Xiaomi to launch Mi TV Q1 75" on 23rd March - QLED, 192 Zones, 120Hz

[vikrantxtrad]

Yes, you're right. For a TV, panel is what matters. Sony processing won't make a 200-nit edge-lit LCD perform better than a Xiaomi FALD no matter how good the processing itself is. And this is without taking into account that Sony also puts cheaper processors in their 80 series or cheaper.

First of all, a Mi 9 will blow the pants off the iPhone 6. Anyone who thinks otherwise is kidding themselves. And you can use GCam like @vikrantxtrad mentioned which will further make images look significantly better.

Not to mention that Xiaomi's 18k Redmi Note 10 pro max destroys any Samsung sold below 30k in camera performance in real-world performance too. Obviously you can't compare it to S21 Ultra as The S21 ultra uses a custom sensor, way better SoC and hence ISP and better lens system.

About their new flagship device (Mi 11 Ultra), the camera is very close to the best as shown by various camera comparisons already. And it's significantly cheaper than S21 Ultra. Low light performance isn't a problem on any modern phone >20k.

Software doesn't matter as much on TVs. As I mentioned already, you can't beat a FALD TV with 1000-nit brightness with a cheapo Samsung/Sony with edge-lit 300-nit IPS panels no matter the processing. Regarding the UI, you can use an Apple TV 4k, firestick 4k or anything you want on a TV. It's not a phone where the UI matters to day to day usage as on a TV the UI is supposed to get out of the way.

Samsung/Sony/LG flagship TV > Xiaomi flagship TV >>>>>>>>>> not buying a TV > Samsung/Sony/LG budget TVs.

Tech will never trickle down to budget TVs from the top 3 brands. Else who would buy their top TVs. Even after 5+ years of FALD TVs their mid-range TVs don't have FALD. In fact, Samsung took away FALD from the Q60 and Q70 series over the years and now only their Q80 and Q90 have it.

Very nicely explained. It's hard to convince that it's the panel that matters the most. Budget TV can't even display HDR, no point of even comparing them. TV tech matured way ago for simple SDR.

 

[Rajeev-23]

This what exactly happened in hisense forum as well. Blindly comparing 65k hisense tv to 150k Sony tv and praising how good 3 biggies are. If we r promoting only these 3 big brands then we will never get good products at reasonable price in India. We should appreciate Xiaomi,hisense or any other company to bring their flagship to India to ignite competition. This will help us only.

 

[manindra.mukherjee]

Let's not derail this thread whose purpose is to share personal experience , usage , pros and cons of the TV as well as resolution to known problems that existing users have faced (if any).....so that other forum members can take an informed decision while contemplating to buy this TV.

I think its a never ending futile exercise to get into a comparison. Just buy what you think fulfills your need and fits within your budget. Brand Vs real world usage /technical spec ...take your pick !

 

[Donivlapog]

Hahah just wondering how iPhone camera topic came in to picture in a mi tv user thread

I spotted someone saying iphone 6's camera outclasses a Mi's later version with 48 MP and just kibitzed suggesting that illusion/phenomenon could be because of the iPhone's quality of lens. Ok I stop it at that.

 

[curious]

No stock in Flipkart, MI App and many local MI stores in Hyderabad. Will try for another week and may go for TCL Mini LED Series.

I was waiting since this TV's launch for it to be available for my location on Flipkart. Finally was able to place order for the TV this morning. The TV is still in stock on Flipkart. Please check if it's deliverable to your location.

 

[rajuisback]

I was waiting since this TV's launch for it to be available for my location on Flipkart. Finally was able to place order for the TV this morning. The TV is still in stock on Flipkart. Please check if it's deliverable to your location.

Ohh lucky you. Where are you from?

 

[vikrantxtrad]

I was waiting since this TV's launch for it to be available for my location on Flipkart. Finally was able to place order for the TV this morning. The TV is still in stock on Flipkart. Please check if it's deliverable to your location.

Congratulations. How much did it cost to you?
Stupid flipkart mixed it with all models. See how now we have 2000+ reviews.

 

[curious]

Ohh lucky you. Where are you from?

Pune

 

[curious]

Congratulations. How much did it cost to you?
Stupid flipkart mixed it with all models. See how now we have 2000+ reviews.

Thank you. I paid ₹1,05,252
after all the discounts. (HDFC Credit card and no cost EMI).

I totally agree with you on Flipkart mixing reviews for this model and the 55 incher model.

 

[jarneevan]

Have questions on the Wall Bracket installation.

The TV width is 66 inches, I have space of 78 inches (so half a feet gap on each side), and the box has a depth of 12inches.
Is it difficult to wallmount it?

I was hoping to use the swivel wallmount, the MI person is discouraging even for the regular wallmount. I think to keep the tv on the base mount, I need 14inches of space, plus I will lose space to keep the soundbar.

Would 6inches on the side be sufficient to changing HDMI cabling connections?

I got my Mi Q1 75 installed on a Swivel mount fixed to Plywood paneling. I bought the mount from Amazon. But your woodwork appears to be MDF. I would not recommend wall mount if it is MDF panel.

What I usually do is get some HDMI and USB extender cables from AmazonBasics and keep them plugged into TV. I then hide the other end behind the TV and take it out when I need to connect something.

 

[rajuisback]

Congratulations. How much did it cost to you?
Stupid flipkart mixed it with all models. See how now we have 2000+ reviews.

Oh yes. Till last week it had its own reviews. Now it's mixed up between this and other MI QLED Models.

 

[jarneevan]

I got my TV installed yesterday. The first thing I noticed was how bright the display gets, almost blinding for night time watching. HDR videos from Youtube look stunning.

But Netflix HDR and DV shows look washed out and dark as usual. Also dark scenes from a Netflix 4k DV show looked quite grainy. Normal FullHD Music videos from Youtube don't look that good either, they are bright but colors look wrong and skin tones look abnormal.

I haven't explored HDR and DV shows from Amazon and AppleTV etc. I am happy with panel's brightness and PQ while playing Youtube HDR videos but concerned about the quality of Netflix HDR.

 

[vikrantxtrad]

I got my TV installed yesterday. The first thing I noticed was how bright the display gets, almost blinding for night time watching. HDR videos from Youtube look stunning.

But Netflix HDR and DV shows look washed out and dark as usual. Also dark scenes from a Netflix 4k DV show looked quite grainy. Normal FullHD Music videos from Youtube don't look that good either, they are bright but colors look wrong and skin tones look abnormal.

I haven't explored HDR and DV shows from Amazon and AppleTV etc. I am happy with panel's brightness and PQ while playing Youtube HDR videos but concerned about the quality of Netflix HDR.

Change the color gamut in advanced settings and reduce the brightness to 47. Play around with color tuner / flesh tones.

 

[vikrantxtrad]

Thank you. I paid ₹1,05,252
after all the discounts. (HDFC Credit card and no cost EMI).

I totally agree with you on Flipkart mixing reviews for this model and the 55 incher model.

Amazing price, lucky you with credit card. How did you get 20k discount? Considering that tv is now 1.25.

 

[shriharsha.p]

Kind of agree. Lots of kinks on arc and the software front. My 3rd tv (2nd) replacement is coming tomorrow. Tv number 1 had intransit damage, tv number 2 has two hdmi ports conked out (hdmi 2 and 3) and arc isn't working with my Yamaha Rxv475. On arc, i suspect the reason is that the tv is fed the hdmi signal from the avr using a hdmi splitter. But when i connect hdmi out from my avr directly, i don't get a picture at all. I am using a new blue rigger 8k cable. Its perplexing to note that the tv is displaying only 1080p 60 hz through the splitter after the cable upgrade. I suppose this is an after effect of the software "upgrade" performed my Mi technicians at my home to rectify the hdmi port issues. I have tested this with two new 8k cables now. If you can make peace with it, best to use it only as a dumb display. Software and QA are big letdowns for a great value for money product. The only bright spot has been rock solid customer service support from Mi throughout these episodes.

Tv number 3 arrived today, completing my second replacement. Some points and clarifications that i wanted to bring up:
1. The issue of only 1080p 60 hz display mentioned by me yesterday was resolved in the old detective tv itself. I had to refresh the EDID switch in my Orei splitter
2. While ARC implementation seems to be dodgy, others have had success with Marantz and other AVRs. I am inclined to provide the benefit of doubt to Xiaomi as it could be a handshake issue with my Yamaha. Besides, i was overlooking the fact that there was a splitter in the whole chain of components
3. I am observing lot of pixellation in sd content and archival footage in services like discovery+. Is this normal due to the upscaling process?
4. I see motion judder in certain slow panning shots. Is this something we have to live with? Are any of you using the motion smoothing options different?

I just need a crisp, vibrant and big display. I'd much rather leave the heavy lifting to any one of the streaming/gaming devices attached to my AVR. Hope to put the replacements behind and start enjoying the tv!
Cheers

 

[jarneevan]

3. I am observing lot of pixellation in sd content and archival footage in services like discovery+. Is this normal due to the upscaling process?

Even Netflix DV shows appear heavily pixelated during dark scenes, appear to be worse than 720p videos. But that observation is from short viewing time, will explore content other streaming services and play around with Picture settings.

 

[curious]

Amazing price, lucky you with credit card. How did you get 20k discount? Considering that tv is now 1.25.

Attached the price details.

 

[curious]

I got my Mi Q1 75 installed on a Swivel mount fixed to Plywood paneling. I bought the mount from Amazon. But your woodwork appears to be MDF. I would not recommend wall mount if it is MDF panel.

What I usually do is get some HDMI and USB extender cables from AmazonBasics and keep them plugged into TV. I then hide the other end behind the TV and take it out when I need to connect something.

Can you please share the amazon product link to the wall mount?

 

[maxms]

Thank you. I paid ₹1,05,252
after all the discounts. (HDFC Credit card and no cost EMI).

How were you able to get this price. Though not buying currently but final price I am seeing in13999 on selecting HDFC CC EMI option.

 

[curious]

How were you able to get this price. Though not buying currently but final price I am seeing in13999 on selecting HDFC CC EMI option.

I've posted a screen shot of all the offers I got. You can compare it with the offers you are getting. Flipkart keeps on changing the offers.