Chinese Android Phones 2 - Read First Post!

Guy:Incognito · 25-09-2017 12:44AM

Just ordered a mi max 2 for the 2nsd time after my gearbest issues. Went with geekbuying, Italy stock, so hopefully I'll actually get it this time .

Suckit · 25-09-2017 01:55AM

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

Just ordered a mi max 2 for the 2nsd time after my gearbest issues. Went with geekbuying, Italy stock, so hopefully I'll actually get it this time .

Geekbuying are okay, they are generally a little more expensive than the others (not always). I am convinced that there is an American funding and helping pricing there somewhere

- More importantly, their customer support reply with questions that are relative to your problem(s) and they do actually try to fix any issues. (Which should be normal).

I did not see your Gearbest issues, hope all was sorted eventually. Gearbest are relatively new. roughly three years old, and in that time they have created a lot of problems I do not trust them at all. I think everyone is best avoiding them.

Squiggle · 25-09-2017 04:23PM

Just want to thank all the very knowledgeable posters on this thread for their help and advice. Not much good at the tech stuff meself but happy to recount my purchase experience, if it helps someone else out.

Bought the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 from https://www.honorbuy.com/ and am very happy with the phone. Phone cost €173 for the 4gb RAM 64GB ROM and was €30 to deliver so €203 in total. Ordered the phone on a Thursday and it arrived on the Tuesday, sent from their Italian warehouse via Germany. Even with an error in my address ( sorted out with a phone call to DHL after I saw the phone was on hold in "tracking" ) I still had the phone in 4 business days. Charger came with an EU plug but the adapter only costs me €3.50.

Glad I discovered this forum and definitely would never have known much about Chinese phones had I not found it. Group hug :pac:

X6.430macman · 25-09-2017 04:42PM

Squiggle wrote:

and am very happy with the phone. Phone cost â‚¬173 for the 4gb RAM 64GB ROM and was â‚¬30 to deliver so â‚¬203 in total. Ordered the phone on a Thursday and it arrived on the Tuesday, sent from their Italian warehouse via Germany. Even with an error in my address ( sorted out with a phone call to DHL after I saw the phone was on hold in "tracking" ) I still had the phone in 4 business days. Charger came with an EU plug but the adapter only costs me â‚¬3.50.

Addresses always seem to be wrong for some reason, happens me and a friend of mine that bought from that site

smilerf · 25-09-2017 04:48PM

X6.430macman wrote: »

Addresses always seem to be wrong for some reason, happens me and a friend of mine that bought from that site

Happened me too when I ordered my Xioami Mi Max 2. The address was just down as Dublin. Nothing else
I had to phone Dhl a few times

nuff · 25-09-2017 07:51PM

Hi all,

Just looking for some advice. Ive never bought a chinese phone before. I'm looking to change from my Samsung Note 4 and cant afford to pay 1000 euro for the Note 8. Ive been looking at the Redmi note 4 and the Redmi note 4x. Ideally I'm thinking the note 4x is preferential to the note 4 but is the note 4 4gb ram 64gb rom better than the 4x 3gb ram 32gb rom version?

is there anything else in the 200 euro price range I should be considering? Ive been reading as many recommendations and reviews as I can and that's whats led me to the Redmi as an option so any advice is appreciated.

nuff · 25-09-2017 10:40PM

nuff wrote: »

Hi all,

Just looking for some advice. Ive never bought a chinese phone before. I'm looking to change from my Samsung Note 4 and cant afford to pay 1000 euro for the Note 8. Ive been looking at the Redmi note 4 and the Redmi note 4x. Ideally I'm thinking the note 4x is preferential to the note 4 but is the note 4 4gb ram 64gb rom better than the 4x 3gb ram 32gb rom version?

is there anything else in the 200 euro price range I should be considering? Ive been reading as many recommendations and reviews as I can and that's whats led me to the Redmi as an option so any advice is appreciated.

Just found a previous discussion on this in this thread. Apolicies for the repetition. Just looking at the Mi A1 as well ðŸ€”. My confusion continues to grow. Not sure which one to get although the 4x is out as I can't find one in stock with band 20.

dsaint1 · 26-09-2017 12:16AM

nuff wrote: »

Just found a previous discussion on this in this thread. Apolicies for the repetition. Just looking at the Mi A1 as well &#55356;&#56340;. My confusion continues to grow. Not sure which one to get although the 4x is out as I can't find one in stock with band 20.

The Mi A1 seems to be on back order so you"ll be waiting a while to get one I'd say. As far a I can tell the only difference is the dual camera on the A1 vs the Note 4. I ordered a Redmi note 4 4gb64gb (band20) from Honourbuy last wednesday evening and it arrived Friday morning. 195 delivered. Very happy with it!

gn3dr · 26-09-2017 08:06PM

Was trying to decide on a new phone to move on from my Ulefone Power due to a dead line on the top of the screen. Couldn't decide on something like Maze Alpha, Elephone S8 etc. I'd probably have tried a Redmi note expect I got tired of paging through different versions to find the one with band 20. In the end I took a slightly different approach and went for the cheaper end of the market. Ordered 2 phones though as I couldn't make up my mind. Ordered a Oukitel U16 from Tinydeal from Germany for 120 euro because I wanted to try out a 6" inch screen without investing too much. And just because it was on sale I picked up a Vernee Thor Plus from Gearbest for 108 euro. CI'murious to see if they will match up to the Ulefone Power or the Oukitel K6000 ( my previous favourite). The screen resolution is lower on both but the Verne's amoled is getting good reviews.

Anyone interested in a Ulefone Power with an dead line across the top of the screen?

wozza · 26-09-2017 08:48PM

nuff wrote: »

Hi all,

Just looking for some advice. Ive never bought a chinese phone before. I'm looking to change from my Samsung Note 4 and cant afford to pay 1000 euro for the Note 8. Ive been looking at the Redmi note 4 and the Redmi note 4x. Ideally I'm thinking the note 4x is preferential to the note 4 but is the note 4 4gb ram 64gb rom better than the 4x 3gb ram 32gb rom version?

is there anything else in the 200 euro price range I should be considering? Ive been reading as many recommendations and reviews as I can and that's whats led me to the Redmi as an option so any advice is appreciated.

Hi nuff

Have had redmi note 3 pro prime 3gb 32gb for over a year and have been very impressed with it overall, quite a fast responsive phone. Missus has galaxy note 3 which is starting to play up in a few apps so have just bought her the redmi note 4x 4gb/64gb deca core processor from hongkong goldway on AliExpress, arriving tomorrow with dhl has taken 18 days €190 all in incl 2 extra cases and pu glass screen protector
My 4th phone in 4 years from goldway and i personally wouldnt go anywhere else.

Suckit · 27-09-2017 12:00AM

^^
€157 here with no VAT to pay and delivered by DHL express (I did not check the version).
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-4X-4-X-Pro-Prime-Mobile-Phone-4GB-RAM-64GB-ROM-MTK/3010045_32828027536.html?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.32a62c48DTC0bt

Edited

FAQ
1.Is Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X in stock now?
The model you can put into the cart is in stock. We can process the order in 1 - 2 working days after the payment is verified.
2.What version do you sell for?
It's Chinese version. The model name on the box is Chinese. But we can flash global ROM. It supports OTA update.
3.Does it have "Play Store" and multi-language?
Yes, please check the screenshot.
4.Is it true that the customs duty & VAT is free for the EU by DHL?
Yes, we guarantee customs duty & VAT is free. It's safe and fast!
5.May I get warranty?
Yes, we offer one-year warranty (China Warranty Service) or One-year AliExpress warranty (Local Warranty Service).

CantGetNoSleep · 27-09-2017 02:51PM

Where is cheapest for the Xiaomi A1 these days? Going to give it a try, always loved build quality of Xiaomi phones but was never a lover of MIUI

GBX · 27-09-2017 02:55PM

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

Where is cheapest for the Xiaomi A1 these days? Going to give it a try, always loved build quality of Xiaomi phones but was never a lover of MIUI

https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-xiaomi-mia1

Theres a few options on there but you could be liable to get hit with customs charges on some of them sellers.

Bahanaman · 27-09-2017 02:56PM

It seems from most youtubers and online reviews that the Redmi Note 4 is the best value mid to budget range phone to be had. Would most people here be in agreement with that? I'm finally at the end of my tesco mobile contract and wouldn't have the cash to be splashing out on mainstream brand phones.

fixXxer · 27-09-2017 03:05PM

Bahanaman wrote: »

It seems from most youtubers and online reviews that the Redmi Note 4 is the best value mid to budget range phone to be had. Would most people here be in agreement with that? I'm finally at the end of my tesco mobile contract and wouldn't have the cash to be splashing out on mainstream brand phones.

On its own its a great phone if you can handle MIUI. Its pretty easy to put something like Lineage OS on it and get stock android if you are so inclined.

ImARebel · 27-09-2017 04:10PM

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.

Should I take the gamble, lol

Out of stock in italy, so fecking tempted - but I'd be sick to get caught for customs, I'd rather pay the extra now to guarantee I don't have another bill to pay (I'm poor and my current phone has given up the ghost need something fast)

Autochange · 27-09-2017 07:22PM

Do any of the Xiaomi phones comes with android ios or is the operating sytsem similar.

Im split between a redmi 4 or a note 4 (not too sure of the difference of the 'x' models if anyone can elaborate)

nuff · 27-09-2017 10:30PM

Autochange wrote: »

Do any of the Xiaomi phones comes with android ios or is the operating sytsem similar.

Im split between a redmi 4 or a note 4 (not too sure of the difference of the 'x' models if anyone can elaborate)

Have you looked at the xiaomi mi a1? Comes with stock android as opposed to miui 8.

I'm btwn both the note 4 and the Mi A1 for this reason at this point. I've no experience of miui.

ImARebel · 27-09-2017 10:37PM

well I've just gone and ordered it from tomtop, it was out of stock with geekbuying. fingers crossed it doesn't get nabbed...

nuff · 27-09-2017 10:37PM

wozza wrote: »

Hi nuff

Have had redmi note 3 pro prime 3gb 32gb for over a year and have been very impressed with it overall, quite a fast responsive phone. Missus has galaxy note 3 which is starting to play up in a few apps so have just bought her the redmi note 4x 4gb/64gb deca core processor from hongkong goldway on AliExpress, arriving tomorrow with dhl has taken 18 days €190 all in incl 2 extra cases and pu glass screen protector
My 4th phone in 4 years from goldway and i personally wouldnt go anywhere else.

Thanks Wozza. Hadn't heard of this seller. That seems a good deal. Had ruled it out as couldn't find a band 20 in stock.

Back to u youtube to watch some more comparison videos to help decide :-/ !

Autochange · 27-09-2017 10:39PM

nuff wrote: »

Have you looked at the xiaomi mi a1? Comes with stock android as opposed to miui 8.

I'm btwn both the note 4 and the Mi A1 for this reason at this point. I've no experience of miui.

https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Global-Version-Xiaomi-Mi-A1-5-5-Inch-4GB-64GB-Smartphone-Black-385504.html

Like this one?

nuff · 27-09-2017 10:48PM

Yeah thats the one autochange

Autochange · 27-09-2017 10:50PM

nuff wrote: »

Yeah thats the one autochange

So would i be right in saying all of the other Xiaomi phones run that mui system.
Only the mi a1 is android?

fixXxer · 27-09-2017 11:01PM

Autochange wrote:

So would i be right in saying all of the other Xiaomi phones run that mui system. Only the mi a1 is android?

MIUI is android, just under a very heavy skin.

UsedToWait · 27-09-2017 11:08PM

Anyone run Lineage or other custom roms on a xiaomi?
Any issues or bugs?

Autochange · 27-09-2017 11:21PM

https://willmyphonework.net/

This site states that the note 4x will work on irish 3g and 4g networks. The 4g 64 g phone looks really good. Has anyone purchased one?
really hoping to finally pull the trigger on this one.

https://www.topresellerstore.com/en/smartphone-android/1390-xiaomi-redmi-note-4x-4-gb-ram-64-gb-rom.html

Found it shipping from italy on the above site at 175 euro

corkie · 27-09-2017 11:22PM

UsedToWait wrote: »

Anyone run Lineage or other custom roms on a xiaomi?
Any issues or bugs?

Switched to Lineage OS 14.1 (7.1.2) on my Redmi note 3 on the 16th!

Much better performance and improved battery life, over xiaomi.eu (MM). Latest security + blueborne patches. Native support for trusted devices (instead of needing xposed to enable it on MIUI).

Only bug is saving downloads to sdcard, files get reported as zero file size and not accessible.

Solution: - Rename the files or unmount/remount sdcard for them to work again.

corkie · 27-09-2017 11:27PM

Autochange wrote: »

https://willmyphonework.net/

This site states that the note 4x will work on irish 3g and 4g networks. The 4g 64 g phone looks really good. Has anyone purchased one?
really hoping to finally pull the trigger on this one.

https://www.topresellerstore.com/en/smartphone-android/1390-xiaomi-redmi-note-4x-4-gb-ram-64-gb-rom.html

Found it shipping from italy on the above site at 175 euro

Read back a few pages/search!

The version linked Redmi Note 4X doesn't have band 20 needed for LTE here.

What you should be looking for is the Redmi Note 4 Global Edition,same device with xtra bands.

Autochange · 27-09-2017 11:33PM

corkie wrote: »

Read back a few pages/search!

The version linked Redmi Note 4X doesn't have band 20 needed for LTE here.

What you should be looking for is the Redmi Note 4 Global Edition,same device with xtra bands.

Thanks for that. The first link I posted on that post said that version will work on the vodafone network on 4g. i will try find the version you posted the info on. My own samsung is on its last legs

Autochange · 27-09-2017 11:43PM

corkie wrote: »

Read back a few pages/search!

The version linked Redmi Note 4X doesn't have band 20 needed for LTE here.

What you should be looking for is the Redmi Note 4 Global Edition,same device with xtra bands.

https://www.honorbuy.com/1103-xiaomi-redmi-note-4-international-version-64gb-black.html

This looks like the correct one shipping from inside the EU

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