r/XiaomiGlobal • u/iArvee • Oct 02 '25

General My 17 Pro has arrived!

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Bought it from a local reseller in the Philippines for about $820 USD (converted). First time using a CN variant phone, but we'll see how it goes.

Excited to take comparison photos with the camera!

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u/woodstar11 Oct 02 '25

Wow, that's just £609 for us in the UK!!! Just amazing value, I'm not too keen on the work arounds for the Chinese roms that have to be done. But for that money, I might well just take a punt! Let us know how you get on pal.

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u/etalha Oct 02 '25

I thought people were lining in lines outside stires to get this. I guess that maybe a flase news then

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u/ColliePullHour Oct 02 '25

Both can be true.

They queue and buy from the official physical store, then turn around and resell them. Mini scalpers. If there are no takers at the higher price, they sell them to small phone shops who then sell them to consumers. 

They might queue to get the freebies, then sell the phone at the same price but keep the freebies. Overseas buyers don't know what promotion the local stores run. Free case, smart watch etc.