Xiaomi Mi 9 SE 128GB - Blue - Unlocked

Phone arrived broken, couldn't charge it, not sure what that quality assurance fee is for but to miss something so basic is incredible. ordered a case and screen protector and now I have phone accessories for a phone I don't have...

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Wow! Such quick delivery! And - after the iPhone world - isn't Android - or at least Xiaomi's version of Android - a breath of fresh air! It's a joy to use. I suspect it's not really in your wheelhouse, but just in case the solution is on the tip of your tongue - Do you know what I might be doing wrong (when setting up Google Pay) when I get the following message: “Google Pay - couldn't finish setup. This phone can’t be used to pay in shops. This may be because it is rooted or altered in some other way.” Addition of a new credit card has gone through beautifully then at the final step I get the above message. (You wouldn’t have rooted the phone would you?)

Phone was locked to another account. Backmarket claim all phones are checked before they leave the seller. Clearly this was not the case. The refund was very quick though, so thank you for that. General customer support and communications is very good.

The screen on the phone stopped working just a few days after I got it. Had to return it and they couldn't fix it. This was very frustrating and just jeopardized my trust in refurbished. Went on to buy a new phone directly from the brand.

Phone came and the touchscreen has a mind of its own. Think there is water damage. Thankfully I paid for insurance but I hope this doesn’t take too long to fix as it’s unneeded hassle

My old Xiaomi Mi 9 SE gave up the ghost after a fall into the water. I went back to the exact same model because I was completely satisfied with it. 👉 For me, it's one of the best value for money in the compact phone category (€70). This format has become very rare these days. Condition of the phone: Rated as 'fair', I wasn't expecting a pristine device, as long as the screen was intact. I was a little apprehensive when I opened it, but luckily it looks as good as new to me! No scratches, no visible defects. Weak points: Camera: clearly not up to 2025 standards. The stabiliser isn't great, so photos are easily blurred if you move around a bit. If photography is an important criterion for you, you'll have to pass, especially if you're comparing it with a recent iPhone. Software: the ROM is locked to MIUI 12 / Android 10, which limits certain functions: France Identité unavailable Tap to Pay disabled (that's all as far as I know) Battery: it's worn out (75% capacity), but that's logical for a 2019 model. Despite this, it still lasts a full day without any worries. Unpacking anecdote: The first few hours were worrying: the touch screen barely detected anything (9 out of 10 presses went undetected). I struggled just to enter my Wi-Fi key. I was ready to send the device back... and finally, after 2-3 hours, everything was back to normal, with no problems since. Total mystery. I suspect a processor overload while I was restoring my apps, a phone that had been left in the storage centre for too long, or a simple burst of static electricity. In short: if this happens to you too, give it some time before panicking. Delivery Shipped from Norway, received in just 30 hours by express delivery: nothing to complain about. Conclusion ⭐ 5/5 without hesitation. It ticks all my boxes: compact, high-performance, inexpensive, and in excellent condition. The camera is its weak point, but as that's not an important criterion for me, I'm delighted with my purchase.