[sagher]

Oh, I totally agree with you on compatibility problems but finding parts are not a problem where I live. Especially if you have a Xiaomi local agent or subsidiary. You know with since the last Apple phone you can't even replace parts with another Apple phone. You have no choice but to get it repaired by an Apple agent paying big. Also, I think lack of availability was an issue because a few years back they were not doing this better with smartphones.

But I have to say Xiaomi is still behind in few areas. I think my 10+ years old Sony Xperia has better sounds than my Redmi 9. Also, My old Samsung S4 can do better quality photos if not match the quality. That phone is 8 or more years old. I wonder if higher-end Xiaomi phones have better quality sounds and cams. Now Redmi 8 can do 4K videos but they have removed that feature from Redmi 9.  And yes MIUI and ads. That can be annoying at times. I saw few videos showing how to turn off these ads but haven't had time to check that.

And Yes Display and CPU are the 2 best features mine has and like you said most Xiaomi phones have. Plus the battery. Within 6 months my Samsung S4 started having trouble work fast with multiple apps. This is the 6th month since I have bought the Redmi 9 and I have yet to notice a single lag. It works the same as the day I have started using it. This is what I wanted and What I worried about when I went for Xiaomi medium range phone.

I was a big fan of Huawei but I felt like they are trying to higher their prices without adding much value to that. Then came their problem with US Government and I really do need Google Services for my work. So I did jump shop to Xiaomi. So far I can't say I regret it.

Anyone use OPPO phones? I heard these have pretty good cameras and sounds.

The most basic reason of Huawei Prices is Kirin Processors. which made by Huawei. and that's why Huawei phones less Hang-up. Same as iPhones have a complete bunch of OS and Hardware. both are by Apple Inc. so made for each others means work perfectly and no need higher RAM. as iPhone has only 3GB of RAM. instead of Android OS now going to 12GB of RAM. however i try to acknowledge that when you manufacture a hardware your own and EMUI by own too. then the output is awesome and matching more solid then use a flagship CPU's. So that's why Huawei charge more because they have vast platforms or multi tasking platforms of technology not stop on phones. even routers, devices, Internet, and many many more which has offtopic so hope you understand what i wish to explain.