Chinese Android Phones 3 - Read First Post!

lawred2 · 07-01-2021 2:49pm

ordered

marcbrophy · 07-01-2021 9:34pm

lawred2 wrote: »

ordered

I was about €220 all in as I ordered a leather case too.
Both items shipped separately.
Both items shipped today.

Looks like a solid device for the price

the heathen · 07-01-2021 11:49pm

marcbrophy wrote:

Looks like a solid device for the price

Don't think you'll be disappointed - I was really impressed with them.

PmMeUrDogs · 10-01-2021 10:37am

Is xaomi.ie actually based in Ireland? Just wondering if I order a phone from there, will I be stung for customs?

corks finest · 12-01-2021 10:14am

PmMeUrDogs wrote: »

Is xaomi.ie actually based in Ireland? Just wondering if I order a phone from there, will I be stung for customs?

No, they've a bricks n mortar store in Spain

PmMeUrDogs · 12-01-2021 10:32am

corks finest wrote: »

No, they've a bricks n mortar store in Spain

Thank you.

Ended up finding the phone I wanted (redmi note 9 pro) for 228 for the 6gb/128gb version on amazon as opposed to 300+ on xiaomi.ie anyway

lawred2 · 12-01-2021 10:37am

PmMeUrDogs wrote: »

Thank you. Ended up finding the phone I wanted (redmi note 9 pro) for 228 for the 6gb/128gb version on amazon as opposed to 300+ on xiaomi.ie anyway

amazon de/es?

Snotty · 12-01-2021 11:21am

lawred2 wrote: »

amazon de/es?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B088FQRW9Y/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_Mvx.FbRDJWT3W?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

PmMeUrDogs · 12-01-2021 11:28am

Snotty wrote: »

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B088FQRW9Y/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_Mvx.FbRDJWT3W?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

That's the one, estimated delivery 25th. Was gonna pay 250 for the note 9 128gb with similar delivery times from Ireland so I'm happy enough to find the pro for cheaper :pac:

Snotty · 12-01-2021 11:43am

PmMeUrDogs wrote: »

That's the one, estimated delivery 25th. Was gonna pay 250 for the note 9 128gb with similar delivery times from Ireland so I'm happy enough to find the pro for cheaper :pac:

will you have to pay customs?

PmMeUrDogs · 12-01-2021 11:47am

Snotty wrote: »

will you have to pay customs?

According to posters on Consumer Issues and Online Buying & Auction, I shouldn't. Amazon tacked on an additional charge during checkout (albeit not much). I asked on threads first before going ahead with the purchase and seemingly amazon do it for you in advance.

lawred2 · 12-01-2021 12:24pm

PmMeUrDogs wrote: »

According to posters on Consumer Issues and Online Buying & Auction, I shouldn't. Amazon tacked on an additional charge during checkout (albeit not much). I asked on threads first before going ahead with the purchase and seemingly amazon do it for you in advance.

Interesting to see what happens with it... I'd have been holding off buying anything that expensive from Amazon UK.. will be good to get first hand insight.

PmMeUrDogs · 12-01-2021 12:33pm

lawred2 wrote: »

Interesting to see what happens with it... I'd have been holding off buying anything that expensive from Amazon UK.. will be good to get first hand insight.

I'll update the thread when it arrives, with any luck I won't have to pay anything else but who knows :pac:

Richard tea · 13-01-2021 1:05am

BKWDR wrote: »

Never seen it before. Had the Mi9T and now the poco X3.
Personally I wouldn't, prefer to have a stable release especially on a new device

My phone somehow downloaded this pilot update and when It restarted the new update was installed. I have some camera glitches but the most annoying thing is my alarm will not go off. I have tried google alarm and another from the app store. Is there a way to roll back to a previous version?

I have the Mi 10

poitinstill · 13-01-2021 5:16pm

looking at redmi 9 off vodafone for daughters 1st phone. anything better for sub 100 to the door ?

smilerf · 13-01-2021 5:49pm

poitinstill wrote: »

looking at redmi 9 off vodafone for daughters 1st phone. anything better for sub 100 to the door ?

no

podgey1992 · 17-01-2021 10:29pm

I've had the pocofone (F1) for a couple of years now and want to upgrade. I'm thinking of going for the mi11 or maybe even waiting for mi11 pro as I want to buy the best (reasonablely priced) flagship on the market, and I think this looks like it.

Anyone have any advice on where to get it cheapest? Or on another phone which might be more value for money?

Thanks!

lawred2 · 17-01-2021 11:18pm

My Poco X3 arrived. Cracking phone for the money.

Only annoyance is the continental charger..

the heathen · 18-01-2021 2:17pm

lawred2 wrote: »

My Poco X3 arrived. Cracking phone for the money.

Only annoyance is the continental charger..

Ah bugger - I bought mine from Amazon UK and it had UK chargers.

These are neater solutions than some other adapters - https://www.satworld.ie/2-pin-to-3-pin-plug-adapter-eu-to-irl-uk.html

lawred2 · 18-01-2021 2:19pm

the heathen wrote: »

Ah bugger - I bought mine from Amazon UK and it had UK chargers.

These are neater solutions than some other adapters - https://www.satworld.ie/2-pin-to-3-pin-plug-adapter-eu-to-irl-uk.html

the bulky converter wouldn't fit in the case - nice solution for a standard plug though

CoBo55 · 18-01-2021 2:24pm

the heathen wrote: »

Ah bugger - I bought mine from Amazon UK and it had UK chargers.

These are neater solutions than some other adapters - https://www.satworld.ie/2-pin-to-3-pin-plug-adapter-eu-to-irl-uk.html

They're brilliant I'm going to order a few, one for my electric toothbrush charger too. Thanks for that.

marcbrophy · 18-01-2021 9:43pm

the heathen wrote: »

These are neater solutions than some other adapters - https://www.satworld.ie/2-pin-to-3-pin-plug-adapter-eu-to-irl-uk.html

Anyone seen that style adapter in a B&M store in Ireland?

CoBo55 · 19-01-2021 11:02pm

the heathen wrote: »

Ah bugger - I bought mine from Amazon UK and it had UK chargers.

These are neater solutions than some other adapters - https://www.satworld.ie/2-pin-to-3-pin-plug-adapter-eu-to-irl-uk.html

Slightly cheaper from these lads https://www.freetv.ie/converter-plug/
I've bought plenty of stuff from them and they give a top class service.

the heathen · 20-01-2021 12:11am

CoBo55 wrote:

I've bought plenty of stuff from them and they give a top class service

https://www.freetv.ie/converter-plug/

Slightly cheaper from these lads

Nope. Those guys are more expensive for shipping. My link is cheapest by about a euro.

BKWDR · 20-01-2021 10:43am

Also, be aware that the shape of the Poco X3 charger would not really fit with these adapters

lawred2 · 20-01-2021 10:47am

The poco charger is a 3A beast as well... not your standard 1.0 - 1.5A converter.

Suckit · 20-01-2021 3:35pm

BKWDR wrote: »

Also, be aware that the shape of the Poco X3 charger would not really fit with these adapters

There are similar adapters with different slots, one loading from the back of the plug as opposed to the bottom but same idea for the different shaped ones, but can't remember where I saw them. I know there are a few sellers on adverts of adapters etc. it might have been there.

Snotty · 20-01-2021 3:58pm

How would these style adaptors work with the poco x3 plug?

lawred2 · 20-01-2021 5:06pm

Snotty wrote: »

How would these style adaptors work with the poco x3 plug?

it would technically work but the weight of the charger might pull it out of that...

it would stand out a long way from a socket anyway

Snotty · 20-01-2021 6:42pm

lawred2 wrote: »

it would technically work but the weight of the charger might pull it out of that...

it would stand out a long way from a socket anyway

would using this adaptor with the poco plug still give the fast charge same as using the poco plug on it own?

Chinese Android Phones 3 - Read First Post!

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