Xiaomi Mi 11

How soon after xiaomi phones are released in China do the global versions become available?

Global version will be an eye watering €800 for the base model

Popey32 wrote: »

M11 launch event was just on and price is starting at 749€ for the 8gb ,128gb version, do you think that's good? . Supposed to come with 2 year warranty and will replace the screen in the first year if breaks . Comes with 55w charger , 500€ cheaper than Samsung

Yeah, its OK was rumoured to be 799 so 749 is a little more palatable. I just watched the Techspurt review of the Global Mi 11 and it seems to be dual Sim 5g as well, Last year the MI 10 was dual sim in China but single Sim here in Europe.

Cienciano wrote: »

Are any networks in ireland going to have this?

On one of the slides in the Presentation, the 3 logo was visable, but that doesn't necessarily mean Three Ireland will have it.

Although Three and Xiaomi made a big deal about doing business together a few years back.

Is there much of a difference, if I were to get the chinese ROM and upload the global rom instead of paying extra for the global version?

Saving of about 120 to be made

Ordered this with 256Gb from Belsimpel, was €849, but comes with a free Mi watch.

Was looking at it on Amazon.de and it comes with the Mi watch. MI box S and a €150 Amazon voucher for Amazon.de. The possible catch here though is that you're required to have a German address. Was thinking about getting a Mailbox.de account and using that, but they're not taking new sign ups at the moment, and it might have been all in vain any way.

Amazon.fr have the 128Gb model and a €100 Amazon voucher, so thats OK if you're happy enough with 128Gb. Some terms and conditions apply there too. but I didn't see a residency requirement.

GIMP wrote: »

I wonder what are the chances the Irish networks will stock the Mi11?

Zero I reckon

Heraldoffreeent wrote: »

Ordered this with 256Gb from Belsimpel, was €849, but comes with a free Mi watch.

Did you receive the phone yet, would you recommend Belsimpel?

digitaldr wrote: »

@ heraldoffreeent

Just wondering if it arrived yet and what you think of it? I read somewhere that it doesn't play nicely with Android Auto?

I'm still on a OnePlus 5t and was holding out for tje OnePlus 9 but reviews have been disappointing. At the moment torn between the Pixel 4A 5G (screen on the Pixel 5 is too small) and the mi 11. Main thing putting me off the mi11 is the curved screen and weird bezel asymmetry at the corners.

It did, arrived the day before Paddy's day.
I'm really happy with it, and I'm coming to it from a Mi 10T and a Oneplus 8.

I was accustomed to the MIUI interface with the Mi10T, so I knew what I was getting there, As for the corners, I don't really notice them. The screen is brilliant, really vibrant, hi-res, lots of Pixels. It's very smooth, even at 60Hz, but it's blindingly so at 120Hz.

I'm not really a Camera user, So can't really comment on that, although I did try to zoom in on the Garda Chopper over O'Connell St last Saturday during the protest, results weren't good. I was probably two miles away, and just keeping the thing steady while focussing was difficult, then again it's 30x digital zoom, so its really only cropping. Other than that I've not bothered. If you were into that the Pro and Ultra seem to have interesting Camera setups with Periscope zoom etc.

Dunno about the Android auto, my car is Pre that (2017), and since I've driven about 5000Mls in the last 16 months, unlikely to change anytime soon.

I'm OK with the curved screen, had it on the Oneplus 8, and it was one of the only things I liked about the One+. The Mi 10T was flat screen and I suddenly disliked that.

Also, the weight is ideal, its about 196 Grams, the One+ 8 is 186, and the Mi 10T was 219Grams, with the lower weight and the curved screen, slimmer thickness, its handy to hold for what is a large screen.

What I liked also was how smooth the set up was, especially for 5G which works right out of the box on both SIMs (You'd imagine that would be the norm, but the One+ was a nightmare for this, and still only one SIM will work).

I had a cursory glance at the Oneplus 9 launch last week, I couldn't figure out which one I'd buy, and then I realised I wouldn't, there isn't €250 extra benefit in the 0ne+ pro over the Mi 11, and the Mi 11 screen quality is nearly worth the difference between the One+ 9 and Mi 11 alone, not to mention the Victus, larger screen and 50w wireless charging.

I got a 55w Wireless charger delivered this week, so I've been playing around with that, it's brilliant, charges from 0-100% in 44 Mins.

In summary, I'm well happy with it, I can see it doing me for 2 years or more and that's what I was looking for.

digitaldr wrote: »

Thanks for that - much appreciated. Does Netflix work in HD? I was tempted to buy off Aliexpress but would be concerned that good chance "global version" would actually be Chinese with some kind of flashed ROM. How did you get the €100 amazon.fr voucher?
Anyone else know about Android Auto?

Yeah, Netflix is fine, it's widevine level 1.
The biggest problem with the Mi 11 seems to be supply, I'd ordered from Belsimpel and it became available, and there was an offer for Mi watch etc. It lasted a couple of hours at the most, and then was back to 2/4 days wait, that was 256Gb @ €799, now that price is €860 I think.

With Amazon.fr, it was 749, with 128Gb, and a 100 euro voucher while stocks last, or between Feb8th and Mar 31. I got my order in during this timeframe, and I now have the €100 discount code.Now, however, price is 750-789 for 256Gb but no Amazon Voucher.

There was an offer on Amazon.de as well, which gave you Wireless buds, watch and something else, but that disappeared pretty quickly.

I know what you mean re Ordering from Ali or EUglobal, I got a Huawei p10 of Eglobal a few years ago, I was very happy with it, I got the Oneplus 8 last year, CN version, flashed with Global ROM and I've whinged and moaned about that enough on here. But, I also knew that it was the CN version flashed I was getting, so I can only blame my self.

Mi Ultra and Pro launched yesterday, looks like Pro is China release only. Ultra looks good

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnet.com/google-amp/news/xiaomi-mi-11-ultra-has-second-display-on-camera-bump/

youcancallmeal wrote: »

What problems if any could I expect to see with buying Chinese handset flashed with global rom? Thinking about getting this. Says in their faq the flashed global rom still gets ota updates

You'll probably be fine as there's an official Global ROM. I managed to pick one up from a shop in Drumcondra yesterday (they're on adverts.ie). Grey 256gb, 8gb RAM brand new sealed in box EU version for €699. They're sold out now (told me they sold 10 yesterday!) but should have more in a few weeks. Everything working fine including android auto.

Gagging to see will the networks pick up the Mi11 here,,they seem to prefer the more budget Xiaomi phones.

Would love to see the Oppo Find X3 pro stocked too.

Mi11 now available on Vodafone

Cotts72 wrote: »

It sure does, reviews are great so far. Really being deemed as a legit competitor to the s21 ultra, in some reviews it's topping it.

S21 ultra is a beast with a better brand though,in the long run it's worth more than whatever mi turns up

sugarman wrote: »

€799 for 128GB :eek:

Its currently on sale on Amazon Spain for €650.

Feckin big difference

Cotts72 wrote: »

Agreed all I've stated was that's its a legitimate competitor! I've had Samsung prev and was never wowed by it. Made the move to one plus and swore by it but they've remained stagnant since. Mi11 ultra is genuinely intriguing

ATM I've my son's one plus 7 pro , really good but if I don't change now I'll get F all in a trade in 6 months,was offered on adverts near e400 trade in against a S20 ultra ( e500 with mine),only a few will trade in on adverts.ie and all based in Dublin,cannot buy a phone in or near Cork city for anywhere near their Dublin prices,as for buying a 12 pro max even second hand Cork indeed Munster is a no no ,vv unrealistic prices for second hand device's

PS same with second hand cars ,I've travelled out if Cork for my last 4

I've never bought a Xiaomi before, can some of you more knowledgeable folks tell me if this is good value

https://www.ultraonlineeu.com/en_EU/xiaomi-mi-11-lite-6gb-128gb-dual-sim-boba-black-1.html

Reviews on Trustpilot aren't exactly stellar. They look like Hong Kong or Chinese based company so no manufacturers warranty. You'd be better off paying a bit more and buying from amazon.de.