First I must say that I am cheap. I appreciate quality but I hesitate to pay for it. My last phone was the galaxy S7 I got on a 2 for 1 promo that happened to coincide with the last time my wife and I needed new phones. That was an extravagance for me.
The S7 cursed me. I loved that phone. It was well made with tons of great features and after I broke it I was I was loathe to spend the money necessary to get something of equivalent quality. I did not want to spend $600-$700 on a new phone, but I also didn't want anything less that what I was using.
After much research I found the xiaomi mi mix 2. I couldn't believe the specs that came with a mid-range price. I checked review after review that assured me that this is was it claims a cheap but power phone.
After a few weeks of use I love it. Here is why:
1) The beautiful display It is larger than the S7 and just as crisp.
2) The fingerprint scanner is very responsive I can't believe how quick it is to the unlock and power on the screen. I frequently use my phone as a roku remote and I love how quick I can get to it. (especially when I need to get my kids attention. A near impossibility when a show is on.)
3) With so much RAM and such a fast processor, I have had no trouble running any apps. Even apps that caused my S7 to heat up, run cool as a cucumber on this phone.
4) The battery life is incredible. After heavy use I would find that I would need to recharge at least once during the day with my S7. With the mi mix 2 I have rarely needed more than the nightly charge. It also recharges super quick.
A few reasons why I miss my S7:
1) Waterproofing. I enjoyed not worrying about rain, snow, or minor spills with the S7. I miss that peace of mind.
2) Wireless charging. Another of the extravagances of the flagship models. I got myself a wireless charger and loved not having to fish around the USB port to plug it in. But in defense of the mi mix it does have USB C which isn't so bad.
Over all. I am feel that this was far more phone than I payed for. A great deal and a great phone.
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