It is great to buy this mobile. This mobile is as tough as compare to other mobiles. And the software touch is too good.
BTW you know the features of this mobile from other reviews.
Lets talk about software and advantages of updating the software.
Most of users are aware from newly added featurs by updating the software. Ill give you the link of vudeo by which you can get to know about your Mi features. Eg : by sliding 3touched finger from up to down causes Screen Shot. There is lot of things.
If you are finding review and critical test of this mobile on you tube then must go through trusted suscriber. There are lot of fake videos on youtube.
You can find some feature of ypdate MiUi 8 in this video.
https: //youtu.be/qhFxnH2LeN0
Have a fun.!