[Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Real Life Review] pramod1969:
Mi MIX 3 is the best android phone I have had so far and I went through all versions of Samsung Galaxy and Google. I am using my global version with stock launcher on T-mobile LTE with no connection issues.

1. Display is just perfect, bright and beautiful with no ugly front camera cutouts.

2. Sliding the phone by default opens the selfie camera, but customizable to any other app.

3. There is a separate button on the side of the phone (like Bixby), which is completely customizable as well.

4. I love how fast the finger print scanner works in this phone. Overall phone operation speed and app launching/operation is faster than my Google Pixel 2 XL and Galaxy note 9.

5. Always on display (AOD) works as expected most of the time (it tends to move up on the screen and turns off in low light conditions).

6. There is a small message indicator light which flashes white light.

7. There is a Edge Glow (similar to Samsung Galaxy phones) feature which is supposed to only work when you receive notifications and AOD is off. I noticed the glow on occasion with AOD on and now I am using a android app "Always On Edge - Edge Lighting" to further customize and use the feature.

8. The phone ships with a plastic phone case/10W wireless charger base/Type C-3.5 mm adapter cable.

9. Camera in this phone is one of the best in the business (especially in low light).

10. Battery appears to be on the smaller side but I have had no issues with moderate use (over 60% left from morning to bed time).

11. Ceramic back is beautiful but a fingerprint magnet ; I am still using the phone without a case, which makes it a bit slippery; I placed a back protector clear film which did not help with the fingerprints but a bit easy to hold.

12. Phone is ~10 grams heavy compared to the Samsung Galaxy note, but it has a great balance and well made feel. You will notice it in the front shirt pocket for few days after the initial use (especially with a case).

13. There is a small movement of the screen in the top left corner (when you tap), due to the slider mechanism, which is barely noticeable.

14. MIUI launcher/ software is very smooth and I never felt the need to root the phone and install vanilla android version. I just changed the defaults for the browser/text apps to google. There is a drop down menu similar to any android with a screenshot toggle.

15. MIUI gives you only two sound options Regular (audible ring)/Silent. Silent mode can be programmed to vibrate; I wish Xiaomi makes it simple with sound/vibrate/silent modes with next SW update. There is a Do not disturb (DND) mode which can be programmed.

16. The stock "vibration intensity" is very low compared to Samsung or Google phones. It is easy to miss a notification or call when the phone is inside the pocket especially with a case. I don't know if any apps can let you change the vibration intensity without rooting.

17. So far, I love everything about the phone which is made better than any other android at any cost. If I drop the phone and break the display, I may not easily find a replacement screen in the local store. For ~$550 phone cost compared to ~$900 I spent on Samsung/Google phones, I am taking that risk.