yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] heindrix:
[update]

Firmware-Only Global Developer 8.8.16

6C8AD4D51B405A6E658D8BD81D273904 adspso.bin

E586CECF2F39FA0B47EBA322833F35B8 BTFM.bin

1F97F0BB0E29E216AD47C6018DDF734E cmnlib.mbn

567650AEE22718DCC16AE3579D00246C cmnlib64.mbn

0E9224AC00855F6AFCDC1CD0546DC962 devcfg.mbn

E8F4A8055B7E84130D5380C723934347 emmc_appsboot.mbn

20E0A5F2875BF9E141BDBA002F163858 hyp.mbn

88D33063A064D767CB3E12DA71779820 keymaster.mbn

107D5C821369F79E0FE8AC60383C7CF6 lksecapp.mbn

203363762B01630C8BE5EF41A6F65931 NON-HLOS.bin

468DD67A80D27EAD3AD859CE9DC943BC pmic.elf

41C766F0D248FD2EF8973CFB098AB56B rpm.mbn

FBF0C158CE30FC39277A0BD1A7ABE548 tz.mbn

2314897EC3AB3C81302D43C011114CAC xbl.elf

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"Image_Build_IDs": {

"adsp": "ADSP.8996.2.7.1-00156-00355-1",

"apps": "LA.UM.5.5.r1-01300-8x96.0-1",

"boot": "BOOT.XF.1.0-00307-M8996LZB-1",

"btfm": "BTFM.RM.4.3.c3-00009-QCABTFMSWPZ-1",

"common": "MSM8996.LA.2.0.1.c4-01019-STD.PROD-1.139600.1.145243.1",

"cpev2": "CPE.TSF.1.0-00035-W9335AAAAAAAZQ-1",

"glue": "GLUE.MSM8996.2.0-00022-NOOP_TEST-1",

"modem": "MPSS.TH.2.0.c1.9-00113-M8996FAAAANAZM-1.126839.2",

"rpm": "RPM.BF.1.6-00153-M8996AAAAANAZR-1",

"slpi_a1": "SLPI.HB.1.0-00310-M8996AZL-1",

"slpi_a4": "SLPI.HB.1.0-00310-M8996AZL-1",

"slpi_a7": "SLPI.HB.1.0-00310-M8996AZL-1",

"tz": "TZ.BF.4.0.1-00301-M8996AAAAANAZT-1.77750.1.100589.1",

"video": "VIDEO.VE.4.2-00026-PROD-2",

"wapi": "WLAN.ADDON_RM.3.0-00013-CNSS_RMZ_WAPI-1",

"wigig": "WIGIG.SPR.2.1-00032-WIGIGSWZ-1",

"wlan": "WLAN.RM.4.3.c3-00018-QCARMSWPZ-1.124871.2.154266.1"

},

"Metabuild_Info": {

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"Product_Flavor": "asic",

"Time_Stamp": "2018-08-02 23:19:16"

},

"Version": "1.0"

}
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] srasiroslayer:
I'm not sure this is related to firmware or not but maybe you can guide me. I decided to move from AICP rom since i've been running it for almost 4 months now and was on firmware 8.2.1. I installed the latest Pixel Experience and firmware 8.7.5. Everything runs fine except the ability to wifi roam.

I assumed it would be firmware related but do correct me if i'm wrong.

Now the wifi disconnects from one router to reconnect on another. It used to seamlessly roam without a drop between the two routers. I've tried other devices, even an old galaxy w, they roam perfectly.

Would you recommend i upgrade to a newer firmware version?

Thank you.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] heindrix:
Hi there,

I don't know for sure, but from the things i encountered on my experience, roaming aggressiveness is just about a value (threshold) you set. If your wifi works good, i don't think it's the firmware fault.

Maybe you want to try 3rd party app, such as : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.heleron.wifiroamingfix&hl=en

And many more.

If you solve the problem, let me know.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] heindrix:
[update]

Firmware-Only China Developer 8.8.23

6C8AD4D51B405A6E658D8BD81D273904 adspso.bin

E586CECF2F39FA0B47EBA322833F35B8 BTFM.bin

1F97F0BB0E29E216AD47C6018DDF734E cmnlib.mbn

567650AEE22718DCC16AE3579D00246C cmnlib64.mbn

0E9224AC00855F6AFCDC1CD0546DC962 devcfg.mbn

8DB751CBA21ED67D2CB664D8CD4E8B9F emmc_appsboot.mbn

20E0A5F2875BF9E141BDBA002F163858 hyp.mbn

88D33063A064D767CB3E12DA71779820 keymaster.mbn

107D5C821369F79E0FE8AC60383C7CF6 lksecapp.mbn

9B540DCA9A946DBA166638C95FB94202 NON-HLOS.bin

468DD67A80D27EAD3AD859CE9DC943BC pmic.elf

41C766F0D248FD2EF8973CFB098AB56B rpm.mbn

FBF0C158CE30FC39277A0BD1A7ABE548 tz.mbn

2314897EC3AB3C81302D43C011114CAC xbl.elf

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"Image_Build_IDs": {

"adsp": "ADSP.8996.2.7.1-00156-00355-1",

"apps": "LA.UM.5.5.r1-01300-8x96.0-1",

"boot": "BOOT.XF.1.0-00307-M8996LZB-1",

"btfm": "BTFM.RM.4.3.c3-00009-QCABTFMSWPZ-1",

"common": "MSM8996.LA.2.0.1.c4-01019-STD.PROD-1.139600.1.145243.1",

"cpev2": "CPE.TSF.1.0-00035-W9335AAAAAAAZQ-1",

"glue": "GLUE.MSM8996.2.0-00022-NOOP_TEST-1",

"modem": "MPSS.TH.2.0.c1.9-00113-M8996FAAAANAZM-1.126839.2",

"rpm": "RPM.BF.1.6-00153-M8996AAAAANAZR-1",

"slpi_a1": "SLPI.HB.1.0-00310-M8996AZL-1",

"slpi_a4": "SLPI.HB.1.0-00310-M8996AZL-1",

"slpi_a7": "SLPI.HB.1.0-00310-M8996AZL-1",

"tz": "TZ.BF.4.0.1-00301-M8996AAAAANAZT-1.77750.1.100589.1",

"video": "VIDEO.VE.4.2-00026-PROD-2",

"wapi": "WLAN.ADDON_RM.3.0-00013-CNSS_RMZ_WAPI-1",

"wigig": "WIGIG.SPR.2.1-00032-WIGIGSWZ-1",

"wlan": "WLAN.RM.4.3.c3-00018-QCARMSWPZ-1.124871.2.154266.1"

},

"Metabuild_Info": {

"Meta_Build_ID": "MSM8996.LA.2.0.1.c4-01019-STD.PROD-1.139600.1.145243.1",

"Product_Flavor": "asic",

"Time_Stamp": "2018-08-02 23:19:16"

},

"Version": "1.0"

}
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] heindrix:
[update]

Firmware-Only Global Developer 8.8.23

6C8AD4D51B405A6E658D8BD81D273904 adspso.bin

E586CECF2F39FA0B47EBA322833F35B8 BTFM.bin

1F97F0BB0E29E216AD47C6018DDF734E cmnlib.mbn

567650AEE22718DCC16AE3579D00246C cmnlib64.mbn

0E9224AC00855F6AFCDC1CD0546DC962 devcfg.mbn

4D88EA831CC7B8CBF0E210A7389A5B11 emmc_appsboot.mbn

20E0A5F2875BF9E141BDBA002F163858 hyp.mbn

88D33063A064D767CB3E12DA71779820 keymaster.mbn

107D5C821369F79E0FE8AC60383C7CF6 lksecapp.mbn

9B540DCA9A946DBA166638C95FB94202 NON-HLOS.bin

468DD67A80D27EAD3AD859CE9DC943BC pmic.elf

41C766F0D248FD2EF8973CFB098AB56B rpm.mbn

FBF0C158CE30FC39277A0BD1A7ABE548 tz.mbn

2314897EC3AB3C81302D43C011114CAC xbl.elf

{

"Image_Build_IDs": {

"adsp": "ADSP.8996.2.7.1-00156-00355-1",

"apps": "LA.UM.5.5.r1-01300-8x96.0-1",

"boot": "BOOT.XF.1.0-00307-M8996LZB-1",

"btfm": "BTFM.RM.4.3.c3-00009-QCABTFMSWPZ-1",

"common": "MSM8996.LA.2.0.1.c4-01019-STD.PROD-1.139600.1.145243.1",

"cpev2": "CPE.TSF.1.0-00035-W9335AAAAAAAZQ-1",

"glue": "GLUE.MSM8996.2.0-00022-NOOP_TEST-1",

"modem": "MPSS.TH.2.0.c1.9-00113-M8996FAAAANAZM-1.126839.2",

"rpm": "RPM.BF.1.6-00153-M8996AAAAANAZR-1",

"slpi_a1": "SLPI.HB.1.0-00310-M8996AZL-1",

"slpi_a4": "SLPI.HB.1.0-00310-M8996AZL-1",

"slpi_a7": "SLPI.HB.1.0-00310-M8996AZL-1",

"tz": "TZ.BF.4.0.1-00301-M8996AAAAANAZT-1.77750.1.100589.1",

"video": "VIDEO.VE.4.2-00026-PROD-2",

"wapi": "WLAN.ADDON_RM.3.0-00013-CNSS_RMZ_WAPI-1",

"wigig": "WIGIG.SPR.2.1-00032-WIGIGSWZ-1",

"wlan": "WLAN.RM.4.3.c3-00018-QCARMSWPZ-1.124871.2.154266.1"

},

"Metabuild_Info": {

"Meta_Build_ID": "MSM8996.LA.2.0.1.c4-01019-STD.PROD-1.139600.1.145243.1",

"Product_Flavor": "asic",

"Time_Stamp": "2018-08-02 23:19:16"

},

"Version": "1.0"

}
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] Konstantine34:
Looks so messy mate. ?
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] heindrix:
yes, sorry mate.

maybe someone need that information, so i decided to add it. :o
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] heindrix:
[update]

Firmware-Only China Developer 8.8.30
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] heindrix:
[update]

Firmware-Only Global Developer 8.8.30
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] heindrix:
[update]

Firmware-Only China Developer 8.9.6
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] heindrix:
[update]

Firmware-Only Global Developer 8.9.6
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] heindrix:
[update]

Firmware-Only China Developer 8.9.13

Notes : Many things is changed in the firmware file, maybe this firmware will fix issue such as Youtube lags, and such.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] heindrix:
[update]

Firmware-Only Global Developer 8.9.13

Notes : Many things is changed in the firmware file, maybe this firmware will fix issue such as Youtube lags, and such.
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] cobben:
Noticed that, is there any way to find out exactly what has been changed?

After Xiaomi begin with the ARB and creating boundaries between Global/China devices, I begin comparing hashes for the TrustZone tz.mbn file

They have been the same for a while for both Global and China weeklies up to 8.9.6, since 8.8.9 - now I haven't checked all in between.

But now it is different for

8.9.13 China weekly, and

China stable 10.0.1.0 is different from both.

I haven't checked the new Global stable yet.

Why would they need different versions in the China weekly and stable?

I smell a rat . . .
[Xiaomi Mi MIX  ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other ] heindrix:
Well i don't know very much, mate.

Perhaps weekly firmware will be released to stable if it's really is stable and approved by their QC, but who knows?

Because of that, i'm pretty sure we won't see the same hash between weekly and stable pretty often, i would say the chance is slim.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] didoop:
Hello,

I know, i had read some threads abou this. But is here anyone from EU who can confirm me this ? I am citizen in european union, S9+ G965F exynos, and i root it whitout loosing warranty ?

Thanks for replies
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] didoop:
I've spoken with our country samsung repair shop and it's true - In EU (or slovakia at least) warranty is not lost
[X Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ManthanRB:
Hey, I bought a new FL40 Genuine Motorola battery from newegg.ca and replaced it as my phone's old battery wasn't even lasting a day. The problem is after replacing the battery my NFC is not working, I have connected the flex cable of NFC antenna.

The weird thing is whenever I peel the NFC antenna off the new battery and try an NFC tag, it works but if I stick the antenna back on the battery it stops working. Anyone with any experience knows what is going on here?

Thanks!
[X Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shibin_1985:
From where you got? Always get it replaced from Moto centers.. Most of the online vendors and shops ares selling out duplicate (original look alike) batteries.. BTW if yours is original, you always can get the battery replaced as it'll be under warranty.
[X Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rockstar1997:
Most likely I think there should be some kind of metallic component in the new battery which may cause malfunction of the nfc reader, when its near the battery due to fact that nfc works on induction.
[X Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Grotax:
Fix NFC with new battery

Hey I just replaced my old original battery with a compatible replacement from ebay.

I found out that the black stuff on the original one is ferrite and you can buy stickers on aliexpress, ebay, amazon...

It's basically a thin magnet.

I found a cheap one on amazon "shipped from china" .... but I finally received it yesterday and it works fine.

New Battery and NFC is working :).

[Edit]:

Example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/72-118MM-T...-Pad-Anti-interference-for-Phone/201712942924
[X Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ManthanRB:
Link?
[X Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pich018:
I have buy this for my moto x play and nfc work perfectly https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B011KOGRWY/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_NyLNCb9BGBD9X
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] ermacwins:
So instead of making separate threads, I thought it might be helpful making this thread to ask questions.

I'll start of: How long does it take for the global version to go on sale after the Chinese one?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] Kevoon7:
I current have a OnePlus 5T but I would like to upgrade to this phone (Mi 8) I was wondering where can I buy this phone and ship to the US? I know there's not market or anything. But I don't want to to pay double price either from a third party.

Thanks!
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] _katho_:
https://xdaforums.com/mi-8/how-to/to-buy-t3800447
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] noel_Fs:
Average sot without heavy gaming?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] m.hut.ig:
Is it treble enabled?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] baddevil2:
sure, it comes pre installed with android 8.1
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] bcuraman:
Hi guys. Since this is a Q&A thread, i'm wondering:

I bought my Mi 8 today, china version. Will I still be able to flash global software on it, or just the chinese firmware?

And when it comes to flashing AOSP, will there be any difference?

Thanks a lot.

I'm not a noot in flashing, I've had Nexus for the last couple years,and i'm quite confident with it. Just not aware if it will be same rom for both versions or not.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] _katho_:
Yes, when global is released.

Same with AOSP.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] musicman5844:
Anyone in USA bought a mi 8 and which one to buy with the right bands
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] Big Boar:
hello. does the samsung amoled screen of mi 8 deteriorates? easily? is there a way to prevent it? im having second thoughts of buying it because of it. i hoping it will remain same quality after 3 years like ips.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] baddevil2:
- Does someone (especially from germany) tried WifiCalling? Does it work?

- Does someone tried a USB Power Delivery 3.0 Charger, how fast (how many watts) does it charge?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] Rask2015:
Do you mean any form of burn in? I have it since 12/06 and no burn in at all. (what a surprise :D )

I think it will not have much troubles with burn in, because it has full screen gestures (so no buttons which can burn in).

The navigation bar eventually can burn in, but I think that will be not annoying.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] coconutxyz:
does it have fingerprint gesture? always listening ok google?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] Rask2015:
No Fingerprint Gestures and Always Listening OK Google for now. (first can be archived with apps)
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] coconutxyz:
are you sure about the second one? as in screen is locked and off but i could still call out google assistant?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] Rask2015:
Sorry i read over the "always listening" - i dont know if this will be available.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] coconutxyz:
i see, thanks a lot for the help!!
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] gn0s1s:
Mi 8 is released in hong kong, and reading the site, it suggests that the nfc wallet can be used for services and specifically mentions google pay. Does this mean that there is a global rom now for mi 8, as google pay requires google services and afiak no chinese rom has these installed?

https://www.mi.com/hk/mi8/
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] white43:
I'm guessing it doesn't ship with Google Play. Is this hard to install? Do you need to unlock bootloader for the eventual global rom?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] Rask2015:
Google Services arent hard to install. You just need the Google Installer Apk which installs you all services, without the need off unlocking bootloader or root the devices before.

I dont know if you need an unlocked bootloader for the global rom - I would say no but i can be wrong.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] gn0s1s:
I know you can install goog services on a chinese rom, but i run into force closes and other miscellaneous errors with secure apps, like banking, etc. It never works quite the same as a baked in rom. I m just curious since they specifically mention google pay in regards to their wallet nfc functionality on the official xiaomi hongkong site.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] white43:
Thanks for the advice.

I've read that you can get the Google APK from the Mi installer, rather than from the web??

It runs in my head when I had the mi5 that I didn't need to unlock bootloader when I was using firmware from xiaomi.eu ?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] derMerowinger:
You need to unlock bootloader to install xiaomi.eu as explained in the xiaomi.eu forum.

But you can install google apps via the Mi installer as explained here
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] xristos9:
Guys do you trust the face unlock?

My daughter can unlock the phone with her eye.

My previous oneplus 5t I think have better face unlock because I was the only one who could unlock it.

So mi 8 face unlock is crap.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] manu_jedi:
Hello, i would like to buy the mi 8 explorer edition but have no experience with android phones. So i have two questions:

Will there be a global rom for the explorer edition? (I heard it will never launch in europe)

The chinese rom has the option to set the phone to english right?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] Rask2015:
Don't know if there will be a global ROM, but with some work you can unlock the bootloader and flash a third party rom from xiaomi.eu which provides all languages.

The China ROM have Chinese and English language support.a Lao you can set the region to yours (with an app called set.lang.pro ) so all apps you will download will be in your language and the most of the system apps too.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] manu_jedi:
Ok thanks.

I will use the Phone in english anyways. :)
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] g104:
No such issue even on my dead S3. There's an option called screen burn protection which LineageOS provided, but not MIUI. The best way is to use dark wallpaper & don't always use the highest brightness.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] xristos9:
How can we charge with quick charge 4.0??
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] Suryadixl92:
youre crap......
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] SRANONIMO:
Xiaomi Mi 8 Chinese

Hi, I have a question.

I want to buy a Xiaomi Mi 8, as you know at the moment there is only the Chinese version. So I want to know if buying the Chinese version, later I can install the Global Rom?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] Salahelm:
I have a question.. As I received my Xiaomi Mi 8 today. I'am going on a vacation on the 17th of July, but I want to put MIUI 10 on the phone. I'am on 9.5 stable now, I know about beta version and eu version. As I just have the phone I didn't do a unlucked bootloader yet as I know it can take days with a Xiaomi mi account, but I'am on a vacation at that time and by the time i come back from vacation the official rom of Miui 10 has it's release.

So my question is what's the best option to follow for now to go on MIUI 10? Where and what kind of steps do i need to follow?:confused:
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] vinceg77:
I have just received my Mi8 which almost works like a charm with Google services installed. Face recognition is awesome and I never owned such a fast device. I am currently waiting 360 hours for unlocking the bootloader, and so far, my banking app (Fortuneo online bank here in France) is working perfectly as well, and I can even use fingerprint to log in it. Do not misunderstand me - I a m not saying your are wrong - but this is my experience so far !

The 2 only problems I encountered were :

1/ Google contacts do not synchronize (whereas all other google services do). I avoided it by exporting/importing my Google contacts (I hope it will be solved with xiaomi.eu rom)

2/ Data/Wifi localization is not working with some apps : weather apps mainly, Flightradar 24, .... It does work with Google maps or Waze (not sure for Waze as it seems to turn on the GPS automaticly). From my understanding, chinese Miui rom is using Baidu network location instead of Google network location. If someone has a clue on how to change this, it would be more than welcome (I guess this problem will also be solved in xiaomi.eu rom ?)
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] boc11:
Hi, google contacts is working, you just need to give permissions to google play services to modify contacts.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] vinceg77:
Thanks

Google Play Service / Google framework / Contacts have all possible permissions set to on (green arrow)

When I try to sync I get a message : "Can't finish syc. Some contacts may not appear on all your devices"
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] boc11:
Google contact sync have?

I am not sure, but i got popup about missing permissions in some app, i give them and it worked. I am on china developer latest ROM.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] vinceg77:
Yes Google Contacts also have all persmissions set to on. I get no popup when I launch Google Contacts. I am also on China dev beta 8.7.6.

I also encounter issues with Wifi/network location and Google backup which both does not work

I will patiently wait for the 264 remaining hours before bootloader unlocking and then install xiaomi.eu rom :p
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] noobforthewin:
Recently I got a Mi 8 with Chinese rom and I would like to know if there is a way to switch to global rom without unlocking the bootloader ?

Thanks
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] xda.maruf:
Anyone Facing GPS issue on MI 8 SE??
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] UnknownAly027:
So if this is AMA i would like to ask

Whats the difference between MI 8 and MI 8 SE?

Whether they both have separate forums?

Which one should i buy?

Future of development for this phone custom roms, kernel etc anyone knows?

Thanks and sorry if asked too much:p
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] gulp79:
MI 8 can use "Ok goole" from screen off to wake up? (like OP6 or Pixel)
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] Jeik:
XDA didn't make separate forums for the Mi8 SE but we "settled" in the Mi8 forums. xD

Besides the CPU, the phones are quite similar.

The Mi8 costs more, has a bit bigger screen ( 6.2" 1080p AMOLED screen ), has the Snapdragon 845 CPU and has the rounded design similar to the iPhone X.

The Mi8 SE is cheaper, has a smaller screen( 5.88", also 1080p and also AMOLED ), has the Snapdragon 710 ( which is somewhere between the Snapdragon 820 and 835 in performance, it's still fast ) and has more of a square-ish design which makes it look somewhat original.

Both phones have the same camera module on the back, they both have notched screens and they both have the glass-aluminium sandwich body.

Just think of the SE as a compact, cheaper, a bit weaker but still great alternative version of the Mi8.

Both phones will make you happy but the SE targets a "high mid-range" segment while the Mi8 hits the "flagship" segment of smartphones.

They made the SE more of a compact version than a downgrade of the Mi8, the phone flies through everything and runs games pretty well ( I can finally completely play PSP games at 60 fps on 1080p, including God of War, something my Moto Z was struggling with xD ), but the Mi 8 does it even better.

The SE costs around 300€ for the 4/64GB model while the Mi8 costs between 400 and 450€ for the starting model ( this is in the EU retail sites like Honorbuy and Grossoshop, if anyone knows of a better deal, please do share the link ) .

If you have the money for the Mi8, get it.

If you don't, the SE won't disappoint you.

As for custom roms, both phones support Treble ( flashing GSI images ) and I only know of a dev that is working on the Mi8 SE at the moment ( this doesn't mean that I'm guaranteeing anything, I'm just saying what I know at this moment ).

But what I can guarantee is that I will start participating in the development once there are functional device-related repositories online.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] UnknownAly027:
Thanks man for making everything cleared:highfive:

Appreciate it:o

Hopefully development will pace up soon for this phone I'm usually now comparing phone (my comparison priority depends on phone development and community as I phones only for tweaking and development only:silly: ) maybe i will go with a2 or this mi 8 se both are unreleased here in India tho now or with redmi note 5 pro or either note 4 idk I'm waiting now :laugh: actually confused:silly:

Thanks and have a nice day:o
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] ld626:
Stupid question, here we go... in MIUI, Would I still receive ota updates with unlocked bootloader?
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] Emanam19:
Can you tell me more about the camera, in profesional mode about the maximum ISO and Shutter Speed?? And what MIUI version you used?