![]() ![]() This also makes it difficult to use cables from other manufacturers – which might have thicker ends, thus defeating the universal nature of USB-C. When the charger or a dongle is connected, the slider is relatively harder to move and you can feel the back side of the movable screen brush against the cable. The sliding part extends towards the bottom, which is also where the USB-C port for charging, data transfer, and audio output (because, no headphone jack) are found. ![]() As such, any impact or accidental snap is likely to split the phone down the edges. There’s a visible gap between the two pieces but what’s more worrisome is that there’s quite a bit of flex in the movable back portion. While the magnets holding the slider in place feel pretty durable and solid, there is almost always a fear that lint from inside a pocket can get stuck in between the sliding mechanism and break the experience.įurthermore, I have come to pay an undue amount of attention to the phone when the slider is open. No matter the assurance from Xiaomi about the durability of the slider, I cannot escape the feeling of nervousness while holding the Mi Mix 3 in my hand, or inside my pants’ pocket. Personally, coming from the OnePlus 6 as my daily driver, I would prefer a slimmer phone and the Mi Mix 3 does not have good weight distribution. But compared to other modern flagships like the OnePlus 6T and Mi 8, the slider design adds almost a millimeter of extra height to the device. The difference might not be major for anyone using the Mi Mix 2S as the thickness increases by only 0.3mm. This can instantly be felt, as soon as you pick up the device. Not only does the newfangled design make the Mi Mix 3 bulkier, it makes it thicker too. The weight is something that’s absolutely noticeable and does hamper your experience. The use of ceramic – microcrystal zirconium oxide to be precise – instead of metal or glass is another factor that adds to the weight of the device. Further, if you’re planning to add a case to protect that delicate ceramic back, you are likely to feel weighed down even more. The device weighs 218 grams, which is 14% heavier than outgoing Mi Mix 2S and 24% heavier than the Mi 8. The first thing that irks me about this design is that it observably adds to the weight of the Mi Mix 3. ![]()
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