Xiaomi Mi Max - Part 2

[trichard]

When will android 7 coming..

 

[kelvinti]

When will android 7 coming..

Hopefully...soon as Android 7 Beta Stable rom has already been pushed via OTA since 2 days ago.

 

[kelvinti]

The 123M failed to update. Now asking to download the 1.4G ROM.

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The 1.4gb update doesn't seem to have the Bluetooth optimization and themes..

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I will be testing 7.6.8 eu rom (China 7.6.8 based) on my Mi Max 128 later!

xiaomi.eu_multi_MIMAXPro_7.6.8_v8-7.0.zip

 

[Devilsire]

mimax2 cfm no FM and OTG?

nah here's the answers

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[trichard]

Hopefully...soon as Android 7 Beta Stable rom has already been pushed via OTA since 2 days ago.

Once that push down. Other than camrea batt life lose a bit to MM2 ... The CPU will beat MM2 ...

 

[kelvinti]

Once that push down. Other than camrea batt life lose a bit to MM2 ... The CPU will beat MM2 ...

Based on the Android 7 based developer rom, the camera does has a slight improvement other MM.

So, When Stable Android 7 rom is released, MM1 will be awesome!

 

[1982-1994]

Other than camrea batt life lose a bit to MM2 ...

10% increase in mAh capacity is really abit.
but coupled with power efficient processor, I think quite significant overall.

 

[1982-1994]

Seems like cannot find anymore new mi max at a reasonable price.

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mobilehardware selling 64gb at $260.

 

[kelvinti]

I think all sellers have returned the reamainding stocks of MM1 to suplliers and re-stcoked with MM2!

 

[Devilsire]

for those considering upgrading max2, here's just my quick review after 1-2hrs of playing with it.

- First thing to emphasize that i'm most impressed with, the Stereo speaker! Playing a same video with mi max, the Stereo sound is soooooooo noticeable (loud & clear with sounds from both sides) & is such a huge upgrade!

- Camera wise, disappointing from what i expecting from IMX386. My Mi5s IMX378 still win it by a mile especially in lowlight & indoor. Back to comparison with Max1, holding both side by side aiming shoots, one can easily see that Max2 able to autofocus much faster & better (Max1 tends to off-focus oftenly under indoor/lowlight). So yeah, its an upgrade, but hopefully it can be optimised better with future software update to fully ultilise the IMX386.

- Battery life, unable to test yet. But one thing i noticed, this time around Max2 truely support QC. Tried charging the phone at 80%+ and my USB tester showing ~2.5A+@6V+=15-16W throughout. For Max1, QC usually only triggered when battery is within 0-60%

- CPU/GPU. Tried playing a few games of mobile legend at Highest Quality (not sure if this game is CPU/graphics intensive). Result: No difference from Max1, No lag. But one thing i noticed, Max2 appears cooler. (Max1 starts to warm up abit after few games from experience)

- Lastly phone design. Round edges, feels much better in hand (only if bare naked). From the back, both me & my friends' first impression is that its a iphone+ copy lol. However after putting on even the thinnest TPU transparent casing, its actually looks just the same as Max1 anyway.


So to round it up, given the similar price range for a 128gb Max1 vs 64gb Max2 as of now, i'll just say its up to individual if he's willing to sacrifice 128gb for the above

 

[TheOutsider]

for those considering upgrading max2, here's just my quick review after 1-2hrs of playing with it.

- First thing to emphasize that i'm most impressed with, the Stereo speaker! Playing a same video with mi max, the Stereo sound is soooooooo noticeable (loud & clear with sounds from both sides) & is such a huge upgrade!

- Camera wise, disappointing from what i expecting from IMX386. My Mi5s IMX378 still win it by a mile especially in lowlight & indoor. Back to comparison with Max1, holding both side by side aiming shoots, one can easily see that Max2 able to autofocus much faster & better (Max1 tends to off-focus oftenly under indoor/lowlight). So yeah, its an upgrade, but hopefully it can be optimised better with future software update to fully ultilise the IMX386.

- Battery life, unable to test yet. But one thing i noticed, this time around Max2 truely support QC. Tried charging the phone at 80%+ and my USB tester showing ~2.5A+@6V+=15-16W throughout. For Max1, QC usually only triggered when battery is within 0-60%

- CPU/GPU. Tried playing a few games of mobile legend at Highest Quality (not sure if this game is CPU/graphics intensive). Result: No difference from Max1, No lag. But one thing i noticed, Max2 appears cooler. (Max1 starts to warm up abit after few games from experience)

- Lastly phone design. Round edges, feels much better in hand (only if bare naked). From the back, both me & my friends' first impression is that its a iphone+ copy lol. However after putting on even the thinnest TPU transparent casing, its actually looks just the same as Max1 anyway.


So to round it up, given the similar price range for a 128gb Max1 vs 64gb Max2 as of now, i'll just say its up to individual if he's willing to sacrifice 128gb for the above

The camera will lose because they simply only just use a better sensor. Lens and OIS still not flagship standard. Although the sensor is good, without OIS, the camera will push the iso higher in order to increase the shutter speed to take a steady shot. The aperture also not as good.

Anyway... How much did you pay? Feel like wanna get one

 

[kelvinti]

Devilsire bro,

Awesome detail review.

I would pawn my Mi Max 128 for Mi Max 2 64 for sure....

I'm waiting for the next round of price reduction or promotion to grab a Mi Max 2 64....

 

[Starbutt]

Tempted to get mm2 also. But cannot bear to sacrifice the 128gb for smaller capacity.

 

[1982-1994]

Tempted to get mm2 also. But cannot bear to sacrifice the 128gb for smaller capacity.

you can always opt for 64gb SD card. unless you are using two sim cards.
I wanted to order mm2 128gb but changed my mind as my 64gb SD card is under utilized.
currently using mm1 128gb

 

[kelvinti]

I'm likely to jump to MM2 as soon as this afternoon if the seller has stock for me to pickup but I must be able sell my 4/128 MM1... People, you know what I mean and know what to do...

 

[Oinkize]

I'm likely to jump to MM2 as soon as this afternoon if the seller has stock for me to pickup but I must be able sell my 4/128 MM1... People, you know what I mean and know what to do...

Sb $100

 

[dicxz80]

Thx for the review ! Now waiting for custom ROM in xda before buying mm2

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[kelvinti]

OK, MM1 folks,

I has been a wonderful thread here. I'm here to bid farewell as I have sold my MM1 today and gotten the MM2 at the same time.

Any, I still have a MM1 at home (does not belong to me). So, I will still be here on and off!

Cheers, All!

 

[kelvinti]

Sb $100

So mean...LOL..

 

[Shib]

OK, MM1 folks,

I has been a wonderful thread here. I'm here to bid farewell as I have sold my MM1 today and gotten the MM2 at the same time.

Any, I still have a MM1 at home (does not belong to me). So, I will still be here on and off!

Cheers, All!

Wa... U jumped boat very fast...

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