Redmi K60 Ultra..

[twinbaby]

I did not know it was being released.

Anyway, the K60 Ultra is around $500 while the K70 Pro is around $800 for similar specs.

Since it is cheaper, I can upgrade to the next phone faster after 2 years

I see, I am planning to buy K70 Pro, when you were using K60, were you facing any constraint ? E.g send for warranty difficult? Don't have the required band?

 

[andyhtc]

I see, I am planning to buy K70 Pro, when you were using K60, were you facing any constraint ? E.g send for warranty difficult? Don't have the required band?

For just over $500, I am not expecting any warranty. Xiaomi's phones are very robust based on my earlier phones and I have not sent any Xiaomi phones for repair.

For the K60 Ultra, I have not encountered any major issues yet except the slow WhatsApp contacts loading, which can be mostly remedied using the simple activation of the Google contacts pre-loading option.

For the current price of K70 Pro at close to $800, I would top up around $200 for the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (I got for around $1,025). It is a flagship phone with good cameras. The Xiaomi 14 Pro would also be a good alternative.

 

[twinbaby]

For just over $500, I am not expecting any warranty. Xiaomi's phones are very robust based on my earlier phones and I have not sent any Xiaomi phones for repair.

For the K60 Ultra, I have not encountered any major issues yet except the slow WhatsApp contacts loading, which can be mostly remedied using the simple activation of the Google contacts pre-loading option.

For the current price of K70 Pro at close to $800, I would top up around $200 for the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (I got for around $1,025). It is a flagship phone with good cameras. The Xiaomi 14 Pro would also be a good alternative.

Redmi K70 Pro:

1. The rear camera has a 2x optical zoom.
2. It has a better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (2074K versus 1538K).
3. It's compatible with the latest Wi-Fi 7 wireless networks.
4. It runs on a more recent OS version: Android 14.
5. It has slow-motion recording at 1920FPS.
6. It has a higher pixel density (526 vs 446 PPI).
7. It's faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 2196 versus 1902 points for the K60 Ultra.
8. It's priced closer to $800, which is higher compared to the K60 Ultra.
9. The display is upgraded to 3840Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, which can reduce screen flicker and make the display more comfortable to look at.
10. It supports True Colour Display and 16000 levels of automatic brightness adjustment, providing a more vibrant and adaptable display.
11. It has a Rhythmic Eye Protection Mode which reduces the damage of blue light. This feature is designed to protect your eyes from strain, particularly during prolonged use.

Redmi K60 Ultra:

1. It has a higher display refresh rate – 144 Hz.
2. It runs on Android 13, MIUI 14 with a Mediatek MT6985 Dimensity 9200+ chipset.
3. It has an OLED display with a peak brightness of 2600 nits.
4. It has several memory options up to 1TB with 24GB RAM.
5. It has a triple camera setup with a 50 MP primary camera, an 8 MP ultrawide camera, and a 2 MP macro camera.
6. It was released earlier on August 15, 2023.
7. It's priced just over $500 and you have had a positive experience with it so far, with no major issues encountered.
8. The display has a refresh rate that can go up to 2880 Hz, but this is only triggered when the brightness level is at around 63% (+- 2) and below. This feature can provide a smoother visual experience, particularly when viewing fast-moving content.

 

[oldchanggold]

Why would you want to buy this when K70 Pro is already out.

I did not know it was being released.

Anyway, the K60 Ultra is around $500 while the K70 Pro is around $800 for similar specs.

Since it is cheaper, I can upgrade to the next phone faster after 2 years

Noted comparison with shoppee/Lazada, but if want to Ship from taobao/CN how to do it ah? I don't need high end model cos my gaming. My current Poco f4 using S8 G1 battery drain fast but other than that all perfect. Thought maybe k60 S8 G1+ sufficient. Pingguoguo got one quite cheap 1.6k yuen

 

[andyhtc]

Noted comparison with shoppee/Lazada, but if want to Ship from taobao/CN how to do it ah? I don't need high end model cos my gaming. My current Poco f4 using S8 G1 battery drain fast but other than that all perfect. Thought maybe k60 S8 G1+ sufficient. Pingguoguo got one quite cheap 1.6k yuen

Someone encountered handphone issues with shipment from TaoBao. If you are not familiar, I suggest not to try for costly items.

 

[oldchanggold]

Someone encountered handphone issues with shipment from TaoBao. If you are not familiar, I suggest not to try for costly items.

Sorry, yours China ROM?

 

[ZhuTou!]

I see, I am planning to buy K70 Pro, when you were using K60, were you facing any constraint ? E.g send for warranty difficult? Don't have the required band?

Xiaomi phone QC standard very high. I have never met any problem after owning so many xiaomi phone. But u have to learn how to configure china rom phone. It wont work right out of box. Very simple configuration.

 

[ZhuTou!]

Noted comparison with shoppee/Lazada, but if want to Ship from taobao/CN how to do it ah? I don't need high end model cos my gaming. My current Poco f4 using S8 G1 battery drain fast but other than that all perfect. Thought maybe k60 S8 G1+ sufficient. Pingguoguo got one quite cheap 1.6k yuen

If u wanna ship from taobao urself, u need to find a forwarder to ship for u. Usually is abt 20sgd shipping fee exclude insurance. If u wanna buy insurance, i think it will cost few % of the product cost. So if the total cost is not very huge compare to shopee, u get from shopee better. At least u wont lost ur phone during the journey.

 

[andyhtc]

Sorry, yours China ROM?

Yes. China ROM.

 

[twinbaby]

Someone encountered handphone issues with shipment from TaoBao. If you are not familiar, I suggest not to try for costly items.

https://www.augustman.com/my/gear/tech/redmi-k60-vs-redmi-k70-comparison-of-specs-features-prices/

 

[andyhtc]

https://www.augustman.com/my/gear/tech/redmi-k60-vs-redmi-k70-comparison-of-specs-features-prices/

The one below should be a better comparison of K60 Ultra and K70 Pro. K70 Pro is better but I will not pay a premium of close to $300 for the enhancements when the K60 Ultra costs only $500+.

https://nanoreview.net/en/phone-compare/xiaomi-redmi-k70-pro-vs-xiaomi-redmi-k60-ultra

 

[PES1989]

Xiaomi phone QC standard very high. I have never met any problem after owning so many xiaomi phone. But u have to learn how to configure china rom phone. It wont work right out of box. Very simple configuration.

Maybe I suay, my K50U kenna green & pink lines after 11 months of usage (5 days a week, 4-5 hours heavily with gps on under non-aircon settings). Now heck care liao, install game and watch videos until it overheat jialat jialat.

 

[oldchanggold]

Sorry, I'm ok with china ROM but noted potential issues with Google. Want to check if anyone has issues with Google backup and Photos. Thanks!

 

[ZhuTou!]

Maybe I suay, my K50U kenna green & pink lines after 11 months of usage (5 days a week, 4-5 hours heavily with gps on under non-aircon settings). Now heck care liao, install game and watch videos until it overheat jialat jialat.

Drive phv or gf ah? So far all my xiaomi phone no issue de even when i use for 10+hrs for phv. I have like mayb 10 diff models alr. Mayb ur hardware batch abit lemon. Sway bobian.

U go aliexpress order lcd urself. Very cheap only. Ownself replace. Must buy the glue for lcd as well.

 

[ZhuTou!]

Sorry, I'm ok with china ROM but noted potential issues with Google. Want to check if anyone has issues with Google backup and Photos. Thanks!

Google photo backup i rmb no issue. I always use app to transfer data from phone to phone. All done nicely. Never touch backup data tho. Samsung to xiaomi or xiaomi to samsung also can.

 

[eddy0505]

Electronics stuff like hp is just heng suay, manufacturing qc issue. You don't have doesn't mean qc is good, similar goes to premiums like Samsung and apple that's why they offer extended warranties or two years for premium range. No warranty then just hope can last at least two years no issue, luck plays a part also. But it's considered cheap so spoil after 2 years also not so heartpain.

 

[andyhtc]

Sorry, I'm ok with china ROM but noted potential issues with Google. Want to check if anyone has issues with Google backup and Photos. Thanks!

No issue with my K50 Ultra. Smooth like butter with Google except no location history.

 

[andyhtc]

Maybe I suay, my K50U kenna green & pink lines after 11 months of usage (5 days a week, 4-5 hours heavily with gps on under non-aircon settings). Now heck care liao, install game and watch videos until it overheat jialat jialat.

Lines indicate the screen connector has become loose.

Shops with specialised equipment can solder it back properly.

But I have not encountered it in Singapore.

https://www.androidauthority.com/green-line-phone-display-repair-laser-machine-3347172/

 

[PES1989]

Drive phv or gf ah? So far all my xiaomi phone no issue de even when i use for 10+hrs for phv. I have like mayb 10 diff models alr. Mayb ur hardware batch abit lemon. Sway bobian.

U go aliexpress order lcd urself. Very cheap only. Ownself replace. Must buy the glue for lcd as well.

Green lines only affect OLED, AMOLED screens. I also never encounter any issues on LCD screens so far. Hence why I bought a replacement Redmi HP with IPS LCD, so no need to worry about any green lines for the foreseeable future.

I didn't update the software or drop the phone fyi.

Got at least another dude kenna too for his K50U after I googled for HWZ link. See post #149.

https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/...een-lines-issue.6915928/page-8#post-148904487

 

[oldchanggold]

No issue with my K50 Ultra. Smooth like butter with Google except no location history.

Sorry, one more thing, did you get the phone where seller help u install Google svcs? Would updating ROM version subsequently break the svcs haha