I have been buying cases and tempered glasses from this specific company for the past 3 years for friends' phones such as Samsung S7, S8, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, 8Pro, 9, etc.

This particular case covers 100% of the need for protecting the phone with various smart ways. It has reinforced corners, covers everything around and leaves specific gaps where needed, such as the home button (which is also a fingerprint sensor). The device becomes slightly thicker but without losing its premium feel or making you think "how will it fit in my pocket now". From the beginning, it is a big phone (in terms of screen size) so the final size of the device should not worry you.

I combine it with the factory membrane provided by Xiaomi when you buy the phone, but as soon as the prices drop, I will go for the Tempered Glass from the same company for maximum protection. It's the first time I buy such an expensive phone (around 400 euros) so I want and feel obligated to protect it as best as I can.

Finally, I would like to say that if you have this phone and you believe you can wait another month without dropping it, be patient and you will find it at half the price. However, if you are like me, a bit clumsy, hasty, and careless, buying it now is the only way. As an English friend says, "Better Safe than Sorry." Spend 10 euros and protect a 400 euro device for many years.