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Hey Guys! So I just watched the "WHY Buy a Chinese Phone?" and I had some concerns that, if one doesn't follow current news, on China specifically, wouldn't know this information. I'm not saying that this is true, but I have a concern, that LTT could possibly look into? China, under the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) is a Police State. Everything the Chinese Citizen does is monitored, everywhere they go, everything they do online, everything. Its Scary. One of the things that the CCP does, is control App's. When Linus brought up the Weather App, and rightly asked why the app wanted all the permissions it didn't need, it raised some red flags, and alarm bells for me, personally. LTT. One of the things you guys could do, that would be super useful is to look into the Chinese Android OS's, and if possible, look into how much personal information they are gathering, and sending back to Chinese Servers, and by extension, the Chinese Communist Party. I don't really want to get political. This is not the Political Post. The only thing I will say, is that there is a difference between the Chinese People, and China, and the Chinese Communist Party. It would be the Party that is doing this, not the People of China.

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I would Connect an eGpu to my Xiaomi Gaming Laptop but i dont know if it would work or would be worthwhile.

My last two phones had been form htc and huawei(current), htc died 1,5 year in usage(power button died, usb port died and at the end mb started to lag and died), i had warranty still on it but they didnt even bother to fix it, sent 3 times to warranty and it came back 2 weeks later, 1 week later phone again dead(all 3 times) and i just gave up and didnt even bother to go for 4th time. So i bought my huawei and its woring fine still(starting to get lil laggi at times but its normal cuz it will pass 2 year usage mark next month ). im considering to buy my next phone from Xiaomi(buget line up) Are the Xiaomi phones durable and will last 2 or more years? i cant find any good info anywhere. tnx for help! Update: just got an security pach update for my Huawei its 3 year old model and they still update it.

So i wanna buy new phone but its hard to choose one, cuz there are many great options rn. I have found these 4 phones that got little more attention(for me atleast) than rest of options Nokia 6 2018 Huawei P Smart Xiaomi Mi A1(have seen rumors of an A2 model but idk if its true) Asus ZenPhone 5 ZE620KL (idk the price yet on this so its on big maybe for now) My current phone is Huawei p8 Lite and it has worked like a charm, havent been for repairs even tho i tend to drop it very often, has survived water(rain), but i want an upgrade cuz its starts to get a bit slower and the support is dead for it. Things i dont really care about in the phone: screen size, speaker quality(using headphones allways), battery life(cuz i think all of them can last a day), good camera quality(very rearly take pic and post them somewhere) and good gaming preformance(i need phone for regular usage), fast mobile internet(dont use 4g cuz its an extra cost). Things i need need it phone: durability(build quality from out side and inside aswell) cuz phone must last atleast 2 years, good costumer service, good software experience(want to try stock android but its not an big deal braker if i wont get it). Maybe u guys know other options for me to choose from(but not very cheap ones(minimum is 200 euros, max around 300) and no older phones). Thanks for help!

In a bid to give Razor a bit of competition (or add more PUBG mobile players I guess) Xiaomi has announced their plans for a Gaming Smartphone. This phone will be running a Snapdragon 845 with an Adreno 630 GPU and 8 GB of RAM and using a 5.99-inch IPS display with 97% coverage of DCI-P3 color space a 550 nit brightness. One of the features I thought sounded unique is that they supposedly have some sort of multi-stage direct contact liquid cooling system, which can supposedly drop CPU temps by 8-degrees C. Hot Hardware: https://hothardware.com/news/xiaomi-blackshark-android-gaming-phone-snapdragon-845-8gb-ram-128gb-storage Techspot: https://www.techspot.com/news/74149-xiaomi-launches-black-shark-compete-razer-phone.html Wonder if this would perform any better than the Liquid Metal mod that Linus did on the Razor Phone... Also wonder how good the battery life is on this given that they are going with a 4000 mAH. Although the 20 MP front and back facing cameras make for some impressive specs.

XIAOMI BLACK SHARK coming with liquid Cooling???? How is it possible? on a tiny smartphone how is it possible?

Good evening Since no one helped me over at Tom's Hardware, I'm gonna try my luck here. A couple of weeks ago, my Lenovo A536 got stuck in boot loop and then got into recovery mode, which I haven't been able to leave, and my attempts to flash the OS only bricked it completely. I've been looking for a new phone since then. I don't want another low-end device, so I'll increase my budget. After many hours spent on comparing various devices, reading reviews and going through benchmarks, I was decided to buy the upcoming Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, which by their words should be available in my country by the next month. However, yesterday I've stumbled upon HTC U Ultra. According to what I've read, it's an unsuccessful flagship from the last year. It scored about 170K points in AnTuTu, 50K more than RN5 with its 120K. At about 8000 Czk (400$) in a reputable store, it is slightly more expensive than RN5, which when launched should be available from 6500 Czk (325$). I can't decide which one to buy. There are a couple of things I'm concerned about in case of the U Ultra. I have BT headphones, which support connection through 3,5mm connector in case I ran out of battery, so while I'm not happy about the connector's absence, I can get over it. What I'm more concerned about is the battery life. I don't expect the quad-core SD 821 to be very power efficient, so I don't know if the 3000 mAh battery will be sufficient, especially after some time. Another thing is OS updates. One of the things I like about Xiaomi is their support even for older devices. According to an article that I've read a few days ago, they're still updating phones up to 6 years old. On the other hand, almost every time I see a post by Huawei on Facebook, someone is complaining that once they release a new generation of smartphones, they almost immediately stop updating the previous one, and for example, the A536 I had before only received two small updates over the two and a half year I had it, so I don't know if I can trust HTC in this case. As for the rear camera, I found a few photos taken with both devices, and I think I like the pictures shot by RN5 a little bit more. I honestly don't care about the front one. Which one do you think I should buy? 400$ is a little bit more than I first intended to pay, so if you think the U Ultra is not that much better for the extra money, I'd rather go for Redmi Note 5. Thank you for all advice. PS: Feel free to unleash the full power of your inner grammar nazis upon me. I'd like to improve my English, so if I made any serious mistakes, feel free to smash them over my head.

Helo, Currently I am on my trusty Xperia Z1 but it starts to show age (lagging, parts falling apart, battery capacity). As I am on tight budget I was considering Xiaomi redmi 5 plus. What appeals to me: -big 6inch screen -4000 mah battery -Fast fingerprint scanner What I am worried about: -Is snapdragon 625 even an upgrade on snapdragon 800? -is xiaomi camera much worse than Sony z1? (camera is not a dealbreaker but I don't want absolute crap) Please post your thoughts, mainly if this is even an upgrade, or if I should stay away from that device. (I am aware of missing b20 lte).

After the recent launch of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S, I have been hearing that Xiaomi will not officially release the new phone in the United States market, probably because of all the stuff the government is doing to get rid of Chinese phone companies. Anyway, I am considering importing the phone and I just wanted to understand the pro's and con's of buying an imported phone, if there are any. I know many Australians import cheaper phones, but obviously I'm not in Australia. Thanks!

Hello guys,so i am intrested in buying one new pair of headphones but i am not that sure of which is the best,i am listening dubstep,techno and i like bass (also i know how to use eq,viper4android) Xiaomi Mi IV Hybrid Dual Drivers Earphones Sony MDR-EX110LP Samsung Tangle-Free Earphones Tuned by AKG (EO-IG955) Xiaomi Pro HD In-ear Hybrid Earphones I dont want anyone to recommend different headphones,thanks.

Hi. I just bought myself a google home mini and I wanted to have my first integration of smart home devices to use google home mini. I tried to look for a good priced smart desk lamp, and the only one that came up to me was Xiaomi's yeelight smart led lamp. However, I don't know if the yeelight is supported by google home and I do Not know if it will listen to my voice commands. Please, if anyone have anyidea on this, please reply asap!

Hey I am looking for good mobile tech, in reviews I found this one at gearbest: Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro Fingerprint Recognition - CORE I7 16GB + 256GB DEEP GRAY https://www.gearbest.com/laptops/pp_786411.html what is your opinion about this device / would you buy it too -> if not give me an other semilar device ty for your response -BLVCKRIPPER

Hello, i am looking for Xiaomi Notebook Pro alternatives, meaning the same specs or at least similar ones. Price range should be about 1100 cad or 860 usd. Please note, that the battery runtime is essential and so is the 8th gen intel cpu. Dedicated GPU, Precision Trackpad, Alloy/ Magnesium body and a NVMe SSD are required as well. I would be surprised if you know any device with a similar price tag. Kind regards

Hey guys, am considering buying either the xiaomi mi 5 3gb ram or mi aa 4gb ram, both are amazing phones i know, in my country there is a flash sale for mi 5 so its cheaper than a1 by about 40 bucks now, I am torn between the 5.5 inch display, audio dac and stock android vs the ex flagship processor, fast charging and better build quality, what do you guys think? I don't play much games, my usage is mainly media consumption, chatting, social media, and web browsing. I do a lot of multitasking switching between apps.

I want to get a new smartphone. I did a lot of research and I saw that mi note 3 was really good for the price but I am concerned by the longevity of it. Should ı be concerned. What are the rivals of this phone? And is there anything like it this phone in the price range? Is c7 pro as good as note 3?

Hi. I have a Xiaomi mi a1 phone. I have android 8.0 oreo on it. I saw a lot of videos about the oreo's new features, one of them is that you can make a little window for your youtube videos, while you are running other app. I can't do this on my phone, maybe i should enable somthing. Sory for my English and sory if this is a wrong place for my topic.

So Im stuck between these awesome phones and I need help. I will only use my phone if I go outside our house since I use a Laptop. I like music as well.Is DAC really important since the MI A1 have one. I play games on phones too like 2fuse,piano tiles just light stuff. Also,Is USB TYPE C is important? Does that benefit the phone like daster data transfer or charging? So which one do i get?

I'm very disappointed with a couple of issues: 1 - Not so accurate white levels in screen (bluish tint) 2- No OTA yet (hoping to get fast charging and below fprint problem resolve soon with that) 3- Fprint reader sucks (takes 1-1.3 secs on avg) (not enough load...only 180 avg. apps installed) 4- laggy, stuttery, and slow performance overall (app animations are so damn laggy) 5- Camera app hangs at video rec. times 6- volume/ringer/alarm/media bar doesn't disappear after 1.5-2 secs. (takes forever or around 1 minute to self close)!! 7 - RAM usage never goes below 3.1 GiGs (Already the phone is advertised at 4gb) I'm still cautious about: 1 - I'm a fan of restoring to previous customized state so that after reformat/full wipe, i don't need to do the same hassle and start over. 2 - I wanna root my device but for only and only my favourite audio player viz. "Poweramp alpha build 704" (because of it's exquisite variety of settings and customizations ?). So I just want to ensure proactively if my device will whether return to normal state (as formerly unrooted) or not? Want a detailed and expert reply. ty in adv. ?

I do not get why the hype for Oneplus is still around when Xiaomi is so much cheaper for close to same specs? https://www.mytrendyphone.no/shop/xiaomi-mi-6-220486p.html vs https://www.mytrendyphone.no/shop/oneplus-5-64gb-220810p.html And yes in most cases around the world Xiaomi seems cheaper overall... O3O

I am going to switch from my iPhone 5s back to android, and I came to 3 choices. I really love the design of the first mix but i cannot decide what to buy. Thoughts?

Buy the Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro on Gearbest: https://goo.gl/5RqZiA coupon:MIBOOKPRO Or, If you hate having money, Buy a Macbook Pro Amazon: http://geni.us/sgTmbDZ Newegg: http://geni.us/RsL87 It has ten hours of battery life, an aluminum chassis, and is less than $1000? Yes.

Hi! We just transferred to a new condo and will be getting cable internet soon (25DL/2.5UL Mbps). I'm looking into buying a separate router as the provided 2-in-1 modem/router has really shitty WiFi. I'm already pretty much decided on the TP-Link C1200 which has everything I need and costs only around 70$. I am also a big fan of TP-Link as their UI is simple and easy to follow which means it's also alot easier to configure. I've had 3 TP-Link routers and so far I'm pretty satisfied with them. Just satisfied though, not amazed or anything haha. However, I found this sweet little router from Mi which only costs around 20$. It's already AC1200 but without gigabit LAN. I don't really NEED gigabit LAN as my internet speed isn't even near 100Mbps, but it is a big advantage when it comes to filesharing and streaming media from my PC to my AndroidTV (Mi Box). But, I really am a sucker for cheap bang-for-buck stuff (I have tons of Mi products) and it seems this Mi Router is one of those. Sadly I couldn't find a decent review about it. Most reviews are sketchy and seems to oversell the product without concrete proof of testing. So far my devices are as follows: Main Rig (AC 867 Mbps) - will probably be wired to the router. iPhone 5s old Macbook Pro (2013??) Dell XPS15 (Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000) Huawei P9 (EVA-L19) Mi Box 3 The condo is a 2-floor flat with the router on the first floor and most of the devices mostly spread in the rooms on the second floor. Anyways TL;DR, does anyone have any experience with this "Mi Router 3". It seems too cheap for what it offers but hey, Mi products are usually like that (I have a Mi Band 2, a Mi Box 3, and a Xiaomi Hybrid Earphones)

Hello guys, english is not my first language so if it is not good i am sry. I am going to buy a laptop in december i have chosen 3 laptops but i am not sure witch one to get. what are your opinions? First Candidate: VOYO i7 Notebook (€614.23)VOYO i7 is equipped with a 15.6 inch FHD display, brings your photos and videos to life. Powered by Intel Core i7-6500U processor, ensures high performance. Designed with HDMI output, allows you to connect it to monitors, TV or projectors, perfect for creating your personal home theater. Main Features:● Microsoft Windows 10 OSOffers more powerful performance, brings you more smooth and wonderful user experience● Intel Core i7-6500U Dual Core 2.5GHzUltra-low-voltage platform and dual-core processing provide maximum high-efficiency power● 8GB DDR3L RAM for Advanced Multitasking, up to 16GBSubstantial high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run your games, photos and video-editing applications, as well as multiple programs and browser tabs all at once● 1TB HDD Storage Capacity, up to 2TB SSDProvides room to store pictures, videos, music and more● Front Camera for Photos and Face-to-face Chat0.3MP front camera allows you to capture memorable moments or chat with friends Second Candidate: Xiaomi Air 13 (€722.60)With a vivid screen and adaptive display technology, this laptop brings your photos and videos to life. It comes with high performance dedicated graphics card with dual SSD expansion. It also has a full-sized keyboard with backlit keys, all the ports you need. Customized AKG speaker with Dolby Audio Premium Surround Sound allows you enjoying music, movies and games better.Microsoft Windows 10 Home OSWindows 10 brings back the popular Start Menu from Windows 7 and introduces new features, like the Edge Web browser that lets you mark up Web pages on your screenIntel Core i5-6200u Dual Core 2.3GHz, Up to 2.8GHzUltra-low-voltage platform and dual-core processing provide maximum high-efficiency power to go. Intel Turbo Boost Technology delivers dynamic extra power when you need it13.3 inch IPS Screen with 1920 x 1080 ResolutionThe 1920 x 1080 resolution boasts impressive color and clarity and IPS technology provides wide viewing angles8GB DDR4 RAM for Advanced MultitaskingSubstantial high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run your games, photos and video-editing applications, as well as multiple programs and browser tabs all at once256GB SSD Storage CapacityProvides room to store pictures, videos, music and moreNew USB Type-C PortWith its transmission speed 10 times faster than the traditional USB 2.0. The USB plug is reversible. You can connect it to the phone in whichever way you wantHDMI OutputDesigned with standard HDMI slot, supporting 4K output and easy to show PPT, you can connect it to TV, monitors or projectors, creating your personal home theater 7.4V/5400mAh 40Wh Battery Supports Fast ChargingLarge capacity helps you free from shortage of power and frequent charging trouble and delivers long battery life without the fanFront Camera for Photos and Face-to-face Chat1.0MP front camera lets you capture memorable moments or chat with friendsBluetooth 4.1 Interface Syncs with Compatible DevicesWirelessly transfer photos, music and other media between the computer and your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone or MP3 player, or connect Bluetooth wireless accessories Third candidate: Xiaomi Mi Notebook Pro (€863.00)The powerful Windows 10 operating system makes it easy to check E-mail and manage digital files. Powered by Intel Core i5-8250U processor, designed with HDMI output, featuring powerful graphics, all of this give users a full suite for using dominance and offer users a truly seamless using experience. Main Features:● Microsoft Windows 10 OSOffers more powerful performance brings you more smooth and wonderful user experience● Intel Core i5-8250U Quad Core 1.6GHz, up to 3.4GHzUltra-low-voltage platform and quad-core processing provide maximum high-efficiency power● NVIDIA GeForce MX150 GPUDual graphics supported, better and faster in playing games and watching videos● 8GB DDR4 RAM for Advanced MultitaskingSubstantial high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run your games, photos and video-editing applications● 256GB SSD Storage CapacityProvides room to store pictures, videos, music and more● Front Camera for Photos and Face-to-face Chat1.0MP front camera allows you to capture memorable moments or chat with friends● HDMI Output Expands Your Viewing OptionsYou can connect the device to an HDTV or high-definition monitor to set up two screens side by side or just enlarge pictures● Dual Band 2.4GHz / 5.0GHz WiFi802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless Internet, allows you to connect to the Web while within range of an available wireless network I wanted a laptop that could handle multytasking and have a good contruction (metal) and a good keyboard....Opinions?

Check out this article about this great deal: http://wccftech.com/limited-time-xiaomi-air-12-13-notebook-deals-starting-from-489/ It looks like there is an arrangement to provide discounted Xiaomi notebook products for new market immersion. If you haven't seen these machines it is because we live in a bubble, burst it please.