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  • #8672
    914
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,869 ✭✭✭914


    Hi guys,

    Just wondering has anyone purchased the Xiaomi mi6? Thinking of purchasing, I know it doesn't have all the LTE bands but thats not an issue to me.

    If anyone has purchased it you might let me know how your getting on with it. Camera, battery life and ease of use.


  • #8673
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,220 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    bertson wrote: »
    Hi Folks;
    Great thread and advice.
    I am looking for a cost effective (€150 max) option for a 2nd phone (iphone for work:(). Lots of options on kimovil.com and one in particular seems to have good reviews etc. I am looking for max RAM, Camera, Storage etc)
    - Xiaomi Redmi 4X
    Anyone any experience with this phone, also any advice on using ebay v aliexpress, for example this one in ebay ships from the UK
    Thanks 
    B

    I love my Oukitel u16 even dropped it on hard ground and not a scratch.


  • #8674
    Raoul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,855 ✭✭✭Raoul


    funkey_monkey wrote: »
    Sorry should have said: Xiaomi Mi Store. Ad specifically states no customs duty with DHL.

    What is the warranty worth anyway - I know it is not much in terms of money, but what does these warranties actually cover? The things that actually go wrong - screen breakages, drop damage, spillage are probably not covered so what is there to gain?

    Well your phone could just die unexpectedly or the battery is awful or the screen has some weird malfunction. Very rare that it happens but still it is nice to be covered.


  • #8675
    jgbyr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,382 ✭✭✭jgbyr


    Iseedeadpixels wrote: »
    I love my Oukitel u16 even dropped it on hard ground and not a scratch.

    Got one of these also. Very pleased. I'm coming from the smart ultra 6 & it's as fast. Battery life is excellent, getting up to two days. The only thing I works say is the camera isn't great. Colours are off a bit but fine for whatapp etc. But for a 6 inch phone & roughly €140 I'm not complaining.


  • #8676
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,220 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    jgbyr wrote: »
    Got one of these also. Very pleased. I'm coming from the smart ultra 6 & it's as fast. Battery life is excellent, getting up to two days. The only thing I works say is the camera isn't great. Colours are off a bit but fine for whatapp etc. But for a 6 inch phone & roughly €140 I'm not complaining.

    Sorry mines a U11 :D


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  • #8677
    Discodog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,012 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    I just ordered my Note 4 from Geekbuying. Came to €176 including 2 day DHL & extra insurance. Shipping from Italy so no duty.

    https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Offical-Global-Version-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-4-4G-64GB-Smartphone---Gray-387834.html


  • #8678
    Raoul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,855 ✭✭✭Raoul


    Discodog wrote: »
    I just ordered my Note 4 from Geekbuying. Came to €176 including 2 day DHL & extra insurance. Shipping from Italy so no duty.

    https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Offical-Global-Version-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-4-4G-64GB-Smartphone---Gray-387834.html

    Pretty good. Want the black myself (the shop solution is looking the best option at the moment). Going to see if anything happens with the sales tomorrow before buying though.


  • #8679
    Discodog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,012 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    Raoul wrote: »
    Pretty good. Want the black myself (the shop solution is looking the best option at the moment). Going to see if anything happens with the sales tomorrow before buying though. Did you get a case?

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01MS2VR4S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    I suspect that the black may be reduced when the offer on the grey expires. The gold was discounted, then the grey so maybe black is next.


  • #8680
    gooner99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,064 ✭✭✭gooner99


    Anyone recommend a cover or case for the mi a1?

    Have the a1 over a week now and I really like it. So far so good.


  • #8681
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,220 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    Anyone getting 11.11 emails? Those feckers :pac:


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  • #8682
    gn3dr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 953 ✭✭✭gn3dr


    Iseedeadpixels wrote: »
    I love my Oukitel u16 even dropped it on hard ground and not a scratch.

    I know you said later on yours is a U11 but I have a Oukitel U16 for the last 2 months and I find it great. Love the big screen. Bought it for 120 euro from Tinydeal Germany.


  • #8683
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,220 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    gn3dr wrote: »
    I know you said later on yours is a U11 but I have a Oukitel U16 for the last 2 months and I find it great. Love the big screen. Bought it for 120 euro from Tinydeal Germany.

    Oukitels are great phones tbh


  • #8684
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,026 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    Yep. I took a punt on a u13. Doing great so far. They are sturdy units. Specs are half decent and can be got cheap enough too.


  • #8685
    Discodog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,012 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    funkey_monkey wrote: »
    Do you still need a screen protector with the Note 4 - considering that it is a curved screen? Do they offer much protection?
    Or do you all just get one of these TPU cases covering the back of the device?

    Just had an online chat with Justine from the Solution Shop. Their Note (SKU: 3116) comes with a screen protector and case.
    Along with a UK based seller and a 2yr warranty, is this a better deal than the AliExpress deals today?

    I ordered a glass one after watching the reviews on youtube.

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mofi-For-Xiaomi-Series-Phone-Tempered-Glass-Screen-Protector-Full-Coverage/382231573736?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=651061896795&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

    I considered them but I didn't think that their warranty was worth the extra. Geekbuying Italy only charge € 4 for DHL


  • #8686
    homer911
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,165 ✭✭✭homer911


    Just taken delivery of a UMI Super, bought from coolicool.com in Germany for just over €140 - very impressed so far

    http://www.umidigi.com/page-umi_super_overview.html

    https://www.coolicool.com/stock-in-europe-umi-super-4gb-ram-32gb-rom-touch-id-4000mah-helio-p10-mtk6755-20ghz-octa-core-55-i-g-43670?currency=EUR


  • #8687
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,026 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    homer911 wrote: »
    Just taken delivery of a UMI Super, bought from coolicool.com in Germany for just over €140 - very impressed so far

    http://www.umidigi.com/page-umi_super_overview.html

    https://www.coolicool.com/stock-in-europe-umi-super-4gb-ram-32gb-rom-touch-id-4000mah-helio-p10-mtk6755-20ghz-octa-core-55-i-g-43670?currency=EUR
    Looks like a good value phone. Specs are grand


  • #8688
    basill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,351 ✭✭✭basill


    Dual sim working okay? And I mean is it proper dual sim so calls/texts/data on either one without having to go into settings and swap between the two like you do on those dual sim adapters. Cheers


  • #8689
    UsedToWait
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,273 ✭✭✭UsedToWait


    Anyone seen any 11.11 deals on the Xiaomi A1 ? (either EU seller or guaranteed customs paid, preferably)

    It's $245.81 here with coupons applied - about €212 on revolut..
    I haven't been closely following prices - is that a good deal?


  • #8690
    eamonnq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    funkey_monkey wrote: »
    Cheapest I can find online is AliExpress (Mi Global Store), but with the DHL fee of €23 to avoid customs it works out at €195.
    We'll find out at lunch time what they are charging for it. I've given up waiting on the Note 5.
    Anyone find a cheaper price that €195 with promised no customs?
    Suckit wrote: »
    Are you taking into account the discount applied in 3-4 days (11.11)?

    I have a Mi A1 in my cart for €157 + €23 = €180 delivered no Customs Duty. (That may drop or rise a little depending on the exchange rate).
    UsedToWait wrote: »
    Anyone seen any 11.11 deals on the Xiaomi A1 ? (either EU seller or guaranteed customs paid, preferably)

    A few posts from earlier in the thread, was going to have a look myself, but usually the 11.11 is a waste of time (particularly for things like this), but I would expect I might make a few purchases of things I don't need later today!!


  • #8691
    Discodog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,012 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    funkey_monkey wrote: »
    Does that protector cover the full curved edges too? Most of those on Aliexpress only cover the flat surface - which seems like a bollox of a job.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACLDW2msSQg&t=3s


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  • #8692
    UsedToWait
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,273 ✭✭✭UsedToWait


    eamonnq wrote: »


    Originally Posted by Suckit viewpost.gif
    Are you taking into account the discount applied in 3-4 days (11.11)?

    I have a Mi A1 in my cart for €157 + €23 = €180 delivered no Customs Duty. (That may drop or rise a little depending on the exchange rate).


    eamonnq wrote: »
    A few posts from earlier in the thread, was going to have a look myself, but usually the 11.11 is a waste of time (particularly for things like this), but I would expect I might make a few purchases of things I don't need later today!!

    Mmm.. €209.41 is cheapest I can see it on Mi Global store today using the app..

    Think I'd prefer to spend the bit extra to get from Amazon.es - it's €240.81 delivered at the minute from there..
    A lot less hassle if something goes wrong I reckon..
    Still not pulling the trigger - will keep an eye for Black Friday..


  • #8693
    eamonnq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    UsedToWait wrote: »
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    Mmm.. €209.41 is cheapest I can see it on Mi Global store today using the app..

    Think I'd prefer to spend the bit extra to get from Amazon.es - it's €240.81 delivered at the minute from there..
    A lot less hassle if something goes wrong I reckon..
    Still not pulling the trigger - will keep an eye for Black Friday..

    Gives you time to decide whether to get the Mi A1 or a Note 4 too!!

    https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-xiaomi-redmi-note-44gb-64gb-global


  • #8694
    bennyc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,910 ✭✭✭bennyc


    Hi , hope someone can help , I bought a MEIZU M2 2GB RAM 16GB ROM MTK MT6735 in 2015 and just did a factory reset on it as I was cleaning it down, I have lost the google play on it and trying to run play services it is saying not supported by your device,
    DO I need to update to a new ROM on this ? any help welcome.


  • #8695
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    bennyc wrote: »
    Hi , hope someone can help , I bought a MEIZU M2 2GB RAM 16GB ROM MTK MT6735 in 2015 and just did a factory reset on it as I was cleaning it down, I have lost the google play on it and trying to run play services it is saying not supported by your device,
    DO I need to update to a new ROM on this ? any help welcome.

    http://forum.flymeos.com/thread-17454-1-1.html


  • #8696
    Soccarboy11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 579 ✭✭✭Soccarboy11


    recommending phones is the worst, especially when your the 'tech' guy. Just recommened a Redmi Note 4 because its basically a Mi A1 but cheaper + just put lineageOS on it. Right move? getting from Honorbuy


  • #8697
    fixXxer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,450 ✭✭✭fixXxer


    Soccarboy11 wrote:
    recommending phones is the worst, especially when your the 'tech' guy. Just recommened a Redmi Note 4 because its basically a Mi A1 but cheaper + just put lineageOS on it. Right move? getting from Honorbuy


    Lineage is pretty stable so it's not a bad idea. Been using it for a few weeks as a daily driver and not had any problems.


  • #8698
    harpstilidie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,261 ✭✭✭harpstilidie


    Has anyone purchased a Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X to work on 3 Ireland?

    Is this on Ali Express: HongKong Goldway, the global version/support band 20?

    https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-4X-4GB-RAM-64GB-ROM-Mobile-Phone-MTK-Helio-X20-Deca-Core/311331_32804488711.html?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.55ad61ee8dEma5


  • #8699
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,401 ✭✭✭corkie


    harpstilidie wrote: »
    Has anyone purchased a Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X to work on 3 Ireland?

    Is this on Ali Express: HongKong Goldway, the global version/support band 20?

    https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-4X-4GB-RAM-64GB-ROM-Mobile-Phone-MTK-Helio-X20-Deca-Core/311331_32804488711.html?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.55ad61ee8dEma5


    Bad news the version linked is Mediatek Version and does not have Band 20 for LTE here. <<<< AVOID!!!

    You should be looking for global version Redmi Note 4 (without x), that phone is discussed allot in the thread, read back a few pages and you will find links to various sellers.


    Edit: - Don't confuse Global Rom with a Global Version of the phone!

    ⓘ "At some point something inside me just clicked and I realized that I didn't have to deal with anyone's bullshit ever again."
    » “mundus sine caesaribus” «



  • #8700
    harpstilidie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,261 ✭✭✭harpstilidie


    corkie wrote: »
    Bad news the version linked is Mediatek Version and does not have Band 20 for LTE here. <<<< AVOID!!!

    You should be looking for global version Redmi Note 4 (without x), that phone is discussed allot in the thread, read back a few pages and you will find links to various sellers.


    Edit: - Don't confuse Global Rom with a Global Version of the phone!

    Thanks corkie! That's what I thought but just wanted to make sure.

    Raging that amazon.es aren't shipping the Mi A1 for 1-2 months as well. Will just have to buy from HK Goldway on Ali Express.

    Note 4 is for the wife BTW.


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  • #8701
    harpstilidie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,261 ✭✭✭harpstilidie


    harpstilidie wrote: »
    Thanks corkie! That's what I thought but just wanted to make sure.

    Raging that amazon.es aren't shipping the Mi A1 for 1-2 months as well. Will just have to buy from HK Goldway on Ali Express.

    Note 4 is for the wife BTW.

    This one OK?

    https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Global-Version-Original-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-4-Mobile-Phone-Snapdragon-625-Octa-Core-4GB-RAM-64GB/311331_32804594316.html?spm=2114.12010615.0.0.167a2e2ZGalYT


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