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Sinister Kid wrote: »

I'm trying to decide between Redmi Note 5 or going for the GalaxyS9+

I'm currently on a €30/30 day plan - If I go with the Redmi, I'll stick with this.
If I go with the Galaxy S9+ it's €99 upfront & €60pm. Is worth getting into a 24 month contract for?

The S9 is a slightly superior phone , but for the battery alone , I would buy the RN5. - 4,000mah and the S9 is only 3,000mah


If yoou have a minute here is a comparison website :


https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=8893&idPhone2=8966

Sinister Kid wrote: »

I'm trying to decide between Redmi Note 5 or going for the GalaxyS9+

I'm currently on a €30/30 day plan - If I go with the Redmi, I'll stick with this.
If I go with the Galaxy S9+ it's €99 upfront & €60pm. Is worth getting into a 24 month contract for?

Contractless you can change network should any better offers become available over the next two years.
With €60pm you will have paid €820 for the phone over two years (using your current €30/30 as a starting point).
It is currently for sale around €740. Next year it will be available for roughly €500 - €550.
It is up to you whether or not you think it is worth it.
https://www.bonkers.ie/blog/broadband-phone/billpay-vs-prepay-which-is-more-cost-effective/

corkie wrote: »

Do you really want to be tided to a contract and pay over the odds for a device.

If you like the idea of Redmi Note 5 [WHYRED], see this thread for more info and buying options.

Look's like I've a bit of reading to do!

At the moment I think I'm siding with the Redmi note 5 as I'd prefer not to get into a long contract. I had the Redmi note 4 a few years back & was very happy with it.
The S9+ is so tempting though, the camera is what is inciting me more that anything.

2gb ram is grand, but for longevity you really want more. It's also not good value for money given you can get a mi A1 for a little more and it's a much better phone.

Sinister Kid wrote: »

Look's like I've a bit of reading to do!

At the moment I think I'm siding with the Redmi note 5 as I'd prefer not to get into a long contract. I had the Redmi note 4 a few years back & was very happy with it.
The S9+ is so tempting though, the camera is what is inciting me more that anything.

The S9 has the same camera.

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I wonder what soundcasting performs like.
https://www.techradar.com/news/vivo-nex-ditches-the-notch-with-pop-up-camera-and-in-display-fingerprint-scanner

Battery performance would also be affected by the OS. MIUI 9 has some issues with draining batteries and cannot be pinpointed. Some apps have conflicted with the OS and removing them helps, but does not stop it.
The battery with Android One (A1) should perform a lot better and last at least as long.

Suckit wrote: »

The brand name is terrible, the price is good and the reviews are decent.

Phone
http://www.mhorse.com/en/product/pure2

Reviews at roughly $130-$140 (€113-€120)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKrG4YoRx0E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8D933VwRYQ
https://www.chinahandys.net/en/m-horse-pure-2-review/
https://techlector.com/m-horse-pure-2-review/

€89.90 + postage
https://www.amazon.es/dp/B0795FMQGD/
Click Compra 1 y obtén EUR 60,00 de descuento under the price to get the price down to €89.90. Shipping to Ireland is €8.05

cant seem to decipher getting to that price on there.

sydthebeat wrote: »

its there alright... you need to log in, apply the promotion, go through a few pages of the check out and you see it applied.

ive bitten the bullet on it as my 14 yo needs a new phone

Just found out that you can also use the code CHMTROPO at checkout and it will give the same discount (They can't be used together).

in case anyone looking for the Mi A1:


Xiaomi Mi A1 Official Global Version 4G/64GB Smartphone Black
Snapdragon 625 Octa-Core
5.5-inch 1080P Screen

https://www.honorbuy.com/1188-xiaomi-mi-a1-smartphone-black.html#/option-464gb_black
https://www.honorbuy.com/1187-smart-view-flip-leather-case-for-mi-5xmi-a1.html#/color-gray

Total products: €166.58
Total vouchers: -€8.50
Total shipping: €23.00

Vouchers: 10OFF

Total: €181.08


without the case & using same voucher code:

Total: €174.99

Suckit wrote: »

The JD/Joybuy sale ends today, I haven't looked at all the offers but the Redmi 5 Plus Global Version is on sale (using the coupons under the heading description)

5 Plus Global 3GB/32GB is €103 - https://www.joybuy.com/650794845.html
5 Plus Global 4GB/64GB is €124 - https://www.joybuy.com/650795511.html

interesting. some questions if anyone can answer.
how long would that take to come ?
would there be customs charge ?
and is there a case and screen protector with it ?

Always assume there will be a customs charge (when ordering from outside Europe). Even if it is a site you have ordered from 10,000 times before and never got hit.

Screen Protectors available here

So is the 4gd/64GB worth the extra 20 performance wise? Or is the 3GB grand with an SD card?

I don't use phone for watching movies or playing any games

For the sake of €20 I would probably go fo rthe 4GB/64GB as it is a very good price, the 3GB/32GB is great too, but the 4GB/64GB is better value.

Xiaomi RN4X -- LCD replacement

Mikenesson wrote: »

I've just cracked all the glass on my redmi note 4x

The display and digitizer are working fine

Is this an easy fix?

To replace just the glass, needs expensive tools, so need the display and digitizer replaced in one go.

If your doing it DIY, you have two options

1. Replace just the LCD panel ~~~ $35
   
2. Replace LCD + Frame ~~~ $45

Google it or search youtube for video guides on the matter.

It is easier to replace the whole front housing than just the LCD panel, because you won't need to worry about sourcing adhesive layer as well for the display.

If you can't do it DIY, you could ask repair shops, if they will do it, if you source the parts.

• https://www.ielectron.ie/ <<< Cork Based, but nationwide service
• https://www.celticrepairs.ie/xiaomi-repair/ <<< Dublin Based.

Edit: - You probably could find cheaper parts on aliexpress, but maybe not as good quality!

or another parts supplier: - http://www.ipartsbuy.com/view/3193087/Xiaomi%20Redmi%20Note%204X%20LCD%20Screen%20and%20Digitizer%20Full%20Assembly%20Black%20.htm

Edit 2: - Video guides link in the RN4 Thread post.

Suckit wrote:

For the sake of €20 I would probably go fo rthe 4GB/64GB as it is a very good price, the 3GB/32GB is great too, but the 4GB/64GB is better value.

I'm currently using an S6. Will this phone be a huge step up?