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Mi Mix 2S vs OnePlus 6

I was just wondering if those of you who haven't ordered the Mi Mix 2S yet are you considering the OnePlus 6 instead? I'm kind of on the fence between this phone and the upcoming OP6. I like the fact that the OP6 has similar specs with reportedly very good camera and waterproofing.
Am I the only one debating this or are you guys convinced the Mi Plus 2s is the right phone for you?

OP6 has a notch which is enough for me not to buy it.

Same thing here. I am waiting for OP6 to be release and see which one to buy. Has anyone able to get the Mi Mix S2 in the US?

My 1+1 is very old now so I had to decide between MI mix 2s or waiting for the 1+6, I bought the mi mix 2s because the price is lower, the design is just awesome and the camera is very good. Oneplus said everytime their new camera makes perfect images and it was crappy everytime
The only reason for me I would prefer the 1+6 over the 2s is the huge developer community behind oneplus devices, there are houndreds of Roms, kernels and mods. However with the new project treble we will see lots of Roms for the mi mix 2s for sure and if you check the xda page of the mi mix 2 you can see there is lots of development too (of course not as much as for 1+ devices). As far as I know the 1+6 will only be splashwater proof

B28 kinda important to me but don't need/want the 256gb and not paying that much for a network band lol. Will wait and see what OP6 brings or even u12 to replace u11.
M.

MallocVoidstar said:
OP6 has a notch which is enough for me not to buy it.
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Wise words, bro

I was ready to buy a Mi Mix 2S but I wanted to wait for the OnePlus 6 but that notch just kills it for me.

It does not have any symmetry or anything in its design, its just ugly IMO. Although I dont like the camera bump on the mi mix 2s either, with the provided case it looks actually quite good.

How about bringing the Mate 10 Pro into the equation as well? Personally I was waiting to choose between the 3 of them, but the notch brought the choice down to 2. 1+6 is too apple-ish imo. I think I will start another thread on 2S vs M10P btw.

Wanting a Snapdragon 845, there isn't a huge choice at reasonable prices.
I'll probably choose the Mi Mix 2S over the OnePlus 6 because:
- cheaper
- no ugly notch
- has wireless charging

Flatric said:
My 1+1 is very old now so I had to decide between MI mix 2s or waiting for the 1+6, I bought the mi mix 2s because the price is lower, the design is just awesome and the camera is very good. Oneplus said everytime their new camera makes perfect images and it was crappy everytime
The only reason for me I would prefer the 1+6 over the 2s is the huge developer community behind oneplus devices, there are houndreds of Roms, kernels and mods. However with the new project treble we will see lots of Roms for the mi mix 2s for sure and if you check the xda page of the mi mix 2 you can see there is lots of development too (of course not as much as for 1+ devices). As far as I know the 1+6 will only be splashwater proof
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Same here. And i did the same. Camera is looking very good compared to Oneplus One.

sleepingawake said:
Same here. And i did the same. Camera is looking very good compared to Oneplus One.
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How is your opinion about how the 2s feels in your hands? For me that's the only downside of the 2s, my 1+1 feels so much better (especially because of the weight) and without the case the 2s is very slippery...

Honestly, I was waiting for the OP6 launch but after seeing what they are offering, decided to go with the Mi Mix 2s. Then I saw that not only did Xiaomi not get rid of their stupid unlocking period, they actually increased it to 360 hours. Seriously, this is the kind of BS that makes me want to never buy another Xiaomi device. Went through tons of hassle with my Mi 6 unlocking and not feeling like doing it again so looks like it is OP6 for me.

Rattles said:
Honestly, I was waiting for the OP6 launch but after seeing what they are offering, decided to go with the Mi Mix 2s. Then I saw that not only did Xiaomi not get rid of their stupid unlocking period, they actually increased it to 360 hours. Seriously, this is the kind of BS that makes me want to never buy another Xiaomi device. Went through tons of hassle with my Mi 6 unlocking and not feeling like doing it again so looks like it is OP6 for me.
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Right now there are no custom roms or even stock roms for the MM2S, so waiting two weeks is not a problem for me at least. I wish I could unlock immediately, of course, but I don't think it's a problem waiting two weeks at this point.
And the notch...

pancomido said:
Right now there are no custom roms or even stock roms for the MM2S, so waiting two weeks is not a problem for me at least. I wish I could unlock immediately, of course, but I don't think it's a problem waiting two weeks at this point.
And the notch...
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I like to unlock the bootloader on all my devices as soon as I get it so I don't have to format again later. I just don't understand the reasoning behind this process I guess. Also, I wonder if the mi mix 2s will have a decent rom scene or at least better than the disappointing mi 6 custom development

Rattles said:
I like to unlock the bootloader on all my devices as soon as I get it so I don't have to format again later. I just don't understand the reasoning behind this process I guess. Also, I wonder if the mi mix 2s will have a decent rom scene or at least better than the disappointing mi 6 custom development
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Yeah, good point. Although unlocking will most probably result in wiping all your data, I have actually unlocked the Redmi Note 4 without wiping anything for some reason. This might not be the case, but also, I have read that using MIUI in-built backup will restore everything...
Regarding custom development, time will tell. But the fact that it's on the P preview is a good signal, I guess.
Also, GSI images seem to be working relatively good according to some users.

Im waiting to see what the mi7/8 brings to the table. Hopefully Xiaomi will include band 20.

Mi 7/8 will bring a notch to the table. Also probably 3D face recognition

The notch is killing me on the OP6.
But OP development is of the charts.
What will the development be like for the 2S?

I had a not-so-good experience with my OP3T and always wanted a Mix phone, because they are the most beautiful phones around
The speaker (calls) died after like 8 months or so, so i had to fit with earphones or the main speaker which is a pain in the ass, battery has been failing lately and also feels slightly sluggish on stock rom.
the biggest issue is the first one, TONS OF PEOPLE had problems with the 3T speaker and they made it look like it never happened, honestly if it wasnt a small bug i would say "whatever" but i could hardly use the MOST IMPORTANT FEATURE OF A PHONE, CALLING... also updates? op forgot about 3t after 5 released.
So, NO MORE ONE PLUS PHONES FOR ME, NEVER AGAIN.

Mix 2S vs Huwaei Mate 10 Pro

Hello to everyone. Any views on Mix 2S vs Mate 10 Pro?
I am having a hard time deciding between the two. On the one hand the Mate 10 Pro in "sexy" blue, with the official European support and service, the camera, the AI, the battery life, the IR, and the known quality. On the other hand Mix2S 6/128 which is unknown territory to me, bought from sometimes dodgy Chinese sites, non-official or difficult support, and questionable battery, but innovative and practical and also rather "sexy" in ceramic (please correct me if this the 6/128 is not ceramic), with the practicality of wireless charging. Price is roughly the same. Thanks
(PS. 1+6 is too apple-ish, so out of the equation. Perhaps the Smartisan R1 would be a strong contender having the best looks, but again hard to find and no idea about the support and build quality).

In my opinion you don't really need the support, if you buy it on tradingshenzen for example you can buy a 2-year insurance for 24€ covering nearly everything. The camera on the 2s is awesome but I don't know the mate 10 camera so I can't compare it. I get about 6-7h SOT so battery life is not bad. IR is a great feature and I miss it a bit but not very much. The build quality of the 2s is awesome it feels very very premium but it's a little bit heavy. Yes, the 128 version has a ceramic back and the sides are aluminum. There's a full ceramic version but that's only the 256gb version I think. If you have some questions feel free to ask

I have both and I actually prefer the Mix 2S. I've had many Xiaomi phones in the past, so I'm more partial to Xiaomi and MIUI, but I wanted to try the Mate 10 Pro. The 2S camera is right up there with the Mate 10 Pro. I like the fact that the Mate 10 is waterproof, AMOLED screen, and slightly better feel in the hand. I feel Xiaomi has more frequent updates, especially if you decide to try the dev ROM.
Sent from my Mi MIX 2S using Tapatalk

Thanks to both replies. One question: Does Google Pay work on Mix 2S? Thanks

christis said:
Thanks to both replies. One question: Does Google Pay work on Mix 2S? Thanks
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Yup, I use it all the time.
Sent from my Mi MIX 2S using Tapatalk

Ulver said:
Yup, I use it all the time.
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Sorry to be off topic, but is your device Chinese or Global version? I can't get GPay working on my Chinese one, always stuck on "contacting your bank" message.

teddy74eva said:
Sorry to be off topic, but is your device Chinese or Global version? I can't get GPay working on my Chinese one, always stuck on "contacting your bank" message.
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I have the global version with the global ROM.
Sent from my Mi MIX 2S using Tapatalk

Ulver said:
I have the global version with the global ROM.
Sent from my Mi MIX 2S using Tapatalk
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Whats your standby drain like? Debating on a 2s vs waiting on a Zenfone 5z.
My s9+ is getting sold off once its paid off, battery life is inconsistent at best and it really annoys me. Former View 10 and Mate 10 were far far better.

christis said:
Hello to everyone. Any views on Mix 2S vs Mate 10 Pro?
I am having a hard time deciding between the two. On the one hand the Mate 10 Pro in "sexy" blue, with the official European support and service, the camera, the AI, the battery life, the IR, and the known quality. On the other hand Mix2S 6/128 which is unknown territory to me, bought from sometimes dodgy Chinese sites, non-official or difficult support, and questionable battery, but innovative and practical and also rather "sexy" in ceramic (please correct me if this the 6/128 is not ceramic), with the practicality of wireless charging. Price is roughly the same. Thanks
(PS. 1+6 is too apple-ish, so out of the equation. Perhaps the Smartisan R1 would be a strong contender having the best looks, but again hard to find and no idea about the support and build quality).
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Well Huawei just announced that they won't allow unlocking the bootloader anymore https://twitter.com/PaulOBrien/status/999621512792600576?s=19

taphius said:
Whats your standby drain like? Debating on a 2s vs waiting on a Zenfone 5z.
My s9+ is getting sold off once its paid off, battery life is inconsistent at best and it really annoys me. Former View 10 and Mate 10 were far far better.
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I'm getting 8+ hours of screen on time and less than 10% drain overnight.

Flatric said:
Well Huawei just announced that they won't allow unlocking the bootloader anymore https://twitter.com/PaulOBrien/status/999621512792600576?s=19
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This really sucks! Well, I guess it makes our lives easier. Fewer choices, easier decision, he he..

Flatric said:
Well Huawei just announced that they won't allow unlocking the bootloader anymore https://twitter.com/PaulOBrien/status/999621512792600576?s=19
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christis said:
This really sucks! Well, I guess it makes our lives easier. Fewer choices, easier decision, he he..
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Xiaomi unlocking waiting time does not seem so bad anymore.

Bill Power said:
Xiaomi unlocking waiting time does not seem so bad anymore.
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LOL..... Spot on!
BTW the way I understand it, is that there won't be any waiting time on the phones sold through their recently opened European stores (at least it is not mentioned in the instructions).

Ulver said:
I have both and I actually prefer the Mix 2S. I've had many Xiaomi phones in the past, so I'm more partial to Xiaomi and MIUI, but I wanted to try the Mate 10 Pro. The 2S camera is right up there with the Mate 10 Pro. I like the fact that the Mate 10 is waterproof, AMOLED screen, and slightly better feel in the hand. I feel Xiaomi has more frequent updates, especially if you decide to try the dev ROM.
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Can you tell me something about the speaker and mic, compare to Mate 10 Pro? I think the Mate 10 Pro is about 10 times better than the Mix 2s

MI MIX 2s (450€) vs MI MIX 2 (320€)

Hello,
with the following price which product you will suggest ? all from OFFICIAL mi store philippines , current exchange rate, both 64GB ROM 6GB Ram
MI MIX 2s (450€)
pro: snap 845 , wireless charging , better solid camera
cons: quite horrible back design (my opinion), front camera still low/normal quality, still horrible audio in video.
MI MIX 2 (320€)
pro: perfect design front and back , lower price, better screen than mi mix 2s (?)
cons: no wireless charging, not really good camera , older 835
Notes :
- For "notebookcheck" the screen of mi mix 2 has a lot better contrast , so should be better , it's true ?
- Also i saw that people complaining that gorilla glass 4 scratch super easily , it's true ? i have nubia 2 years old gorilla glass 3 , using without any tempered glass , is totally like new the screen.
thanks

Same panel in the screen afaik so shouldn't be any different there. Gg4 is better than gg3 but all glass can still scratch .
M.

mattman83 said:
Same panel in the screen afaik so shouldn't be any different there. Gg4 is better than gg3 but all glass can still scratch .
M.
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screenshot in attachment says differently , they also state that on Mi MIx 2s "Display - Bright and sharp but slightly poor in contrast"

MI1990 said:
screenshot in attachment says differently , they also state that on Mi MIx 2s "Display - Bright and sharp but slightly poor in contrast"
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The MI Mix 2 and MI Mix 2S use the same display but the 2S has a more powerful GPU which probably accounts for the fact that the display is slightly brighter and more vibrant on the 2S. I own both phones and was surprised the displays didn't look exactly the same.
If someone was choosing between the two phones I would say buy the 2S if you can afford the higher price. Otherwise the Mix 2 is still a very good phone. However, if having a cutting edge display is a high priority the IPS LCD technology found on the Mix 2/2S definitely doesn't qualify.

jhs39 said:
The MI Mix 2 and MI Mix 2S use the same display but the 2S has a more powerful GPU which probably accounts for the fact that the display is slightly brighter and more vibrant on the 2S. I own both phones and was surprised the displays didn't look exactly the same.
If someone was choosing between the two phones I would say buy the 2S if you can afford the higher price. Otherwise the Mix 2 is still a very good phone. However, if having a cutting edge display is a high priority the IPS LCD technology found on the Mix 2/2S definitely doesn't qualify.
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Thanks, so you confirm its even better for your eyes the mi mix 2s panel? I was quite worried from notebookcheck review that was worst than the mi mix 2
Also can i ask you if sizes and and ergonomic is clearly noticeable on mi mix 2s? (In good way cause it's smaller)

Vivo nex s or mi mix 2s ?

I wanna buy new phone with total new experience
After my p20 pro
Which one should i buy?

Maybe the Mi Mix 3 but not the 2S.
Now i would take the NEX because the 3 is not out.

What a silly question.
You can't decide between a super-spec flagship vs. an underwhelming sequel with the camera in the wrong place?

lude219 said:
What a silly question.
You can't decide between a super-spec flagship vs. an underwhelming sequel with the camera in the wrong place?
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Which one is the super? ?

None 8a better than the P20pro. Here's why.
The performance in flagships have plateaued because most of them can handle anything without breaking a sweat. The Kirin 970 is still good.
Now the p20 pro has a camera that is still unbeatable... Esp those handheld 4/5 sec long exposure shots.
If you still want to buy a phone, still, don't get any of these cause the UI remotely follows a similar role model. Get the Pixel 2 XL.
Of these two (Nex or 2S), the Nex is better, IMHO.

Vivo nex is a far better option than mi mix 2s.
I'm currently using nex, though i have not used mix 2s.
I have used mix 2 as it was launched in my country India.
Mix 2 was a strictly good phone. Nothing Excellent about it.
But the vivo nex is much superior. The display quality is enough to beat mi mix 2s.
Better camera , latest tech and battery are other few advantages.

shakticool said:
Vivo nex is a far better option than mi mix 2s.
I'm currently using nex, though i have not used mix 2s.
I have used mix 2 as it was launched in my country India.
Mix 2 was a strictly good phone. Nothing Excellent about it.
But the vivo nex is much superior. The display quality is enough to beat mi mix 2s.
Better camera , latest tech and battery are other few advantages.
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Thanks my friend ?

My previous phone was a Mi Mix 2, cant compare these 2, the Nex is a beast!

I have been using the Mix 2s for about a month now and i am observing this forum to see if its worth "upgrading" to the Nex in the next few months. I always have a fear of early batch production issues and it seems like there is a thread that already exists dedicated to poor display panels. Suffered with the Sony xperias and even galaxies. Lesson learnt, wait until the later batches have been manufactured.
As to Mix 2s over Nex, i can already see several advantages that puts the Nex as the top pick! Aside from the new tech that is yet to be implemented in the Mix series, and im saying this with the lack of visibility over the dev community on funtouch os, i would think that Vivo would only be inferior in the software department. Xiaomi so far has a huge community dedicated to MIUI and they're after all, focusing on this aspect as part of their selling point. Nonetheless, MIUI is still buggy as heck so i would be wary of FuntouchOS unless someone can vouch for that software which clearly looks like an iOS copycat (imho)
My opinion on the 2s:
Pro
1. Looks pretty; first time using a ceramic phone, becareful it shatters unforgivably
2. Small form factor despite a 6 inch screen, well because of that display
3. Fast, 845 SD same as the NEX. This one should not show any difference with the NEX
Cons
1. lacks in a good camera (despite the high DXOmark score, the rear camera is buggy and is inconsistent, dont get me started on that poor Front camera)
2. battery, soso (probably due to average size batter and LCD panel)
3. lacks a punchy speaker (false stereo, dont expect an immersive experience)
4. Proximity sensor is inconsistent (using a new tech leveraging infra tech, which is also not consistent when you're on the phone)
5. Buggy software (this one is frustrating, apps occasionally crash and i cant use spotify now for some odd reason, yet to reformat but ill do that when miui10 comes out)

display replacement for mi mix 2 and 2s the same

Hi, i dropped my Mi Mix 2s and now the Display is broken. I wonder if the replacement for the Mix 2 and Mix 2s are the Same? Does anyone know that?
Those labeled for Mix 2 are easier and cheaper to get

kwasi76 said:
Hi, i dropped my Mi Mix 2s and now the Display is broken. I wonder if the replacement for the Mix 2 and Mix 2s are the Same? Does anyone know that?
Those labeled for Mix 2 are easier and cheaper to get
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No, they're not the same. Mix2s is slightly smaller

XDRdaniel said:
No, they're not the same. Mix2s is slightly smaller
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Thanks a lot. That saved me quite some money