Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4/128GB £129 Amazon

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08HJLGGX4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

• MTK Helio G85, High-performance octa-core processor, Frequency up to 2.0Ghz, GPU: ARM G52 MC2, up to 1000MHz, MediaTek HyperEngine
• 6.53" DotDisplay, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front, Resolution:2340x1080 FHD+| 19.5:9, 450nit(typ) brightness, Colour contrast ratio:1500:1(typ), Full Screen gestures, Plastic frame, Splash-proof nano coating
• AI quad camera, 48MP main camera, 8MP ultra wide-angle camera, 2MP Macro camera, 2MP depth camera, 13MP In-Display Front Camera
• Dual 4G standby, Supports 2+1 card slot, nano-SIM + nano-SIM + microSD, 4G / 3G / 2G, Supports dual SIM VoLTE HD calling
• 1216 X max0.5mm high amplitude ultra-linear speaker, Smart PA 11V external, pressure boosted, high volume, 3.5mm headphone jack

hello2020

Is it a good deal as i m new to android phone and looking to buy a replacement for my old iphone.

hello2020

hello2020 wrote: »

Is it a good deal as i m new to android phone and looking to buy a replacement for my old iphone.

They are bulletproof phones.
Bought one for my mother in law last week and it was 230 euro.

Redlim

Also the pro is down to £189.00

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B088FQRW9Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_dlC_SZ00FbV5NZE69?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

jinkybhoy

SouthWesterly wrote: »

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08HJLGGX4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

• MTK Helio G85, High-performance octa-core processor, Frequency up to 2.0Ghz, GPU: ARM G52 MC2, up to 1000MHz, MediaTek HyperEngine
• 6.53" DotDisplay, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front, Resolution:2340x1080 FHD+| 19.5:9, 450nit(typ) brightness, Colour contrast ratio:1500:1(typ), Full Screen gestures, Plastic frame, Splash-proof nano coating
• AI quad camera, 48MP main camera, 8MP ultra wide-angle camera, 2MP Macro camera, 2MP depth camera, 13MP In-Display Front Camera
• Dual 4G standby, Supports 2+1 card slot, nano-SIM + nano-SIM + microSD, 4G / 3G / 2G, Supports dual SIM VoLTE HD calling
• 1216 X max0.5mm high amplitude ultra-linear speaker, Smart PA 11V external, pressure boosted, high volume, 3.5mm headphone jack

Ordered 3 - needed new phones for the office - thanks a million!!

JeffKenna

That's OP, Christmas present for Dad sorted.

Deise1969

Aliexpress have the Poco X3 6 GB / 128 GB for €157 delivered from Spain atm. Same as the pro but 732 Snapdragon as opposed to the 720 in the pro.

Mav11

Good find, got one. Thanks

demello

SouthWesterly wrote: »

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08HJLGGX4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

• MTK Helio G85, High-performance octa-core processor, Frequency up to 2.0Ghz, GPU: ARM G52 MC2, up to 1000MHz, MediaTek HyperEngine
• 6.53" DotDisplay, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front, Resolution:2340x1080 FHD+| 19.5:9, 450nit(typ) brightness, Colour contrast ratio:1500:1(typ), Full Screen gestures, Plastic frame, Splash-proof nano coating
• AI quad camera, 48MP main camera, 8MP ultra wide-angle camera, 2MP Macro camera, 2MP depth camera, 13MP In-Display Front Camera
• Dual 4G standby, Supports 2+1 card slot, nano-SIM + nano-SIM + microSD, 4G / 3G / 2G, Supports dual SIM VoLTE HD calling
• 1216 X max0.5mm high amplitude ultra-linear speaker, Smart PA 11V external, pressure boosted, high volume, 3.5mm headphone jack

Which is better, the Pro or the Note 9?
Thanks,

arigold365

Deise1969 wrote: »

Aliexpress have the Poco X3 6 GB / 128 GB for €157 delivered from Spain atm. Same as the pro but 732 Snapdragon as opposed to the 720 in the pro.

Link?

Deise1969

arigold365 wrote: »

Link?

I cant post links but just search Poco X3 on Aliexpress and filter by ships from Spain.

emo72

What OS do these run? Hopefully a nice clean version of Android?

granturismo

Deise1969 wrote: »

I cant post links but just search Poco X3 on Aliexpress and filter by ships from Spain.

Is this it?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001860882636.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.e6e34949DJYlfk&algo_pvid=39694d66-fb3d-497f-ae7e-1bac8d3563f3&algo_expid=39694d66-fb3d-497f-ae7e-1bac8d3563f3-2&btsid=0bb0623a16076992266361279e5778&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_

Deise1969

Right phone but different store, it's in shop911073027 store. Look for the ones priced at €133.59 and select the 128gb version for €157.99.

demello

demello wrote: »

Which is better, the Pro or the Note 9?
Thanks,

The pro but at this price it's a no brainer

trixiebust

Thanks OP

Christmas present to myself lol. These are great phones, I've had a Redmi 4x for a few years, still going strong & survived many a bang. Giveaway @ that price imo

carbsy

Peeps... this phone is available for €109 if you port to Vodafone atm so cheaper again. See Vodafone.ie.... Enjoy!
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JeffKenna

carbsy wrote: »

Peeps... this phone is available for €109 if you port to Vodafone atm so cheaper again. See Vodafone.ie.... Enjoy!
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If Vodafone actually send the phone..

Kmagic

Is this phone unlocked and will take any irish sim card?

kneemos

Paid €150 for a note 8 a while ago. Would recommend,a lot of bang for a few bucks.

carbsy

JeffKenna wrote: »

If Vodafone actually send the phone..

It was just the A21S that was being cancelled...

SmartinMartin

I have the note 7 for the last 2 1/2 years. Sorely tempted to buy this, but the 7 just keeps on going, fantastic phone and a great alternative to Samsung.

SmartinMartin

SmartinMartin wrote: »

I have the note 7 for the last 2 1/2 years. Sorely tempted to buy this, but the 7 just keeps on going, fantastic phone and a great alternative to Samsung.

I've a Note 5 I smashed the screen on and made a bit of a mess of the replacement. Excellent phones and if it wasn't for my clumsiness it's still great in terms of performance and battery. My one concern was the battery longevity but 18 months in and having been very much put through its paces it's still I'd estimate 90%.

phester28

Price is 199GBP now. cant find it much cheaper. aliexpress site that shop has no reviews and the spain filter does not show in the add anywhere that it is from spain so it would make me nervous

Paul Weller

phester28 wrote: »

Price is 199GBP now. cant find it much cheaper. aliexpress site that shop has no reviews and the spain filter does not show in the add anywhere that it is from spain so it would make me nervous

The pro version is still £189

BLUEYK

phester28 wrote: »

Price is 199GBP now. cant find it much cheaper. aliexpress site that shop has no reviews and the spain filter does not show in the add anywhere that it is from spain so it would make me nervous

Switch to onyx black, 2 left in stock

.E_C_K_S.

Back to GBP 129.00 again.

pissed

Can anyone recommend a decent case for this phone?

Kenny Logins

pissed wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a decent case for this phone?

This is the one I have on my 9S and MiA1 before that. I've had a few drops with no damage at all.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114207378198

Daibheid

phester28 wrote: »

Price is 199GBP now. cant find it much cheaper. aliexpress site that shop has no reviews and the spain filter does not show in the add anywhere that it is from spain so it would make me nervous

Great price for sure but dig deep enough and you’ll find feedback on that seller is 20%, a tiny number of overall feedbacks - including one complaining some goods were sent from China.

Mav11

Daibheid wrote: »

Great price for sure but dig deep enough and you’ll find feedback on that seller is 20%, a tiny number of overall feedbacks - including one complaining some goods were sent from China.

I ordered it last Friday. Delivered on Saturday. All good, no complaints!

Daibheid

Mav11 wrote: »

I ordered it last Friday. Delivered on Saturday. All good, no complaints!

Great to hear. Give them some love on the feedback because it’s a cracker of a deal - credit to Deise1969
What sort of warranty came with it?

jonerkinsella

Deise1969 wrote: »

Right phone but different store, it's in shop911073027 store. Look for the ones priced at €133.59 and select the 128gb version for €157.99.

Reviews are stating its a scam.
Pity. I would have bought it.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001861070210.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.7c9a49497Ff71H&algo_pvid=8c357a47-7686-4d2d-bc82-e7c66713c24d&algo_expid=8c357a47-7686-4d2d-bc82-e7c66713c24d-0&btsid=0bb0623e16082232486701238efd94&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_

trixiebust

My Amazon order turned up today, pretty fast delivery in fairness. Fantastic upgrade on my old Redmi super phone for the price.

trixiebust

trixiebust wrote: »

My Amazon order turned up today, pretty fast delivery in fairness. Fantastic upgrade on my old Redmi super phone for the price.

When did you order?

Ten Pin

For anyone on Vodafone PAYG plans, are there any issues with tethering and editing APNs?

There were problems in the past with Xiaomi phones and APNs, just wondering if this is still the case.

Mav11

Daibheid wrote: »

Great to hear. Give them some love on the feedback because it’s a cracker of a deal - credit to Deise1969
What sort of warranty came with it?

Seriously don't know, didn't even look. I presume covered by European warranty at worse.

supersaint3

jonerkinsella wrote: »

Reviews are stating its a scam.
Pity. I would have bought it.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001861070210.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.7c9a49497Ff71H&algo_pvid=8c357a47-7686-4d2d-bc82-e7c66713c24d&algo_expid=8c357a47-7686-4d2d-bc82-e7c66713c24d-0&btsid=0bb0623e16082232486701238efd94&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_

Dang, I ordered one of these the day it was put up in the thread... is it that nothing is going to come at all, or that it will come from China on the slow boat? Should I be worried about my card details?!

Kenny Logins

Ten Pin wrote: »

For anyone on Vodafone PAYG plans, are there any issues with tethering and editing APNs?

There were problems in the past with Xiaomi phones and APNs, just wondering if this is still the case.

There is an ADB command fix on here somewhere that still works. Search "tether_dun_required"

Ten Pin

There is an ADB command fix on here somewhere that still works. Search "tether_dun_required"

Does it work on MIUI equivalent versions since Android 8.1 when Google made it more difficult to run that command successfully?

trixiebust

[Deleted User] wrote: »

When did you order?

Less than a week ago

Kenny Logins

Ten Pin wrote: »

Does it work on MIUI equivalent versions since Android 8.1 when Google made it more difficult to run that command successfully?

I can't remember what I did on my 9S but there is no HS APN on it now.

mfceiling

Lads I missed this. Any way of setting an alert incase it comes back at this price again or is it a case of keep checking in on it?
Cheers.

mfceiling

mfceiling wrote: »

Lads I missed this. Any way of setting an alert incase it comes back at this price again or is it a case of keep checking in on it?
Cheers.

It seems to pop back up a few times a day with a couple available, I just kept checking.

getoffthepot

pissed wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a decent case for this phone?

ours came with a case!

groom

carbsy wrote: »

Peeps... this phone is available for €109 if you port to Vodafone atm so cheaper again. See Vodafone.ie.... Enjoy!
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I picked one up yesterday in store and it was €99 although they force you to buy €20 credit

Do Vodafone PAYG phones always come unlocked? I bought a Pixel 3a earlier in the year that was so I'm hopeful but it's an Xmas present so can't check myself

chonix

There's a new MI Store UK event starting within an hour. Not sure though how AddressPal might work on this one... or what's left of it

https://event.mi.com/uk/sales2020/christmas

Redmi 9 64GB at about £99, etc....

Gruffalo22

I bought this in a Vodafone store over the weekend. 128GB for €110 with EIR sim. Had to buy a €20 top up with it but I'm with Vodafone anyway

groom

chonix wrote: »

There's a new MI Store UK event starting within an hour. Not sure though how AddressPal might work on this one... or what's left of it

https://event.mi.com/uk/sales2020/christmas

Redmi 9 64GB at about £99, etc....

It looks for a UK billing address. Not sure how you get past that without one.

jkbah

It's back at £129 on Amazon now

mfceiling

Bought!!