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adaephon · 22-03-2018 01:22AM

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.

Suckit · 22-03-2018 02:10AM

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.

Iseedeadpixels · 22-03-2018 09:49AM

GT_TDI_150 wrote: »

Sub 300

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

Kilboor · 23-03-2018 01:34AM

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

Discodog · 23-03-2018 12:02PM

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/

Kilboor · 23-03-2018 01:41PM

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

Lucas Hood · 26-03-2018 09:56AM

Tesco in UK selling Xiaomi phones now

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

CassoBigLemons · 26-03-2018 12:20PM

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?

loopymum · 26-03-2018 12:47PM

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

CassoBigLemons · 26-03-2018 01:56PM

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.

abarkie · 26-03-2018 07:48PM

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

GT_TDI_150 · 26-03-2018 08:40PM

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?

corks finest · 26-03-2018 09:49PM

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

red sean · 26-03-2018 11:08PM

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

bigmike99 · 26-03-2018 11:32PM

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

Suckit · 27-03-2018 12:08AM

I would probably look at Moto and Huawei too.

eagle eye · 27-03-2018 12:58AM

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

corks finest · 27-03-2018 05:40AM

eagle eye wrote: »

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

Did it take long to deliver?

Iseedeadpixels · 27-03-2018 08:16AM

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

My Oukitel going cheap if anyones knows anyone looking.

dunleas · 27-03-2018 10:35AM

eagle eye wrote: »

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

What is the battery like?

loopymum · 27-03-2018 12:04PM

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.

eagle eye · 27-03-2018 12:21PM

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.

tigerzeng · 27-03-2018 12:45PM

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

amby666 · 27-03-2018 12:58PM

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

corkie · 27-03-2018 01:04PM

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!

amby666 · 27-03-2018 01:47PM

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.

iandinan · 27-03-2018 07:17PM

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.

iandinan · 27-03-2018 07:33PM

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?

Suckit · 27-03-2018 09:19PM

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:

28-03-2018 08:51AM

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

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