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Nillkin Mi A1 accessories small review

After 1 week my Mi A1 accessories finally arrived!

A few add-ons to my Mi A1: Nillkin Amazing H+ tempered glass screen protector, Nillkin USB Type-C 5V/2A charging and data cable, Nillkin Mi 5x/A1 Frosted Shield case (Black). Price stated as off 10/28/2017, (on discount)

EDIT (Nov 1): Added Nillkin Amazing H tempered glass screen protector

EDIT (Dec 16): Re-applied Nillkin Amazing H+ Pro tempered glass screen protector

First, start off with the screen protector:

Nillkin Amazing H+ tempered glass screen protector ~$6 USD

Recommended if you are highly skilled, you need to be highly skilled to apply the screen protector perfectly and no mistakes. Because once you get air bubbles underneath the screen protector, it's nearly impossible to get it out. Plus if you remove and reapply, you will pretty much get permanent bubbles at the corner. Once you lift it up even with little force, the adhesive is pretty much destroyed. Other than those cons I will think it's an okay screen protector, if you can get it on spot the first time without air bubbles.

It's coated with oleophobic coating, so you will probably get less fingerprint on your screen, it's thin with 0.2mm thickness (can flex slightly more without breaking it comparing to conventional screen protector).

Conclusion: It's an excellent screen protector if you can apply it in one go perfect alignment, no dust etc. Otherwise if you are a newbie (like me) it's definitely not for you, look for other screen protector or ask someone who is great at installing screen protector apply it for you. But for the price, I can't complain. I will get another thicker one (0.3mm) in few days time as I don't like imperfect applications.

Tips: Do not take out the screen protector until you are ready to apply it. Use all the accessories Nillkin provided before applying the screen protector, clean your screen with wet & dry wipes first, and then use the anti-static film to remove remaining dust on the screen. Your screen shouldn't pick up any dust for 2-3 mins unless you are in a very dusty place. When you finally ready to install the screen protector, remove it from the protective film case and then apply it on your screen. Don't peel off the adhesive protection film altogether at start, instead pull 30% off and then try align to your screen properly, once confirmed then only peel it off completely. If you have bubbles on the side, just keep pressure on it for around 1-2 mins and they will be gone.

2nd screen protector:

Nillkin Amazing H tempered glass screen protector ~$5 USD

Highly recommended, this one the original Amazing H screen protector is much more better than the H+ screen protector. It doesn't have the slight color fade after applying compared to the H+ version. Although it is slightly thicker (0.3mm) and doesn't curve like the H+ at the edges, I still recommend this one over the H+, and check it out! No halo effect, rainbow effect, ring of light effect nonsense.

Just get this one if your just an average user and needs some basic protection (of course this one also have oleophobic coating), this one will do the job perfectly, and it's cheaper too.

USB cable:

Nillkin USB Type-C 5V/2A charging and data cable ~$3

Recommended, supports 5V and 2A charging which our phone supports, supports data connectivity too. You can wrap it up if you don't need to excessive length of it. The Type A connector are also reversible, which is a plus.

For some reason I felt that the cable quality is not that great compared to my 2 years old Nillkin Micro-USB cable, seems like they have cut cost in order to sell it at cheaper price. But it does the job perfectly.

Conclusion: If you are not looking for fancy cables and just want a flat and cheap cable, this one is definitely for you.

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Case:

Nillkin Mi 5x/A1 Frosted Shield case ~$5.50

Highly recommended. I always bought Nillkin case, although it doesn't cover the upper and bottom part of your phone. It looks really slick and provide very comfortable grip for you. Note that the cover only give very minor buffer between your screen and surface if you put your phone upside down. Adding any tempered glass will definitely cause it higher than the case. Although it only gives basic protection, but it doesn't look that bulky compared to those TPU case.

I always love Nillkin case, they made very good cases for each phone, and their quality is very good too. (Although I got face some crack in old case before, but it's rare)

Conclusion: If you are looking for a case that won't make your phone looks bulky and add some grip, this case will probably suits you. But take note that only gives basic protection, any drops will be bad. :rolleyes: