Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (/pro) [WHYRED][China/Global] (Please read first post)

corkie · 02-11-2018 1:44pm

0lddog wrote: »

Overpriced - yes for retail but still many will see it as good value. ( For the VAT registered nett price similar to Honorbuy Europe ? )

What about the real question : Is it locked to Three Ireland ?

( or is it SIM free ? - isnt that how Three UK would offer it ? )

Posted that query for you in the Three Thread.

corkie · 03-11-2018 8:36pm

After 5 Months of use, the clips (bottom) on my GKK Case broke, for no apparent reason.

Removed the case recently to change SDCards.

I put a query in with the seller, if it is possible just to order the end parts, slightly hoping they might send me on replace bits.

If not may end up ordering another case on the 11/11.

Luckily, I have a backup Konsmart case, which doesn't offer the same protection.

What cases are people using at present?

Anyone order the Phone from Three and since they now stock the phone, has the shops got any accessories for it?

biebiebie · 04-11-2018 8:55am

I've been using this case full time since I bought a selection of cases.
Find it's the best one for my needs.
Comfortable to hold and very lightweight.
Plus it has a kickstand which comes in useful for viewing media.
Certainly not as protective as the 360, but perhaps you're looking for a change?!

https://m.gearbest.com/cases-leather/pp_1688345.html?wid=1433363

corkie · 04-11-2018 12:34pm

@biebiebie Thanks, your case just looks like a clone of my backup Konsmart case

basill · 04-11-2018 12:38pm

Corkie.....exactly same thing happened to me a few weeks back. The bottom clip wouldn’t stay in the locked position. Ended up getting a spigen case off eBay rather than wait a month for something from China. The screen protector which came with the GKK isn’t compatible with the Spigen case unfortunately (makes the case sit slightly proud) but fortunately the seller included one that does.

corkie · 04-11-2018 2:18pm

Think I have found my next case!

ZNP 360 Degree Global Version For Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Case Full Cover Phone Case For Redmi Note 5 Pro With Tempered Glass

11/11 SALE € 2.80

Edit: - Found a preorder link for less. €2.06

360-Degree-Cover-Case-For-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-5-Pro-5-Plus-6-6A-4-4X.jpg_640x640.jpg

360-Degree-Cover-Case-For-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-5-Pro-5-Plus-6-6A-4-4X.jpg_640x640.jpg

0lddog · 08-11-2018 11:27pm

corkie wrote: »

Posted that query for you in the Three Thread.

Reply :

"Hi corkie

The phones aren't locked to Three, we use a global ROM and Dual SIM functionality has not been disabled. Hope this helps!

Thanks "

That should help them shift truck loads

Is this the first time that an Irish carrier has offered an unlocked dual SIM handset ?

corkie · 09-11-2018 12:07am

0lddog wrote: »

Reply :

"Hi corkie

The phones aren't locked to Three, we use a global ROM and Dual SIM functionality has not been disabled. Hope this helps!

Thanks "

That should help them shift truck loads

Is this the first time that an Irish carrier has offered an unlocked dual SIM handset ?

Thanks for quoting the three forum, didn't visit today.

Only thing is the inflated prices and only offering 3/32gb version.

Good question about dual sim?

ImARebel · 09-11-2018 4:39pm

love the case - had to pre order one

corkie · 09-11-2018 5:10pm

ImARebel wrote: »

love the case - had to pre order one

What color did you go for? I picked Blue, must remember to put the final payment on it tomorrow. Wonder will the app notify me of the need to?

ImARebel · 09-11-2018 5:20pm

corkie wrote: »

What color did you go for? I picked Blue, must remember to put the final payment on it tomorrow. Wonder will the app notify me of the need to?

Purple

:D

corkie · 10-11-2018 4:24pm

ImARebel wrote: »

love the case - had to pre order one

ImARebel wrote: »

Purple :D

You can now put final payment on the pre-order!

corkie · 10-11-2018 5:19pm

@UsedToWait

Reading the reviews of the case, seem to indicate that it may be a cheap plastic case, so also ordered another GKK case and requested the possibility of spare end pieces for my case that broke.

allthedoyles · 10-11-2018 6:23pm

corkie wrote: »

@UsedToWait

Reading the reviews of the case, seem to indicate that it may be a cheap plastic case, so also ordered another GKK case and requested the possibility of spare end pieces for my case that broke.

I have spare end pieces if they don't send them to you

corkie · 10-11-2018 6:34pm

captain_boycott wrote: »

At any rate, I've ordered the ZNP 360 Degree Case, will report back when it arrives.

How did you find that case in the end, seems we have others ordering it today?

allthedoyles wrote: »

I have a metal frame case arriving in the next few days . This is it here :
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/OLLIVAN-Aluminum-Metal-Frame-Case-For-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-5-Case-Hard-PC-Case-For-Xiaomi/32869880374.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.274b4c4dUEudP9

How are you finding that case, having to screw it on, put me off it.

allthedoyles wrote: »

I have spare end pieces if they don't send them to you

That would be handy, if they won't include them. I did ask if i could order just the parts and they said with the costs and postage, cheaper to get a new case.

allthedoyles · 10-11-2018 9:21pm

@corkie , I screwed on the metal case. Its solid anyway and gives phone great protection although it makes the phone feel heavy.
Can't actually find the end pieces now ,but if they turn up will let you know.

LJ3103 · 10-11-2018 11:40pm

Just wondering if anyone has taken the plunge and ordered a Redmi NOTE 6 PRO

https://www.honorbuy.com/1538-xiaomi-redmi-note-6-pro-4gb-ram-64gb-rom-official-global-version-smartphone-black.html#/option-global_version_464gb_black

honda boi · 11-11-2018 11:58am

LJ3103 wrote: »

Just wondering if anyone has taken the plunge and ordered a Redmi NOTE 6 PRO

https://www.honorbuy.com/1538-xiaomi-redmi-note-6-pro-4gb-ram-64gb-rom-official-global-version-smartphone-black.html#/option-global_version_464gb_black

Never really seen that as a real upgrade from the note 5.
Only difference I think is the notch a camera?

glic83 · 11-11-2018 12:13pm

LJ3103 wrote: »

Just wondering if anyone has taken the plunge and ordered a Redmi NOTE 6 PRO

https://www.honorbuy.com/1538-xiaomi-redmi-note-6-pro-4gb-ram-64gb-rom-official-global-version-smartphone-black.html#/option-global_version_464gb_black

Techtablets, doesn't see it as any upgrade over the note 5 and tbh I'm surprised it's part of the note series

ImARebel · 11-11-2018 5:41pm

corkie wrote: »

You can now put final payment on the pre-order!

Hm, did you get an email I can't figure out how to pay the balance

corkie · 11-11-2018 5:46pm

ImARebel wrote: »

Hm, did you get an email I can't figure out how to pay the balance

If you used the pre-order link, I posted just goto my orders
https://trade.aliexpress.com/orderList.htm

And there should be a button to finish payment. Don't look in your cart!

Happened to be on the site and just saw it, didn't get any notification.

If your preorder has expired, you should have been refunded the deposit?

Phase2 (2018-11-10 15:00~2018-11-12 12:59):
Balance due for delivery
US $ 2.08 (Balance Received)

Don't know what time aliexpress servers are on, but it looks like the window may have past.

Check your bank account, and the product is still available for €2.28

ImARebel · 11-11-2018 6:31pm

I must have missed it, I checked this morning and all oh well

corkie · 12-11-2018 3:11pm

ImARebel wrote: »

I must have missed it, I checked this morning and all oh well

Now down to €1.15

I was nearly tempted to cancel my order and reorder to save 85cent, but could not be bothered. So much for 11/11 prices.

Invincible · 12-11-2018 5:11pm

Don't know what price ye paid, but the 64GB Note 5 is available from Amazon UK for £170 now.

Asus1 · 12-11-2018 6:15pm

This can be gotten for €139 on three if you port your number.So with that I ordered a sim from 48 with the intention of buying said phone and just binning the 48 sim after using the number.
My main question,is this the best phone around in a b+m shop for the price of under €150 considering the phone is also unlocked and if you need repairs you can bring it back to three.Thanks

Kamili · 13-11-2018 10:51am

Pat Kenny on Newstalk is doing a review of this phone now - comparing it to the Samsung Note range

Discodog · 13-11-2018 12:41pm

Kamili wrote: »

Pat Kenny on Newstalk is doing a review of this phone now - comparing it to the Samsung Note range

Jess Kelly wouldn't review until it was available here.

Kamili · 13-11-2018 12:45pm

Discodog wrote: »

Jess Kelly wouldn't review until it was available here.

yep - at least she's done it now.

I must say I am very fond of JSHAAAOWWWMEEEE (soz) electronics having the Mi band2, a note 4, and now a note 5 pro, along with their dashcams and their action camera.

They are a well made bunch of kit

corkie · 13-11-2018 1:23pm

Kamili wrote: »

Pat Kenny on Newstalk is doing a review of this phone now - comparing it to the Samsung Note range

Just played it back now, and she has stated the specs wrong.

625 instead of 636 and no mention of the dual camera's on the back.

Also she mentions the 4/64gb version, but three only provide the 3/32gb version for €199 (or € 139.99 if porting over).

Kamili · 13-11-2018 1:51pm

corkie wrote: »

Just played it back now, and she has stated the specs wrong.

625 instead of 636 and no mention of the dual camera's on the back.

Also she mentions the 4/64gb version, but three only provide the 3/32gb version for €199 (or € 139.99 if porting over).

heard that when I was listening and nearly texted in!

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