Xiaomi Mi Note Review: The Best Smartphone You Can’t Buy in America — wsj.com

There’s a new phone from China that quashes the myth that a smartphone must cost a fortune to be any good. And also the notion that Americans get all the best stuff first. The new 5.7-inch Mi Note from the world’s most valuable startup Xiaomi (pronounced “shiao-me,” like “shower”) goes toe to toe with goliaths Apple and Samsung . In some ways, Xiaomi even one-ups its rivals—the Mi Note is slightly thinner and lighter than both the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus and 5.7-inch Galaxy Note 4. And, no joke, the Xiaomi camera makes you look younger in selfies.

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