Xiaomi 13 series

[Oktechie]

But don't XM phones actually already come with a pre applied HD clear film? So technically don't need a screen protector?

do they? i was not aware. my past 2 phones i applied good curved screen protector at a shop in (punggol no longer remember the name)

 

[bertrande]

do they? i was not aware. my past 2 phones i applied good curved screen protector at a shop in (punggol no longer remember the name)

If you feel the edges of the Chinese phones you can feel the protector I believe. I also applied the curved privacy protector directly onto the pre applied protector although most people will remove it first.

 

[hkchew03]

Clear film very hard to swipe. Prefer matte film

Clear film is so much better for content viewing, matte film is more fuzzy, the lower grade matte film will even introduce rainbow effect. Both got pro and con. Good tempered glass with hydrophobic coating helps a little.

If you feel the edges of the Chinese phones you can feel the protector I believe. I also applied the curved privacy protector directly onto the pre applied protector although most people will remove it first.

This isn't a issue of Chinese phones. Its simply the design of curved phone, doesn't matter what protector you use.

 

[Oktechie]

saw ebay, alixpress all selling global rom for xiaomi 13 ultra as well as global rom out in case any one is interested

I have not yet decided.

 

[divinepotato]

Xiaomi 13 Ultra officially launched in Hong Kong today. When is Singapore' turn?

 

[hkchew03]

At probably S$1600+ for base 256GB, China ROM is a good buy at about $400 or 25% less unless you need the warranty. MIUI14 has closed a lot of gap between global and CN ROM.

 

[Computeron]

Xiaomi 13 Ultra officially launched in Hong Kong today. When is Singapore' turn?

exp sia... hk price to sgd is 1.8k.. haven factor in SG MILK PRICE.

 

[chocoblitz]

saw ebay, alixpress all selling global rom for xiaomi 13 ultra as well as global rom out in case any one is interested

I have not yet decided.

Saw their disclaimer, not sure if it would affect our local apps:

Global ROM:It supports multiple languages .Support OTA Update
Note: The unlock bootloader has been unlocked and the ROOT permission has been turned on (this is the prerequisite for installing the global ROM). Certain banking applications and certain applications may not be available. (Applications for refunds and returns for this reason will be rejected. Please note)

NFC(maybe some country not work,we can't sure this.)

 

[Milo-Dino]

At probably S$1600+ for base 256GB, China ROM is a good buy at about $400 or 25% less unless you need the warranty. MIUI14 has closed a lot of gap between global and CN ROM.

Hong Kong price around $1550 for 512gb... Limited pre orders get the camera kit free...

 

[Milo-Dino]

exp sia... hk price to sgd is 1.8k.. haven factor in SG MILK PRICE.

Is hkd 8999 isn't it?
Now exchange rate around 5.8

 

[Computeron]

Is hkd 8999 isn't it?
Now exchange rate around 5.8

my bad... maybe sg price is 1699

 

[hkchew03]

Hong Kong price around $1550 for 512gb... Limited pre orders get the camera kit free...

You think SG can match HK price? Pro model was 7699HKD ($1324) while SG is $1599.. for 256GB model. Base on this estimate, the 512GB base model for the Ultra will be probably $1799 or even higher in SG.

 

[hkchew03]

Saw their disclaimer, not sure if it would affect our local apps:

Global ROM:It supports multiple languages .Support OTA Update
Note: The unlock bootloader has been unlocked and the ROOT permission has been turned on (this is the prerequisite for installing the global ROM). Certain banking applications and certain applications may not be available. (Applications for refunds and returns for this reason will be rejected. Please note)

NFC(maybe some country not work,we can't sure this.)

If bootloader unlock, it means the set is likely China set, just flashed with global firmware. If your objective is have official global ROM, that is ok, but if you want with warranty that comes with international model sold by Xiaomi SG, definitely no.

 

[chocoblitz]

If bootloader unlock, it means the set is likely China set, just flashed with global firmware. If your objective is have official global ROM, that is ok, but if you want with warranty that comes with international model sold by Xiaomi SG, definitely no.

I'm talking about whether local apps like banking apps are working due to root, not about warranty.

 

[Milo-Dino]

You think SG can match HK price? Pro model was 7699HKD ($1324) while SG is $1599.. for 256GB model. Base on this estimate, the 512GB base model for the Ultra will be probably $1799 or even higher in SG.

I'm not here to speculate price.

I simply just mentioned the hk launch price.

I also did not say whether I expect singapore price to be similar to hongkong price.

 

[hkchew03]

I'm not here to speculate price.

I simply just mentioned the hk launch price.

I also did not say whether I expect singapore price to be similar to hongkong price.

Then why would you quote my post about pricing in the first place?? Im just stated my guess on local pricing

 

[Oktechie]

I guess in this instance, if they miui 14 bloat ware can be removed and users here confirm banking singpass work, it makes more sense in this economy to get the "cheaper" version.


Is there anyone that got their gcam to work on the latest ultra phone? I'm a fan of Google cam..

 

[hkchew03]

I guess in this instance, if they miui 14 bloat ware can be removed and users here confirm banking singpass work, it makes more sense in this economy to get the "cheaper" version.


Is there anyone that got their gcam to work on the latest ultra phone? I'm a fan of Google cam..

What do you mean by "cheaper" if CN ROM, yes, most bloat ware can be removed without ADB or root, and Singpass work perfectly. For Gcam, tried several version, limited workability, either glitchy or not able to utilize all 4 cameras. TBH different between gcam and default app isn't that much as compared to 5 years ago.

 

[Oktechie]

What do you mean by "cheaper" if CN ROM, yes, most bloat ware can be removed without ADB or root, and Singpass work perfectly. For Gcam, tried several version, limited workability, either glitchy or not able to utilize all 4 cameras. TBH different between gcam and default app isn't that much as compared to 5 years ago.

"Cheaper" cn ROM because no one knows what is the markup when the global one makes it here if it makes it.


Thanks for your thoughts about gcam

 

[divinepotato]

How are the ergonomics of handling the Xiaomi 13 Ultra? I have heard people saying that it is too top heavy and therefore unbalanced due to heavy camera module.