Xiaomi Mi Max 3
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- Deannielsen
- mbW
- 28 Jul 2018
gaben, 26 Jul 2018Because global version hasn't been officialy released yet. ... moreIts out now, the glibal version.
A seller where i have buy som phones the past year "Goldway" on Aliexpress have it now.
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- zrx2112
- DEP
- 28 Jul 2018
gaben, 27 Jul 2018They didn't start the Pro rumor but they care enough to off... more660 has vulkan api.
im not saying thats a game changer
i said ill settle at least for that ;)
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- Dan
- 2Wn
- 28 Jul 2018
gaben, 28 Jul 2018I'm not assuming anything. They simply don't belong to the ... moreYou are free to categorize products whichever way you want. Market reality is a significant overlap of buyers between Mi Max and Mi Pad series, especially in China. Xiaomi knows this and that's why they're not offering a Snap 710 version. It will cannibalize Mi Pad sales.
My Mi Max replaced an aging iPad which was too heavy. I had 5 working smartphones so it was bought as a tablet all along.
It's called a phablet for a reason. It can be used as a phone or a tablet, or both. It's up to each user how he/she prefers to use the device. This "always a smartphone first then a tablet" concept is your opinion.
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- gaben
- pmH
- 28 Jul 2018
Dan, 28 Jul 2018You are assuming users have only one phone and no tablets.
... moreI'm not assuming anything. They simply don't belong to the same category of devices and no amount of anegdotical argument you bring is going to change this simple fact. Users can have smartphones and tablets, they just rarely buy one instead of another. As long as they understand the basic differences and how they relate to user's individual needs (which, I think, is the case with all that "smartphone vs tablet" questions).
If you bought Mi Max or Mi Max 2 to use PRIMARILY as a tablet, then guess what, you bought it to use as a smartphone, not a tablet. Smartphones in general are used as tablets for most of the time, but that doesn't make them tablets obviously. You buy smartphones for the mere ability to make calls (conveniently, with one hand, while outdoors etc.). It's only one feature on the long list of things smartphone can do, but it's a core one. One that determines device's entire design, all that huge compromises you have to suffer just to retain the ability to use it as a regular phone. If you decided you don't need that then you always go for a tablet. Why? Because tablets are MUCH better at being tablets than smartphones are, so why suffer smaller screen, longer aspect ratio etc. But hey, tablets really suck at being phones, even if they happen to offer the functionality.
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- Dan
- 2Wn
- 28 Jul 2018
gaben, 27 Jul 2018Um, no. Mi Pad 4 LTE is not a smartphone. It's not the same... moreYou are assuming users have only one phone and no tablets.
I know a few people IRL who bought Mi Max or Max2 to use primarily as a tablet, including myself. Chinese forums have numerous discussion of "Mi Max 3 or Mi Pad 4?". Their prices and specs are pretty close. Max 3 is significantly lighter and that's an important consideration in real life usage.
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- Anonymous
- iyR
- 27 Jul 2018
Should have had at least the snapdragon 660 and maybe NFC
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- gaben
- pmH
- 27 Jul 2018
zrx2112, 27 Jul 2018thats a loong time to confirm no such thing like mi max 3 p... moreThey didn't start the Pro rumor but they care enough to officialy address it. Be grateful.
So all your complains about how they used to be ambitious and innovative back in the day and now they are just shadow of their former glory would've gone away if they had put SD 660 into MM3? Dude, it's like 120K vs 140/145K in Antutu 7. It's even the same architecture. I understand why people wanted SD 710 with its efficient 10nm process, but SD 636 vs SD 660 is hardly a game changer.
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- zrx2112
- DEP
- 27 Jul 2018
thats a loong time to confirm no such thing like mi max 3 pro. thx anyway. i dont want overgrown note 5 pro on my hands *set my eyes for something else*
2 years ago they re ambitious and innovative but nowadays its just another company with more profit taking and less innovation. saw that brand with fullscreen and motorized selfie cam? now thats the thing we need..
dont get me wrong,
i dont ask for motorized selfie cam in mi max 3, id just settle for SDM 660 at least..
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- Fugu
- pr0
- 27 Jul 2018
MrH, 27 Jul 2018is there have NFC?No
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- unknown
- KBR
- 27 Jul 2018
OTG capability?
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- gaben
- pmH
- 27 Jul 2018
Dan, 27 Jul 2018Yes the Max 3 is a niche super-sized phablet but it's runni... moreUm, no. Mi Pad 4 LTE is not a smartphone. It's not the same consumer base. Some tablet users may consider dropping their phone & tablet in favor of a single device, but that's it. The only competition for MM3 in 2018 is Honor Note 10, and it's going to be twice as expensive. That is how small that market is.
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- MrH
- Kix
- 27 Jul 2018
is there have NFC?
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- Dan
- 2Wn
- 27 Jul 2018
paulp, 27 Jul 2018I there an IR blaster on this? I love my Mi Max IR blaster. Yes it does.
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- Dan
- 2Wn
- 27 Jul 2018
gaben, 26 Jul 2018Yes, Xiaomi is known for cannibalizing their own market for... moreYes the Max 3 is a niche super-sized phablet but it's running up against the Mi Pad 4 LTE with the Snap 660.
If they offer Mi Max Pro with Snap 710 it would clearly have a better chipset and the target audience overlaps. They could've differentiated these two products better by making the Mi Pad 4 larger (8.5 inches+) or just sticking to the old 4:3 aspect ratio on the Mi Pad 3.
Without a Snap 710 version, Mi Max 3 is merely a super-sized Redmi Note 5 with a bigger battery and a much higher price. It's a niche product that's not niche enough.
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- paulp
- tSv
- 27 Jul 2018
I there an IR blaster on this? I love my Mi Max IR blaster.
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- Ring Tone
- xn@
- 27 Jul 2018
Garroth, 26 Jul 2018That's interesting thanks Gaben, do you think its safe to c... moreI bought my Mi Max 2 from Aliexpress (Xiaomi retail store) and I will buy my Mi Max 3 from them soon. They are excellent !
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- Garroth
- SgP
- 26 Jul 2018
gaben, 26 Jul 2018I am no expert on purchasing electronics from Ali sellers, ... moreThanks, I think I'm going to chance the one from Mi Global on Aliexpress, they're reccomended as a seller on the Xiaomi reddit and have 5 day DHL delivery to Ireland with no customs.
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- gaben
- pmH
- 26 Jul 2018
Garroth, 26 Jul 2018That's interesting thanks Gaben, do you think its safe to c... moreI am no expert on purchasing electronics from Ali sellers, sorry. Remember there are retail stores as well (e.g. GeekBuying) which have usually better deals. If you live in EU as I do, you may consider buying from a local importer. It's simple, safe, you are not bothered with VAT/customs and you can even get yourself 2-year EU Xiaomi warranty (which, surprisingly, covers phones that have xiaomi.eu installed).
But if you have some experience with Aliexpress, I'm sure you can find yourself a sweet deal too. Just remember to read descriptions carefully, go for safe delivery (Priority Line, DHL etc.), use Pay Pal for payment (or Visa/Mastercard with chargeback, I recommend Pay Pal though) and you'll be fine!
As far as different ROM versions are concerned, you can install xiaomi.eu over official Chinese ROM, and later on official global ROM over xiaomi.eu as well, if you choose to do so. Just read some tutorials. Xiaomi.eu supports OTA updates. You won't be able to incrementally update your system with small patches, mind you. Full flash only.
I won't recommend any Aliexpress seller as I don't have enough experience with the platform. If you live in Poland, Allegro has some very nice deals on MM3 right now.
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- Garroth
- SgP
- 26 Jul 2018
gaben, 26 Jul 2018Because global version hasn't been officialy released yet. ... moreThat's interesting thanks Gaben, do you think its safe to chance one of the Global Rom sellers on Aliexpress then? I'm desperate for a new phone, currently using my old Oneplus One and it's dying, really want the max 3.
Do you think they will be the EU Rom? Able to recieve OTA updates and maybe flash the Global Rom later on?
Can you reccomend one of the 6gb/128gb sellers to go for?