Pocophone F1 - The new flagship killer?

abarkie · 24-03-2019 7:22pm

Mr.Fantastic wrote: »

This still worth getting? See its 260 delivered on Eglobal?

Have a Samsung j5 2017 and its not cutting the mustard.

Wondering should I wait until the F2 is announced later this year.

Was that €260?

I see it is £242.99 today for 128GB

So tempted

Fingers Mcginty · 24-03-2019 10:09pm

Was coming in at over 300 fpr me from honor buy. That includes postage with DHL. Is there any chance of getting hit with customs if bought from eglobal ?

sydthebeat · 25-03-2019 12:50am

Fingers Mcginty wrote: »

Was coming in at over 300 fpr me from honor buy. That includes postage with DHL. Is there any chance of getting hit with customs if bought from eglobal ?

Three phones in the last year with no custom issues for me.

sydthebeat · 25-03-2019 9:38pm

For those interested, face unlock now works if you set region to UK.

god's toy · 26-03-2019 7:44am

sydthebeat wrote: »

For those interested, face unlock now works if you set region to UK.

Yep been working on UK for a few months now.

leche solara · 27-03-2019 9:58am

The most recent update has sure slashed battery time. Up to the other day I would comfortably get 2 days and a bit out of a charge, now its only a day and a half. Biggest users of power are Android system and Xiaomi service framework. Phone's main advantage over competitors was great battery. Now thats gone its just another phone. Its lost its edge.

ryaner777 · 27-03-2019 12:22pm

ryaner777 wrote: »

Ordered from banggood yesterday. Cost €251. Due for delivery on 12 April using EU priority.

Lost my Note 5 last week so back to my Note 4 for the next 3 weeks while I await delivery.

Can anyone recommend any steps that should be completed on step up to optimize the phone ?

Update on delivery from Banggood. Expected date changed to 29 March. 2 weeks sooner than I was expecting. Nice

Brozy · 27-03-2019 7:01pm

ryaner777 wrote: »

Update on delivery from Banggood. Expected date changed to 29 March. 2 weeks sooner than I was expecting. Nice

How did you get it for €251?

ryaner777 · 27-03-2019 7:08pm

Ordered here

https://www.banggood.com/Xiaomi-Pocophone-F1-Global-Version-6_18-inch-6GB-64GB-Snapdragon-845-Octa-core-4G-Smartphone-p-1334655.html?ID=229&cur_warehouse=HK

Used code 3F1BG4CL for a $70 discount

Order Totals
Sub-Total: US$339.99
Coupons:3F1BG4CL:: US$-70.00
Shipping insurance: US$6.80
Shipping Fee: US$9.63
Total: US$286.42

Working out at €254 with todays exchange rate
https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=286.42&From=USD&To=EUR

But removing insurance should bring it back down for you. Order placed on the 19th and looks like I'll have it on the 29th

Fingers Mcginty · 28-03-2019 10:48am

Probably customs on top of that?

ryaner777 · 28-03-2019 11:56am

Fingers Mcginty wrote: »

Probably customs on top of that?

Hopefully not, I'll let ye know tomorrow when it arrives.

brianblaze · 29-03-2019 8:18pm

ryaner777 wrote: »

Hopefully not, I'll let ye know tomorrow when it arrives.

Did you avoid the tax?

alec76 · 29-03-2019 9:28pm

brianblaze wrote: »

Did you avoid the tax?

Supposed to be No Tax with EU Priority shipping .
https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/wiki/resellers#wiki_recommended_resellers

tedpan · 29-03-2019 9:45pm

Fingers Mcginty wrote:

Probably customs on top of that?

Usually not, about 10% get hit from gearbest/banggood orders in my experience.

tedpan · 29-03-2019 9:46pm

Also, the phone is 262e on eglobal, that's guaranteed no customs

ryaner777 · 29-03-2019 10:06pm

brianblaze wrote: »

Did you avoid the tax?

Package delayed by GLS couriers. Hope to have it Monday.

abarkie · 30-03-2019 12:15pm

leche solara wrote: »

The most recent update has sure slashed battery time. Up to the other day I would comfortably get 2 days and a bit out of a charge, now its only a day and a half. Biggest users of power are Android system and Xiaomi service framework. Phone's main advantage over competitors was great battery. Now thats gone its just another phone. Its lost its edge.

What was the update?

Invincible · 31-03-2019 11:07am

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/xiaomi-pocophone-graphite-6gb-128gb-black-sim-free-es-version-for-25024-delivered-amazon-3206481

OOS presently, can order for delivery at this price.

bennyc · 01-04-2019 12:38pm

ryaner777 wrote: »

Package delayed by GLS couriers. Hope to have it Monday.

waiting hard to see how you get on with customs, I am about to pull the trigger on one from banggood for 247 with a case,
Am I right in saying all I need is the Global Version to ensure I have the correct LTE coverage ?

babybuilder · 01-04-2019 8:03pm

bennyc wrote: »

waiting hard to see how you get on with customs, I am about to pull the trigger on one from banggood for 247 with a case,
Am I right in saying all I need is the Global Version to ensure I have the correct LTE coverage ?

I got done by customs on a Android box from banggood. Isn't same phone from eglobal around 265e with customs paid?

ryaner777 · 02-04-2019 8:17am

bennyc wrote: »

waiting hard to see how you get on with customs, I am about to pull the trigger on one from banggood for 247 with a case,
Am I right in saying all I need is the Global Version to ensure I have the correct LTE coverage ?

Looks like GLS have lost my phone somewhere between their UK hub and Ireland.

I spoke to them yesterday and they said it is likely the label has fallen off in transport.

They said they would continue to search their warehouse for it but it may be some time before they have an answer.

Claim opened with PayPal. Looks like I'm stuck with my note 4 for a least a while longer.

savemejebus · 03-04-2019 9:41am

128gb Version on Amazon Italy for €288 + 9.30 express delivery

3rd party seller but fulfilled by Amazon so I think it's a pretty good deal.

the heathen · 03-04-2019 10:11am

savemejebus wrote: »

128gb Version on Amazon Italy for €288 + 9.30 express delivery

3rd party seller but fulfilled by Amazon so I think it's a pretty good deal.

Isn't that the Germany/France/Italy version? Can that version be used here?

International version is €350 and UK version is out of stock.

ryaner777 · 03-04-2019 10:16am

savemejebus wrote: »

128gb Version on Amazon Italy for €288 + 9.30 express delivery

3rd party seller but fulfilled by Amazon so I think it's a pretty good deal.

I'm going to go for this but can't find the 9.30 express delivery?

I'm just getting a standard €8.13 option. any idea how to get the express delivery on the Italian site ?

flangemeistro · 03-04-2019 10:24am

savemejebus wrote: »

128gb Version on Amazon Italy for €288 + 9.30 express delivery

3rd party seller but fulfilled by Amazon so I think it's a pretty good deal.

Is this a worthy upgrade from a Google pixel XL or will I get a Xiaomi Mi 9?

ryaner777 · 03-04-2019 10:27am

ryaner777 wrote: »

I'm going to go for this but can't find the 9.30 express delivery?

I'm just getting a standard €8.13 option. any idea how to get the express delivery on the Italian site ?

Got it sorted, just changed the address to parcel wizard and then back to Irish address and it gave me faster delivery. Should have it Tuesday.

bennyc · 03-04-2019 10:33am

ryaner777 wrote: »

Got it sorted, just changed the address to parcel wizard and then back to Irish address and it gave me faster delivery. Should have it Tuesday.

I take it you are getting the IT version, is it only a matter of changing the language to English on the settings ?

ryaner777 · 03-04-2019 10:39am

bennyc wrote: »

I take it you are getting the IT version, is it only a matter of changing the language to English on the settings ?

Yeah, the only difference I can see is the plug

savemejebus · 03-04-2019 11:14am

the heathen wrote: »

Isn't that the Germany/France/Italy version? Can that version be used here?

International version is €350 and UK version is out of stock.

Yeah, it should be fine, just get an adaptor (with fuse) for the plug and change the language and location when setting up and you will be fine.

massy086 · 03-04-2019 6:49pm

Hi all has anyone had a screen replaced on a f1 in Dublin.smashed mine today and lost touch .I'm back on a Samsung a5 and I hate it .cheers

Pocophone F1 - The new flagship killer?

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