Xiaomi Mi Max 2 - 5300Mah, 6.4"Phablet - 199 eur delivered

tedpan

Class phone, unreal battery. Great deal for someone who wants a monster on a budget..

Sanpdragon 635
4GB RAM
64GB Storage
Fingerprint

https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_646141.html?wid=4

Damn it I paid 202 yesterday for one lol

tedpan

Deleted User wrote: »

Damn it I paid 202 yesterday for one lol

Awesome phone for the money. After all my purchases, I just can't afford another phone!

tedpan

tedpan wrote: »

Awesome phone for the money. After all my purchases, I just can't afford another phone!

Treat yourself

Taxedalot

I don't need a new phone - but that looks gorgeous.

Talk me out of it - tell me why I shouldn't get it.

MAJJ

Thanks tedpan - Is tax/customs due on this also? Any estimate on how much.

Ten Pin

Checked on gsmarena Mi Max 2 does not support LTE band 20 (800MHz) used by networks in rural areas.

GBX

Ten Pin wrote: »

Checked on gsmarena Mi Max 2 does not support LTE band 20 (800MHz) used by networks in rural areas.

The following Xiaomi models support band 20:

* Redmi 3s Global - "land" firmware will support band 20 (2016031) Thanks @fredek
* Redmi Note 3 Special edition - "kate" firmware will support band 20 (2015161)
* Redmi Note 4(X) Global - "mido" firmware will support band 20. (2016102) Thanks @dogiex
* Redmi 4x Global - ?Santoni? untested
* Redmi 4a Global - "Rolex" firmware will support band 20. (2016116) Tested by myself
* Mi note 2 Global - "Scorpio" firmware untested

Truckermal

How to they compare to a S6? Will they work with three 4G?

tedpan

MAJJ wrote:

Thanks tedpan - Is tax/customs due on this also? Any estimate on how much.

I've bought a lot with them and never had issues with customs. I suppose there is always a risk though.

Ten Pin wrote:

does not support LTE band 20 (800MHz) used by networks in rural areas.

That's disappointing, apologies guys

JCDUB

Taxedalot wrote: »

I don't need a new phone - but that looks gorgeous.

Talk me out of it - tell me why I shouldn't get it.

I had a redmi note 3. Awful, full of bloatware and a slow processor.

Me and my fiancée had one each and they both suddenly got infected with a virus that opened porn screens etc when we opened our phones. We never visited any dodgy sites. Chinese phone issue I reckon.

So never again. Ever.

august12

Have a redmi note 2 prime for two years now, same problem with Chinese porn opening when I initially got it, loaded the global operating system to it from xiaomi website, have had no issues with it since, great phone, good battery, it does everything a phone three times as expensive will do, two sim slots, SD card slot, 32gb internal storage, great screen quality, should get at least another year out of it, all for under 200 euro.

corks finest

tedpan wrote: »

Awesome phone for the money. After all my purchases, I just can't afford another phone!

Ah go on

corks finest

tedpan wrote: »

Class phone, unreal battery. Great deal for someone who wants a monster on a budget..

Sanpdragon 635
4GB RAM
64GB Storage
Fingerprint

https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_646141.html?wid=4

Plus e 40 customs,I got caught last year for a e169 phone

corks finest

GBX wrote: »

The following Xiaomi models support band 20:

* Redmi 3s Global - "land" firmware will support band 20 (2016031) Thanks @fredek
* Redmi Note 3 Special edition - "kate" firmware will support band 20 (2015161)
* Redmi Note 4(X) Global - "mido" firmware will support band 20. (2016102) Thanks @dogiex
* Redmi 4x Global - ?Santoni? untested
* Redmi 4a Global - "Rolex" firmware will support band 20. (2016116) Tested by myself
* Mi note 2 Global - "Scorpio" firmware untested

Have a redmi note 3 global for ages ,fab phone,no issues

corks finest

JCDUB wrote: »

I had a redmi note 3. Awful, full of bloatware and a slow processor.

Me and my fiancée had one each and they both suddenly got infected with a virus that opened porn screens etc when we opened our phones. We never visited any dodgy sites. Chinese phone issue I reckon.

So never again. Ever.

I have a redmi note 3 global,that's the word,no bloatware at all on global variables, great phone ,redmi note 3 Kate

mad turnip

JCDUB wrote: »

I had a redmi note 3. Awful, full of bloatware and a slow processor.

Me and my fiancée had one each and they both suddenly got infected with a virus that opened porn screens etc when we opened our phones. We never visited any dodgy sites. Chinese phone issue I reckon.

So never again. Ever.

This is a gearbest / aliexpress thing. Any phone that comes from these websites needs to be flashed with the official firmware upon purchase.

Oat23

You can get it from this seller who ships from Manchester for €217 + Parcel Motel/Wizard/Connect fee.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Xiaomi-Mi-Max-2-6-44-4GB-Ram-64GB-Unlocked-Smartphone-Gold/122549301578?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

International rom and no risk of getting hit with customs. No f*cking about with Gearbest should it be DOA either. Worth the extra €21 just for that to be honest.

tedpan

Oat23 wrote:

You can get it from this seller who ships from Manchester for €217 + Parcel Motel/Wizard/Connect fee.

FYI, they're in Hong Kong too. I'm guessing you'll get the same thing as the gearbest one has the international ROM with Google play installed too

Oat23

tedpan wrote: »

FYI, they're in Hong Kong too. I'm guessing you'll get the same thing as the gearbest one has the international ROM with Google play installed too

I've bought from that seller twice. Ships from a fulfillment center in Manchester. Seller is based in Asia though.

restive

Has anyone tried reading a book on the mi max screen? It's bigger than a Kindle. How did you find it?

loopymum

I would buy the mi max 2 if it definitely has band 20, I look forward to a few people here getting them and sussing it out (says she hopefully)

markmmmm

would the 4G work in Dublin guys on this phone

Stallingrad

mad turnip wrote: »

This is a gearbest / aliexpress thing. Any phone that comes from these websites needs to be flashed with the official firmware upon purchase.

Have a Xiaomi Redmi 4X Global Edition on the way from Banggood, will it also have these issues? Have a Redmi that came from their EU warehouse and never had any issues with it.

DERICKOO

For those on a budget the Cubot max is not a bad phone at all available from Amazon UK FOR £100 IN TODAYS DEALS every other week. Or here now.

CUBOT MAX 6.0 Inch 4G Unlocked Dual Sim MT6753 Octa Core Android 6.0 720p 3GB RAM 32GB ROM 4100mAh Big Battery WIFI GPS G-sensor HotKnot,Silver.
Review here.
http://www.laptopsdirect.ie/cubot-max-gold-cub-max-gold/version.asp

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_9?url=search-alias%3Dwarehouse-deals&field-keywords=cubot+max&sprefix=cubot+max%2Cwarehouse-deals%2C182&crid=2APYNYZHTPI3C&rh=n%3A3581866031%2Ck%3Acubot+max

loopymum

DERICKOO wrote: »

For those on a budget the Cubot max is not a bad phone at all available from Amazon UK FOR £100 IN TODAYS DEALS every other week. Or here now.

CUBOT MAX 6.0 Inch 4G Unlocked Dual Sim MT6753 Octa Core Android 6.0 720p 3GB RAM 32GB ROM 4100mAh Big Battery WIFI GPS G-sensor HotKnot,Silver.
Review here.
http://www.laptopsdirect.ie/cubot-max-gold-cub-max-gold/version.asp

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_9?url=search-alias%3Dwarehouse-deals&field-keywords=cubot+max&sprefix=cubot+max%2Cwarehouse-deals%2C182&crid=2APYNYZHTPI3C&rh=n%3A3581866031%2Ck%3Acubot+max

Tempting, any idea what the camera is like?

mad turnip

markmmmm wrote: »

would the 4G work in Dublin guys on this phone

yes, Dublin and Cork only likely. No rural 4g. (I have the same bands on my phone and no issues with Three, although I hear the 4g for meteor uses the missing band in Dublin.)

Have a Xiaomi Redmi 4X Global Edition on the way from Banggood, will it also have these issues? Have a Redmi that came from their EU warehouse and never had any issues with it.

When you recieve the phone:
1. Enable developer options (search youtube if you don't know how).
2. Find the "build number"
3. Search google for the build number.

There should be posts indicating if its a valid version or not.
If not you SHOULD flash your phone. You have no idea what is running in the background if not.

Banggood is likely just as bad as aliexpress and gearbest, Unless you specified when buying the phone to include the offical Xiaomi rom it may not have it.

DERICKOO

loopymum wrote: »

Tempting, any idea what the camera is like?

Ultra-sharp 13 Megapixel rear camera 5 Megapixel selfie camera

EndaHonesty

tedpan wrote: »

Class phone, unreal battery. Great deal for someone who wants a monster on a budget..

Sanpdragon 635
4GB RAM
64GB Storage
Fingerprint

https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_646141.html?wid=4

Can someone please explain the differences between the Global, International & HK Warehouse versions?

tedpan

DERICKOO wrote:

Ultra-sharp 13 Megapixel rear camera 5 Megapixel selfie camera

They're the specs, although doesn't confirm if it's decent or not.

tedpan

EndaHonesty wrote:

Can someone please explain the differences between the Global, International & HK Warehouse versions?

It's just where the phone ships from. I think the HK warehouse is the only option currently available. The phone is the international version with Google play etc.

DERICKOO

tedpan wrote: »

They're the specs, although doesn't confirm if it's decent or not.

I appreciate what you are saying and i do not wish to hijack thread but in reply please read some reviews.

http://www.laptopsdirect.ie/cubot-max-gold-cub-max-gold/version.asp

EndaHonesty

tedpan wrote: »

It's just where the phone ships from. I think the HK warehouse is the only option currently available. The phone is the international version with Google play etc.

Does the Global version have Google Play?

tedpan

DERICKOO wrote:

I appreciate what you are saying and i do not wish to hijack thread but in reply please read some reviews.

Yep, understand, looks good value for money.

EndaHonesty wrote:

Does the Global version have Google Play?

Yes, but the global version does not seem to be available. It displays discontinued when I selected it.

DERICKOO

tedpan wrote: »

Yep, understand, looks good value for money.



Yes, but the global version does not seem to be available. It displays discontinued when I selected it.

mine was global version, no bloot-ware worked straight off the bat.

watch todays deal's, electronics in Amazon i got mine for 101 two weeks ago.
global version. Or look here now open box items.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_9?url=search-alias%3Dwarehouse-deals&field-keywords=cubot+max&sprefix=cubot+max%2Cwarehouse-deals%2C184&crid=2TG83ZZVLUN3I

My mi max 2 is in Heathrow now cannot wait for it to arrive

tedpan

Deleted User wrote:

My mi max 2 is in Heathrow now cannot wait for it to arrive

Nice!

corks finest

EndaHonesty wrote: »

Does the Global version have Google Play?

Yes

Either my tracking stopped because my mi max 2 saying it's in London the last two days

tedpan

Deleted User wrote:

Either my tracking stopped because my mi max 2 saying it's in London the last two days

Any update? A few people have received the phone and it's extremely good

cronos

Are people getting hit with customs?

Bitches Be Trypsin

Mine got through customs and I didn't have to pay. I love this phone

Del007

How does this rate to the Xiaomi redmi note phones?

I've the redmi note 3 but have no real plans on getting a new phone soon. It's still going strong after 18 months.

What's the camera like? It's a real downside on my phone

tedpan

cronos wrote:

Are people getting hit with customs?

I've never had to pay for customs with gearbest, have had about 15 orders of phones, drones and other electronics over the past 18 months.(for myself and colleagues!)

I heard stories about gearbest years ago, but they seem to have sorted their shipping out now.

tedpan

The price is back to 299euro, hopefully there will be a sale back on soon

corks finest

Bitches Be Trypsin wrote: »

Mine got through customs and I didn't have to pay. I love this phone

Lucky bastard,got caught twice

EndaHonesty

Mine arrived on Friday. It was a gift for the OH and she loves it.

I ordered before the bargain alert was posted. A global 64gb version, hence my questions about that version.

I didn't get caught for customs. The invoice they sent shows a value of 50 USD so I guess that would satisfy customs if they looked for it, and mean there was no extra money due?

tedpan

corks finest wrote:

Lucky bastard,got caught twice

Ouch! From gearbest?

Tinder Surprise

International Version on a flash sale for €219

https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_638129.html

Why such a big gap in price between versions?

Whats the difference?

tedpan

Tinder Surprise wrote:

International Version on a flash sale for 219

Tinder Surprise wrote:

Why such a big gap in price between versions?

That's the same phone & version, annoying that the price has increased by 20eur, still a decent price.

cronos

Is the following version not better. Is there a disadvantage of getting this version?

€206.11 - Black - GLOBAL VERSION 4GB RAM 64GB ROM

https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_684710.html