Xiaomi Mi 8SE (Chinese Version) 4GB/64GB RAM AU $330.20 @ Joybuy

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Lmgh on 08/11/2018 - 11:08 joybuy.com (315 clicks)
Last edited 08/11/2018 - 20:21 by 1 other user

Have been searching for a mobile phone under $400 and I found this deal.

Note: Google Play Support may only be possible through flashing or installing custom Android firmware, after requesting a bootloader unlock. Please perform this at your own risk. Read the comments for more discussion.

Brand Name: xiaomi（Chinese version）
Unlock phones: Yes
Feature: Video Player, Memory Card Slots, HD Video Player, Message, Wi-Fi, Gravity Reaction, MP3 Playback, GPRS, Touch Screen, Bluetooth, Front Camera, Email, GPS Navigation
Processor Manufacturer: Qualcomm
Record Definition: 1080P
ROM: 64 GB
Size: 147.28 mm * 73.09 mm * 7.5 mm
Display Size: 5.88
Language: Chinese, English
Front camera: 20MP
Number of SIMs: Dual SIMs
Cellular communication: GSM / WCDMA / LTE
Thickness: Ultra Slim (<9mm)
Band Mode: 2SIM / Multi-Band
RAM: 4 / 6G
Google Play: No
Camera type: front and rear camera
Operating system: Android
Xiaomi Model: xiaomi 8SE
CPU: 8 Core
Design: Bar
Battery type: not removable
Charge: CN plug
Battery Capacity (mAh): 3400 mA
Display Color: Color
Release Date: 2018
Touch Screen Type: Capacitive Screen
Condition: New
Model: Xiaomi8SE (root & flash for global version)

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  kmish on 08/11/2018 - 11:11

  This vs Nokia 8 vs Pocophone

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    mgh on 08/11/2018 - 11:19

    +1

    I just bought mi 8 SE after searching for so long. mi 8 SE has AMOLED display compared to Pocophone F1 which has LED. The built quality of mi 8 is much better than pocophone f1. however, the pocophone f1 is using the state of the art CPU. No idea about Nokia 8

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      mrkrazy on 08/11/2018 - 11:50

      +2

      Build quality is better on Nokia 8 + you get clean/stock Android but not Android One. The 710 in the 8SE is newer than the 835 in the Nokia 8 and is probably comparable in terms of speed.

      Xiaomi's MUI is not for everyone though, so unless you like skins I'd go for the Nokia - unless you want to unlock the bootloader + root and put LineageOS on it, in which case Xiaomi all the way as the dev. community is much bigger and active than Nokia's.

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      dcep on 08/11/2018 - 11:54

      how's the camera ?

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  PinzVidz on 08/11/2018 - 11:11

  +2

  64GB RAM

  That's a lot of RAM. :)

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    mgh on 08/11/2018 - 11:14

    Corrected mate

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  Maki on 08/11/2018 - 11:16

  +1

  Chinese Version, not Global Version

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    slinkster on 08/11/2018 - 11:34

    +1

    This is annoying to fix. Buyer beware.

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      Unbreakable on 08/11/2018 - 15:48

      I think i read somewhere you have to wait 720 hours to use after you flash?

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      hmac on 08/11/2018 - 19:10

      there is no official global rom for the SE
      you can't lock the bootloader so forget about google pay and bank apps

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  bunk on 08/11/2018 - 11:20

  +1

  I am a big fan of Xiaomi phones and have own a few. Less hassle if you get the "global" version instead as it just works, even if you have to pay a little more.

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    gtech on 08/11/2018 - 11:37

    +2

    Yep have a Redmi Pro and because it does not have a global rom its pretty much useless unless you are planning to tinker around with it and put another rom on it. Once you do that then the auto-update feature will stop working. Also applying the other roms has its own issues.

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      FaithnHope on 08/11/2018 - 14:31

      What kind of issues do you have with the Chinese ROM? I'm thinking of purchasing, but everyone seems to prefer International ROM. Wouldn't installing the Google Play APK make using the usual apps like Messenger work fine?

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        hmac on 08/11/2018 - 19:13

        +1

        you literally can not use google play with the chinese rom. You can't just install the google play apk.

        ALso you need to buy the global version now because xiaomi has put in measures where if you flash a global rom on a chinese version of the phone and you look the bootloader, the phone will be bricked

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        bunk on 08/11/2018 - 19:22

        +1

        Hey Faith,

        From my experiences:
        - lots of Chinese apps that I will never use.
        - Issues with my Google Sync, my contacts appeared twice at one stage.
        - Google Play in-app purchasing errors.

        The issues may sort itself out, but it's a hassle.

        Before you can install the global rom, you need to request to unlock your account. Not a straight process.

        I highly recommend buying an official global version which is sealed and unopened. It just works!

        Cheers, Bk

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    ezzaf on 29/11/2018 - 17:50

    There is no global ROM for this phone, so if you want global you'll need to find a different Xiaomi, such as the (bigger) Mi 8.

    I have the Mi 5 global version and agree it just works. I'd upgrade if I could just find a new Xiaomi that had a global ROM and wasn't much bigger than mine.

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  jlogic on 08/11/2018 - 11:20

  Does it have Widevine L1?

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    Clemfandango on 08/11/2018 - 14:22

    Nope. It's coming to POCO F1 soon so it may come to other phones after.

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  ozizoy on 08/11/2018 - 11:44

  +1

  I was about to buy and found out it is the Chinese version. I don't think I can flash the ROM by myself.

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  Obey on 08/11/2018 - 12:30

  Anyone have guide to flashing to international ROM?

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    mgh on 08/11/2018 - 13:54

    There are various methods to flash the ROM to the international one. The guide on the fastboot method can be found here:
    http://en.miui.com/a-234.html

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      hmac on 08/11/2018 - 19:14

      there isn't an official global rom for the SE though. Those are multilanguage

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  [Deactivated] on 08/11/2018 - 15:02

  Wow Chinese descriptions are getting worse…

  Processor Manufacturer: Qualcomm

  It might as well just say:
  CPU: Yes.

  It's a snapdragon 710.

  Just FYI:
  It's an AMOLED display. I've personally been avoiding these now, my last phone had an issue with burn-in. Simple things such as the 'G' search button on the side of the keyboard would still faintly appear after closing the keyboard. Never experienced this issue with normal LED displays.

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    KLoNe on 08/11/2018 - 20:05

    The Processor Manufacturer IS Qualcomm.

    That is 100% accurate.

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      [Deactivated] on 08/11/2018 - 20:07

      They provide no information on which Qualcomm CPU… The main information one would look for is missing - that's the issue I'm outlining.

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  DASHCAM NOW DUDE on 09/11/2018 - 14:23

  Get a Pocophone.

  845 is a beast, so is the 4000mah battery.

  It comes with its own unique launcher, POCO launcher, which works like stock android.

  Edit. Themes man. Themes!