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

The case I bought fits okay . The phone users opinion is that it has made his phone noticeably heavier.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 4GB RAM 64GB ROM Official Global Version Smartphone is this the right one to buy?

corkie wrote: »

Sounds correct! Maybe post a link from where your getting it?

Most people on this thread get it from Honorbuy.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 4GB RAM 64GB ROM Official Global Version Smartphone Black
€186.99 + €22 Shipping

If you add enough extra's like screen protectors to your order to bring it over €200 (not including shipping), you can get €5 off with "KIMOVIL" code.

thanks for the quick reply
https://www.honorbuy.com/1389-xiaomi-redmi-note-5-4gb-ram-64gb-rom-official-global-version-smartphone-blue.html
getting two screen protectors with it knowing my luck.

I've received a number of interesting cases to date (5), all with different pros/cons (all back cases, no flip).

Will post some pics and opinions when I get the chance.

captain_boycott wrote: »

Here's the red bumper version of the GKK case...

The ends are raised slightly above the level of the screen so I suspect is provides good all round protection, especially when combined with tempered glass.

Black back is smooth but not slippy and has nice feel to it.

Hi just wondering the top and bottom pieces do they leave Marks or scratches on the back or front of the phone?

Case pics 2 - gel carbon fibre style.
https://m.gearbest.com/goods/pp_009269593818.html?lang=en&wid=1433363&utm_source=email_sys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ord
Really like this case great value for money.
Not slippy in hand.
Minimal and light.
Good level of rear camera lip protection.
Fantastic looking!
Only a minimal amount of lip protection along the front side, and barely any at that. None on the top/bottom front as the edge is flush with the screen, possibly even a mill below the screen on the bottom

(Just noticed case isn't on right on one bottom corner, sorry my fault and not the case!)

Case pics # 4...onto the reds!
https://m.gearbest.com/goods/pp_009776111293.html?wid=1433363&utm_source=email_sys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ord
This one is a simple gel case.
Doesn't really add much grip, only slightly better than the naked phone.
No front lip protection that I can tell.
Minimal and light.
Back lip protection for the camera.
Edit: colour is like "Liverpool red" and I reckon would like really good with the white front.

Case #6 of 6
https://m.gearbest.com/goods/pp_009484853528.html?wid=1433363&utm_source=email_sys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ord
This is one of my favourites and the one I'm currently rocking.
Looks super!
Feels super!
Very light weight. Only one layer in the phone not 2 - the black areas on the front and rear are integrated into the case.
Great front lip protection.
Has a rear stand!
No lip around the rear camera, however between the rear stand and the "touch pads" (black areas) the camera is protected from level surfaces.
Doesn't rock when layed flat (none of the others ones do either). Just mentioning due to the unusual rear design.
Feels great in hand.
Due to the nature of flat back in areas (red areas) it feels thin, but still solid enough.
Neither super grippy nor slippy, varies depending on how you hold it.
Edit: red is like a dull wine metallic colour, but attractive nonetheless

corkie wrote: »

@biebiebie Case #6. I have as well, but didn't like it because the TPU edge doesn't give much protection to the front.

Handy as a backup, If I scruff or damage my GKK Case linked and pictured in the thread a few times.

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=107549547&postcount=643
https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=107122553
https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=106697297

Yeah seen that 360 one Corkie looks intriguing.


All reviews in my humble opinion.
For the red stand one I posted...
The front lip look decent enough to me .
It's actually chamfered and therefore looks and feels less substantial than it actually is.
I use full screen with gestures and find left/right gesture from the sides is easier with this case.
Compared to the others I've posted it feels more then sufficient, but certainly not an otter box at that!

Anyhow all subjective and I don't I any way belittle your opinion, and certainly everyone needs to make up their own minds :-)

20162017 wrote: »

I stumbled on this thread while looking for a new phone to buy and followed the leads here, received my phone 1 week ago. Happy Days!! It's funny some inexperienced eyes have mistaken it for an iPhone.


How long did it take to receive the cases from GKK? Ordered on the 25th June with standard Aliexpress shipping but am starting to get anxious.

I bought on 18th June and package arrived 13th July

allthedoyles wrote: »

I bought on 18th June and package arrived 13th July

corkie wrote: »

Packages from china seem to be delayed again, some orders where getting through at a reasonable pace in May/Early June.

I'm still waiting on something shipped on 21st June and another from the 25th.

This helps thanks. I guess it should be here in the next 1-2weeks.