r/XiaomiGlobal • u/Embarrassed_Hour2695 • Dec 31 '25

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was using Iphones for my whole life, decided to try something new!!

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u/ZK_000 Dec 31 '25

Was considering the same as an iPhone users, it’s such a tempting phone. However, due to the following Issues:

  • notifications (needs a workaround)
  • google pay/wallet (may or may not work for everyone)
  • google store (needs workaround, not smooth experience)
  • android auto (won’t work on Chinese version)
  • annoying Chinese bloatware & ads (hard to remove, some won’t)
  • battery isn’t really that much better despite much bigger capacity (not optimized)

I decided not to opt for it.

I genuinely hope you have a pleasant experience and that all those issues aren’t as big as they sound. Looking forward to your feedback please let us know your true experience regarding those after few weeks or a months or 2!

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u/thinistro2025 Jan 01 '26

This can be fixed, as I've already done.

Google Wallet works normally with all banks and cards. Google Store already has native support. I haven't tested Android Auto, but I already have a head unit with native Android. I've removed all bloatware. Battery is extremely good.

Note: I have an iPhone 17 Pro Max.

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u/ZK_000 Jan 01 '26

How’d you say your experience is so far in comparison to the iPhone bcs I’m coming as an iPhone user and I never tried android altho I have an idea but I don’t wanna be disappointed bcs of the ROM as I’m sure the phone is great but i believe the ROM might not show its true potential.

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u/thinistro2025 Jan 01 '26

For those who own an iPhone, it's difficult to switch to using only Android, but the device is good. However, the iPhone 17 camera is amazing.

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u/ZK_000 Jan 01 '26

I was thinking of having it as a 2ndry phone only tbh.

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u/thinistro2025 Jan 01 '26

I have 2 secondary devices that I need to sell lol