Chinese Android Phones 2 - Read First Post!

corkie · 11-11-2017 09:46PM

harpstilidie wrote: »

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

Yes that is the correct version to get. Hong Kong Goldway are recommend seller, allot of people in thread have used. No VAT with DHL Shipping.

You might want to compare prices of delivery and bundle deals with this seller.

Edit: - Just did and Goldway is better priced!

Suckit · 11-11-2017 11:19PM

Another option, also 3-7 days delivery https://www.tinydeal.com/xiaomi-redmi-note-4-4gb-64gb-4100mah-snapdragon-625-55-fhd-android-m-4g-phone-p-170223.html

Edited
Topcashback give cashback for both Tinydeal and Aliexpress

Raoul · 13-11-2017 11:06AM

What case should you use for the international version of the Note 4. I read that it should be the case for the note 4x. Anyone got a link to a good one with quick delivery?

I am ordering from the solution shop too but they have told me that there is no case.

jodaw · 13-11-2017 11:38AM

Just took a chance with gearbest on gold version on 4GB/64GB Global version Redmi note 4

137 euro appox with code NOTE4JS11

https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_701791.html?wid=4&utm_source=tt_de

Thinking of a leeco lepro 3 also

eamonnq · 13-11-2017 12:05PM

jodaw wrote: »

Just took a chance with gearbest on gold version on 4GB/64GB Global version Redmi note 4

137 euro appox with code NOTE4JS11

https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_701791.html?wid=4&utm_source=tt_de

Thinking of a leeco lepro 3 also

plus VAT and handling charges.

jodaw · 13-11-2017 01:47PM

eamonnq wrote: »

plus VAT and handling charges.

Goes without saying really.

Assuming it does not pass customs. From what i have read a lot of gearbest stuff does not get hit.

Suckit · 13-11-2017 02:10PM

jodaw wrote: »

Goes without saying really.

Assuming it does not pass customs. From what i have read a lot of gearbest stuff does not get hit.

They may not for much longer.
http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?type=WQ&reference=P-2017-006335&format=XML&language=EN
https://www.politico.eu/article/giovanni-kessler-olaf-fbi-eu-needs-fbi-for-customs-says-former-chief-fraud-investigator/

Also, do not forget to check all authenticity https://www.mi.com/verify/

http://c.mi.com/thread-160147-1-1.html

Iseedeadpixels · 13-11-2017 02:16PM

jodaw wrote: »

Goes without saying really.

Assuming it does not pass customs. From what i have read a lot of gearbest stuff does not get hit.

A lot of Gearbest stuff doesn't get delivered :pac:

jodaw · 13-11-2017 02:17PM

Thanks for links regarding authenticity

elvisn · 13-11-2017 03:14PM

Looking to get a new phone. Currently have a OnePlus 2 and love it, but it's on it's last legs lately after a couple of drops.

I'm looking to spend up to €250 all in (delivery & customs fee's etc)

I've been looking at the:
Mi Max 2
Redmi Note 4 Pro (Helio)
Mi A1

Can anyone recommend 1 over the other or a better phone that I should be considering? Also, where's the best place to buy from (reputable seller, insurance available) The OP2 is holding up okay, so I don't need immediate delivery.

Thanks.

jodaw · 13-11-2017 03:17PM

consider the

Meizu 6 Note
ZTE Axon 7

corkie · 13-11-2017 03:18PM

elvisn wrote: »

Redmi Note 4 Pro (Helio)

Why the crappy MediaTek version, look at the snapdragon version instead which get more update support on official roms, plus custom rom support.

elvisn · 13-11-2017 03:27PM

corkie wrote: »

Why the crappy MediaTek version, look at the snapdragon version instead which get more update support on official roms, plus custom rom support.

I didn't even check that to be honest. I just seen it's AnTuTu score was higher, so went with that version. So that's an excellent point you've mentioned. I won't be going for the MediaTek version if it's the Note 4 I go for.

elvisn · 13-11-2017 03:34PM

jodaw wrote: »

consider the

Meizu 6 Note
ZTE Axon 7

Thanks for the recommendations.

The Meiszu doesn't support USB C, so I'd probably go against that at the moment.

The ZTE looks great, but it's double my budget.

but1er · 13-11-2017 03:47PM

just up in stephens green their phone shop on ground floor have a few xiaomi phones in store.

GBX · 13-11-2017 03:49PM

but1er wrote: »

just up in stephens green their phone shop on ground floor have a few xiaomi phones in store.

Any idea of models and prices?

but1er · 13-11-2017 04:08PM

They had the x4 at €229 64gb very interested.

Discodog · 13-11-2017 04:15PM

Raoul wrote: »

What case should you use for the international version of the Note 4. I read that it should be the case for the note 4x. Anyone got a link to a good one with quick delivery?

I am ordering from the solution shop too but they have told me that there is no case.

I ordered this. Arrived quickly & a nice case.

Geekbuying are very efficient. I ordered at the weekend & got an email today with the DHL tracking details. DHL say it will be here Wednesday. Very impressed so far especially as Geekbuying Italy only charged €4 for DHL

Discodog · 13-11-2017 04:17PM

but1er wrote: »

They had the x4 at €229 64gb very interested.

I paid 178 with 3 day delivery & no duty from Geekbuying

eamonnq · 13-11-2017 05:02PM

jodaw wrote: »

Goes without saying really.

Assuming it does not pass customs. From what i have read a lot of gearbest stuff does not get hit.

It does go 'unmentioned' in a lot of posts but should always be factored in to make sure you allow for it when comparing pricing.

Hopefully you get it without any extra charges but best to expect the worst.

corwill · 13-11-2017 05:52PM

fixxxer wrote: »

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.

How do you find the camera on Lineage, compared to stock?

eoferrall · 13-11-2017 06:14PM

have a Huawei Mate S - is there a version of Lineage OS that is approved to work with it? long time since I have used it etc. used to have it when it was cyanogenmod etc on my nexus devices.

not really the right place, but it is a chinese phone!:p

CantGetNoSleep · 13-11-2017 07:10PM

Suckit wrote: »

They may not for much longer.
http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?type=WQ&reference=P-2017-006335&format=XML&language=EN
https://www.politico.eu/article/giovanni-kessler-olaf-fbi-eu-needs-fbi-for-customs-says-former-chief-fraud-investigator/

Also, do not forget to check all authenticity https://www.mi.com/verify/

http://c.mi.com/thread-160147-1-1.html

The EU has proposed removing the de minimis rule to not pay VAT on payments under 23€ - this will go part of the way to stopping this type of fraud, but will mean that you are almost certain to have to pay VAT on all China imports

homer911 · 13-11-2017 09:21PM

basill wrote: »

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

I havent used it, but you can preset which sim you want to use for each of data, calls and SMS

fixXxer · 14-11-2017 08:40AM

corwill wrote:

How do you find the camera on Lineage, compared to stock?

There's two installed by default, the Lineage app and the hacked Google app. Both work very well. Still shots look better definitely, in good light it works very well.

The Google app can be installed on MIUI, check back a few pages there was a link posted.

strawdog · 14-11-2017 11:44AM

basill wrote: »

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

homer911 wrote: »

I havent used it, but you can preset which sim you want to use for each of data, calls and SMS

I'm using 2 sims on Note 4 (trialling other sims in an attempt to get away from vodafone). One needs to be Micro size and the other nano size which should be fine as I think all newish sim cards give you all 3 sizes but older sims might only be in micro. I've been able to select one sim for calls and one for internet as default and can use both at the same time with no prob. You can also push a button when making a call/text to swap to the other sim so very interchangeable. The only real trade off is that you can't use a micro sd card if you have 2 sims in phone

Skippy along · 14-11-2017 12:32PM

strawdog wrote: »

I'm using 2 sims on Note 4 (trialling other sims in an attempt to get away from vodafone). One needs to be Micro size and the other nano size which should be fine as I think all newish sim cards give you all 3 sizes but older sims might only be in micro. I've been able to select one sim for calls and one for internet as default and can use both at the same time with no prob. You can also push a button when making a call/text to swap to the other sim so very interchangeable. The only real trade off is that you can't use a micro sd card if you have 2 sims in phone

Have a look at this guy managed to get 2 sims and a sd card working at the same time
https://youtu.be/XU2jvZxEkEs

Black_Knight · 14-11-2017 12:49PM

Used DHL HK to ship for Gearbest. Just got a call from DHL saying it's been randomly selected for a customs check

Dublin number, so at least it shipped in decent time.

Iseedeadpixels · 14-11-2017 01:03PM

Chinavasion emailed me saying they do free delivery, I am ordering a xmas present off them soon so Ill let you all know if its DHL etc.

Edit: Nope its crap long delivery.

corkie · 14-11-2017 07:58PM

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Gets Listed On JD.com, Launch Imminent

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 will be featuring a 5.9-inch Full HD IPS LCD display with a screen resolution 2160 x 1080 pixels and 18:9 aspect ratio. It will come with a full-screen design with thin bezels around the display. Earlier, the phone was speculated to have a 5.7-inch Full HD+ display.

Under the hood, it is powered by a 2.0GHz octa-core processor, but the chipset version is not yet known. We are expecting the device to be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor.

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