Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie

Chinese Android Phones 2 - Read First Post!

1…238239241243244…332

Comments

  • #7202
    kiddums
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,290 ✭✭✭kiddums


    fixxxer wrote: »
    Put your requirements in here www.kimovil.com and see what comes up.
    I'm checking that out now. Giving me some more options. Cheers.
    Wombatman wrote: »
    The Z3 was ahead of its time and still a great phone bar the battery. Better than that lot anyway. Get a couple of quotes on repair from repair shops. If less than €80- fix and stick with the Z3 for another while.
    I'm seeing that, still stands up against the others. Got 2 quotes, both said minimum of €200 for the fix. I can buy the parts for £25 though and try myself.


  • #7203
    irishgeo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,708 ✭✭✭irishgeo


    anyone found a good price for the mi6?


  • #7204
    914
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,849 ✭✭✭914


    irishgeo wrote: »
    anyone found a good price for the mi6?

    €416 on honor, from the European store for the 64gb global version.

    Gearbest had it for €340 yesterday on flashsale excluding shipping and taxes


  • #7205
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,118 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    I wouldn't risk that amount of money on Gearbest tbh.


  • #7206
    eamonnq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    irishgeo wrote: »
    anyone found a good price for the mi6?

    Meant to be a 'SALE' on Aliexpress tomorrow.

    https://sale.aliexpress.com/__pc/brands_0628xiaomi.htm?spm=2114.11010108.15.2.IZiej7

    Sales are not usually very good though!


  • Advertisement
  • #7207
    cherryghost
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,150 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    The Mi 6 doesn't support B20 though on LTE in Ireland.


  • #7208
    bazwaldo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,779 ✭✭✭bazwaldo


    abarkie wrote: »
    https://xiaomionline.aliexpress.com/store/2178148

    Used free post after selecting USA then UK

    Why select USA and then UK? Was your delivery to UK? Does that mean you used Parcel Motel?


  • #7209
    kiddums
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,290 ✭✭✭kiddums


    fixxxer wrote: »
    Put your requirements in here www.kimovil.com and see what comes up.

    I've looked on here, and it seems like my choice is quite limited.
    Basically between:
    Blackview BV8000 Pro
    Motorola Moto X Force

    I've never heard of Blackview and I've no idea what Motorola are like since Lenovo took them over.
    Does anyone know much about either? Both push the budget so I want to do my homework here.


  • #7210
    kunst nugget
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭kunst nugget


    Phone on offer with Gearbest

    That looks like a serious spec phone for the price.


  • #7211
    bidiots
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,503 ✭✭✭bidiots


    thats some spec:eek:


  • Advertisement
  • #7212
    irishgeo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,708 ✭✭✭irishgeo


    cherryghost wrote: »
    The Mi 6 doesn't support B20 though on LTE in Ireland.

    will that be a serious problem


  • #7213
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,170 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    irishgeo wrote: »
    will that be a serious problem

    Discussed ad nauseum in thread, read back a bit.


  • #7214
    X6.430macman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,367 ✭✭✭X6.430macman


    I ordered the redmi note 4 from honorbuy and it was coming fine and got to Shannon. They needed clearance to send it (DHL) to me then and they got it via e-mail and everything was alright. Now they have just sent it back to Dublin and I am fuming here over this, what are my options now


  • #7215
    eamonnq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    X6.430macman wrote: »
    I ordered the redmi note 4 from honorbuy and it was coming fine and got to Shannon. They needed clearance to send it (DHL) to me then and they got it via e-mail and everything was alright. Now they have just sent it back to Dublin and I am fuming here over this, what are my options now

    Who needed clearance ? and who sent it back to Dublin ?


  • #7216
    X6.430macman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,367 ✭✭✭X6.430macman


    eamonnq wrote:
    Who needed clearance ? and who sent it back to Dublin ?


    Dhl needed clearance from me as they were unsure of the address. E-mailed them and said it was sent back to Dublin by error. Sitting in Dublin still since yesterday evenin even though they said they have it sorted...


  • #7217
    Panthro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,006 ✭✭✭✭Panthro


    Anyone buy from gearbest?
    Looking at phones getting shipped from Hong Kong. Get it delivered here or parcel motel it to the north?


  • #7218
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,016 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    Panthro wrote: »
    Anyone buy from gearbest?
    Looking at phones getting shipped from Hong Kong. Get it delivered here or parcel motel it to the north?

    Some on here have. Some on here won't. Long standing debate about they were shilling and banned off here. Recent times has seen them with their own sponsored forum. I've never had any issue with them while others have had theirs.

    https://www.google.ie/search?q=site%3Aboards.ie+gearbest&oq=site%3Aboards.ie+gearbest&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i58.12347j0j4&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8


  • #7219
    Panthro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,006 ✭✭✭✭Panthro


    Christ by the time I add on import it's an extra 85euros.
    Might be faster looking at European sites


  • #7220
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,016 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    There is possibly better deals around. But even looking at EU sites/options on sites - you may often pay more to ensure it doesnt get stopped but there is no guarantee you wont get stopped by customs.

    What phone(s) are you looking at?


  • #7221
    irishgeo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,708 ✭✭✭irishgeo


    Panthro wrote: »
    Anyone buy from gearbest?
    Looking at phones getting shipped from Hong Kong. Get it delivered here or parcel motel it to the north?
    #

    if it has customs due parcel motel wont accept it.


  • Advertisement
  • #7222
    vjmcdonnell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 297 ✭✭vjmcdonnell


    Im thinking of getting the Xiaomi MI6, any issues I should know about. I assume I go for ther global version.
    Thanks, I did read a good few pages back but there is over 7,000 posts.


  • #7223
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,753 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    Seems the Honor 9 is on the way to Europe, officially, with Three in the UK going to sell it.
    Any hope of the networks here hosting it?
    Huawei seems to have popular models on Irish networks, I'd hope it makes it to our market


  • #7224
    blackwave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 849 ✭✭✭blackwave


    Hi all,

    I know this is not strictly a Chinese phone, But I am thinking of getting the below Moto G5 Plus and I just want to check how reputable Eglobal are as I don't think I will get a better price than this for one? Thanks!

    https://www.eglobalcentral.eu/motorola-moto-g5-plus-xt1685-32gb-4g-dual-sim-sim-free-unlocked-space-gray.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjwhMjKBRDjxb31j-aesI4BEiQA7ivN-OYYdaXs9vr7_U4YOQv3m63N4Pr9PgbQc7fwhuRYO98aAvBA8P8HAQ#


  • #7225
    914
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,849 ✭✭✭914


    vjmcdonnell wrote: »
    Im thinking of getting the Xiaomi MI6, any issues I should know about. I assume I go for ther global version.
    Thanks, I did read a good few pages back but there is over 7,000 posts.

    From what I can gather the only issue that you may have is that you won't always have 4g coverage. As not all 4g bands are supported by the mi6

    If you live in a large urban area, 4g shouldn't be an issue but outside if that you may only have 3g coverage


  • #7226
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,118 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    Panthro wrote: »
    Anyone buy from gearbest?
    Looking at phones getting shipped from Hong Kong. Get it delivered here or parcel motel it to the north?

    As I've always said about gearbest dont spend more than 50, small items seem to have a good record but spending high can be a risk.


  • #7227
    kunst nugget
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭kunst nugget


    Iseedeadpixels wrote: »
    As I've always said about gearbest dont spend more than 50, small items seem to have a good record but spending high can be a risk.

    Both a phone from them from their EU warehouse, total cost was about €110. Had it within 3 or 4 days. Had absolutely no problem. What's the risk in spending high with them?


  • #7228
    mikeybrennan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 869 ✭✭✭mikeybrennan


    blackwave wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I know this is not strictly a Chinese phone, But I am thinking of getting the below Moto G5 Plus and I just want to check how reputable Eglobal are as I don't think I will get a better price than this for one? Thanks!

    https://www.eglobalcentral.eu/motorola-moto-g5-plus-xt1685-32gb-4g-dual-sim-sim-free-unlocked-space-gray.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjwhMjKBRDjxb31j-aesI4BEiQA7ivN-OYYdaXs9vr7_U4YOQv3m63N4Pr9PgbQc7fwhuRYO98aAvBA8P8HAQ#

    you'd get better value with one of the xiaomi phones


  • #7229
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,118 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    kunst nugget wrote: »
    Both a phone from them from their EU warehouse, total cost was about €110. Had it within 3 or 4 days. Had absolutely no problem. What's the risk in spending high with them?

    They have a terrible habit of items going missing once dispatched, though I've never had a problem with them....I also haven't spent over 50 with them either.


  • #7230
    914
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,849 ✭✭✭914


    blackwave wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I know this is not strictly a Chinese phone, But I am thinking of getting the below Moto G5 Plus and I just want to check how reputable Eglobal are as I don't think I will get a better price than this for one? Thanks!

    https://www.eglobalcentral.eu/motorola-moto-g5-plus-xt1685-32gb-4g-dual-sim-sim-free-unlocked-space-gray.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjwhMjKBRDjxb31j-aesI4BEiQA7ivN-OYYdaXs9vr7_U4YOQv3m63N4Pr9PgbQc7fwhuRYO98aAvBA8P8HAQ#

    Why not just buy from Amazon? I now it's an extra €30 but for the peace of mind it's surely worth the extra few euro


    https://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B06XC6XTG6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?__mk_de_DE=ÅMÅZÕÑ&qid=1498735165&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=moto+g5+plus&dpPl=1&dpID=41XT2HqV-lL&ref=plSrch


  • Advertisement
  • #7231
    trixiebust
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,116 ✭✭✭trixiebust


    Does the DHL option, with Hong Kong Goldway on AliExpress guarantee no customs ? Shipping costs €20, as opposed to the normal €3. Messaged the seller two days ago, but no reply.


This discussion has been closed.
Advertisement