used mi max 2 before actually. sold it away cuz i preferred my lenovo p2 (another batt monster) bc miui is too heavy for me.The key protection for me is a more robust cover, which I'm still looking for one. My previous Xiaomi Mi Max screen was badly cracked when it landed at a corner after a 1.5m fall that is why I got this one to replace it.
I miss Mi Max huge battery capacity but I'm getting another fast charger to put in my office to make up for the lower battery capacity. In nearly all other areas, this Mate 9 beats Mi Max hands-down so it is a very worthwhile upgrade for me.
personally using a spigen rugged armor on my mate 9.
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