A rare moment from Xiaomi: one that's excited us more than any other phone of late, yet when it comes to the crunch it's the one device that's left us ultra disappointed for failing to get enough of the basics right.
Camera setup is of generally great quality; Super screen - especially when settings are maxed out; Speedy charging; High-end specification means high-end potential;
Touch response is terrible - frequently disengages; Battery life is stretched given feature set; Rear screen is a gimmick - accidental touch can be a problem; Camera bump is huge; Ongoing irks with MIUI software;