Chinese Android Phones 2 - Read First Post!

Discodog · 02-03-2018 01:30PM

john15 wrote: »

Which model did you pick? any amount of different ones come up on the websites note 4x, note pro etc.
Thanks

Redmi Note 4 Global - Global is a key word. I chose it because I wanted a really good battery. Geekbuying Italy are out of stock atm. I went for the 4gb 64 g version.

Don't buy unless it is the official Global version with the Snapdragon processor.

eagle eye · 02-03-2018 06:40PM

I'm looking at the mi max 2 at the minute, just not sure about the bands. Is this ok or stay away?

Wireless connectiveity:CDMA, GSM, 3G, 4G, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth
Frequency:
2G:GSM B2/B3/B5/B8,CDMA BC0;
3G:WCDMA B1/B2/B5/B8,TD-SCDMA B34/B39
4G:FDD-LTE B1/B3/B5/B7/B8, TDD-LTE B38/B39/B40/B41
Bluetooth:Yes,support BT4.2,HID,MU-MIMO
WiFi:Yes,802.11 a/b/g/n
GPS: Yes

corkie · 02-03-2018 06:44PM

eagle eye wrote: »

I'm looking at the mi max 2 at the minute, just not sure about the bands. Is this ok or stay away?

Wireless connectiveity:CDMA, GSM, 3G, 4G, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth
Frequency:
2G:GSM B2/B3/B5/B8,CDMA BC0;
3G:WCDMA B1/B2/B5/B8,TD-SCDMA B34/B39
4G:FDD-LTE B1/B3/B5/B7/B8, TDD-LTE B38/B39/B40/B41
Bluetooth:Yes,support BT4.2,HID,MU-MIMO
WiFi:Yes,802.11 a/b/g/n
GPS: Yes

Lacking Band 20 for LTE use/coverage here.

If you live in the city or not worried about LTE/4G, it will work fine.

eagle eye · 02-03-2018 09:33PM

Thanks Corkie. I'm all around the country so definitely have to have band 20 going by what you say.

SomethingElse · 02-03-2018 10:00PM

Any recommendations for a phone around the 100-120 mark? My last two phones were Chinese - the Landvo L200, which was great, and a Bluboo Maya which was terrible!

BamesJond · 02-03-2018 10:09PM

Looking for a Xiaomi and I'm wondering wheres the best place to order from regarding delivery these days?

Also any recommendations on which model to go for? Just looking to update the mother's phone so doesn't have to be fancy, just has to be decent. Budget under €170/€180 but lower if possible.

La_Gordy · 02-03-2018 11:51PM

BamesJond wrote: »

Looking for a Xiaomi and I'm wondering wheres the best place to order from regarding delivery these days?

Also any recommendations on which model to go for? Just looking to update the mother's phone so doesn't have to be fancy, just has to be decent. Budget under €170/€180 but lower if possible.

Similar recommendation request here. I have an Vodafone SU6 and the display I think has taken too many knocks. I am looking at the kimovil.com recommendations and Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus and LeEco Le Max 2 seem to be the highest recommended.

The camera on the SU6 was fairly pish so would like to get a better one if possible. Also some of these seem to have an audio jack and others don't, and some are normal USB charging and others are that poxy mini USB yoke.

Don't know which way to turn now as I don't know anyone with either.

GBX · 03-03-2018 03:19AM

You can get the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 64gb 4gig ram on Honorbuy eu for 156 plus delivery. No customs.

https://www.honorbuy.com/1104-xiaomi-redmi-note-4-international-version-64gb-gold.html

corks finest · 03-03-2018 09:39AM

corkie wrote: »

Lacking Band 20 for LTE use/coverage here.

If you live in the city or not worried about LTE/4G, it will work fine.

Hi ref mi Max 2 have one last few months, cracker phone,I'm based in carrigaline ,and no issues whatsoever ref calls,data etc, great phone

smilerf · 03-03-2018 01:02PM

I live in Carrick on suir and get 4g unless you are really in the sticks you will be ok

RocketRaccoon · 03-03-2018 01:05PM

smilerf wrote: »

I live in Carrick on suir and get 4g unless you are really in the sticks you will be ok

What settings have you got on? I'm in Clare and only get h+

corks finest · 03-03-2018 01:43PM

RocketRaccoon wrote: »

What settings have you got on? I'm in Clare and only get h+

3G carrigaline, cork,one mile from village

smilerf · 03-03-2018 03:46PM

RocketRaccoon wrote: »

What settings have you got on? I'm in Clare and only get h+

I'm with 3. I don't know much about the settings I'm afraid

cmac2009 · 03-03-2018 06:54PM

Anyone here have the Xiaomi Mi6? Appreciate any comments on how you have found it. Looking at it for my next phone. I see they have got rid of green/blue/red notification light. Disappointing

john15 · 03-03-2018 07:07PM

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 International Version 4GB RAM 64GB ROM Gray - Option : Official International 4+64GB Gray €157.69

Shipping and handling €28.22

Just ordered one yesterday on honorbuy

muckbrien · 03-03-2018 07:07PM

cmac2009 wrote: »

Anyone here have the Xiaomi Mi6? Appreciate any comments on how you have found it. Looking at it for my next phone. I see they have got rid of green/blue/red notification light. Disappointing

What's the blue green red notification light ?

I don't take any notice of that sort of thing

I'm going for one of the leecos next

They've got snapdragon 820 models with 4000 battery and band 20 for sale for 150 euro

cmac2009 · 03-03-2018 07:38PM

muckbrien wrote: »

What's the blue green red notification light ?

I don't take any notice of that sort of thing

I'm going for one of the leecos next

They've got snapdragon 820 models with 4000 battery and band 20 for sale for 150 euro

Currently have a MI4C and you can use different colour notification light for email/messages/missed calls etc

fixXxer · 03-03-2018 07:51PM

muckbrien wrote:

They've got snapdragon 820 models with 4000 battery and band 20 for sale for 150 euro

Where?

muckbrien · 03-03-2018 07:55PM

fixxxer wrote: »

Where?

Look on kimovil top 10 bestsellers you'll see them

I usually stick with xiaomi as they're quality but I'll definitely get a leeco soon

I'm not saying they're a great phone or anything

muckbrien · 03-03-2018 08:02PM

fixxxer wrote: »

Where?

https://m.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_620054.html?wid=4&lkid=12607150

It's gearbest I know!

136 if it gets through customs

Hk goldway does have leecos cheap too,you'll pay about 20 for customs free delivery

muckbrien · 03-03-2018 08:06PM

cmac2009 wrote: »

Currently have a MI4C and you can use different colour notification light for email/messages/missed calls etc

I bought one of them

Great little phone

cmac2009 · 04-03-2018 12:17PM

muckbrien wrote: »

I bought one of them

Great little phone

Yes very happy with it but battery has been detoriating. Looking at mi6 as like the size and specs. Hoping price might drop when mi7 comes out

Conservative · 04-03-2018 12:29PM

Suckit wrote: »

Zuk Edge
LeEco Le Pro 3
Huawei Honor 8/9
Moto Z2 Play

Are also worth looking at.

Thanks for all the great suggestions. Given the cost/specs I am thinking the LeEco's are a no brainer?

I have also looked at the Le Max 2.

6gb 64gb version is around €200 from Italy. The AnTutu score is extraordinary for the money..

I'm far from an expert so could be wrong thinking this?

corks finest · 04-03-2018 01:13PM

muckbrien wrote: »

https://m.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_620054.html?wid=4&lkid=12607150

It's gearbest I know!

136 if it gets through customs

Hk goldway does have leecos cheap too,you'll pay about 20 for customs free delivery

Gearbest are a nightmare to deal with, customer care sucks,look it up here

sydthebeat · 04-03-2018 01:30PM

Conservative wrote: »

Thanks for all the great suggestions. Given the cost/specs I am thinking the LeEco's are a no brainer?

I have also looked at the Le Max 2.

6gb 64gb version is around €200 from Italy. The AnTutu score is extraordinary for the money..

I'm far from an expert so could be wrong thinking this?

This is the big issue with leeco.

www.cnbc.com/amp/2017/07/18/tencent-co-founder-brands-leeco-a-ponzi-scheme.html

The reason the phones are so cheap is that it's probably a fire sale to get cash in.

Don't expect software updates for those phones.

Conservative · 04-03-2018 01:54PM

sydthebeat wrote: »

Conservative wrote: »

Thanks for all the great suggestions. Given the cost/specs I am thinking the LeEco's are a no brainer?

I have also looked at the Le Max 2.

6gb 64gb version is around €200 from Italy. The AnTutu score is extraordinary for the money..

I'm far from an expert so could be wrong thinking this?

This is the big issue with leeco.

www.cnbc.com/amp/2017/07/18/tencent-co-founder-brands-leeco-a-ponzi-scheme.html

The reason the phones are so cheap is that it's probably a fire sale to get cash in.

Don't expect software updates for those phones.

Interesting..

I had read about their financial difficulties but hadn't considered this. Phones seem to be an absolute steal though..

Might just go for the Mi Mix 2. Does anyone know if these devices are much cheaper on the Chinese market? I presume not but I import a lot from there and could probably have contacts get them for me as I will probably be buying quite a few if I find something I'm happy with.

Cheers

gooner99 · 04-03-2018 02:15PM

Looking to buy a Xiaomi Redmi 5A as a family backup phone. I bought a Mi A1 from honorbuy a few months back. Who is best to deal with at the minute. Looking for EU shipping to avoid customs delays and charges. Thanks.

SomethingElse · 04-03-2018 02:27PM

Anyone any thoughts on this? https://m.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_1142115.html?wid=91

gooner99 · 04-03-2018 03:41PM

SomethingElse wrote: »

Anyone any thoughts on this? https://m.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_1142115.html?wid=91

Looking at that one too. Is gearbest the best place to get it at the minute?

Suckit · 04-03-2018 04:07PM

gooner99 wrote: »

Looking at that one too. Is gearbest the best place to get it at the minute?

Gearbest is never the best place to get anything ever.
They are known for selling fakes/clones/faulty/damaged/rejects.
It has been mentioned many times before.

I also wonder why people never seem curious when they see the items with a huge price difference than every other Chinese store (not in this instance). Is it because they are willing to chance it, or think it's a genuine decent price?

Available here also
https://www.honorbuy.com/1224-xiaomi-redmi-note-5a-official-global-version-16gb-smartphone-glod.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Global-Version-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-5A-5-A-2GB-16GB-5-5-Inch-Snapdragon-425-Quad/32831119737.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Global-Version-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-5A-5-A-5-5-Inch-4G-LTE-Mobile-Phone-2GB/32829044845.html

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