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  • #7952
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,753 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    You know, I see the iPhone X but wild horses couldn't drag me to buy one, I'm as happy with my €170 phone from China, no tie down to a 24 month contract, I get a mostly bezel free experience with the Maze Alpha as well.


  • #7953
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,118 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    So my friend and his bro are now proud owners of Xiaomi Note 4's so I got my terrible PPTV King 7 back, it is the buggiest phone I've ever had so gonna have a bit of fun trying to flash something new on it :D


  • #7954
    kunst nugget
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭kunst nugget


    So the Oukitel U11 Plus I ordered for my daughter finally came yesterday. Comes loaded with Android 7 with no bloatware as far as I can see. 5.7" screen with 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM with space for a micro SD. Pretty decent screen and battery on it too. Cost me about €125 with postage (DHL) from HK and insurance from gearbest and I got stung for an extra €30 in VAT and Customs charges. Still, far better than any phone you're going to get for that price over here.


  • #7955
    X6.430macman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,367 ✭✭✭X6.430macman


    CiDeRmAn wrote:
    You know, I see the iPhone X but wild horses couldn't drag me to buy one, I'm as happy with my €170 phone from China, no tie down to a 24 month contract, I get a mostly bezel free experience with the Maze Alpha as well.

    I agree with you 100% but imagine trying to explain that to idiot brain washed iPhone users..


  • #7956
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,118 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    kunst nugget wrote: »
    So the Oukitel U11 Plus I ordered for my daughter finally came yesterday. Comes loaded with Android 7 with no bloatware as far as I can see. 5.7" screen with 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM with space for a micro SD. Pretty decent screen and battery on it too. Cost me about €125 with postage (DHL) from HK and insurance from geekbuying and I got stung for an extra €30 in VAT and Customs charges. Still, far better than any phone you're going to get for that price over here.

    Have it myself I love it.


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  • #7957
    Squiggle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,262 ✭✭✭Squiggle


    kunst nugget wrote: »
    So the Oukitel U11 Plus I ordered for my daughter finally came yesterday. Comes loaded with Android 7 with no bloatware as far as I can see. 5.7" screen with 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM with space for a micro SD. Pretty decent screen and battery on it too. Cost me about €125 with postage (DHL) from HK and insurance from geekbuying and I got stung for an extra €30 in VAT and Customs charges. Still, far better than any phone you're going to get for that price over here.
    Iseedeadpixels wrote: »
    Have it myself I love it.


    Where did ye buy the phones?


  • #7958
    kunst nugget
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭kunst nugget


    Squiggle wrote: »
    Where did ye buy the phones?

    I mistakenly said geekbuying originally but I actually got it on gearbest. There was nearly a three week wait for it to come into stock but once it came in I got it within a couple of days. I see them up on sale on Amazon for about £150 if you wanted to go that option.


  • #7959
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,118 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    Squiggle wrote: »
    Where did ye buy the phones?

    Amazon, arrived in 2 days.


  • #7960
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,753 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    OTA Update V6 for the Maze Alpha this morning, incremental improvements to the camera and other stability issues, all in all the best value phone I've had since the original Moto G.
    Apparently Android 8.0 is on the way, so fingers crossed.


  • #7961
    ImARebel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 793 ✭✭✭ImARebel


    it looks lovely - wonder will they start shipping it from EU warehouses?

    I can't remember - did you say if you paid customs on it?


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  • #7962
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,753 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    I didn't, but I may have simply got lucky.
    I got it from Tomtop who shipped expedited through NL.
    They were supposed to have shipped the case along with but they put it on a literal slow boat from China, so I'll probably get it in time for the Galaxy S9.


  • #7963
    gn3dr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 951 ✭✭✭gn3dr


    Looking for my next phone and having trouble deciding. Thinking about sticking with Oukitel as I liked my K6000 pro before I smashed the screen. I like big battery and big screen. Looking at the Oukitel K3 vs the Oukitel K6000 plus. Which would you get?
    Then of course I also started looking at the Oukitel u16 and the U11 bigger screens but lower specs and smaller batteries.
    Any opinions?


  • #7964
    ImARebel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 793 ✭✭✭ImARebel


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    I didn't, but I may have simply got lucky.
    I got it from Tomtop who shipped expedited through NL.
    They were supposed to have shipped the case along with but they put it on a literal slow boat from China, so I'll probably get it in time for the Galaxy S9.

    :D:D

    How are you finding the camera. Was doing some research and it looks to be it's weakest point (if the reviews/opinions are to be believed) I'm not looking to win any photography contests but I would like the kids to come out semi-recognizable if there's low lighting :)


  • #7965
    dball
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,903 ✭✭✭dball


    dball wrote: »
    Looking at his thread alsong time now - Just pulled the trigger on https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Official-Global-ROM-Xiaomi-Redmi-4X-3GB-32GB-Smartphone----Black-380491.html
    to be informed of an addditional €20 postage/shipping fee:eek:
    Xiaomi Redmi 4X 5.0 Inch
    What is the story - is it only free shipping from HK?

    Or is there another way around it.

    received and working fine.

    Overall I'm happy - I'm not a heavy user, it serves it purpose as a phone.
    I thought the battery would be stronger but I've only fully charged it twice since receiving it last Monday.

    A small bit lagging when a few apps are open. I mainly use this for emails, phone calls and sms/whatsapp. fingerprint sensor is fast but oping apps is slow

    I migrated from iphone5s so its probably tough to compete .

    Ill give it a 7.5 out of 10 - Ill also be giving it the the other half and looking for something else. Overall very Good value


  • #7966
    CiDeRmAn
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 34,753 CMod ✭✭✭✭CiDeRmAn


    I haven't used it too much tbh.
    Yes, I'd say it's the weakest point and, similarly, there are better cameras out there but I'm not finding it disastrous.
    It's performance is improving update by update but I believe the nature of the camera hardware means it's not going to be ever perfect.
    Tbh, I can live with it, at least until Maze make an updated Alpha in 6 months time, when I'll happily buy another one.

    I had an awful experience with an Elephone and, later, a Nexus 6, two ends of the spectrum in terms of cost and reputation and both were buggy and terrible to use.
    The Elephone simply succumbed to hardware problems which accumulated, the Nexus 6 had persistent memory leak issues that killed confidence in the device.
    The Maze Alpha has been a relative revelation, cheap with a couple of niggles none of which are catastrophic for me.
    One is the camera.
    Another is that the external speaker isn't the best.
    And lastly the USB C socket doesn't grip the cable tightly, meaning a quick check is needed when charging.
    If you can live with those, it is well worth the €160 or so it costs, shipped to Ireland.


  • #7967
    ImARebel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 793 ✭✭✭ImARebel


    Thanks a million for the feedback - much appreciated.


  • #7968
    fixXxer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,449 ✭✭✭fixXxer


    funkey_monkey wrote: »
    Hi, can anyone give me some pointers here?

    Thanks.

    To check bands go to https://willmyphonework.net/

    Fast charging must be mentioned specifically as it is not universal across all chips, but you also need a charger with the proper power output.

    Gorilla glass is nice but you really need a case to protect a phone from drops and scrapes properly.

    What models have you in mind specifically?


  • #7969
    orm0nd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,314 ✭✭✭orm0nd


    I bought 1 of below

    https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Global-Version-XIAOMI-Redmi-4X-3GB-32GB-Smartphone---Black-384682.html

    but they just emailed me to say that adaptors are out of stock, what kind do I need as they will refund the adaptor price or wait 10 days

    Thanks !


  • #7970
    Bahanaman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,205 ✭✭✭Bahanaman


    Prob just a three pin irish plug adaptor that you plug your usb cable into. I'm sure you probably have one already.


  • #7971
    the heathen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 585 ✭✭✭the heathen


    CiDeRmAn wrote: »
    One is the camera.
    How bad is it?


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  • #7972
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,118 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    orm0nd wrote: »
    I bought 1 of below

    https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Global-Version-XIAOMI-Redmi-4X-3GB-32GB-Smartphone---Black-384682.html

    but they just emailed me to say that adaptors are out of stock, what kind do I need as they will refund the adaptor price or wait 10 days

    Thanks !

    My local Lidl are selling chargers that you just plus the USB into


  • #7973
    Kaneo71
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 ✭Kaneo71


    Was thinking about getting this to replace my Huawei P9 lite:

    https://www.geekbuying.com/item/MAZE-ALPHA-6-0-Inch-6GB-64GB-Smartphone-Black-385418.html

    Seen good reviews about the Maze Alpha, would you guys recommend it?


  • #7974
    Timmyr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 369 ✭✭Timmyr


    Have a mi5 at the moment and im pretty happy with it but i have a small crack in the screen so im thinking of changing.
    Anybody have the mi6 and can tell me is it much of an upgrade?


  • #7975
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,016 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    Kaneo71 wrote: »
    Was thinking about getting this to replace my Huawei P9 lite:

    https://www.geekbuying.com/item/MAZE-ALPHA-6-0-Inch-6GB-64GB-Smartphone-Black-385418.html

    Seen good reviews about the Maze Alpha, would you guys recommend it?

    Ciderman just got his
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=104683660&postcount=7983


  • #7976
    dedaw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 320 ✭✭dedaw


    Looking at the note 4, would there be much difference between the 3g and 4g ram versions?


  • #7977
    ImARebel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 793 ✭✭✭ImARebel


    dedaw wrote: »
    Looking at the note 4, would there be much difference between the 3g and 4g ram versions?

    depends on your usage, but if I was buying it I'd get the 4gb 64GB version, just because it's only 20eur more and better to have the space and not need it than the other way around.

    That said I saw no speed issues/lagging on the 3gb version. I was on a budget (150) hence the reason I didn't stump up the extra as it was a pressie. but if I was buying it myself that's the one I'd get.


  • #7978
    Missymoohaa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,737 ✭✭✭Missymoohaa


    https://es.aliexpress.com/item/Elephone-S8-MTK-Helio-X25-Deca-Core-Cell-Phone-6-0-Inch-Android-7-1-Smartphone/32829468679.html?dp=6b69517d49e4288acb5457719842300e&af=329643&cv=47843&afref=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.kimovil.com%252Fto%252FLWG5MG&mall_affr=pr3&aff_platform=aaf&cpt=1505488503103&sk=VnYZvQVf&aff_trace_key=364ccf2165844d72aaa606e2a2997e67-1505488503103-04288-VnYZvQVf&terminal_id=c0a93f4bb2284431aa91e05d704568ef

    I like the look of this phone, I'm looking for a 6" phone with a good camera. I've never used Elefone before, have used other chinese brands. Anybody any problems with Elefone? or even better anyone buy this phone yet?

    Thanks in advance.


  • #7979
    fixXxer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,449 ✭✭✭fixXxer


    funkey_monkey wrote: »
    Motorola G5S Plus
    UmiDigi S2
    Xiaomi MiA1
    RedMi Note 4 (4GB/64GB)

    I would liked to have opted for an Mi5s+ or Mi6 but as neither of them support band 20 for 4G then I don't think they are a suitable item unfortunately -as they would have been a preference :(

    Not sure about the other options but my wife uses the RedMi Note 4. Bought the Global version from the Honorbuy EU store. Its a fantastic little phone and her usage would be similar to yours. It has band 20 and the battery lasts all day easily. The camera on it is average, but seems to perform better if your use a different app than the bundled one.


  • #7980
    X6.430macman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,367 ✭✭✭X6.430macman


    funkey_monkey wrote:
    These questions might have been asked before, but: 1. Can I get it with a 3-pin charger? 2. Is there a preferred seller between geekbuying and honourbuy? 3. Any recommended extras that I should look at buying for this handset (protection, cases etc)? 4. Is VAT listed on the receipts?


    Comes with a 2 pin but a 3pin can be got from anywhere or an old one at home. I bought from honorbuy and found them very good, you would have it inside a week. Vat is listed on the receipt I think


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  • #7981
    chrisire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 275 ✭✭chrisire


    Missymoohaa wrote: »
    https://es.aliexpress.com/item/Elephone-S8-MTK-Helio-X25-Deca-Core-Cell-Phone-6-0-Inch-Android-7-1-Smartphone/32829468679.html?dp=6b69517d49e4288acb5457719842300e&af=329643&cv=47843&afref=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.kimovil.com%252Fto%252FLWG5MG&mall_affr=pr3&aff_platform=aaf&cpt=1505488503103&sk=VnYZvQVf&aff_trace_key=364ccf2165844d72aaa606e2a2997e67-1505488503103-04288-VnYZvQVf&terminal_id=c0a93f4bb2284431aa91e05d704568ef

    I like the look of this phone, I'm looking for a 6" phone with a good camera. I've never used Elefone before, have used other chinese brands. Anybody any problems with Elefone? or even better anyone buy this phone yet?

    Thanks in advance.

    Dont know about elephone,but reviews are great for it,i ordered one last week from gearbest,its only 200 euro there.


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