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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 101 ✭✭jfk247


    so I've had my Elephone P9000 for over a year now and loved it, no issues....dropped a few times, no biggy, until this evening when I picked it up and screen smashed!!! cracked from the home button up and out to the sides bout half way up.

    absolutely raging but at least I get to buy a new one...misses cant give out to me know :P


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,999 ✭✭✭The_Bullman


    Any issues with Nubia?

    I was thinking of buying the Z17 lite

    Seems ok to me but I wouldn't have much of a clue


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 101 ✭✭jfk247


    Any issues with Nubia?

    I was thinking of buying the Z17 lite

    Seems ok to me but I wouldn't have much of a clue

    I was thorn between that and the Xiaomi Mi A1...after about 3 hrs going back and forth last night I pulled the trigger on the Z17 Lite from IT warehouse.

    Sure I'll see how it goes anyway....
    Oh found the following coupon for 5% off any order which helped a small bit - HGRKVRID


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,514 ✭✭✭but1er


    jfk247 wrote: »
    I was thorn between that and the Xiaomi Mi A1...after about 3 hrs going back and forth last night I pulled the trigger on the Z17 Lite from IT warehouse.

    Sure I'll see how it goes anyway....
    Oh found the following coupon for 5% off any order which helped a small bit - HGRKVRID

    what made you pick?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 101 ✭✭jfk247


    but1er wrote: »
    jfk247 wrote: »
    I was thorn between that and the Xiaomi Mi A1...after about 3 hrs going back and forth last night I pulled the trigger on the Z17 Lite from IT warehouse.

    Sure I'll see how it goes anyway....
    Oh found the following coupon for 5% off any order which helped a small bit - HGRKVRID

    what made you pick?
    it was getting late and I was tired and bulling that I had just cracked my Elephone P9000


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 101 ✭✭jfk247


    but1er wrote: »
    jfk247 wrote: »
    I was thorn between that and the Xiaomi Mi A1...after about 3 hrs going back and forth last night I pulled the trigger on the Z17 Lite from IT warehouse.

    Sure I'll see how it goes anyway....
    Oh found the following coupon for 5% off any order which helped a small bit - HGRKVRID

    what made you pick?
    I think it came down to slightly bigger battery, 6gb Ram, camera quality and preference on overall look.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,514 ✭✭✭but1er


    jfk247 wrote: »
    I think it came down to slightly bigger battery, 6gb Ram, camera quality and preference on overall look.

    its such a hard call. I was convinced on getting the Mi A1 till i seen your post. im looking into ZTE


  • Subscribers, Paid Member Posts: 43,964 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    the nubia doesnt have band 20 (800 Mhz) for 4g
    also, its not clear whether its upgradable to oreo

    https://willmyphonework.net/
    check here to see if the phone will work with your priovider


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 965 ✭✭✭mistress_gi


    Any issues with Nubia?

    I was thinking of buying the Z17 lite

    Seems ok to me but I wouldn't have much of a clue
    I have a zte axon 7 for over a year now. No issues with it all, I love it! With the added advantage that I got the Chinese version and the zte market app let's you download Google store as it unlocks content based on location. I had to do no rooting or bootloader unlocking at all.
    I do have some menus in mandarin (I assume) but it doesn't really bother me at all.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 101 ✭✭jfk247


    it has Band 3 (1800mhz) which is also used for 4G, not as good as B20 (800) but I haven't had 4g on my phone since I flashed it with a custom ROM that only had LTE for some reason.
    think I can manage with slightly slower internet while the phone is in my pocket


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 4,065 ✭✭✭Panrich


    jfk247 wrote: »
    it has Band 3 (1800mhz) which is also used for 4G, not as good as B20 (800) but I haven't had 4g on my phone since I flashed it with a custom ROM that only had LTE for some reason.
    think I can manage with slightly slower internet while the phone is in my pocket

    I see that is also the case with the Mi A1 as well. Are there any chinese mobiles that do support B20?

    Scratch that. I was looking at the virgin media network.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 12,140 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    Panrich wrote: »
    I see that is also the case with the Mi A1 as well. Are there any chinese mobiles that do support B20?

    Scratch that. I was looking at the virgin media network.

    There are many ... it's come up time again on this thread.
    Redmi Note 4 (Global/International version is one that springs to mind)

    You can go onto Kimovil.com/en and select brands and use the filter to select B20/800 to see what phones have it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 101 ✭✭jfk247


    Panrich wrote: »
    I see that is also the case with the Mi A1 as well. Are there any chinese mobiles that do support B20?

    Scratch that. I was looking at the virgin media network.

    Mi A1 does have B20...

    Networking:
    2G:GSM B2/B3/B5/B8;
    3G:WCDMA B1/B2/B5/B8;
    4G:FDD-LTE B1/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20; TDD-LTE B38/B40


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,094 ✭✭✭corkie


    Panrich wrote: »
    I see that is also the case with the Mi A1 as well. Are there any chinese mobiles that do support B20?

    Scratch that. I was looking at the virgin media network.


    For Xiaomi phones (Partial support means no Band 20)


    The ranking of recent Xiaomi phones by LTE support



    Note: - As there is so many variations in xiaomi phones, check the description on the seller site for Band 20(800) support.

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,542 ✭✭✭eoferrall


    has anyone bought or know anything about joybuy? looking at a phone and it popped up on kimovil as having a sale on to make the phone a very tempting price.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,582 ✭✭✭docentore


    I have a zte axon 7 for over a year now. No issues with it all, I love it! With the added advantage that I got the Chinese version and the zte market app let's you download Google store as it unlocks content based on location. I had to do no rooting or bootloader unlocking at all.
    I do have some menus in mandarin (I assume) but it doesn't really bother me at all.

    I have Axon 7 for a month and love it ;)
    But I've got Global version. No Mandarin menus or anything (I've had Meizu before and got fed up with messages that I didn't understand).

    I'm not sure how Nubia support looks like, but ZTE announced Android Oreo release for Axon 7. Not many manufacturers support their phones that are out of production and 2 years old.


  • Posts: 10,222 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Silly question but just a simple answer might help. I have tried looking back over previous posts but because I know so little, I am getting myself all confused.

    Dropped my phone today. Need a replacement. I'm looking for something that has a large screen, fast-ish, good battery and is compatable with the 3 network. Camera isn't too important.

    I have a budget of €200 or under.

    What do people recommend?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,088 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    Silly question but just a simple answer might help. I have tried looking back over previous posts but because I know so little, I am getting myself all confused.

    Dropped my phone today. Need a replacement. I'm looking for something that has a large screen, fast-ish, good battery and is compatable with the 3 network. Camera isn't too important.

    I have a budget of €200 or under.

    What do people recommend?

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Lots of information here. Easy to order from Europe so fast delivery & no duty.

    Really good phone.

    https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057810034/1


  • Posts: 10,222 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Discodog wrote: »
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Lots of information here. Easy to order from Europe so fast delivery & no duty.

    Really good phone.

    https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057810034/1

    Thanks man. I was thinking from reading here that it sounded good but with all the other phones being mentioned, I was scared I was missing out (FOMO the kids these days call it I think). The A1 mi or something. I'm such a gob****e.


  • Posts: 10,222 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Ugh I keep going down a rabbithole!!

    Is this decent?
    https://www.ibuygou.com/p-xiaomi-mi-mix-2-4g-phablet-global-version
    6gb-ram-64gb-rom-fingerprint-scanner-11034.html


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,380 ✭✭✭NATLOR


    Ugh I keep going down a rabbithole!!

    Is this decent?
    https://www.ibuygou.com/p-xiaomi-mi-mix-2-4g-phablet-global-version
    6gb-ram-64gb-rom-fingerprint-scanner-11034.html

    Thats Xiaomi's flagship phone but its double your budget :confused:


  • Posts: 10,222 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    haha.... oops. The link that brought me to that said €220 but yeah, I see on that screen that it's over 400.. Sorry guys.

    So I just have to make sure I buy the Note 4, Global version. Geekbuying is the best i take it?


  • Subscribers, Paid Member Posts: 43,964 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    Thanks man. I was thinking from reading here that it sounded good but with all the other phones being mentioned, I was scared I was missing out (FOMO the kids these days call it I think). The A1 mi or something. I'm such a gob****e.

    Dunners, just put €20 to your budget and order the mi A1 from a geekbuying EU store.

    Edit, unless your looking for more than a 5.5"screen


  • Posts: 10,222 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Offical-Global-Version-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-4-4G-64GB-Smartphone---Gold-386232.html

    pull the trigger time?

    oops, just saw your message Syd. What difference is between them? I see the technical specs but I dont know what they mean. What effect will it have on me? I really appreciate your help guys


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,380 ✭✭✭NATLOR


    https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Offical-Global-Version-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-4-4G-64GB-Smartphone---Gold-386232.html

    pull the trigger time?

    oops, just saw your message Syd. What difference is between them? I see the technical specs but I dont know what they mean. What effect will it have on me? I really appreciate your help guys

    That phone you linked is out of stock

    The 4 and mi a1 differ in operating system, 4 has miui o/s mi a1 has stock android with the latest oreo version. 4 has a bigger battery, mi a1 has gorilla glass and duel rear camera (which is a bit of a gimmick IMO)

    I got my O/H the Mi a1 its a cracking phone would highly recommend it


  • Subscribers, Paid Member Posts: 43,964 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Offical-Global-Version-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-4-4G-64GB-Smartphone---Gold-386232.html

    pull the trigger time?

    oops, just saw your message Syd. What difference is between them? I see the technical specs but I dont know what they mean. What effect will it have on me? I really appreciate your help guys

    I suppose mainly the camera, so if that's not a big deal for you then then note 4 is a fantastic phone for the price.


  • Posts: 10,222 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Oh FFS! I thought that In Stock Notice meant it was in stock!!!!

    I'm so bloody confused. I think the 4 would be better for me (the bigger battery) but now its bloody out of stock! haha. What a nightmare.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,380 ✭✭✭NATLOR


    Oh FFS! I thought that In Stock Notice meant it was in stock!!!!

    I'm so bloody confused. I think the 4 would be better for me (the bigger battery) but now its bloody out of stock! haha. What a nightmare.

    The black one is in stock from the Italian warehose

    https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Global-Version-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-4-3G-3GB-32GB-Smartphone---Black-381847.html


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  • Posts: 10,222 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    NATLOR wrote: »


    Your one is slightly cheaper than the link I put. Any reason for that? They look identical


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