Just received a coupon for $200 off by email for the Xiaomi Mi 9T.
Coupon code seems generic.
Key Features
6.39" Full Screen Display
91.9% screen-to-body ratio
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 730 processor
20MP Pop-up selfie camera
48MP, AI Rear Triple Camera
960 fps slow motion
6GB + 128GB Storage*
4000mAh(typ) battery
Hijacking first comment to add that it looks like the 9t just received tier 1 support from LineageOS
This means it will have LineageOS 17.1 (Android 10 / Q), along with regular OTA updates from the largest community based ROM.
If you had concerns about running MIUI on this device and can spare an hour to reinstall the ROM on this phone, $399 + $4 delivery makes this outstanding value.
For completeness, Pixel Experience and Paranoid Android are other Android 10 / Q ROMs with great community support… Along with the inevitable MicroG-LineageOS for those looking to degoogle.
I'm currently on LineageOS 16.1, on a Xiaomi Mi 5s and I bought the 9T as an upgrade. Do you know how Lineage OS compares to Pixel Experience?
Also interested in this. Just looking for more stable, less screwing around.
hey, did i miss something, when did jb start selling xiaomi??
About 10 months ago..
Yea u missed something. They have quite a wide range of Xiaomi now
It is great that Xiaomi finally selling in local stores. We don't have to worry about the custom flashing of Global roms from the seller and we are 100% sure that we paid our fair share of GST and more.
just wondering, is the price similar to buying from ie gearbest?
This deal is pretty good, but generally the sales from the chinese stores are far cheaper.
Some people are happy to pay a little extra for local stock however.
@bert-lifts: Thanks for letting me know
Just wondering How do you know when ie gearbest has a sale on their phones?
I think in their emails i only recall them listing the price and not the amount discounted or previous price
@bert-lifts: I am happy to pay 10%+gst extra for local stock. The warranty from those overseas online store is useless.
@fatice: Can confirm. All issues I had with phones from gearbest and banggood (1 phone each) I could only get sorted out through a credit card charge back.
Agree. Global roms are fake roms. Stops the device from future updates. My Mi Pad 4 permanently stuck on global rom 9.6 unable and never to be updated. Can't even do a straight forward rom update as the device won't recognise it. Have to do special sideload and all that risky stuff that I have no idea nor wish to do to avoid bricking it.
Yours might be Chinese rom device flashed with Global rom. Have a check on your device here https://www.mi.com/global/verify#/en/tab/imei.
My old mi max is a Chinese device with global rom sold as global version. Sellers always say it is opened for QC only.
This seems like a really good price right, for Aus stock especially? Previous deals listed around $430-470~
The mi8 is a better phone for similar money
Why?
Cos the 9T is too fat and heavy.
Mi 9T has a mid range CPU (SD730) where Mi 8 is using SD845?
Owning both an SD730 and SD845 phone, you won't experience any difference between the two. The 9T has Band 28, a full notch-less display, headphone jack & bigger battery. The Mi8 has arguably the slightly better camera with OIS.
I made the switch from iPhone to the Xiaomi mi 9T about 6 months ago and haven't looked back. Can only recommend this phone.
Can i ask which iphone?
This is a fair question isn't it? Sure there's people wondering what iPhone it could be compared to. Just don't understand the negs (+1 to balance)
Thanks - I’m coming from 7 plus and wanted to know how it compare. Like was op talking base model, plus model, older than 7 model etc
@Jimothy Wongingtons: It makes sense he likes it;
Most Android users dislike the Xiaomi launcher, because it's so iPhone-esque (all apps on screen, pull-up menus, and such).
iPhone users would love the easy transition.
I never did 'click' on why the insisted on using such an odd launcher until now; it bridges the gap. huh, whaddya know.
iphone 7
Camera iPhone comparable?
I have this same question.
Can you please specify what iPhone. It's going to be far better than say a 6s but much worse than an 11 pro. I would advice doing a bit of googling sites like GSMArena have some solid camera tests for most phones for you to see side by side
On Kimovil, the iPhone 7 camera scores 7.7 and the Xiaomi Mi 9T scores 8.2.
https://www.kimovil.com/en/compare/apple-iphone-7,xiaomi-mi-…
https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=8064&idPhone2=9738#a1778,,
Photo comparisons: https://www.gsmarena.com/piccmp.php3?idType=1&idPhone1=8064&…
It is better than the iPhone 7 I had. I don't use the pro feature where you can manually change the iso, camera lens (wide, extra-wide, tele), weather conditions, etc. I am pretty happy with the camera, however, I haven't tried to print any.
I haven't tried to print any.
I assume you aren't a grandparent then.
Under the right conditions, the camera is pretty good. The aim mode tends to push the contrast to extremes though. We're not exactly reviewers, but I've had several people tell me their DSLRs don't take photos at the same quality.
But that being said, that is under the right conditions. Low light photos are average due to the lack of hardware stabilisation, and I find the lack of laser autofocus is problematic on video footage. I tried to film a boxing match and it tried to refocus every few seconds, same with filming traffic in motion. One of the miui11 updates also made the camera laggy and skip frames in 1080p60 and 4k30. I ended up using a gcam build for my videos to fix the focus and frame skip bugs.
there's only one photo (Found it in the thread thanks - haha wow big difference!)
@AussieMark: Yeah I noticed that too - you need to go to post #670, even though the URL does reference it…
@willyroo: maybe this will help:
Without
https://img.xda-cdn.com/z06shD_hnv68XCO9ZSBj8vdcHIQ=/https%3…
With https://img.xda-cdn.com/_KlNQrIJA5LV4lY92p9Zdl6VD70=/https%3…
@superforever: now I am going to try Gcam on my other phones haha
I wasnt sure if there is an app that automatically does GCAM or if I really need the APK file from that GCAM link
Misleading. First one looks like it had the flash on
The difference is incredible.
Seems too good to be true???
Iphone camera is crap, even the latest one still one generation behind other flagship one
I don't like Apple but that's just wrong.
Pretty sure you can load Pixel Gcam on these so you get superb photos
Whenever new iPhones are releasing, Apple will start to protect the old iPhone's battery life by slowing them down (https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-51413724). This nice consideration is also seen in Samsung. Should we stay with big companies for their kindness?
Really? My experience with Xiaomi is mixed. They might be using some good parts (to entice you to buy), but they do cut corners. One of my Xiaomi phones has really awful battery (with less than 6 months of use). Phone shows 45% battery life, then within 10 seconds, phone shuts off. Slow down battery is one thing, simply garbage battery is another. The firmware could be a bit all over the place too. Same phone model can have different LCD screens with totally different colour balance - some great and some really bad (newer batches seem to be worse).
And, not implementing USB 3.0/3.1 doesn't just mean slower transfer. It also means that you can forget about HDMI out.
You get what you paid for.
You're kind of missing a point in that. They slow phones based on battery health not age. So a new 7 won't be slowed while an old will be. Also some manufacturers offer the option between battery and speed. It's not a bad thing the bad thing is apple not explaining what they were doing
I also made the switch from Iphone 8 plus to Xiaomi Mi 9 in May 2019 after some crummy pickpocket stole my phone whilst I was OS grr…and I didn't backup to the cloud double grr
Bought in Kuala Lumpur Xiaomi store and works no problem here on Telstra
Skinned with iOS and I can barely tell the diff that I'm not using an iphone - I am happy with my purchase and would recommend the phone as an alternative to the mainstream flagships
Pros
- Cheaper than iphone replacement for the same specs
- Responsive and fast…the fingerprint reader underneath the glass was a nice touch
- Battery lasts me all day for general browsing, lots of texting, social media, 2-3 calls a day. I usually go to bed with 20 percent battery left
- Apps sync and work in the background like uploading things in Google Photos. My partner always despaired over my iphone when it would only do this if the app was active
- So much lighter than my previous iphone, my wrist doesn't get as fatigued anymore
- Addition to above point…it doesn't hurt as much anymore when the phone slams into my face while reading in bed..this happens more often than you think
Cons
- Happy with the photos I take on the camera, but I was happier with iphone camera
How much would you pay for one of these in KL approximately converted in AU dollars?
I tried looking through my credit card statements since this was a while back but maybe RM1899? When I had compared the prices, it was cheaper than the Xiaomi AU store but more expensive than ordering online from HK resellers
How do you skin MIUI with iOS?
Search iOS in the Themes Xiaomi app, lots of peeps have made it. Choose your fav and Bob's your uncle
what is a good phone that around 5"5 inch for elderly people, need a bargain
samsung a20
The A20 is 6.4", like the 9T advertised here, but at under $200, you'd be hard pressed to find a better "bargain".
i think that's a 6 inch+, mum complains that its too big
Oh boy.
Dont worry, she can handle 6inches.
My mother is 80 and she would never go back to a smaller screen. Definitely appreciates the extra screen real-estate.
iphone se 2nd hand
prefer non iphone if possible as they keep updating the software and make the phone slower cheers
Go a Pixel 1 or 2. They are really small by today's standards and pretty clean.
Would you prefer the phone to randomly die at 50% battery? Because thats the alternative to slowing them down.
For the record i have never owned an iPhone so im not a sheep.
@emrys1: As a former Nexus 6P owner, I would certainly take a slower phone over one that became a brick due to the phone constantly randomly dying due to poor battery health.
It's a pity Google/Huawei never copped much flak for that, given how much Apple has for doing the right thing and stopping their phones from dying.
No thanks, Apple just got fined for slowing their their older model iphones on purpose. This will be a brick soon.
They get slowed down due to battery degradation, if the battery is replaced than the phone will still function as normal.
As a note though, apple may have did the wrong thing in not telling people about the slow downs but it was 100% the right choice to slow them down.
@emrys1: Regardless, it's bad design if an old battery can cause your phone to randomly shut off. A well engineered product will leave some margin so an aged battery still has enough power for the CPU to draw.
I rather have a phone that shuts itself down correctly than one that randomly crashes/hangs and risk losing data.
@Erkel: I think its less bad design and more just how batteries work, it would be a good idea to keep a reserve but that would than effect the daily battery life. With my old OG Pixel XL it could randomly die anywhere lower than 50% and I think i would prefer a slow down over that, but i think that comes down to personal preference.
Definitely. I've done this a couple of times for people that want a good, simple, cheap phone. It does such a good job at this. I'm not an Apple fan at all (owned a Shuffle some years ago, that's it) but for the money the SE is amazing.
s10e
S10e probably the closest you'd get to 5.5inch but it is a bit expensive compared to the mi 9T or others. Good cameras though
thank you
All network band support?
yes
I thought all Xiaomi phones gloabally lack Band 28? Isn't it the case?
I keep meaning to research this very question and get a definite answer. I thought the 9T Pro had B28, while the 9T didn't. But this page seems to indicate the 9T has B28 https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_9t-9738.php
Incorrect. The 9T, 9T Pro, A3, Mi Note 10, Mi Mix 3/5G plus many more have Band 28.
https://www.gsmarena.com/results.php3?sMakers=80&s4Gs=28
I can confirm b28 on my Redmi note 8 pro
Mi 9T Pro Global version here, has band 28. GSM arena will show you the stats for each version of the phone.
Wonder how this goes up against the Oppo Reno Z. CPU are different and the Oppo has 8GB of RAM.
qualcomm over mediatek anyday
And Xiaomi over Oppo update anyday.
Cheers, purchased. I'll take OzBargain reassurance anyday
This is a bit quicker than the Reno Z - that being said Mrs w's Z is a terrific device and most people won't be worried about the difference in real life. However the biggie for us is the Reno Z camera not that good in low light when compared to a 9T or 9T Pro. And that's before GCam…
Crap… just bought zippo Reno Z a few days ago from Optus. Wonder if I can still cancel my order for this….
Xiaomi have a few bugs with the 9T. You can google. I had massive issues with the recent software update and the WIFI. Cannot connect to anything and Xiaomi support is crap (opened paypal case and sending back). I purchased the Oppo reno z today and am yet to form an opinion. The built doesn't see as good as Xiaomi and the phone feels less professional to use (aimed at a younger market I guess). I also think the camera on the 9T sucks, especially up close. In saying this the Xiaomi is still a very good phone for the price. I might go back to Xiaomi in time. Just had to many issues with their handsets
hey mate i have both but havent opened the xiaomi in case i need to return it
i actually felt the screen and UI looked and felt better / smoother on the RENO but that might just be because they have more colours and pictures on the stock model at JB hifi.
The xiaomi UI looked super crappy and boring but again probably needs to be updated.
Since the sale ended today I wanted to buy it just in case but I will go to a few stores and play with xiaomi.
WOuld be great to know your opinion. I dont think i can return the Oppo because I opened it :(
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