First impressions of the Mi Max, Xiaomi’s new release smartphone? That’s a whole lotta phone! Naturally, there have been phablets up for review before, but this one really makes an impression. The Max’s 16.4 cm (6.44 inches) HD display is arguably its unique selling point. This screen real estate must be why much of the marketing materials focus on improved and immersive experiences of gaming, watching movies, and reading. It offers — Xiaomi is quick to point out — as much viewing area as a 6-inch Kindle. An even more astonishing selling point for me is the price: just R4,699 for this much phablet (and one that seems to incorporate all the standard features that you might expect from a higher-end smartphone in 2016) puts me at risk of seeming one-track minded about Xiaomi. This price includes the fingerprint sensor, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, and a full metal body in gold and silver variations.
The Mi Max provides Xiaomi’s biggest battery to date, and one of the biggest across t...
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