The article is referring to cellular network equipment not mobile phones.

Here in Singapore MMS was discontinued several years ago as people had left for other messaging platforms like WhatsApp long ago.

https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/tech-news/farewell-mms-messaging-service-set-to-end-after-mid-november

Is there a source that says its an LMFP battery?

https://bigmestore.com/

This is for the S series lineup. Samsung still have their A series and M,F,C series in other markets.

If I’m not mistaken, those portable power stations with AC inverters consume power even when not in use. You probably should use the DC output wherever possible.

AliExpress?

According to Euro NCAP all Chinese cars from 2022–2024 got the 5 star safety rating. While many non Chinese models got 4 stars.

https://www.euroncap.com/en/ratings-rewards/latest-safety-ratings/#?selectedMake=0&selectedMakeName=Select a make&selectedModel=0&selectedStar=&includeFullSafetyPackage=true&includeStandardSafetyPackage=true&selectedModelName=All&selectedProtocols=51097,49446,45155&selectedClasses=1202,1199,1201,1196,1205,1203,1198,1179,40250,1197,1204,1180,34736,44997&allClasses=true&allProtocols=false&allDriverAssistanceTechnologies=false&selectedDriverAssistanceTechnologies=&thirdRowFitment=false

Then you should avoid Toyota, Nissan & Tesla as well

https://www.reuters.com/markets/asia/toyota-says-partner-with-tencent-china-2024-04-25/

https://www.reuters.com/technology/tesla-clears-key-china-assisted-driving-hurdle-with-baidu-deal-bloomberg-news-2024-04-29/

I see the lack of pre-installed google apps as a bonus.

Also

https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p70_pura_ultra_debuts_with_1inch_retractable_main_cam_-news-62492.php

https://electrek.co/2023/12/04/toyota-sport-crossover-ev-made-with-byd-launch-2025/

Replacing your battery every once a year seems extremely excessive. I replaced my old redmi note 7 battery only after 5 years for about $30 at a 3rd party retailer.

I think current xiaomi gives at least 3 years of OS updates on their budget redmi lineup and more on their higher priced series.

The a35 has a smaller main sensor, and worst ultrawide then the a54. Unfortunately exynos is a real breaker for me. I guess I hang on to my poco x3 for longer.

With auto brightness on indoors, the Redmi note 7 tends to be around 10% brightness. Feels like a pain forcing the screen brighter than comfortable to avoid PWM strain.

Source?