[1] Farewell to variable aperture: The primary camera ditches its stepless variable aperture feature, meaning those dreamy star flares are now out of reach [facepalm]. This change also impacts edge sharpness in close-ups and limits exposure versatility in scenes with dramatic depth-of-field or lighting contrasts—relying on computational photography instead. A definite step back [sigh].
[2] Underwhelming vibrations: Stuck with the same 0809 motor from the Xiaomi 15, the haptic feedback feels disappointingly weak. Then again, who doesn’t disable vibrations the moment they unbox their phone? [laughing emoji]
[3] Screen dimming dance: Mimics DC dimming at high brightness but switches to 1920Hz PWM below 60 nits. Pro tip: keep those lights on for a smoother viewing experience [wink].
[4] Charging snail race: While the 6000mAh battery paired with 90W charging delivers impressive endurance, the refill speed leaves room for improvement—clocking in at around 50 minutes for a full charge. Here’s hoping for 120W next time [wishing star].
[5] Log mode growing pains: Supports 4K60fps but remains stuck at 10-bit 4:2:0 chroma subsampling. Straight-out-of-camera colors hold up, but the log profile clearly needs more polish [folded hands].
[6] Panel lottery: Boasts a sleek symmetrical quad-curved display, though whispers suggest a panel mix—Samsung or CSOT. Snagging a Samsung unit feels like winning the display lottery. Early batches typically favor Samsung, with CSOT versions arriving later [smirk].
[+1] Final call: With launch prices holding steady and significant hardware upgrades, this generation delivers solid value. Sure, there are compromises, but it’s still a compelling buy—especially if Mi Fan Festival discounts and subsidies come into play [money bag emoji].
Nicole Hall 
Eli Cruz 
Audrey Ramos
I was really disappointed to hear about the removal of the stepless variable aperture—it sounded like such a cool feature. And the weak vibration motor? That’s just another letdown, especially since these issues could probably affect day-to-day usability quite a bit.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I agree, the stepless variable aperture and stronger vibration motor would have been great features. While it’s disappointing, it’s still a solid phone with many standout qualities. Appreciate you taking the time to discuss these points—always good to hear different perspectives!
I feel you on the display issues, those Samsung screens have been hit or miss lately. And the downgrade on the variable aperture is a bummer—computational photography can only do so much. The vibration motor issue just adds insult to injury. Hoping they iron these problems out soon.
I feel you on the screen issues, those Samsung displays can be hit or miss. And losing that variable aperture is a bummer, especially for photography enthusiasts who love creative control over their shots.
I was really disappointed to hear about the removal of the stepless variable aperture—it felt like a key feature for creative photographers. And the weak vibrations? That’s just frustrating, especially since these seem like avoidable issues. I hope future updates address both the display and haptics.
I was really hoping they’d improve the display issues since it’s still a Samsung panel, but it sounds like the problems are persistent. And that downgrade on the variable aperture is disappointing—computational photography can only do so much.
I’m really disappointed to hear about the screen issues and the downgrade in the camera’s capabilities. It’s especially frustrating that the haptic feedback is still underwhelming; these small details can make such a big difference in the user experience.