html

    used coupon "87GAJ2FQ" for €5 off at checkout, so total price was €280.49 inc delivery

    I just couldn't wait for the 6gig version or the global rom, need a phone asap


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    #89
    Thargor
    Registered Users Posts: 17,895 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    squawker wrote: »
    this one

    https://www.honorbuy.com/1472-xiaomi-mi-max-3-4gb-ram-64gb-rom-smartphone-black.html

    used coupon "87GAJ2FQ" for €5 off at checkout, so total price was €280.49 inc delivery

    I just couldn't wait for the 6gig version or the global rom, need a phone asap
    Ill go mad if they delay the 6GB version again. I dont think you have much to worry about, all the reviews are of the 4/64 version and they all love it.


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    #90
    squawker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 501 ✭✭✭squawker


    Thargor wrote: »
    all the reviews are of the 4/64 version and they all love it.

    aye saw a few youtube reviews before purchase

    phone should be here tomorrow so will post my initial experience for anyone thats interested


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    #91
    squawker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 501 ✭✭✭squawker


    how long does it take to get the poxy bootloader unlocked? do you still receive a txt message?


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