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

fixXxer · 25-04-2018 01:21PM

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

GBX · 25-04-2018 01:24PM

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.

25-04-2018 02:03PM

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?

corkie · 25-04-2018 02:33PM

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.

GBX · 25-04-2018 02:36PM

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.

25-04-2018 03:37PM

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.

25-04-2018 07:18PM

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).

gerrybbadd · 25-04-2018 07:58PM

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

25-04-2018 10:54PM

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

Pecarlo1 · 26-04-2018 10:39AM

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

GBX · 26-04-2018 10:42AM

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.

Pecarlo1 · 26-04-2018 10:46AM

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...

wiz569 · 26-04-2018 11:29AM

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?

GBX · 26-04-2018 11:32AM

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

12mp + 5mp front camera
13mp selfie camera

corkie · 26-04-2018 11:56AM

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

wiz569 · 26-04-2018 12:08PM

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

corkie · 26-04-2018 12:20PM

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.

wiz569 · 26-04-2018 12:41PM

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.

corkie · 26-04-2018 12:55PM

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.

GBX · 26-04-2018 02:12PM

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.

LeChienMefiant · 26-04-2018 04:22PM

Do HK Goldway have these in stock for shipment?

corkie · 26-04-2018 04:25PM

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.

LeChienMefiant · 26-04-2018 04:27PM

Done.

GBX · 26-04-2018 11:58PM

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

corkie · 27-04-2018 12:29AM

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.

LeChienMefiant · 27-04-2018 06:04AM

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

GBX · 27-04-2018 10:01AM

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."

Pecarlo1 · 27-04-2018 11:15AM

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

corkie · 27-04-2018 12:31PM

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.

Pecarlo1 · 27-04-2018 01:39PM

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

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