S23 Ultra Destroyer? | Honor Magic 5 Pro Review
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
- Reviewing the Honor Magic 5 Pro, a flagship smartphone to rival Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra with its night vision camera, Snapdragon gaming prowess and best-in-class battery life. I've been testing the Honor Magic 5 Pro as my full-time phone so here's my verdict, and please subscribe for more unboxing and reviews of the greatest 2023 mobiles!
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Vs the 4 Pro from last year, Honor has packed in a fair few upgrades. Performance has been boosted with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 running the show. You also have Sony's IMX878 camera sensor, which can capture natural looking photos even in low light and dodgy conditions. There's no 8K video option but the Magic 5 Pro is on par with many flagship rivals for its camera tech.
Gamers will enjoy the smooth experience on Genshin Impact and other big Android titles. Magic OS however can be a wee bit shonky at times, which is a shame given the premium price. That grumble aside, the Honor Magic 5 Pro offers a solid package for under £1000, making it cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Just not by much!
Honor Magic 5 Pro Review Chapters:
0:00 - Banging on
0:32 - Design
1:57 - Magic OS & features
3:35 - Display & audio
4:40 - Performance & gaming
5:20 - Battery life
5:58 - Cameras
9:12 - Verdict - Наука та технологія
The truthful honesty is what I love with this tech reviewer, that's when you know this video isn't sponsored.
Maybe isn't sponsored , but should be kind of agreement between company and blogger, because you can't have for a review a phone that is not officially on sale in UK at the moment. :) DOn't get me wrong, review it's really good, but it's more about personal impressions, not too many hardware tests, no screen test for pulse-with modulation, no real battery test . It's more like a share of experience than a full review! (:
@@NiKoJlaY I totally agree with that, but we've all witnessed some of the sponsored videos from this channel, and could really tell difference from the casual ones.
@@NiKoJlaY pulse-width modulation test is important.
... will not singe your pinkie ... Ok it is informal and trying to be funny but it does not tell me what I need to know
Did you get it? How is it?
I need a phone to replace my old Huawei P30Pro 8/256 and finally this one is close to my expectations. I use in parallel an Iphone 14 Pro Max but still hooked with Android and Huawei and this Magic 5 Pro seems to be the replacement. Thanks for honest review!
Same Same... i have a p20 pro and a i have in the past iphones and i thing this is the right phone to choose. is kind of perfect with a little imperfections.
good choice!
Hey, I'm in an exactly the same position - trying to find something to replace my old p30 pro. Did you get honor? Please share your honest opinion
Ha, this is exactly me. Have had huawei for few years now p20 pro and now my p30 pro is it's on its last legs, not big fan of Samsung or apple, I have just ordered magic pro 5. Hope this will be close as to p30 which I loved
For am just looking for huawei p30 pro to replace my infinx note 12
If you're used to Huawei it's great
I am using it for a month and has so far no software issues - maybe they already fixed most of the issues. The camera is amazing - Coming from iPhone 13 it was a huge surprise that the pictures are much better and more detailed - especially using zoom up to 10x.
I also considering switching from 13 to this phone. Got bored with iOS... just wondering will this phone serve me good for another 3-4 years.
So, your overall experience and feeling with this phone is good?
@@rinkashi101 im using it as well, so far so good, love how everything is so sexy smooth, barely any overheats unless hours of usages or long gaming sessions which is not a regular thing a regular person would do so, i came from mi 11 ultra and had 0 regrets~
@@rinkashi101 Batery and os are nearlly the best thing on Honor and the Huawei phones. 66w charger included in to the box is gonna be suprise for you after the iphone.
@@TheVinipuhasis this better thn the honor 90, I am about to order a phone for my sons Xmas. This could be a choice, liked the xiaomi 12 pro also. He currently has an iPhone 10. Will he see a massive improvement from an iPhone 10 to this?
Had this for a week now and I absolutely love it. Had no issues with it. Two things I want from a phone, great camera and a good battery life. Honor magic 5 pro has delivered both. The camera is amazing and the battery life is phenomenal.
Does it have problems with UA-cam or Google apps regarding stuttering, refresh rate or buffering
?
how much did it cost if u don't mind us asking
Still no issues? I'm debating whether to get this or the xiaomi 13t pro and I'm really undecided on the two!!!
no, never ever go with the crappy xiaomi 13T Pro. If you're looking for an Android flaship, the Honor Magic5 Pro is the one to go for, period!@@Benpm2212
@@Benpm2212 Xiaomi is planning to release an own OS next year for their phones as much as i heared still relying on android but also without google services so this might be a problen in the future...
Was that the Greyhound in Letcombe Regis? I've had many a hangover supplied by that fine establishment. You should've tried the Swan in Wantage, a serious pub for serious drinkers!
Great video mate, just wanted your opinion please. Ive got a Pixel 7 pro, get bored of the same phone, is it worth me upgrading if don't mind the cost?
Cameras are important to me thanks
I'm waiting for the X13U Monday? Just saw offer on this, thanks for review, sounds like what I faced with the pixel 7 I just returned. Are phones shoved out so quickly now, freezing rebooting is more common now? x
Took the plunge and just received my HM5 Pro. This phone is amazing. Switched to Nova Launcher because I wasn't feeling the original OS. I challenge anyone to go back to a GS23 Ultra or a 14 Pro after just holding this. The magic is in the display and in hand feel. Huaw er Honor is officially back. This is your favorite phone's favorite phone.
how is it now?
Aye, How is it now after using it for a while ?
I just enjoy listening to you, cracks me up for real. 👍
I love the software part of Honor actually. It does need a couple of updates to round it up here and there, but you can't find more options on a phone right now than what you get from Honor...I'm willing to bet on this. Every phone needs some work here and there. Personally I can't wait to finally be able to get my Magic 5 pro. Anyway, great review, great voice and keep it up !
Did you finally get it? How's it holding up?
2:45 same problem with all Huawei phones ive had. Using 'edge gestures' app to solve that problem I am. Works pretty well.
I purchased this coming for s23 ultra because that phone was just too awkward to use for work.Iblove this honor magic and have absolutely no regrets it is flawless
Great review. Is it really that huge, or do you have tiny hands?
Are you reviewing the global version here?
I think for 850 in the UK for a 512gb version with 400 quid of freebies it's a really good looking phone! Hopefully the software quirks would be ironed out with updates!
May I ask what / where £400 of freebies are / from please?
They still haven't fixed the bugs in the magic 4 pro so I doubt it.
@@The_Meowjesty and the differences are deffo not worth the upgrade. just got magic os7.1 and android 13 on the magic pro 4 a couple of days ago. and i find it a tad laggy
These brands ONLY focus on getting new models out and performing great in bechmarks.
Basic software glitches are not their focus as they are already focussed on the next model when they release the recent version.
I am not upset as it gives me 1 brand less to worry about and make my Android device a bit easier.
@@The_Meowjesty I'm thinking of getting one, what are the bugs bro?
Was so close to putting this on the shortlist for the next phone but your honest review has put me off with some of the app issues mentioned. Thank you.
Totally put me off now and I was on the phone on hold with network 3 getting a good deal. Told them I will think about it. What else is on your list?
@@dyslexiceditor6210 I went for a pixel fold
hmm, can I ask you which email app do you use when the pop up notification doesn't show up.
I'm using Microsoft Outlook
Awesome content watching with my honor magic 5 pro
Do you think meadow green color is suitable for guys? I saw it and it's full of glitter, I'm kind of confused.
What's your opinion?
Tbf I’ve always had issues with Samsung software on a phones release as well ended up sending an S22 ultra back on release because it’s screen kept showing snow every so often which was weird and it would also freeze on apps
At least with the Honor in fairness you just straight up get 512gb for its price which is something I feel most phones should do seeing as they shafted us with removing micro as support
Magic OS desktop experience is 🔥
Can you upload high resolution pictures taken with magic 5 pro here?
A UA-camr with a refreshingly honest review not afraid to highlight the negatives as well
At this price point you expect a top notch phone and the software lets this one down
I own this phone and it's decent overall. To mitigate some of the crap stuff install a third party launcher like nova. However, one thing unforgivable is the display refresh rate which when set to high forces all apps to run at 120hz, even ones that do not support it. Try it, set the refresh rate to high in the display settings and then watch a filmed video in Google photos. It's jerky as hell. You have to change the display settings back to dynamic on the refresh rate before doing that. A major pain in the backside and a software quirk that Honor need to fix. Of course you could just leave the display refresh rate set to dynamic all the time which will automatically switch it, but it rarely selects 120hz so when scrolling through your apps and transitions they are not as smooth as they should be, and we all like 120hz smooth don't we?
This phone is impressively fast. I used to have a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and returned it for this Honor Magic5 Pro, and I'm not disappointed.
I bought it based on its DXOMark rating, and the photo and video quality are much better than the Samsung. It's also super smooth, and I love Honor's custom UI-it's clear and has everything you need.
The only downside for me is the ergonomics; there's a noticeable camera bump, making the phone top-heavy, and I find it too thin. A nice leather case solved the issue for me, but it's something to be aware of.
In summary, go for it, especially since it's cheaper than the Samsung.
Mine arrives thueasday and, like you, I'm returning mine S23 Ultra...i hope to share your same feelings 🎉
@@ilbux74 The only issue is the ergonomics. It's much better on the Samsung, but I've solved the problem with a leather case that's thicker on the back than the original silicone case that comes in the box, which is very thin and soft.
Other than that, everything is better than on the Samsung, including performance, a better camera, and faster photo capture.
What leather case did you get?
@@julusiak1 got It on AliExpress
ZWW store , real leather for a lot of phones
Ooo! Thank you for the review!
Can you try the Meizu M20 series ? the regular M20 looks like a pocket pleaser
Had this phone for a few months now absolutely everything you need in a phone, amazing screen, battery life and camera plus no software issues at all
did you even watch the video?
You made one wrong comment! a 3.5x Optical Zoom just like Samsungs flagship. It is 10x and has been since the S21 Ultra! Otherwise brilliant review as usual!
I was a great admirer of Huawei-Honor mobiles (used Huawei P8, Huawei 9i, Honor 7x) until they stopped supporting Google applications. Is this support with google play store or Huawei app gallery?? I'm looking forward to the release offer. Maybe a prebook purchase will make it a good deal.😅
Unlike Huawei, all Honor phones have Google services.
Huawei didn't stop supporting Google, but the US government banned Google from providing services to Huawei. Honor still has Google services after spinning off as a new company from Huawei
I have a magic 4 pro, and I'm struggling to see any main improvements on the magic 5 pro. Camera seems the same, everything seems the same apart from slower charging on the 5 and 2nd gen chipset in the 5. Can anyone tell me any significantly better changes on the magic 5?
Swapped from 4pro to 5pro and its worth it. Camera(especially stabilisation and speed) , battery and 1800nits are better.
And the 100w of the 4pro charger aren't in use at any time of charging.
Just want a physical quick launch for the camera now like huawei's double click volume down.
All bloodie good reviews you got there with gidygidy yadyyady😮
Is it any good for night time photography is moon pictures
It's a really great phone imo. Hate the pill shaped cutout but the 3D face unlock is really quick and accurate
Such a pillshaped cutout is a no no in this day and age, no matter how fast and secure it is.
@@Roomer645 Pill shape in iPhones & millions will buy it but never ever in android. How rude is it!
@@FiercexDemon43 Apple has been lacking in that design aspect for years.
The notch was so ancient that pillshape was innovative for most.
Keep in mind:
The dumb are mostly intrigued by the drum .....
@@FiercexDemon43 Can't compare apple and honor at this stage. It has a pill shaped cutout which looks more intrusive than the galaxy S10 plus and still does not have 4k60fps recording which the base S10 did have.
As I remember you own last year Honor Magic 4 Pro as well, maybe you still have the last year wired charging for 100W from Honor, did you try to charge Honor Magic 5 Pro with last year charger? It's going faster to 100% battery or the phone have a system stop to 66W charging maximum?
Hmm good question .
That camera...👌
Got this phone finally. Man, it's a BEAST!!
The camera and the battery performance, it's just from another world.
You happy with it?
Daily activities are good? Battery?
@@rinkashi101 just buy it. My previous phone is iPhone 12 pro max. And it has no match against this beast in terms of camera and battery performance.
True.. Finally i took magic 5 pro
Does it have google apps and frameworks pre installed? I had honor magic 4 ultimate but it has not google services, so i had to switch it
@@omgd2294 It has everything. It functions just like any other android phone.
Which bluetooth codecs does support honor magic 5 pro? 🤔
Where do I buy these phones if I live in California bro?
Bought it yesterday and I am really impressed by the camera, battery life and display.
Coming from fold 4 because summer is coming and I needed a better cam.
The only problem is software.
1.There is no option to open the camera app by power button. Or any other button.
2. You can't swipe right/left to get rid of Spotify or UA-cam controls on the lock screen.
3. If you are using a work profile it won't receive push notifications to outlook. I was forced to install it back on my home personal profile.
But I hope they will fix it. Overall it's an impressive all rounder.
Do you thina it's better than iphones
Any update on how good or bad it is now after 3 months of using it ?
Looking to replace my s21 ultra.. I can get the magic 5 Pro for 729 worth biting the bullet?
I have a similar notification issue but with two Samsung phones. S21 FE and A52s...
I cant choose on my own, what would you buy? Xiaomi 13 pro, honor magic 5 pro or samsung s23 plus?
Honour magic 5 pro
So you are struggling to see open apps from the bottom up and also notification curtain has to be reached from the top? So like 85% of the phone use is nightmare?
Does IT have dual audio?can You play music in 2 speakers at the same time thru bluetooth like Samsung?
@techspurt
This is the best phone of the year ✨design ❤️🔥top material 👌top display 👌top CPU 👌top cameras(dxo) 👌fast wired and wireless 👌and the gps(GNSS) ARE TOP WITH MANY FREQUENCIES AND SATILLATES so it's good for driving the car navigation, and all the other specs 👌it's the phone that has it all✨ buying it soon 🎉🎉
Seems to be the same with most Chinese phones, amazing hardware let down by the software
It's got 3 years os and 5 years security
The camera bump reminds me of the aliens from the original war of the worlds movie..lol
crazy drip in that suit, uncle spurt
Considering the hardware on this thing, it doesn't seem to get that much love from reviewers. Doesn't often get mentioned in the best phones of 23. Why is that?
I got a google pixel 7
I am thinking of upgrading,
I am not sure what to go for
I use phones for UA-cam, gaming, and looking stuff up
So I wouldn't say I am a camera guy
Could you give me some recommendations?
Its perfect for anything m8. Batery full day of use of 5g/4g and 66w charger is included for really fast charge...Go for it
How many years of OS and security updates will this device get. I asked Honor Middle east this and they said they do not have this information at the moment ?? Any clarity about this...
He says around 2:00 min it’s three years of android and five of security updates
I have been rocking my honor play for 5 years and its as fast as it was the first day. Remember my previous samsung alpha was artificially slowed down with updates and basically forced me to buy a new one back in the day which made me swap to honor.
Same here using honor play from Jan 2019
I once had an Honor 8 lite for those who don't remember I'm talking iPhone 7 times
it was just amazing I doubt if it was any more expensive than 200 USD and it never ever lagged, hanged or lacked any software feature
the cameras were quite good (better than some 48 mp cameras now) and the heat management was just amazing
it is still working and never died and it basically was an amazing phone for the price
later I bought more expensive phones from other brands and they didn't bring back the experience
I think Samsung S series and Pixels are just the best Android phones you could buy but if you don't have the money go for OnePlus or Nothing
and if your an iPhone user you better stick with it or just pick a Samsung
It is foolish to compare a brand's early days vs it's current devices.
Honor is not what it used to be (for good).
When were you in Oxford? Should have hit me up for a pint
Bro what is the name of the movie that you played in this video
I have question, how are updates now on Honor devices? Good or as always slow security patch??
It's not awesome as always
At least youll get updates, slow or not. Be happy it isnt a gaming phone that gets 1 update in its release cycle...
plus you have great options for Custom ROMs, again gaming phones arent all that lucky.
Offers the same updates as the Pixel, so 3 Android upgrades and 5 years security. Like most Chinese phones you will get about 5/6 updates a year, after the initial couple of updates after launch, but if the phone is working well then that is fine. Samsung needs lots of updates due to ongoing bugs and issues.
Updates are improved now.
@@everstar8056 they;re not, for example you're buying now the phone and you're stuck on Feb patch, no monthly patch unfortunately..
Whats the name of the game in this video?
LOL, this review is mad funny! Love it.
Can I use it in the United States?
Does honor specify what type of glass is used, I kmow its not gorilla glass.
Put comparison b/w S23ultra and honor magic 5 pro
In the Honor Magic 6 Pro, we hope that the bezel will completely disappear from the perimeter of the screen and become a screen only.
Watching on my s23 ultra huhu
Finally! a phone worthy of replacing the p30 pro!
Where did you get that hoodie you are wearing?
Does google work on it?
One thing all reviewers miss is depreciation and resale value for these chinese brands, yes the S23 Ultra costs more, however it will be worth WAY more when you sell it a year later or Trade it in. You don't really save any money with Honor, Oppo, Xiaomi phones etc that cost near a grand once you factor in complete cost of ownership after sale, and you get poorer service and less updates
most people dont sell their phones, they use it till its not working anymore
Tampoco es que el s23 ultra se salve desde que salio ya pierde el 50% de su valor
@@hans-petermaier9000Exactly
2 year contracts mean most phone's fall in value quite a chunk.
s21 ultra released at £1200
new now £800. second hand £305-400.
Samsung's second hand prices suck.
sure this will suck second hand.
but at 500 cheaper, you'd still save if you sold it over a sumsung.
@Gary I still prefer this phone then any s series samsung shit phone just because this phone has DC dimming and will not slowly burn my eyes like the 240 hz pwm samsung's shit screens will. My health is more important then second hand sell price of my phone!
12 ram
512 storage
IR blaster
Desktop connectivity
Charger in the box
Case in the box
3x50mp
Video with all lenses
Good support
High PWM rate
Motion sensor
3d face unlock...
S23 Ultra is an overpriced joke compared to this beast.
Why would they not put the fingerprint reader in the power button, but they do one their cheaper more budget friendly 4 lite?. 6.8" for a phone is too big for me anyway so i will not be buying a phone this large so it doesn't really matter to me personally but still, weird move.
6:17 What is the name of Christ is "Jumpy Stuff"?🤣
Hmm, i.pressive hula hooping, 👍👍👍 and yes besides the entertaining review I think that I like this 'rich people's toy' mostly be wise of the aesthetic, it is unique and pretty. Prettier than the Samsung's and I think better looking than the P7, otherwise performance should be an update away. I think the pricing is justifiable.
Anyone know how this compares to the OnePlus 11?
Mega bastard is how I am now describing my S22U. Chuckled at that
hmm bit more direct photo comparison with s23 and bit more detailled analysis would be good, like 66w charging fine but is it really faster from 40% up to 50% than an iphone? just kinda blabbering about without real useful info, like keeps accurate colors well...more blueish or more punchy than s23 or what?
how is the camera in the social media apps like Instagram, snapchat and tiktok?
It's however meta and tiktok decide it will be, with their image compression.
@@nogoodgod4915 I don't know dude because like Samsung or Google have cooperated with Meta and Snapchat and TikTok to make their photos and videos good like the photos taken on an iPhone, so I don't know if honor did the same thing or not. and i do searched about it but i found nothing
Mind me asking a genuine question - why do people use the camera *in* Instagram instead of suing the phone's camera app?
@@davidgibson277 uhm to share what they see faster, they can edit it easily, sometimes these apps don't make you share the photos or the videos you want to share because they don't support some types of photos or videos, maybe the photos and videos are bigger and last thing is to use the filters in Instagram and snapchat
@@Om4rMu Thank you!
Is it available in uk?
So in other words I guess waiting to see if Huawei will get Google back is still the way to go huh!?
Probably a matter of taste, but coming from OxygenOS, to me MagicOS is mostly a step down. I get random device locks (lock screen kicks in), a fair share of bloatware (okay) and HONOR OS-integrated crapware (not okay) like H. SHARE, H. CONNECT, H. ID, YOYO, none of which add functionality or can be hidden 🤢 to make matters worse, the Magic5 Pro for some reason has raised little to no interest in the XDA community (despite superb hardware) so little rooting/ROM support so far :/
Just use UAD and delete anything you want. All android phones have unnecessary bloatware that u can only disable. But thx to uad, u can delete them for good.
Samsung even promise 4 years worth of major Android number updates even on their budget phones as well as their midrange and flagship phones.
What other 6.8 phones are out now and don't cost as much?
Poco F4
@@theempires5 that looks to be 6.6?
samsung s21 and s22 ultra, besides those i cant really think of much that cost less and come from a reputable brand
Magic4 Lite from 2022 is 6.81, thoughts on that? 5g version of it is SD695
No idea how you manage to make so many videos about complete cookie cutter phones.....without going mad. You do it though and they are thoroughly entertaining.
I love her enthusiasm on the hula hoop, at first she was like "OH IT WORKS!", and a turn and a half later...
Cute model - 0, Gravity - 1
I actually love Huawei products but its banned in India
Very nice
Thanks
It's sad that at this price point, the screen is still not symmetrical
Hes gotten his grubby mitts all over that big blower😂
😂😂
Is Huawei & Honor now 2 different companies?
yes. Honor comes with Google services, Huawei doesn't.
@@mariola6182but they are still the same . Huawei is the owner of honor phones
@@Edgar876 no, they parted so that Honor can use Google services.
Yup you can trust Honor as they have google service but you can't trust Huawei.
I've not been a fan of Samsung for a while. didn't like Samsung apps and iPhone clone lack of options. my current phone, Xperia 1ii is getting a few to many isues. lost confidence in Sony, too little support. for £500 less than a Samsung S23 ultra, this is worth the compromise, especially if I get the "freebies" for pre registering interest.
I'll probably still get this and just run a 3rd party launcher or custom ROM, don't want Samsung /iPhone, Sony have bad support. this ticks the boxes, with some compromises, but good enough.
Pls what movies was that with those black guys
I was also thinking the same
Hey guys, I wanna to ask if compare with vivo IQ00 12, so how to choose it , give some advice for me,thank you.
Thinking about to trade my s23u for honor magic5 pro what are your thoughts on this ?
The Magic 6 Pro is coming soon. I'd wait for that.
@@Backpfeifengesicht45 The design looks like a mix between S23 Ultra and Iphone 15 Pro Max
@@cheerful_crop_circle I've never seen an iPhone or Samsung look like that.
@@Backpfeifengesicht45 Just look at the notch on Magic 6 Pro. It looks like the iPhone dynamic island
Which would you choose? Magic 5 pro or xiaomi 13pro? I love taking photos and videos, not bothered about gaming so which would you choose for photography? Love your reviews ❤ thank you for your honesty
Nokia 8240
@@hardeepsingh2505 very funny...
@@hardeepsingh2505 way to seeking attention
I'm thinking the same things... Which one reigns supreme? I'm coming from Huawei mate 20 pro which was one of the best phones for its time. Camera is the most important feature for me so these seem almost equally matched. Your thoughts
Do honor phones have access to Google services?
Ta
yes it does.
@@TheVinipuhas thanks
software is one of the reason why ive never considered honor. when it wants to works it works brilliantly but when it doesnt its pretty terrible.
For me, software is why I want to buy again an Honor phone. After my Honor View 20 I tried, Xperia and Samsung and I really miss the Honor software that in my experience was rock solid. Now with Samsung S21FE I have to spend my time on tricks to make things work, things like "receive notifications on time".
@@TheStamatix well yours is the complete opposite of mine 😂
I have a funny feeling that all Chinese phones are made by one company. They all share similar specs, design and share the same bugs, like Google feed not showing when swiping to the left, overzealous app killing and battery optimisation. If you try out their display units, whether it is in a Vivo, Oppo, Xiaomi, Huawei or Honor store, the feeling you get is one of sameness.
You are spreading fake news. I own an OPPO Find X5 Pro, and you can swipe left for Google Feed. The RAM management is as good as S23U and was much better than my S22U. The battery on the dumpster-Samsung-made SD8G1 is 6.5 hours SOT on average, which easily beats out the S22U. So wrong in every regard.
Yeah because the Samsung S23 doesn't have the same specs lol. This is standard for most Android flagships, not just Chinese brands
Good thing it's limited to a funny feeling then
@@andyH_England he just said about the emotion when using phones, why you need to be hostile about it?
Vivo, Oppo and OnePlus are under the same company which is BBK electronics, while Honor used to be a sub brand of Huawei. Not sure if Xiaomi is connected to either of those companies.
Great video 📷
TSAMLA!!!
Nice video