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

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  • #52
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,015 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    Excellent .. now when can I buy it :D


  • #53
    jlynch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 58 ✭✭jlynch


    GBX wrote: »
    Excellent .. now when can I buy it :D

    The global version is not on sale in indonesia until 25th of April, so will be well after this
    https://twitter.com/xiaomiindonesia/status/986518825746161665

    some more discussions here on it
    https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/comments/8d327x/rn5p_global_release_date/


  • #54
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,631 ✭✭✭corkie


    We will probably be waiting a good while to get our hands on WHYRED

    Was verify a link on reddit for someone and found this message on Fantasy aliexpress store.
    .....
    For friends who had bought Redmi Note 5 global version (3+32GB/4+64GB) in our store. We are very sorry to inform you about the long processing time of it. We will start the delivery of Redmi Note 5 at the end of April.
    As known, this cellphone comes to market with a high-quality SOC - Snapdragon 636. But we just got informed by Xiaomi Company that this new type of chip in Snapdragon company has a productivity limitation, so the productivity of this cellphone has also been limited.
    ....

    GBX wrote: »
    Excellent .. now when can I buy it :D
    jlynch wrote: »
    The global version is not on sale in indonesia until 25th of April, so will be well after this
    https://twitter.com/xiaomiindonesia/status/986518825746161665

    some more discussions here on it
    https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/comments/8d327x/rn5p_global_release_date/

    @jlynch, I believe @GBX was just posting a joke comment, and was hoping we could get it soon as possible. I had posted on and pulled info from that thread and shared here.

    Had not planned on purchasing myself till the summer, end of June or start of July.

    A competitor to this device has also been announced Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)


  • #55
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,015 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    Yeah I was joking! ::D

    I may have to look elsewhere for a new device sooner .. I'll see. Really hoped to get this as I'm using a friend's OnePlus 2 since I dropped my other phone.


  • #56
    NATLOR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,319 ✭✭✭NATLOR


    Fakent.ie wrote: »
    How come I'd be better off with that over a note 5 or 4?

    Should have said I meant it as an alternative specifically for the note 4 (if you didnt want to wait for the note 5 to be released) due to the fact its newer has a better camera gets regular updates and has stock android.


  • #57
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,631 ✭✭✭corkie


    Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro - Blind camera comparison




    As already reported in main china thread WHYRED has the better camera, see for yourself above.

    Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 images, specifications leaked online

    ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 preview

    ^^^ Links to post's in the main thread, for anyone who has not read it.

    Even with the Asus device been cheaper, think I will still get WHYRED.


  • #58
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,015 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    I just don't like the look of the Asus. That's enough to put me off it. Could be a very fine phone but I don't think it would grow on me.


  • #59
    jlynch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 58 ✭✭jlynch


    Just up today on geekbuying - Global Version - pre-orders Shipping in: 29d 05h:24m:24s - Hong Kong stock only
    https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Global-Version-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-5-5-99-Inch-4GB-64GB-Smartphone-Gold-396801.html
    4gb/64 = 193 euro hk
    3gb/32 = 168 euro hk

    Gearbest - Global Version - China stock - Ship between: Apr 29 - May 02: Hong Kong stock - MAY 14 Presale Ends (Ship between: Apr 28 - May 10)
    https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_1660532.html?wid=1433363
    4gb/64 = 188 euro china, 221 euro hk,
    3gb/32 = 164 euro china, 180 euro hk.

    bangood - Under Restocking hk stock
    https://www.banggood.com/Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-5-Global-Version-5_99-inch-4GB-RAM-64GB-ROM-Snapdragon-636-Octa-core-4G-Smartphone-p-1268372.html
    4gb/64 = 215 euro hk,
    3gb/32 = 198 euro hk.


  • #60
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,015 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    Obviously EU direct shops wont have it for a while, so have to decide where to (pre) order and which route to take.
    Would shipping via parcel motel and the likes be of any benefit to getting it sooner?


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  • #61
    Fakent.ie
    Registered Users Posts: 161 ✭✭Fakent.ie


    jlynch wrote: »
    Just up today on geekbuying - Global Version - pre-orders Shipping in: 29d 05h:24m:24s - Hong Kong stock only
    https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Global-Version-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-5-5-99-Inch-4GB-64GB-Smartphone-Gold-396801.html
    4gb/64 = 193 euro hk
    3gb/32 = 168 euro hk

    Gearbest - Global Version - China stock - Ship between: Apr 29 - May 02: Hong Kong stock - MAY 14 Presale Ends (Ship between: Apr 28 - May 10)
    https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_1660532.html?wid=1433363
    4gb/64 = 188 euro china, 221 euro hk,
    3gb/32 = 164 euro china, 180 euro hk.

    bangood - Under Restocking hk stock
    https://www.banggood.com/Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-5-Global-Version-5_99-inch-4GB-RAM-64GB-ROM-Snapdragon-636-Octa-core-4G-Smartphone-p-1268372.html
    4gb/64 = 215 euro hk,
    3gb/32 = 198 euro hk.


    Do you think by the end of June this phone will be available in Eu stores and not more expensive then it is now?


  • #62
    fixXxer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,330 ✭✭✭fixXxer


    Would parcel Motel not slow it down by a day or two as it will have to detour to the UK then NI?


  • #63
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,015 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    fixxxer wrote: »
    Would parcel Motel not slow it down by a day or two as it will have to detour to the UK then NI?

    Possibly - I was thinking given it would possibly go through sorting there anyway and could get through without taking a hit on vat. Im budgeting for it anyway.


  • #64
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    GBX wrote: »
    Possibly - I was thinking given it would possibly go through sorting there anyway and could get through without taking a hit on vat. Im budgeting for it anyway.

    don't parcel motel refuse to take delivery at their centre if UK customs are looking for money?


  • #65
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,631 ✭✭✭corkie


    As people are listing places to purchase......

    Hong Kong Goldway on aliexpress have correct listings with band 20: -

    4/64gb - Standard with case - €215.87 + €21.59 DHL shipping.

    3/32gb - Standard with Case - €186.81 + €21.59 DHL shipping.

    Note: - Goldway are not promoting DHL Vat free shipping on the above items, so don't know if it still applies.

    Mi Global Store have inflated prices at present for global version.


  • #66
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,015 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    glasso wrote: »
    don't parcel motel refuse to take delivery at their centre if UK customs are looking for money?

    If that's the case, I won't risk it - just get it sent direct to me.


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  • #67
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    GBX wrote: »
    If that's the case, I won't risk it - just get it sent direct to me.

    that's what was always said on forums in any case - parcel motel don't have a process for it - too messy for them. so definitely keep it in mind - wouldn't end well I imagine - could end up stuck in limbo with UK customs.


  • #68
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    the redmi note 4 is still a good phone with great battery life - some bargains to be had now

    https://www.eglobalcentral.eu/xiaomi-redmi-note-4-32gb-4g-dual-sim-grey-international-spec..html

    126 euro delivered for the 32gb version - which is fine for most people imo - certainly enough to install plenty of apps in conjunction with a cheap sd card. (as apps even when on external card still use internal space and some can't be put on external card).


  • #69
    gerrybbadd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,301 ✭✭✭✭gerrybbadd


    And avoid the Mediatek version of the Redmi Note 4 at all costs.

    I have this instead of the Snapdragon version, and the battery life is crap


  • #70
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    gerrybbadd wrote: »
    And avoid the Mediatek version of the Redmi Note 4 at all costs.

    I have this instead of the Snapdragon version, and the battery life is crap

    the one linked is qualcomm


  • #71
    Pecarlo1
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭Pecarlo1


    https://gearbest.app.link/78PxG9nxqM
    So is this it ? Can i go ahead and buy it ? And what happened to 6gb version ?


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  • #72
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,015 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    Cant see that link Pecarlo - its a link for the app page?

    Is this the one you are looking for?

    https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_1660533.html?wid=1433363

    I think the 6gb is shelved for now. Possibly wont release it.


  • #73
    Pecarlo1
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭Pecarlo1


    GBX wrote: »
    Cant see that link Pecarlo - its a link for the app page?

    Is this the one you are looking for?

    https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_1660533.html?wid=1433363

    I think the 6gb is shelved for now. Possibly wont release it.
    Thats the one... :)


  • #74
    wiz569
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,707 ✭✭✭wiz569


    So does the Note 5/5 Pro have a 20mp or 13mp front camera? Its 20mp according gsm arena and android authority sites.

    And is the only difference between global and non global the extra bands?


  • #75
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,015 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    According to http://www.mi.com/id/redmi-note-5/specs/

    12mp + 5mp front camera
    13mp selfie camera


  • #76
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,631 ✭✭✭corkie


    wiz569 wrote: »
    So does the Note 5/5 Pro have a 20mp or 13mp front camera? Its 20mp according gsm arena and android authority sites.

    And is the only difference between global and non global the extra bands?

    The Redmi Note 5 Pro [India], only available in India, has a 20mp front camera.

    The Redmi Note 5 [China] has different and better cameras than the Indian version.

    The Global version (no listing for it on gsmarena as yet) is the same as the China version, just with extra bands.

    https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/wiki/specs/redminote5


  • #77
    wiz569
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,707 ✭✭✭wiz569


    So if I'm not bothered with Band 20 then this one is good to go?

    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Original-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-5-4GB-RAM-64GB-ROM-Snapdragon-S636-Octa-Core-Mobile-Phone-MIUI9/32856997152.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.19.33a75f9acqNZXi&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10152_10709_10151_10065_10344_10068_10342_10343_10340_10341_10697_10696_10084_10083_10618_10304_10710_10307_10302_10059_308_100031_10103_441_10624_10623_10622_10621_10620,searchweb201603_2,ppcSwitch_5&algo_expid=a7275729-46b1-4f00-a7b5-bf644499b471-2&algo_pvid=a7275729-46b1-4f00-a7b5-bf644499b471&priceBeautifyAB=0


  • #78
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,631 ✭✭✭corkie


    wiz569 wrote: »
    So if I'm not bothered with Band 20 then this one is good to go?

    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Original-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-5-4GB-RAM-64GB-ROM-Snapdragon-S636-Octa-Core-Mobile-Phone-MIUI9/32856997152.html

    Yes that is the China Version, but if your not in a rush to purchase, I would still wait about a month or so for global version.

    You future proof your device by getting one with Band 20. Your needs might change/switch network that supports it.

    I have been using my Kenzo (without band 20) for the last two years. Living in a city. Only thing that it might have effect on is battery drain searching/establishing a LTE connection. << Unfounded theory of mine.


  • #79
    wiz569
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,707 ✭✭✭wiz569


    corkie wrote: »
    Yes that is the China Version, but if your not in a rush to purchase, I would still wait about a month or so for global version.

    You future proof your device by getting one with Band 20. Your needs might change/switch network that supports it.

    I have been using my Kenzo (without band 20) for the last two years. Living in a city. Only thing that it might have effect on is battery drain searching/establishing a LTE connection. << Unfounded theory of mine.

    I dont even use 4g m8,plus living in Dublin i reckon i would be ok anyway :)

    Cheers for the help,much appreciated.


  • #80
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,631 ✭✭✭corkie


    Honorbuy Place Holder listings for Global - No pricing yet.

    https://www.honorbuy.com/226-xiaomi-redmi-note-5-global-version


    Edit: - HK Goldway now advertising VAT Free DHL shipping on the links provided in the previous page.


  • #81
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,015 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    corkie wrote: »
    Honorbuy Place Holder listings for Global - No pricing yet.

    https://www.honorbuy.com/226-xiaomi-redmi-note-5-global-version


    Edit: - HK Goldway now advertising VAT Free DHL shipping on the links provided in the previous page.

    Hopefully Honorbuy will have some within EU for fast shipping.


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  • #82
    LeChienMefiant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 620 ✭✭✭LeChienMefiant


    Do HK Goldway have these in stock for shipment?


  • #83
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,631 ✭✭✭corkie


    LeChienMefiant wrote: »
    Do HK Goldway have these in stock for shipment?


    Send of a message to them and let us know the response.

    Another aliexpress seller has started shipping stock from the end of march pre-sale, according to reddit.


  • #84
    LeChienMefiant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 620 ✭✭✭LeChienMefiant


    Done.


  • #85
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,015 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    Pecarlo1 wrote: »
    Thats the one... :)

    6gb version listed here ..

    https://m.geekbuying.com/item/Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-5-5-99-Inch-6GB-64GB-Smartphone-Black-393534.html


    I didnt realise it was missing the proper bands :o


  • #86
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,631 ✭✭✭corkie


    GBX wrote: »
    6gb version listed here ..

    https://m.geekbuying.com/item/Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-5-5-99-Inch-6GB-64GB-Smartphone-Black-393534.html


    Lacks Band 20? Mistake in listings or an unannounced Chinese version?

    Non Mobile link version: -
    https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-5-5-99-Inch-6GB-64GB-Smartphone-Black-393534.html

    Ship from China is china versions, Ship from HK is global versions. <<< Applies to geekbuying orders.


  • #87
    LeChienMefiant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 620 ✭✭✭LeChienMefiant


    corkie wrote: »
    Send of a message to them and let us know the response.

    Another aliexpress seller has started shipping stock from the end of march pre-sale, according to reddit.

    It would appear not.
    HongKong Goldway: Hi friend,we'll try our best to send in next week.thanks
    R


  • #88
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,015 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    I asked Honorbuy about having EU stock

    "Will you have these for sale in EU direct option?

    Answer:
    Hello! The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 4GB RAM 64GB ROM Official Global Version Smartphone Black will be in stock in EU warehouse around 8th, May. Please keep following our website. Best regards."


  • #89
    Pecarlo1
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭Pecarlo1


    So what is the difference between getting it shipped from china or hk ??? If i order the one from gearbest china warehouse for 188 euro, m i getting the right one or not ? Just got paid, dont want to come back saying i should have waited. Thanks lads


  • #90
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,631 ✭✭✭corkie


    Pecarlo1 wrote: »
    So what is the difference between getting it shipped from china or hk ??? If i order the one from gearbest china warehouse for 188 euro, m i getting the right one or not ? Just got paid, dont want to come back saying i should have waited. Thanks lads

    As far as i can see there is no difference for gearbest where you ship from.

    You will still probably be caught for VAT on delivery. Boardies tend not to like gearbest because of the shilling that use to be done on the forums.


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  • #91
    Pecarlo1
    Registered Users Posts: 33 ✭Pecarlo1


    corkie wrote: »
    As far as i can see there is no difference for gearbest where you ship from.

    You will still probably be caught for VAT on delivery. Boardies tend not to like gearbest because of the shilling that use to be done on the forums.
    But is it the right spec phone ? I know i ill get caught with vat, but thats not a problem. Someone here mentioned if i order from china i will get chinese version as supposed to the hk normal one... Im confused


  • #92
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,631 ✭✭✭corkie


    Pecarlo1 wrote: »
    But is it the right spec phone ? I know i ill get caught with vat, but thats not a problem. Someone here mentioned if i order from china i will get chinese version as supposed to the hk normal one... Im confused

    If your order from the below link, it is clearly marked as Global Version with Band 20 in description.

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 4G Phablet Global Version - BLACK 258689901
    4GB RAM 64GB ROM Dual Rear Cameras Bluetooth 5.0 Fingerprint Recognition 4000mAh Battery

    I mentioned it matter where you ship from if using Geekbuying, before in the thread. If unsure send Gearbest a message to clarify.


  • #93
    wandatowell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,435 ✭✭✭wandatowell


    I've ordered a Note 5 plus from Geekbuying and had I shipped from Spain. All going well until I got an email this morning saying that the parcel has been "Retained in Customs".

    I thought the whole point of shipping it from Spain was to avoid Customs or was I mistaken?


  • #94
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,631 ✭✭✭corkie


    wandatowell wrote: »
    I've ordered a Note 5 plus from Geekbuying and had I shipped from Spain. All going well until I got an email this morning saying that the parcel has been "Retained in Customs".

    I thought the whole point of shipping it from Spain was to avoid Customs or was I mistaken?


    Package from the EU can still be checked by customs for fake/counterfeit goods.

    You may need to provide proof of purchase, but still not have to pay VAT. Are you sure you order from an EU warehouse?

    This thread might have better feedback, from others who have used Geekbuying.

    Reddit wiki doesn't recommend that seller: -
    Geekbuying - Reportedly unremovable reseller ROMs, fake stock information, unreliable shipping, bad support
    .

    Why you decided to post in this thread for a different device than what the thread is about it, is another thing.


  • #95
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,631 ✭✭✭corkie


    Price increase of Redmi Note 5 Pro in India!


    https://twitter.com/XiaomiIndia/status/990871304634068993


    Hopefully it doesn't have an effect on the China/Global Variations.

    I was hoping for prices to stabilize and possibly drop, not rise.


  • #96
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,015 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    The increase is not huge - INR 1,000 = €12+- at todays rate. Will be interesting to see how this plays out.


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  • #97
    gerrybbadd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,301 ✭✭✭✭gerrybbadd


    Lads, i couldn't wait for a new phone any longer, and went with the Mi A1.

    Fairly happy with it overall. To be honest, I miss MIUI though. Especially the quickball feature


  • #98
    LeChienMefiant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 620 ✭✭✭LeChienMefiant


    gerrybbadd wrote: »
    Lads, i couldn't wait for a new phone any longer, and went with the Mi A1.

    Fairly happy with it overall. To be honest, I miss MIUI though. Especially the quickball feature

    Is there much difference between the two phones?


  • #99
    gerrybbadd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,301 ✭✭✭✭gerrybbadd


    LeChienMefiant wrote: »
    Is there much difference between the two phones?

    The Mi A1 is just a rebranded Mi 5X i think.

    Other than the stock android experience, there's not much difference hardware wise.

    The A1 differs from the Redmi Note 5 a fair bit - screen size being one of the more obvious things. The A1 is a 16:9, 5.5 inch screen, whereas the RN5 is almost 6 inches at 18:9


  • #100
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,631 ✭✭✭corkie


    gerrybbadd wrote: »
    Lads, i couldn't wait for a new phone any longer, and went with the Mi A1.

    Fairly happy with it overall. To be honest, I miss MIUI though. Especially the quickball feature


    Get MIUI's 'Quick Ball' Navigation Gestures on Any Android

    ^^^ Instructions for this app.


    Glad I'm in no rush to purchase, it confuses me though why people go for weaker processor of the Mi A1 over WHYRED or even Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (which is reported to have global bands).


  • #101
    gerrybbadd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,301 ✭✭✭✭gerrybbadd


    corkie wrote: »

    Get MIUI's 'Quick Ball' Navigation Gestures on Any Android

    ^^^ Instructions for this app.


    Glad I'm in no rush to purchase, it confuses me though why people go for weaker processor of the Mi A1 over WHYRED or even Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 (which is reported to have global bands).

    Thanks for that - I already have it installed. It's not near as good as the quickball. You can't minimise it off to the side of the screen. You can hide it in the notification bar, but it's there... constantly.... notifying you!

    Also, the ability to lock apps using your fingerprint. MIUI has so many great features. I'm using an app called AppLock for this, but again, it lives in the notification bar


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