Why Xiaomi Phones Aren't Banned, But Are Rarely Sold In The US
Despite being a top device manufacturer, the company's phones aren't common in the States.
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Americans looking at a list of the most popular smartphone brands across the globe may be confronted with a stark realization: we are systematically cut off from some of the most exciting mobile tech on the market. Most consumers are stuck choosing between smartphones from a handful of brands —primarily Apple, Samsung, Google and Motorola. But take a trip abroad, and you'll find a cornucopia of brands. Foreign markets enjoy access to devices from companies including Oppo, RealMe, Honor, Huawei and, of course, Xiaomi.
Despite being unavailable stateside, Xiaomi is the third most popular mobile vendor in the world at the time of this writing, holding just under 10% of the global market. Many Yanks may assume that they've never been able to put...
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