Chinese Android Phones 2 - Read First Post!

cmac2009 wrote:

Can I check if you get reliable tracking info?

Each order I got a tracking order that worked, although sometimes it took 24 hours or so to update properly.

My galaxy s6 is slowly dying. Had to factory reset it yesterday. I just seen the redmi note 5 mentioned earlier. Any idea if it's likely to be released in the 1st quarter of 2018? The plan is to get the note 5 or similar and save a few shillings until the galaxy s10 arrives.

mikeysmith wrote: »

just get the note 4

whats wrong with the s6 ? it should be ok after a reset apart from the non removable 2500 battery which prob isn't great

Charging works intermittently. It can often lock me out requiring a puk number. Battery can go from 100% to 20% Within seconds. Seems to be battery and software issues. I have had the phone since release so I got my money's worth.

Nothing wrong with the note 4 but would rather the note 5 which surely will be a higher spec and will last till the galaxy s10 is released.

Richard tea wrote: »

My galaxy s6 is slowly dying. Had to factory reset it yesterday. I just seen the redmi note 5 mentioned earlier. Any idea if it's likely to be released in the 1st quarter of 2018? The plan is to get the note 5 or similar and save a few shillings until the galaxy s10 arrives.

Try "reviving " the phone, with a custom rom, search on XDA

Can anybody here that has an oukitel phone confirm whether sky go or the eir sport app work ok.

I could be interested in the newly announced K6 K6

Also keeping an eye on the elephone s9 which could be great.

mossy464 wrote: »

Ordered from Goldway last Friday and shipped via DHL. Item marked as shipped first thing Monday morning. No tracking info available yet.

For anyone who has ordered from Goldway, is this normal?

Yes, your tracking number may not become active until the phone reaches the UK, but will then be with you a day or two later.

I ordered from them on a Wednesday evening and received the phone the following Tuesday.

MastiffMrs wrote: »

Anyone get the umidigi S2? Looks like a nice bezel less design and decent software, but not sure if there's enough reviews to make me buy it yet...
I'm really wanting a reliable phone with decent camera but not sure if this ticks the boxes. Looks like great value on paper.
(Currently have the older version Xiaomi redmi note 4 and it's on last legs)

I like it and am considering the pro. But like you I've not seen many non biased reviews yet. I'll hold fire for now

Iseedeadpixels wrote: »

Ive owned 2 Umi's and they are great phones bar the screen, both broke easily so be wary.

I really love my Oukitel U11 cant recommend it enough.

Ffs jinxed myself went and dropped it and has 2 cracks on it :mad:

Iseedeadpixels wrote: »

Ffs jinxed myself went and dropped it and has 2 cracks on it :mad:

****. That is rotten.


I was looking at that phone and the K3 both on Tinydeal EU before i bought a Nextbit Robin, but i am still looking around. They are good prices.

Is it still usable or are you going to try and source a screen?
Available on AliExpress for €11.55 https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Replacement-Touch-Screen-For-Oukitel-U11-Plus-Touch-Panel-Digitizer-Glass/1938069_32842378299.html

Tried to order a Moto G5S plus from Amazon but after a week they sent an email saying still not in stock (why not tell me when I ordered!)

Can anyone recommend something similar...
Would love QHD, 5.5"-6" max screen, front fingerprint scanner and NFC (I know probably tough ask on Chinese phones) with good Google updates
Budget around €300 all told

GBX wrote: »

I like it and am considering the pro. But like you I've not seen many non biased reviews yet. I'll hold fire for now

Just read that there's no headphone jack, and camera is poor enough.
That changes it for me, couldn't be having that!!

Redmi 5 and Redmi 5+ have been detailed.

mossy464 wrote: »

Can anyone tell me how long it took from ordering to delivery from HK Goldway using the DHL option?

I ordered from HK Goldway on November 11th and received the phone on November 23rd.

The tracking number they give you doesn't update until it reaches the UK.

but1er wrote: »

the 5 and 5+ dont sound to great, anyone think their worth it?

The 5+ could have been good for the price except for the fact it has a 625 chip. That's an older chip as it is now so why they want to squeeze another year out of it is a mystery.

Edit: No annoucment on the Redmi Note 5 yet.

I know it's only been mentioned about 10million times on this thread but what really are geek buying like to buy off. Am I guaranteed to lose my money or would it be worth a gamble to save 40euro or so?