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  • #9392
    gooner99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,061 ✭✭✭gooner99


    Suckit wrote: »
    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

    Thanks for the info on Gearbest and the alternative links. I notice that the aliexpress links have delivery option from France, but when selected it says can not deliver to Ireland. I did buy from Honorbuy a few months back without issue.


  • #9393
    SomethingElse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,536 ✭✭✭SomethingElse


    gooner99 wrote: »
    Thanks for the info on Gearbest and the alternative links. I notice that the aliexpress links have delivery option from France, but when selected it says can not deliver to Ireland. I did buy from Honorbuy a few months back without issue.

    https://www.honorbuy.com/1256-xiaomi-redmi-note-5a-official-global-version-32gb-smartphone-gray.html

    This one's about 30 more but seems to have a better processor, extra gig of ram, 16mp front camera and 32gb of storage. Think I might go for this one myself


  • #9394
    La_Gordy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,767 ✭✭✭La_Gordy


    SomethingElse wrote: »
    https://www.honorbuy.com/1256-xiaomi-redmi-note-5a-official-global-version-32gb-smartphone-gray.html

    This one's about 30 more but seems to have a better processor, extra gig of ram, 16mp front camera and 32gb of storage. Think I might go for this one myself

    I realise this is possibly a stupid question but I'm looking at the specs and can't understand whether it has an audio jack and what type of USB is the charger is.


  • #9395
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,394 ✭✭✭corkie


    SomethingElse wrote: »
    https://www.honorbuy.com/1256-xiaomi-redmi-note-5a-official-global-version-32gb-smartphone-gray.html

    This one's about 30 more but seems to have a better processor, extra gig of ram, 16mp front camera and 32gb of storage. Think I might go for this one myself
    La_Gordy wrote: »
    I realise this is possibly a stupid question but I'm looking at the specs and can't understand whether it has an audio jack and what type of USB is the charger is.


    Here is the spec sheet for the device: -

    https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_y1_(note_5a)-8753.php#redmi-note-5a

    And a review: -

    https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_5a_y1-review-1719p6.php

    I don't see why people are attracted to this cheap Entry level device, when with a small expense more you could get Budget level device like the Redmi Note 4 or Mi A1.

    Or alternatively a Redmi Note 5[WHYRED] due to be launched on 16th of the month in China.

    ⓘ "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” «



  • #9396
    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    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

    The 820 is a power whore and EUI isn't much better, that 4000mah battery should get you through a day and not much more.

    Also the phones are infected with malware, the companies bust and it's a pain to get decent support or ROMs for it.

    I got a LeEco on a great deal about 2 years ago, it's running 100% for me but took some trickery. If you're looking to buy a phone that'll be 100% what you bought when you open it, don't buy LeEco.


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  • #9397
    SomethingElse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,536 ✭✭✭SomethingElse


    corkie wrote: »
    Here is the spec sheet for the device: -

    https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_y1_(note_5a)-8753.php#redmi-note-5a

    And a review: -

    https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_5a_y1-review-1719p6.php

    I don't see why people are attracted to this cheap Entry level device, when with a small expense more you could get Budget level device like the Redmi Note 4 or Mi A1.

    Or alternatively a Redmi Note 5[WHYRED] due to be launched on 16th of the month in China.

    Isn't the Note 4 nearly double the price of the Note 5A?


  • #9398
    Wombatman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,347 ✭✭✭Wombatman


    LeEcco phones have awesome specs for the price. Plenty of unofficial ROMs and support on XDA.
    Show up as uncertified device in Play store even with official ROM. No Netflix.


  • #9399
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,394 ✭✭✭corkie


    SomethingElse wrote: »
    Isn't the Note 4 nearly double the price of the Note 5A?

    No it is not, for same storage as linked(in the RN5A) it can be got for approx €130 (Or €150 with DHL shipping).

    Example: - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Global-Version-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-4-International-Edition-Mobile-Phone-Snapdragon-Octa-Core-5-5-FHD/32796560515.html


    If you get a version with larger storage, the price would increase to approx €160


    Edit: - Or from Honorbuy (EU warehouse) €132.79 : - https://www.honorbuy.com/1068-xiaomi-redmi-note-4-international-version-32gb-black.html


    Noticing allot of Out of Stock links, with the [WHYRED] device due, the must be clearing out of the remaining stocks. It will probably be hard to get soon.

    ⓘ "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” «



  • #9400
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    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?

    I would probably go with the LeEco myself for the money. The others are nice too. LeEco failed to shift as many units as they had intended when they moved into the States and a lot of people expected their demise there and then. Afaik they have now another company under their umbrella. They may still wind down, but well worth buying. How often do people buy a phone from China and send it back 9-10 months later under warranty? That seems to be the only negative gripe and wouldn't stop me. I regret not buying it at Christmas and may still.
    gooner99 wrote: »
    Thanks for the info on Gearbest and the alternative links. I notice that the aliexpress links have delivery option from France, but when selected it says can not deliver to Ireland. I did buy from Honorbuy a few months back without issue.

    Yeah, some Aliexpress stores offer delivery from Italy to Italy, From Spain to Spain, from France to France etc..
    But not to other Countries. My guess is they have a way to get them in without tax.
    Honorbuy has an EU delivery option anyway.


  • #9401
    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    Wombatman wrote: »
    LeEcco phones have awesome specs for the price. Plenty of unofficial ROMs and support on XDA.
    Show up as uncertified device in Play store even with official ROM. No Netflix.

    Use an alternate app store if you run into issues like this, the bigger ones will be as solid as Google Play. I have Netflix on my X800 with a custom ROM though, you might just be unlucky with the screening.

    Plenty of unofficial ROMs =/= support, especially when most of the ROMs are worse than the stock, and those that are better are hit and miss.


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  • #9402
    SomethingElse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,536 ✭✭✭SomethingElse


    corkie wrote: »
    No it is not, for same storage as linked(in the RN5A) it can be got for approx €130 (Or €150 with DHL shipping).

    Example: - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Global-Version-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-4-International-Edition-Mobile-Phone-Snapdragon-Octa-Core-5-5-FHD/32796560515.html


    If you get a version with larger storage, the price would increase to approx €160


    Edit: - Or from Honorbuy (EU warehouse) €132.79 : - https://www.honorbuy.com/1068-xiaomi-redmi-note-4-international-version-32gb-black.html


    Noticing allot of Out of Stock links, with the [WHYRED] device due, the must be clearing out of the remaining stocks. It will probably be hard to get soon.

    Is there any difference between the Note 4 and Note 4X?


  • #9403
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,176 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Bad iPhone notches are happening to good Android phones

    This trend can feck off, I cant even bring myself to look at phones with no 3.5mm jack.


  • #9404
    La_Gordy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,767 ✭✭✭La_Gordy


    Thargor wrote: »
    Bad iPhone notches are happening to good Android phones

    This trend can feck off, I cant even bring myself to look at phones with no 3.5mm jack.

    Agreed. Ahm looking for a phone now and lots of good spec phones won't be considered without an audio jack.


  • #9405
    X6.430macman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,367 ✭✭✭X6.430macman


    When the X came out I thought to myself, like it or not this phone is gonna be around for a long time so just get to like it, very same as everyone has iPhone 5/6.. Never thought the dam notch would become a thing so quick


  • #9406
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,394 ✭✭✭corkie


    SomethingElse wrote: »
    Is there any difference between the Note 4 and Note 4X?


    There essentially the same device just for different markets, just make sure of Band 20 support for LTE use here. And avoid the Mediatek versions.

    https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/wiki/specs/redminote4x

    They even use the same rom. Device name: - MIDO

    http://en.miui.com/download-321.html

    ⓘ "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” «



  • #9407
    gooner99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,061 ✭✭✭gooner99


    corkie wrote: »
    Here is the spec sheet for the device: -

    https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_y1_(note_5a)-8753.php#redmi-note-5a

    And a review: -

    https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_5a_y1-review-1719p6.php

    I don't see why people are attracted to this cheap Entry level device, when with a small expense more you could get Budget level device like the Redmi Note 4 or Mi A1.

    Or alternatively a Redmi Note 5[WHYRED] due to be launched on 16th of the month in China.

    Reason is to have as a backup phone.

    Would the 4a for five dollars more be a better buy?

    https://www.honorbuy.com/1102-xiaomi-redmi-4a-international-version-32gb-gray.html


  • #9408
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    gooner99 wrote: »
    Reason is to have as a backup phone.

    Would the 4a for five dollars more be a better buy?

    https://www.honorbuy.com/1102-xiaomi-redmi-4a-international-version-32gb-gray.html

    Around that price (€108 delivered) it may be worth looking at the Leagoo Kiicaa mix, Umidigi C2 or the Umidigi C Note.
    The Leagoo has a low volume when on call, but it has been said that the MTK engineer mode and works to fix that.
    All will have pros and cons at those prices, but perform mostly well, and very well for < €110.


  • #9409
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,394 ✭✭✭corkie


    gooner99 wrote: »
    Reason is to have as a backup phone.

    Would the 4a for five dollars more be a better buy?

    https://www.honorbuy.com/1102-xiaomi-redmi-4a-international-version-32gb-gray.html


    They are similarly spec phones, the RN5A has MIUI 9 Nougat compared to MIUI 8 on the older 4a.

    https://gadgets.ndtv.com/xiaomi-redmi-note-5a-4333-vs-xiaomi-redmi-4a-3871-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-4-3713

    ⓘ "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” «



  • #9410
    gooner99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,061 ✭✭✭gooner99


    Toss up between these two as a spare phone. I thought one was a replacement for the other given the naming. When in use it would be mostly browsing, whatsapp and viber. Any thoughts on which to go for....

    https://www.honorbuy.com/1102-xiaomi-redmi-4a-international-version-32gb-gray.html

    https://www.honorbuy.com/1224-xiaomi-redmi-note-5a-official-global-version-16gb-smartphone-glod.html


  • #9411
    eagle eye
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,512 ✭✭✭✭eagle eye


    Has anyone got the Mi A1? I'd like to hear your experience of it. Thinking of buying one.

    Currently have an Oukitel K6000+ and its decent but battery died in it after 8 months. I've a new battery ordered but using an old backup at the moment and prefer the smaller size phone.


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  • #9412
    gooner99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,061 ✭✭✭gooner99


    eagle eye wrote: »
    Has anyone got the Mi A1? I'd like to hear your experience of it. Thinking of buying one.

    Currently have an Oukitel K6000+ and its decent but battery died in it after 8 months. I've a new battery ordered but using an old backup at the moment and prefer the smaller size phone.

    I have one. Loved the phone until I dropped it and smashed the screen. :(

    Waiting for a replacement screen from China now. Quoted €50 for screen and fix.


  • #9413
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,016 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    eagle eye wrote: »
    Has anyone got the Mi A1? I'd like to hear your experience of it. Thinking of buying one.

    Currently have an Oukitel K6000+ and its decent but battery died in it after 8 months. I've a new battery ordered but using an old backup at the moment and prefer the smaller size phone.

    Plenty of discussion here about it - https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057786435

    My brother got one and loves it.


  • #9414
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,394 ✭✭✭corkie


    gooner99 wrote: »
    Toss up between these two as a spare phone. I thought one was a replacement for the other given the naming. When in use it would be mostly browsing, whatsapp and viber. Any thoughts on which to go for....

    https://www.honorbuy.com/1102-xiaomi-redmi-4a-international-version-32gb-gray.html

    https://www.honorbuy.com/1224-xiaomi-redmi-note-5a-official-global-version-16gb-smartphone-glod.html

    If you want the latest android and possibility of updating to Oreo, go for Note 5a. But hardly no custom rom support as yet for it on XDA.

    Redmi 4a recently got MIUI 9 (Nougat) update and won't be updated to Oreo. But has a good community support on XDA.

    Xiaomi naming schemes strikes again, allot of people would assume that the RN5a is and update to RN4 (Or the note series in general). It is not, the device specs would make it a serious downgrade.
    eagle eye wrote: »
    Has anyone got the Mi A1? I'd like to hear your experience of it. Thinking of buying one.

    Currently have an Oukitel K6000+ and its decent but battery died in it after 8 months. I've a new battery ordered but using an old backup at the moment and prefer the smaller size phone.

    See this thread: - https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057786435

    Unbox Therapy - Mi A1!

    ⓘ "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” «



  • #9415
    corks finest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,966 ✭✭✭corks finest


    gooner99 wrote: »
    I have one. Loved the phone until I dropped it and smashed the screen. :(

    Waiting for a replacement screen from China now. Quoted €50 for screen and fix.

    Mi shop in Galway on adverts maybe they could sort u


  • #9416
    gooner99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,061 ✭✭✭gooner99


    corks finest wrote: »
    Mi shop in Galway on adverts maybe they could sort u

    Thanks. I googled and rang quite a few places, but no one was interested. I am going though my local repair shop now, they are handling the sourcing and the fix. But this info is great to know for future and for other boardsies.


  • #9417
    gooner99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,061 ✭✭✭gooner99


    corkie wrote: »
    If you want the latest android and possibility of updating to Oreo, go for Note 5a. But hardly no custom rom support as yet for it on XDA.

    Redmi 4a recently got MIUI 9 (Nougat) update and won't be updated to Oreo. But has a good community support on XDA.

    Xiaomi naming schemes strikes again, allot of people would assume that the RN5a is and update to RN4 (Or the note series in general). It is not, the device specs would make it a series downgrade.

    Cheers. I would just be leaving the stock software that it ships with on there.

    I guess the main differences are....

    Both seem to be the same spec 720p, but the smaller 5" screen on the 4a might be better in real life than the 5.5" screen?

    The 4a has an extra 16gb space. Probably a good thing, but I wouldn't be adding a lot of photos or videos.

    They are both plastic bodies, so maybe the 5.5" would have too much flex in the body.

    The 4a has the speakers on the back, which might be a bad thing when the phone is lying down.

    hmmmm, decisions.

    One of each.lol


  • #9418
    SomethingElse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,536 ✭✭✭SomethingElse


    corkie wrote: »
    There essentially the same device just for different markets, just make sure of Band 20 support for LTE use here. And avoid the Mediatek versions.

    https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/wiki/specs/redminote4x

    They even use the same rom. Device name: - MIDO

    http://en.miui.com/download-321.html

    Pulled the trigger on the Note 4 last night. Already got a text saying it will be here tomorrow!


  • #9419
    john15
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27 ✭john15


    SomethingElse wrote: »
    Pulled the trigger on the Note 4 last night. Already got a text saying it will be here tomorrow!

    Who did you order it from?


  • #9420
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 42,916 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    gooner99 wrote: »
    I have one. Loved the phone until I dropped it and smashed the screen. :(

    Waiting for a replacement screen from China now. Quoted €50 for screen and fix.

    Where are you getting it fixed may I ask?


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  • #9421
    SomethingElse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,536 ✭✭✭SomethingElse


    john15 wrote: »
    Who did you order it from?

    I ordered it from Honorbuy. Got €5 off using the coupon PPLWARE


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