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  • #9552
    gooner99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,051 ✭✭✭gooner99


    I bought a grey Xiaomi Redmi 4A with 2gb ram and 32gb storage from Honorbuy. Second phone I bought from Honorbuy. Again a great service with 3 day delivery from Italy.

    Really happy with the phone after 3 days. Looks great in dark grey especially for this price range. 5 inch screen is fine, I don't have any issues with the display quality. Battery lasts about a day or day and a half. Really easy to set up and no issues at all with the Mi skin/software, I think it looks good and doesn't seem to be full of bloatware. Handy little feature is when you go to shut down open apps it tells you how much ram is free. I have approx 1gb free with all apps closed. I'm not finding any lag on apps so far.

    Only annoying thing is that the navigation buttons are not backlit and with the tempered glass protector I also got from Honorbuy on its hard to see the symbols even during the day. But that's really not a big issue as I just turned on navigation vibrate so I know that I've pressed one of the buttons.

    All and all a great little phone. Be perfect for a first phone, backup phone or for someone who's always losing or breaking their phone. Indeed I got it as a back up phone while I'm waiting to get the screen repaired on my Mi A1.

    If anyone has any questions about this phone please post.


  • #9553
    howdoyouknow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 254 ✭✭howdoyouknow


    gooner99 wrote:
    Only annoying thing is that the navigation buttons are not backlit and with the tempered glass protector I also got from Honorbuy on its hard to see the symbols even during the day. But that's really not a big issue as I just turned on navigation vibrate so I know that I've pressed one of the buttons.


    If you root it you can enable the on screen navigation buttons using terminal emulator. Much easier to use especially at night


  • #9554
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,640 ✭✭✭corkie


    Redmi Note 5 [WHYRED] Thread, now open for discussion.


    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (/pro) [WHYRED][China/Global] ***(Please read first post)***


    Note: - I no longer have the ability to edit the first message, so modifications to it would need to be requested from a MOD.


  • #9555
    Discodog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,918 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    muckbrien wrote: »
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/WSKEN-Generation-Magnetic-Indicator-Powerbank/dp/B071FNGRSZ/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521189933&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=wsken+mini2

    A year I guess ,no issues

    Anyone have a link for just the cable? I have ordered the set but want a second cable.


  • #9556
    Kilboor
    Registered Users Posts: 1,224 ✭✭✭Kilboor


    My biggest gripe with Xiaomi is the on screen bezel around the edges. Ugly and quite visible in any colour but black hence why I have two black Xiaomis (Note 4 Prime and Mi A1).


  • #9557
    X6.430macman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,367 ✭✭✭X6.430macman


    Kilboor wrote:
    My biggest gripe with Xiaomi is the on screen bezel around the edges. Ugly and quite visible in any colour but black hence why I have two black Xiaomis (Note 4 Prime and Mi A1).


    There's this company called Apple and you should go check out there devices, there bezels are just amazing


  • #9558
    ibFoxer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,464 ✭✭✭ibFoxer


    Kilboor wrote: »
    My biggest gripe with Xiaomi is the on screen bezel around the edges. Ugly and quite visible in any colour but black hence why I have two black Xiaomis (Note 4 Prime and Mi A1).

    Using an Elephone U Pro for the last month or so, an S9 in appearance and I'm really quite happy with it. Worth a look.


  • #9559
    GT_TDI_150
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,917 ✭✭✭✭GT_TDI_150


    Ok, so I've been over on the S9/s9+, S8/S8+ threads, been checking out the mate 10pro also, been asking buddies what they have and chinese androids were mentioned the odd time ...

    I know its a very open question, but what are the best options to start looking into?

    I'm looking for a combo of the s9+ and the mate 10pro ...so good camera, big screen, good battery ... wireless charging?

    whats out there?


  • #9560
    muckbrien
    Closed Accounts Posts: 176 ✭✭muckbrien


    Anyone have experience of redmi note 4x v redmi 4x battery life and general use

    Have the note 4x but thinking of going back to a 5" fone

    They have the same battery so I presume they're comparable


  • #9561
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,640 ✭✭✭corkie


    GT_TDI_150 wrote: »
    Ok, so I've been over on the S9/s9+, S8/S8+ threads, been checking out the mate 10pro also, been asking buddies what they have and chinese androids were mentioned the odd time ...

    I know its a very open question, but what are the best options to start looking into?

    I'm looking for a combo of the s9+ and the mate 10pro ...so good camera, big screen, good battery ... wireless charging?

    whats out there?


    What is your budget?

    Try putting your specs in here: - https://www.kimovil.com/en/

    Could not think of chinese device that has wireless charging of hand, if that is a must?


    Xiaomi Mi 7 May Support Qi Wireless Charging


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  • #9562
    GT_TDI_150
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,917 ✭✭✭✭GT_TDI_150


    corkie wrote: »
    What is your budget?

    Try putting your specs in here: - https://www.kimovil.com/en/

    Could not think of chinese device that has wireless charging of hand, if that is a must?


    Xiaomi Mi 7 May Support Qi Wireless Charging

    Sub 300


  • #9563
    adaephon
    Registered Users Posts: 52 ✭✭adaephon


    ibFoxer wrote: »
    Using an Elephone U Pro for the last month or so, an S9 in appearance and I'm really quite happy with it. Worth a look.


    What? When did it get released. Never heard a peep and was waiting on word.

    How is the u pro? Looked to have fantastic spec on the initial site etc.


  • #9564
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    GT_TDI_150 wrote: »
    Ok, so I've been over on the S9/s9+, S8/S8+ threads, been checking out the mate 10pro also, been asking buddies what they have and chinese androids were mentioned the odd time ...

    I know its a very open question, but what are the best options to start looking into?

    I'm looking for a combo of the s9+ and the mate 10pro ...so good camera, big screen, good battery ... wireless charging?

    whats out there?

    You could start by looking at some of the Vivo or Oppo phones.
    The Vivo V7+/Vivo X20+ or the Oppo F5 for example.
    Depending on where you look the results vary when comparing them.


  • #9565
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,567 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    GT_TDI_150 wrote: »
    Sub 300

    THL Knight 2 has wireless charging but doesnt come close specs wise.


  • #9566
    Kilboor
    Registered Users Posts: 1,224 ✭✭✭Kilboor


    X6.430macman wrote: »
    There's this company called Apple and you should go check out there devices, there bezels are just amazing

    Ouch, I think the design looks bad personally in any colour but black. Also apple phones have terrible bezels amongst other baffling features


  • #9567
    Discodog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,918 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    Kilboor wrote: »
    Ouch, I think the design looks bad personally in any colour but black. Also apple phones have terrible bezels amongst other baffling features

    Just get a Xiaomi Mi Mix

    http://www.mi.com/en/mix/


  • #9568
    Kilboor
    Registered Users Posts: 1,224 ✭✭✭Kilboor


    Discodog wrote: »
    Just get a Xiaomi Mi Mix

    http://www.mi.com/en/mix/

    No thanks I don't like bezeless incidentally. It's the on-screen bezel I'm talking about


  • #9569
    Lucas Hood
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,205 ✭✭✭Lucas Hood


    Tesco in UK selling Xiaomi phones now

    https://www.tesco.com/direct/xiaomi-redmi-note-5a-dual-sim-smartphone/515-2967.prd


  • #9570
    CassoBigLemons
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭CassoBigLemons


    Lucas Hood wrote: »
    Tesco in UK selling Xiaomi phones now

    Woah! This is interesting news. Maybe they are going to use them as their low end phones. Mi 5a, Mi a1, Mi max 2. Any idea since when this is listed?


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  • #9571
    loopymum
    Registered Users Posts: 1,240 ✭✭✭loopymum


    I just bought a honor view 10 and I need to get a case in a hurry. Can anyone recommend a case that can be delivered quickly


  • #9572
    CassoBigLemons
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭CassoBigLemons


    loopymum wrote: »
    I just bought a honor view 10 and I need to get a case in a hurry. Can anyone recommend a case that can be delivered quickly

    I think your best bet would be to look on amazon or ebay? but some of the chinese shops might stock them too.


  • #9573
    abarkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭abarkie


    Lucas Hood wrote: »
    Tesco in UK selling Xiaomi phones now

    https://www.tesco.com/direct/xiaomi-redmi-note-5a-dual-sim-smartphone/515-2967.prd

    It's a 3rd party supplying them

    Box


  • #9574
    GT_TDI_150
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,917 ✭✭✭✭GT_TDI_150


    loopymum wrote: »
    I just bought a honor view 10 and I need to get a case in a hurry. Can anyone recommend a case that can be delivered quickly

    Whats the phone like?


  • #9575
    corks finest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,708 ✭✭✭corks finest


    GT_TDI_150 wrote: »
    loopymum wrote: »
    I just bought a honor view 10 and I need to get a case in a hurry. Can anyone recommend a case that can be delivered quickly

    Whats the phone like?
    Same, interested


  • #9576
    red sean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,917 ✭✭✭red sean


    I've been looking at Elephone on Geekbuying. Any advice appreciated.

    https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Elephone-S8-6-0-Inch-4GB-64GB-Smartphone-Black-392404.html


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  • #9577
    bigmike99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 99 ✭✭bigmike99


    whats the best sub 300quid phone released in last 12 months?
    thinking zte or xiaomi would be best?


  • #9578
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    I would probably look at Moto and Huawei too.


  • #9579
    eagle eye
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,942 ✭✭✭✭eagle eye


    I have the Mi A1 for a week and I'm very happy with it, I'd recommend it. Just over €200 from Honorbuy Italian warehouse with two cases and a screen protector.


  • #9580
    corks finest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,708 ✭✭✭corks finest


    eagle eye wrote: »
    I have the Mi A1 for a week and I'm very happy with it, I'd recommend it. Just over €200 from Honorbuy Italian warehouse with two cases and a screen protector.
    Did it take long to deliver?


  • #9581
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,567 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    https://www.adverts.ie/other-mobiles/oukitel-u16/15008145

    My Oukitel going cheap if anyones knows anyone looking.


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  • #9582
    dunleas
    Registered Users Posts: 222 ✭✭dunleas


    eagle eye wrote: »
    I have the Mi A1 for a week and I'm very happy with it, I'd recommend it. Just over €200 from Honorbuy Italian warehouse with two cases and a screen protector.

    What is the battery like?


  • #9583
    loopymum
    Registered Users Posts: 1,240 ✭✭✭loopymum


    GT_TDI_150 wrote: »
    Whats the phone like?

    It just came this morning so just setting it up, seems great so far and I like the fact that it has 128gb onboard.

    It came with a silicone case in the box which is a nice touch, I have already ordered a case and screen protector from amazon which won't land for another 9 days, they are on a go slow.


  • #9584
    eagle eye
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,942 ✭✭✭✭eagle eye


    corks finest wrote:
    Did it take long to deliver?
    Ordered on a Thursday and arrived on a bank holiday Monday.
    dunleas wrote:
    What is the battery like?

    Battery is decent, I noticed already that Bluetooth draind it a bit so I've been turning it off when I'm not using.

    Today I took the phone off charge at 7 am and had Bluetooth on for my half hour drive to work listening to music. Turned off the Bluetooth when I got to work and light enough usage since then. Right now my battery is at 87%.

    If you are a heavyish user like me you won't have more than 30% left after a 15 hour day and could have less. I'd guess a light user would get two days with no issue.


  • #9585
    tigerzeng
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭tigerzeng


    Geekbuying show a coupon for z17 lite only $219.99
    If using the coupon is only $199.99:)
    Coupon: VLIQQAZV

    https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Nubia-Z17-Lite-5-5-Inch-6GB-64GB-Smartphone-Black-Gold-389124.html


  • #9586
    amby666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 387 ✭✭amby666


    bigmike99 wrote: »
    whats the best sub 300quid phone released in last 12 months?
    thinking zte or xiaomi would be best?

    See that there is a sale coming up on the official Xiaomi store on AliExpress, might be worth a look.
    https://sale.aliexpress.com/__pc/brands_anniversary_sale_xiaomi.htm?aff_platform=aaf&cpt=1522150456884&sk=FnuqqAbe&aff_trace_key=e379055e5ff64f2e8afc93045a5f7d15-1522150456884-09461-FnuqqAbe&terminal_id=2954177f545d4aedbc689448f033a9c1


  • #9587
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,640 ✭✭✭corkie


    amby666 wrote: »
    See that there is a sale coming up on the official Xiaomi store on AliExpress, might be worth a look.
    https://sale.aliexpress.com/__pc/brands_anniversary_sale_xiaomi.htm?aff_platform=aaf&cpt=1522150456884&sk=FnuqqAbe&aff_trace_key=e379055e5ff64f2e8afc93045a5f7d15-1522150456884-09461-FnuqqAbe&terminal_id=2954177f545d4aedbc689448f033a9c1

    Unfortunately the linked store for phones "Xiaomi Online Store" is NOT an offical xiaomi store.

    This store use to label themselves as "Xiaomi Authorized Store". Would not trust them.

    Also aliexpress is known to inflate prices to give the appearance of a sale/deal!

    Edit: - Also no VAT Free shipping from that store, so any possible saving would be counter by the need to pay VAT!


  • #9588
    amby666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 387 ✭✭amby666


    corkie wrote: »
    Unfortunately the linked store for phones "Xiaomi Online Store" is NOT an offical xiaomi store.

    This store use to label themselves as "Xiaomi Authorized Store". Would not trust them.

    Also aliexpress is known to inflate prices to give the appearance of a sale/deal!

    Edit: - Also no VAT Free shipping from that store, so any possible saving would be counter by the need to pay VAT!

    Ok, my mistake. Spotted it on ukhotdeals. People can make of it what they think or are willing to risk.


  • #9589
    iandinan
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭iandinan


    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
    I have one since July or so and find it a very good phone for the price.
    Camera excellent. And it looks and feels great.
    Would recommend it.

    There is an issue however with the frequencies it is compatible with.

    I think (but not an expert) that most of the carriers operate at 800Mhz or 1800Mhz or a combination of both. Mi6 only compatible with 1800Mhz so you would need to check that with your carrier.


  • #9590
    iandinan
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭iandinan


    vjmcdonnell wrote: »
    It looks stunning and great specs, im buying one next week. (Blue and Gold of Course)
    I have spent 4 weeks investigating all new phones but Xiaomi MI6 is for me
    Just wondering if you did go for the Xiaomi Mi6 after all.

    If so, do you find any issues with band compatibility?


  • #9591
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    amby666 wrote: »
    See that there is a sale coming up on the official Xiaomi store on AliExpress, might be worth a look.
    https://sale.aliexpress.com/__pc/brands_anniversary_sale_xiaomi.htm?aff_platform=aaf&cpt=1522150456884&sk=FnuqqAbe&aff_trace_key=e379055e5ff64f2e8afc93045a5f7d15-1522150456884-09461-FnuqqAbe&terminal_id=2954177f545d4aedbc689448f033a9c1

    The store would be safe enough (they have over 15,000 orders of the Redmi Note 4 Global version alone).
    The Sale price might only be for 5 sales of each phone or a very small amount.
    But for example the Redmi 5 Global 3GB/32GB will be on sale for $174.99, and the lowest that it has been in that store so far, is $218.74 (current price for Gold model).

    Redmi 5 Plus 3GB/32GB lowest has been $145.56 and sale price will be $136.99
    Redmi Note 5A Prime will be $112.99 lowest has been $116.98 (and averages less than $120)

    So not always going to save a lot, but there is savings within that store. The original reason sites like Aliexpress started raising the price before a Sale was because they did not initially have sales (on Alibaba). The prices used to be so low they did not need them (and individuals were not their target market). Then demand grew as did the amount of new stores. Students started selling items through it by the bucketload and they asked for higher prices (and got them). Now the prices for many items are the same you would pay here without the wait (Sometimes items are cheaper here).
    To get a larger audience they had sales. Now they have something like 11 sales a year.
    Gap has two a week... :pac:


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  • #9592
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    What is this like in comparison to a Redmi note 4? Mine fell in water and wont go past the logo screen!! :(


  • #9593
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,019 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    My Oukitel U13 has started to fail. The screen/digitizer stops working intermittently - works fine, then the screen no longer responds to anything sometimes a screen lock and reopen sorts it other times it could be a few hours. Quite annoying.

    Anyway I will be ordering a new phone within the next week or so but am conflicted - I was hoping to get the Redmi Note 5 Pro having seen the specs etc but their doesn't seem to be a global version (B20~) available yet (nor coming anytime soon ?) So I am looking at possible other Xiaomi phones - maybe the Redmi 5 plus. Has anybody gotten this yet? How do you find it?


  • #9594
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    https://www.honorbuy.com/1344-xiaomi-mi-max-2-64gb-smartphone-black.html

    Is this the "global version"? (as in will it work over here)


  • #9595
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,019 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    Deleted User wrote: »
    https://www.honorbuy.com/1344-xiaomi-mi-max-2-64gb-smartphone-black.html

    Is this the "global version"? (as in will it work over here)

    No - it looks like they no longer have either Global/International version available.
    Gold looks to be in stock here but not black.

    https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Official-Global-ROM-Xiaomi-Mi-Max2-4GB-64GB-Smartphone---Gold-382573.html


  • #9596
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    GBX wrote: »
    No - it looks like they no longer have either Global/International version available.
    Gold looks to be in stock here but not black.

    https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Official-Global-ROM-Xiaomi-Mi-Max2-4GB-64GB-Smartphone---Gold-382573.html

    Cheers. It's the €25 shipping that put me off that


  • #9597
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,019 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Cheers. It's the €25 shipping that put me off that

    Similar price & shipping on Hong Kong Goldway too
    https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-Xiaomi-Mi-Max-2-Mobile-Phone-4GB-RAM-32GB-Snapdragon-625-Octa-Core-Fingerprint-ID/311331_32836874329.html?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.38da592d1YtKBQ


  • #9598
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    GBX wrote: »
    My Oukitel U13 has started to fail. The screen/digitizer stops working intermittently - works fine, then the screen no longer responds to anything sometimes a screen lock and reopen sorts it other times it could be a few hours. Quite annoying.

    Could be a firwmare update? I had that issue on a Lenovo Tab 4 and it happened on a Sony phone from about 6 years ago belonging to a relative. Was able to update the Sony within a day or so. The Lenovo had to be reset and flashed to an older stock. Then updated to the latest firmware which skipped the firmware that caused the issue.


  • #9599
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,640 ✭✭✭corkie


    Redmi Note 5 limited orders on a certain store sale.


    @amby666 @Suckit

    The Redmi Note 5 [Global] pre-sale from the store mentioned before, didn't last the hour, (this morning), so limited orders on it.

    It is also available pre-order from Mi Global Store for a similar price with VAT free shipping.

    ^^^^ Pre-order at your own risk, does not list full specs or Bands supported.


  • #9600
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,019 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    Suckit wrote: »
    Could be a firwmare update? I had that issue on a Lenovo Tab 4 and it happened on a Sony phone from about 6 years ago belonging to a relative. Was able to update the Sony within a day or so. The Lenovo had to be reset and flashed to an older stock. Then updated to the latest firmware which skipped the firmware that caused the issue.

    Yeah there hasn't been firmware updates - I flashed a different ROM as soon as I got it, but it was fine till recently. I might wipe and flash again and try.

    It was only a temporary phone anyway, so if I get something it'll be handy to keep as a spare.


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  • #9601
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,567 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    Cheap Oukitel u16 going :pac:


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