Chinese Android Phones 2 - Read First Post!

adaephon · 04-07-2017 01:01AM

Hey guys. Just on my first foray into ordering abroad. Ordered off banggood and got the reminder note 4 3gb.

No issues there. However 3 days later and still appears not to have shipped. Is this normal??

Iseedeadpixels · 04-07-2017 07:34AM

adaephon wrote: »

Hey guys. Just on my first foray into ordering abroad. Ordered off banggood and got the reminder note 4 3gb.

No issues there. However 3 days later and still appears not to have shipped. Is this normal??

Yep its working days you have to count.

Doctor Nick · 04-07-2017 08:55AM

Can anybody recommend a seller on Aliexpress? Or is Banggood similar, i.e a marketplace rather than a shop? Think I'm gonna get the doogee mix. More expensive than I was initially gonna pay but looks the business.

eamonnq · 04-07-2017 09:18AM

Doctor Nick wrote: »

Can anybody recommend a seller on Aliexpress? Or is Banggood similar, i.e a marketplace rather than a shop? Think I'm gonna get the doogee mix. More expensive than I was initially gonna pay but looks the business.

I would be inclined to wait for reviews on that phone to start popping up, it is marked as PRESELL at the moment, so is probably not available yet either.

Is GPS important to you ?

Doctor Nick · 04-07-2017 09:26AM

eamonnq wrote: »

I would be inclined to wait for reviews on that phone to start popping up, it is marked as PRESELL at the moment, so is probably not available yet either.

Is GPS important to you ?

I don't really use google maps or anything so GPS wouldn't be a priority for me. Seller on Aliexpress has photos of stock and it says 107 pieces available (although it does say pre sale in the URL). I'm concerned about ordering direct from China, my last 3 phones have all been Chinese androids but I ordered on Amazon UK. While this is listed on amazon (at a vastly inflated price compared to the two sites I mentioned) it's not a FBA item so ships from China.

GBX · 04-07-2017 09:34AM

I'd wait till you get real world reviews on that device. It looks great on paper and could be fine but till you hear the actual niggles with it I would hold on for a bit. Some vendors offer it at a pre sale discount and wont start fulfilling orders till the normal price quota has been met. So if you are in a hurry for a new device this might not suit.

Doctor Nick · 04-07-2017 09:41AM

GBX wrote: »

I'd wait till you get real world reviews on that device. It looks great on paper and could be fine but till you hear the actual niggles with it I would hold on for a bit. Some vendors offer it at a pre sale discount and wont start fulfilling orders till the normal price quota has been met. So if you are in a hurry for a new device this might not suit.

Ok, thanks for the feedback. I didn't realise it was that new. It looks amazing so I might pick up a cheaper phone while keeping an eye on that one.

Doctor Nick · 04-07-2017 09:44AM

Anyone have the Xiaomi Redmi 4A? It's a brand I see mentioned here a lot but not sure if this particular model has been commented on. It would be one of the more budget friendly Xiaomi devices.

eamonnq · 04-07-2017 10:23AM

Doctor Nick wrote: »

Ok, thanks for the feedback. I didn't realise it was that new. It looks amazing so I might pick up a cheaper phone while keeping an eye on that one.

Lots of these phones look amazing, but when they actually arrive and get used it can be a different story. Pre-sell should be avoided at all costs in my opinion. Not worth the risk.

Catmologen · 04-07-2017 11:03AM

Doctor Nick wrote: »

Anyone have the Xiaomi Redmi 4A? It's a brand I see mentioned here a lot but not sure if this particular model has been commented on. It would be one of the more budget friendly Xiaomi devices.

I bought one recently for a relative. Seems like a great phone for 90euro.
2gb ram, 32gb storage, SD slot or dual sim and band 20 for 4g.

bertiusMaximus · 04-07-2017 11:05AM

Does anyone here have the Mi Max or Mi Max 2? What's the performance etc. like?
Is the extra size manageable or too large to fit in a pocket?

Doctor Nick · 04-07-2017 11:50AM

Catmologen wrote: »

I bought one recently for a relative. Seems like a great phone for 90euro.
2gb ram, 32gb storage, SD slot or dual sim and band 20 for 4g.

Thanks. Where did you get it for €90? I've seen it in town but it's either €129 or €159.

Catmologen · 04-07-2017 12:11PM

Doctor Nick wrote: »

Thanks. Where did you get it for €90? I've seen it in town but it's either €129 or €159.

It was on HUKD a few weeks ago from gearbest.

GBX · 04-07-2017 12:20PM

Doctor Nick wrote: »

Thanks. Where did you get it for €90? I've seen it in town but it's either €129 or €159.

Local sellers may have paid duty on it already, hence it being dearer. Also you get to bring it home with you rather than wait.
All down to how soon you need it and your budget.

mikeybrennan · 04-07-2017 12:40PM

https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-leeco-le-pro-3

what does 'fast charging' mean as against 'quick charge'?

Iseedeadpixels · 06-07-2017 08:49AM

Iseedeadpixels wrote: »

Well the cheap phone lasted 5 weeks.....woke up this moring to a blue line down the left side of the screen and the bottom of the screen with a big grey blur, the odd non responsive touch too.....experiment failed!:p

This took an even worse turn, the blur is now full on black, there are more different coloured lines on the screen and the it has a mind of its own. That's me done with Umi, the phones are brilliant other than their shoddy screens, Bluboo Maya Max on the way now should have it by tomorrow

eamonnq · 06-07-2017 08:54AM

Iseedeadpixels wrote: »

This took an even worse turn, the blur is now full on black, there are more different coloured lines on the screen and the it has a mind of its own. That's me done with Umi, the phones are brilliant other than their shoddy screens, Bluboo Maya Max on the way now should have it by tomorrow

Did you contact Tinydeal regarding warranty ?

Iseedeadpixels · 06-07-2017 09:06AM

eamonnq wrote: »

Did you contact Tinydeal regarding warranty ?

Nope, too much hassle tbh

ED E · 06-07-2017 09:25AM

mikeybrennan wrote: »

https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-leeco-le-pro-3

what does 'fast charging' mean as against 'quick charge'?

I guess Kimovil may be using the term fast charging to indicate QC or VOOC or DASH.

Its QC3.

eamonnq · 06-07-2017 09:39AM

Iseedeadpixels wrote: »

Nope, too much hassle tbh

I meant for entertainment purposes !!

Iseedeadpixels · 06-07-2017 11:00AM

eamonnq wrote: »

I meant for entertainment purposes !!

I might make a complaint and when they fob me off go to paypal and make a request for a refund

Doctor Nick · 06-07-2017 11:43AM

Iseedeadpixels wrote: »

This took an even worse turn, the blur is now full on black, there are more different coloured lines on the screen and the it has a mind of its own. That's me done with Umi, the phones are brilliant other than their shoddy screens, Bluboo Maya Max on the way now should have it by tomorrow

Careful with Bluboo. I had an xfire2 last year and ended up having an issue with loads of flashing coloured lines going down the screen. Also the jingle when the phone first comes on was rage inducing (although it can be disabled if you root the phone).

I've decided to getting a Redmi Note 4 today. In the next hour in fact, seems to have great reviews.

kiddums · 06-07-2017 11:43AM

I've been looking at the real budget phones. I would like NFC, but I'm really struggling to find that on them at all. Kimovil doesn't allow it as a filter either. Does anyone know any sub €200 phones that have NFC?

At this rate I'll get a cheaper phone to keep me going and change again next year when funds allow for a better phone.

fixXxer · 06-07-2017 11:52AM

kiddums wrote: »

I've been looking at the real budget phones. I would like NFC, but I'm really struggling to find that on them at all. Kimovil doesn't allow it as a filter either. Does anyone know any sub €200 phones that have NFC?

At this rate I'll get a cheaper phone to keep me going and change again next year when funds allow for a better phone.

The Nokia 5 is the only one I can think of that's close, but now that I search it seems hard to find.

ED E · 06-07-2017 02:00PM

kiddums wrote: »

I've been looking at the real budget phones. I would like NFC

For what purpose? There's a schism in NFC.

kiddums · 06-07-2017 02:08PM

ED E wrote: »

For what purpose? There's a schism in NFC.

I would like to be able to use android pay. I don't have contactless payment on my debit card. Thats it really.

If its not something easy to get on them I'll stop looking for it. I just thought someone here might know more about it than me.

Iseedeadpixels · 06-07-2017 02:22PM

Doctor Nick wrote: »

Careful with Bluboo. I had an xfire2 last year and ended up having an issue with loads of flashing coloured lines going down the screen. Also the jingle when the phone first comes on was rage inducing (although it can be disabled if you root the phone).

I've decided to getting a Redmi Note 4 today. In the next hour in fact, seems to have great reviews.

Had a Bluboo before and loved it.

BobPresto · 06-07-2017 03:45PM

kiddums wrote: »

I've been looking at the real budget phones. I would like NFC, but I'm really struggling to find that on them at all. Kimovil doesn't allow it as a filter either. Does anyone know any sub €200 phones that have NFC?

I've just ordered a BQ Aquarius X for the other half, should be here in a few days. Reviews are great and it has NFC but will cost €290 delivered from Amazon.es

Specs
Snapdragon 626
3GB ram
32GB storage (micro sd/256GB)
5.2" 1080 x 1920 screen
USB C
NFC
4G (800/1800 bands)
3100Ma battery
16MP back & 8MP front(with led flash) cameras
Android 7.1.1 out of the box

https://www.amazon.es/BQ-Aquaris-Smartphone-Bluetooth-memoria/dp/B06XQ79FMJ/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1499352005&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=bq&th=1

In Spanish.

mikeybrennan · 06-07-2017 04:22PM

BobPresto wrote: »

I've just ordered a BQ Aquarius X for the other half, should be here in a few days. Reviews are great and it has NFC but will cost €290 delivered from Amazon.es

Specs
Snapdragon 626
3GB ram
32GB storage (micro sd/256GB)
5.2" 1080 x 1920 screen
USB C
NFC
4G (800/1800 bands)
3100Ma battery
16MP back & 8MP front(with led flash) cameras
Android 7.1.1 out of the box

https://www.amazon.es/BQ-Aquaris-Smartphone-Bluetooth-memoria/dp/B06XQ79FMJ/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1499352005&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=bq&th=1

In Spanish.

looks ok

personally i won't go below 4000mAh on a battery now

kiddums · 06-07-2017 04:46PM

mikeybrennan wrote: »

looks ok

personally i won't go below 4000mAh on a battery now

Does this meet your requirement?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07235PGDB

I'm looking at it since the NFC thing seems like a no go.

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