Xiaomi Mi Max 2
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- Bananonymous
- m}3
- 23 Mar 2018
Just got my Mi Max 2. I'm rather happy with it. Some opinions:
Pros:
- Impressive battery capacity and long battery life (in my usage I can get 2 to 3 days worth of single charge)
- Snapdragon 625 isn't the most powerful chip around, but it will be fast enough for most people. It is well optimized, stable, cool and energy-efficient chip. I played PUBG mobile for couple of hours and the device only got little bit warm and that's it. Meanwhile, my Nokia 8 with Snapdragon 835 runs the game noticeably better of course, but gets uncomfortably hot. PUBG runs fine on low settings on Mi Max 2.
- USB-C, fast charger, FM radio, Dual-SIM, IR blaster, headphone jack, loud dual speakers - this phone really is locked and loaded and has features that are missing on some expensive flagships of 2018 even.
- Big screen is really immersive for gaming and videos/movies. This device replaces the need for an tablet for me.
- The device feels surprisingly light and balanced in the hand. One-handed usability is not great, but the device is not unmanageable to use (requires some finger gymnastics to use one-handed, but so does my 5,3" Nokia 8 - surprisingly Mi Max 2 isn't that much more difficult to use compared to the smaller Nokia 8 which isn't really one-hander either. I'd rather have the biggest screeb possible if all the devices on the market are hard to use with one hand anyway).
- Built-quality seems sturdy. No rattling, bending or creaking anywhere.
Cons:
- Something like Snapdragon 636 would have given the device a bit more oomph in the performance department, but it is what it is. Snapdragon 625 is good enough for everything except heavy emulation (Dolphin, PPSSPP) and intensive 3D gaming on high settings)
- Camera could be better. The hardware is there, but the software is no good and you need to unlock bootloader if you want Gcam mod because Xiaomi has disabled camera2api in MIUI.
- The size. It's easy enough to use and the benefits of large screen are numerous, but carrying this device is another issue entirely. Having this thing in your pocket feels pretty ridiculous (but not as ridiculous as Oukitel K10000 :D).
- Missing LTE bands for europeans even on the "Global" variant, namely B20 and B28. This is not a huge issue for me (otherwise I wouldn't have gotten the device in the first place) but be careful - check the bands that are used in your area if you are interested in Mi Max 2.
- MIUI is kind of hit and miss. I don't really dislike it, but there are few annoying quirks like the notification system and not being able to disable unused Google apps e.g Duo. MIUI 9.5 is set to improve the notification system and hopefully Mi Max 2 will eventually get Oreo as well. It was released with Nougat, so it would make sense to get one Android upgrade at least, just like Mi Max 1 did.
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- Laur
- nB6
- 23 Mar 2018
I am thinking of ordering the global version of this phone, can someone who has it for a while now tell me a few things about it? Is it a phone that will start deteriorating and die after a while? Is it worth buying? I hear the battery is excellent, is that true? I don't mind the poor camera, as I don't take hardly any photos. Anything else you can share about your experience having this phone?
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- AnonD-746694
- MvM
- 23 Mar 2018
ASCO, 22 Mar 2018Any idea if this phone will get android 8?Yes it will receive with miui mask
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- Nuno
- MvM
- 23 Mar 2018
mr mi, 23 Mar 2018how is it feel use that phone? It's very big but you will get use to it after some time. It's a gode phone I recommend it
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- mr mi
- TC$
- 23 Mar 2018
AnonD-739791, 22 Mar 2018A real phone. how is it feel use that phone?
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- Abc
- fxH
- 23 Mar 2018
I have inserted 128 gb sandisk class 10 microSD card.
Now it restarts 3 - 4 times a day while playing video in VLC player or Mx player...
Anyone experience the same ???
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- arco
- jIt
- 23 Mar 2018
after used a month. I do not know where , how to clean the history of income call or out going call . I do not know how could copy the picture and video to my personal computer .
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- AnonD-739791
- Y2P
- 22 Mar 2018
A real phone.
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- radek
- 3LZ
- 21 Mar 2018
Second day owning the device, and im in love battery lasts forever, usb type c is amazin, quick charge is amazing, pixel density is good enaugh and i have not seen any lag yet!
and around the corner (early April) MIUI 9.5 will be out
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- Anonymous
- t}5
- 21 Mar 2018
Anyone get 9.5 update for mi max2
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- AnonD-737741
- 3sg
- 20 Mar 2018
Krk, 20 Mar 2018It is a bad phone.... because camera is very worst and wors... moreCompared to what?
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- Krk
- U{h
- 20 Mar 2018
It is a bad phone.... because camera is very worst and worst.... display clarity is very worst and worst ...
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- AnonD-737741
- 3sg
- 20 Mar 2018
Yes..., 19 Mar 2018Now i need a 7 inch phablet with 16:9 bazelless smartphone.... moreSeems to be a tall order. 16:9 is in the process of becoming antiquated, sadly. Your best bet, as I see it, is to give up on at least one of your criteria; then you'll be able to find something.
Or you could create your own smartphone brand. Or even get a custom phone designed just for you, by you!
Or you can keep on saying the specs you seek until someone sees it who can make it a reality and thinks it's a good idea.
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- Yes...
- fxH
- 19 Mar 2018
AnonD-737741, 19 Mar 2018It's excellent for it's price. Don't expect flagship-grade ... moreNow i need a 7 inch phablet with 16:9 bazelless smartphone.
Not narrow aspect ratio...
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- AnonD-737741
- 3sg
- 19 Mar 2018
LAL, 18 Mar 2018it"s good or bad phone?It's excellent for it's price. Don't expect flagship-grade specs on a phone like this, but it's what I consider to be the signature phablet. It makes me wonder how I lived with a 5" display before, no joke.
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- AnonD-737741
- 3sg
- 19 Mar 2018
Vlada, 17 Mar 2018Why Redmi note 5 pro??? Probably because of its newer processor. I'd say go with the Mi Max 2 if you want that 6.44" screen size and 5300mAh battery, or wait for the Mi Max 3 if you also want a newer processor and double back camera. Also, consider Mi Max if you want more a more widely supported phone by custom ROM developers at the moment.
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- OSVOLT
- J9B
- 18 Mar 2018
Where is my Television ? please..
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- LAL
- L1f
- 18 Mar 2018
it"s good or bad phone?
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- Vlada
- 0w7
- 17 Mar 2018
Sahil, 18 Feb 2018Go with note 5 proWhy Redmi note 5 pro???