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  • #7292
    smilerf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,630 ✭✭✭smilerf


    kiddums wrote: »
    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.
    I should have this tomorrow


  • #7293
    mikeybrennan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 869 ✭✭✭mikeybrennan


    kiddums wrote: »
    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.

    funny you linked to the oukitel

    i'm going to be getting a basic k6000 soon,just over 70 euro

    has 4g 800mhz

    https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-oukitel-k6000


  • #7294
    kiddums
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,290 ✭✭✭kiddums


    smilerf wrote: »
    I should have this tomorrow
    Cool. Would you mind putting a quick first impressions post in here for me?
    mikeybrennan wrote: »
    funny you linked to the oukitel

    i'm going to be getting a basic k6000 soon,just over 70 euro

    has 4g 800mhz

    https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-oukitel-k6000

    I was looking at that too, but I decided on a better screen, given how much I watch on my phone.

    Looks a great job for 70 euro though.


  • #7295
    smilerf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,630 ✭✭✭smilerf


    kiddums wrote: »
    Cool. Would you mind putting a quick first impressions post in here for me?



    I was looking at that too, but I decided on a better screen, given how much I watch on my phone.

    Looks a great job for 70 euro though.
    no problem


  • #7296
    mikeybrennan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 869 ✭✭✭mikeybrennan


    ED E wrote: »
    I guess Kimovil may be using the term fast charging to indicate QC or VOOC or DASH.

    Its QC3.

    QC is Qualcomm

    https://www.mediatek.com/features/pump-express-fast-charge

    That seems to be it

    Claiming roughly half standard charging time,that's for the oukitel k6000 phones


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  • #7297
    bidiots
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,503 ✭✭✭bidiots


    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.

    Go the extra 50 and get this http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057757873

    Just got it for herself and might just get another for me after using it and setting it up for her, nice piece of kit for the money


  • #7298
    Doctor Nick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,506 ✭✭✭Doctor Nick


    So I picked up the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X. First impressions are good. Particularly happy with the battery, my last phone would be almost dead by now since last charge and this is still on 75%. Also I'm getting a decent signal in my apartment and my Metal was really gone to hell in that department. Paid €199 so bit over the odds in comparison to online prices but not that much so if I'd to pay Excise on it it would have been more expensive I think.


  • #7299
    vjmcdonnell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 297 ✭✭vjmcdonnell


    Anyone else buy from https://www.eudirect.shop/
    Thinking of getting athe MI6 from them as they have the blue one in stock.

    Just dont want to be hit for Customs, and they ship from within the EU


  • #7300
    mikeybrennan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 869 ✭✭✭mikeybrennan


    any doogee users

    looking at an x5 max on Amazon


  • #7301
    Duff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,563 ✭✭✭Duff


    My S6 edge is on it's last legs. Was planning on getting a G6 next but the Mi 6 is turning my head now as I've just discovered it. Any opinions on it over the LG? Cheers.


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  • #7302
    vjmcdonnell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 297 ✭✭vjmcdonnell


    Duff wrote: »
    My S6 edge is on it's last legs. Was planning on getting a G6 next but the Mi 6 is turning my head now as I've just discovered it. Any opinions on it over the LG? Cheers.

    It looks stunning and great specs, im buying one next week. (Blue and Gold of Course)
    I have spent 4 weeks investigating all new phones but Xiaomi MI6 is for me


  • #7303
    budgemook
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,961 ✭✭✭budgemook


    Does anyone have any thoughts on this?

    https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-xiaomi-redmi-note-43gb-32gb

    It's for my wife - she's a light user. She would mostly use the browser and a few apps - no gaming, might watch a little bit of YouTube. She does stream YouTube to the TV and Google Play Music / TuneIn Radio to the Chromecast.

    She's looking for a new phone as her old HTC is gone to crap and would like it top last her two years without going crappy.

    Reviews of Xiaomi Redmi Note seem to be good but there are so many variations that it's confusing.

    Was also thinking about this one - https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-xiaomi-redmi-note-4-global-3gb-32gb

    slightly slower processor but it is snapdragon.


    EDIT - definitely the second one actually due to it having Android 7 and being available!


  • #7304
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,118 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    The note is a great phone.


  • #7305
    budgemook
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,961 ✭✭✭budgemook


    Iseedeadpixels wrote: »
    The note is a great phone.

    Thanks. I see it from bang good there for 121 euro - seem to tick all of the boxes. I will pull the trigger tonight I'd say.


  • #7306
    peaceboi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 587 ✭✭✭peaceboi


    Don't buy from geekbuying, ordered the note 4 64gb global version, and was no Google play store installed!!


  • #7307
    eamonnq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    I have used Geekbuying a few times for phones, with no issues and would not be putting people off buying from them because of that.


  • #7308
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,118 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    peaceboi wrote: »
    Don't buy from geekbuying, ordered the note 4 64gb global version, and was no Google play store installed!!

    Did you manage to get it on?


  • #7309
    kiddums
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,290 ✭✭✭kiddums


    I've narrowed my search down for now. I have to skimp on some things I would have liked, but I'll save up and hit a higher bracket. I just need something to keep me going till then.

    https://www.kimovil.com/en/compare/blackview-bv7000-pro,ulefone-power-2,vernee-apollo-x,xiaomi-redmi-note-44gb-64gb-global

    Does anyone have any opinions on any of these phones?
    Blackview bv7000 pro
    Blackview P2
    Vernee Apollo X
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 - (The global one with Snap processor and 4GB RAM)
    Ulefone Power 2


    And talking of buying from geekbuying, I was looking at the Spanish warehouse, but will it be the same using the German or Italian warehouses too? As in will they all bypass customs for us?


  • #7310
    smilerf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,630 ✭✭✭smilerf


    kiddums wrote: »
    I've narrowed my search down for now. I have to skimp on some things I would have liked, but I'll save up and hit a higher bracket. I just need something to keep me going till then.

    https://www.kimovil.com/en/compare/blackview-bv7000-pro,ulefone-power-2,vernee-apollo-x,xiaomi-redmi-note-44gb-64gb-global

    Does anyone have any opinions on any of these phones?
    Blackview bv7000 pro
    Blackview P2
    Vernee Apollo X
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 - (The global one with Snap processor and 4GB RAM)
    Ulefone Power 2


    And talking of buying from geekbuying, I was looking at the Spanish warehouse, but will it be the same using the German or Italian warehouses too? As in will they all bypass customs for us?
    Not sure about the rest but stay well clear of,Ulefone


  • #7311
    X6.430macman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,367 ✭✭✭X6.430macman


    kiddums wrote:
    Does anyone have any opinions on any of these phones? Blackview bv7000 pro Blackview P2 Vernee Apollo X Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 - (The global one with Snap processor and 4GB RAM) Ulefone Power 2

    Have the Xiaomi and absolutely love it. Was with a friend of mine that has a Samsung s7 edge and I can honestly say I would rate my phone above his when there side by side even though he gave 680euro


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  • #7312
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 42,914 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    So has anyone got the mi6 yet?
    I'm looking for a good recommendation of where to purchase it


  • #7313
    budgemook
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,961 ✭✭✭budgemook


    budgemook wrote: »

    Was also thinking about this one - https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-xiaomi-redmi-note-4-global-3gb-32gb

    Pulled the trigger on this from AliExpress. And now we wait :rolleyes:

    Can someone remind me how much customs is likely to be?


  • #7314
    gercoral
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 251 ✭✭gercoral


    and any idea if this phone would work on vodafone network..or how would i find out??
    http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Global-Version-XIAOMI-Redmi-4X-3GB-32GB-Smartphone---Black-378133.html





    has anyone ever bought off:?

    https://www.mishop.ie/


  • #7315
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,118 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    budgemook wrote: »
    Pulled the trigger on this from AliExpress. And now we wait :rolleyes:

    Can someone remind me how much customs is likely to be?

    What was the total with delivery?


  • #7316
    smilerf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,630 ✭✭✭smilerf


    kiddums wrote: »
    Cool. Would you mind putting a quick first impressions post in here for me?



    I was looking at that too, but I decided on a better screen, given how much I watch on my phone.

    Looks a great job for 70 euro though.
    I like this phone. Good in the hand. Not thin not bulkey. Its fast camera is your usual Chinese fair
    The case it came with does fit totally so you need another. Also I notice memory fills fast. Screen nice and clear. Sound good. Everything works. I like nougat too


  • #7317
    eamonnq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    budgemook wrote: »
    Pulled the trigger on this from AliExpress. And now we wait :rolleyes:

    Can someone remind me how much customs is likely to be?

    From the first post in the thread:

    The formula is (phone price in € times 1.23) and then +€6 through An Post or +€15 through a courier

    The '6' might have gone up since then though.


  • #7318
    budgemook
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,961 ✭✭✭budgemook


    Iseedeadpixels wrote: »
    What was the total with delivery?

    135.31 taken from my account. That includes a silicon case.


  • #7319
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,118 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    budgemook wrote: »
    135.31 taken from my account. That includes a silicon case.

    31.12 VAT and whatever the carrier charges.


  • #7320
    peaceboi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 587 ✭✭✭peaceboi


    smilerf wrote: »
    Not sure about the rest but stay well clear of,Ulefone

    Go for note 4 64gb global version 4gb ram, can vouch for AliExpress eternal team or official xiaomi store on AliExpress, my friend got sealed in box with Google play store installed.


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  • #7321
    melikebanana
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 116 ✭✭melikebanana


    Thanks to this thread I bought the redmi note 4. 32gb, 3 GB ram. It's such a solid phone in terms of build and performance, came from a smart ultra 6. Can't recommend it enough. Only gripe is I find the screen a bit dim in direct sunlight.


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