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Pocophone F1 - The new flagship killer?

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  • #692
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,606 ✭✭✭alec76


    matchthis wrote: »
    Haven't used them myself, but eglobal has come been mentioned a few

    https://www.eglobalcentral.eu/xiaomi-pocophone-f1-6gb-128gb-dual-sim-sim-free-unlocked-red.html

    Most of the Chinese retailers constantly lying about the stock status.
    Eglobal one of them ,unless you see “24 working hours dispatch” logo next to the item, they don’t have it in stock.

    https://www.eglobalcentral.eu/xiaomi-pocophone-f1-6gb-128gb-dual-sim-sim-free-unlocked-blue.html
    as you can see , this one has it , red and black not.


  • #693
    SleetAndSnow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,758 ✭✭✭SleetAndSnow


    alec76 wrote: »
    Most of the Chinese retailers constantly lying about the stock status.
    Eglobal one of them ,unless you see “24 working hours dispatch” logo next to the item, they don’t have it in stock.

    https://www.eglobalcentral.eu/xiaomi-pocophone-f1-6gb-128gb-dual-sim-sim-free-unlocked-blue.html
    as you can see , this one has it , red and black not.

    darn that sucks!


  • #694
    t0mm13b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 618 ✭✭✭t0mm13b


    SleetAndSnow wrote: »
    darn that sucks!

    Use honorbuy ;) read through the posts about them...


  • #695
    SleetAndSnow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,758 ✭✭✭SleetAndSnow


    t0mm13b wrote: »
    Use honorbuy ;) read through the posts about them...

    I would but no red variant! Sister is very picky about the colour haha


  • #696
    Standard Toaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,291 ✭✭✭✭Standard Toaster


    SleetAndSnow wrote: »
    just tried buying the red one off the solution shop but that site seems to be having issues with processing payments atm. Anybody know where else to get the red variant that is safe? Thanks.

    Do NOT USE Thesolutionshop.global

    Get the phone from Honorbuy.


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  • #697
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,606 ✭✭✭alec76


    Standard Toaster wrote: »
    Do NOT USE Thesolutionshop.global

    Get the phone from Honorbuy.

    I am not sure if it is such a great idea.
    Honorbuy is still a Chinese company.
    It is delivering fast , that is Pro.
    but at the same time it is quite expensive , and what about the warranty , anyone had experience with them? It is still a Grey Import, you know.

    For the same money you could get it DIRECTLY from Amazon.co.uk
    You’ll get UK version, with UK original Xiaomi charger etc. And local warranty.
    Amazon ( if you bought it directly from them) one of the best for aftersale support .
    I would buy it at AliExpress ( using coupons etc) if I want it cheap and don’t care for the warranty OR from Amazon if speed or warranty needed .


  • #698
    SleetAndSnow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,758 ✭✭✭SleetAndSnow


    Ended up buying the blue one off Amazon and just got a pink case for her, win win :) Christmas sorted!

    Thanks guys!


  • #699
    reuben2018
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 ✭reuben2018


    Hello guys i just bought a pocophone off eglobal, it arrived here in about 2 weeks. Ive only got the phone 3 days. All is going well so far except one thing that is the so called "screen bleeding" issue. I have seen various videos about this issue on youtube etc. but I dont think that any of ye guys mentioned it on this thread. This "bleeding" can be seen at the bottom of the screen when holding the device vertically. this is mostly prevalent when there is a white or grey background. Some said that it was just an effect and would have been removed after the miui 10 update but the issue still persists after the update. Can anyone help me out and give me advice on how to approach eglobal with this issue??


  • #700
    honda boi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,720 ✭✭✭honda boi


    I think mine has the bleeding issue also.
    Tho I doubt youd have much look from the Chinese website.
    Got mine from AliExpress and didn't bother contacting the seller as I'd say they'd do f all about it.


  • #701
    reuben2018
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 ✭reuben2018


    honda boi wrote: »
    I think mine has the bleeding issue also.
    Tho I doubt youd have much look from the Chinese website.
    Got mine from AliExpress and didn't bother contacting the seller as I'd say they'd do f all about it.

    Thats fair enough but since EGlobal is technically based in the EU i should be able to do something about it, mean like refunds etc. The only thing is i really dont want to go through the hassle of returning the phone!! :((


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  • #702
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,606 ✭✭✭alec76


    reuben2018 wrote: »
    Thats fair enough but since EGlobal is technically based in the EU i should be able to do something about it, mean like refunds etc. The only thing is i really dont want to go through the hassle of returning the phone!! :((
    EGlobal based in Hong Kong, not EU.


  • #703
    thehamo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,049 ✭✭✭thehamo


    honda boi wrote: »
    I think mine has the bleeding issue also.
    Tho I doubt youd have much look from the Chinese website.
    Got mine from AliExpress and didn't bother contacting the seller as I'd say they'd do f all about it.

    I bought a Chuwi lapbook of a Chinese seller on amazon. Went belly up after a few months. Made a complaint and it was refunded without even asking for the lapbook back. You might just get lucky.

    That said it was done through Amazon so that's a bonus.

    Eglobal have a warranty on all products and pay pal so a dispute might be possible to open too?


  • #704
    massy086
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,851 ✭✭✭massy086


    Hi all just got the F1 today love it.is there anything I should do to it like de-bloating or so on


  • #705
    reuben2018
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 ✭reuben2018


    Hey guys! Whilst i was filling out my RMA case ( basically a returns case) with eglobal i was unsure what i should of place for reason of return (whether to put 14 days faulty, 14 days money back guarantee or the warranty claim). I hope you guys can help and guide me through this issue!!
    :)


  • #706
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,606 ✭✭✭alec76


    reuben2018 wrote: »
    Hey guys! Whilst i was filling out my RMA case ( basically a returns case) with eglobal i was unsure what i should of place for reason of return (whether to put 14 days faulty, 14 days money back guarantee or the warranty claim). I hope you guys can help and guide me through this issue!!
    :)

    https://www.eglobalcentral.eu/cancellation-and-return-policy-eu.html
    Start there, couldnt find 14 days money back guarantee.?
    Eglobal and any other Chinese company is the worst to deal with IF anything goes wrong.
    Paypal dispute might be you only hope.
    PS. I would try
    Return of Faulty Item ( under 30 days return policy), otherwise they charge you €30 restocking fee + postage to Hong Kong.


  • #707
    Krombopulos Michael
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭Krombopulos Michael


    Interesting video about flashing the F1 and making is more like the Pixel 3

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsHtfLh6azw


  • #708
    MOH
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,476 ✭✭✭MOH


    alec76 wrote: »
    Eglobal and any other Chinese company is the worst to deal with IF anything goes wrong.
    Paypal dispute might be you only hope.

    That's a massive generalisation!


  • #709
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,606 ✭✭✭alec76


    MOH wrote: »
    That's a massive generalisation!

    I would like to read some reviews with positive /painless experience of returning goods to China ?
    The easiest route - Paypal dispute/Aliexpress Dispute/ credit card charge back.


  • #710
    reuben2018
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 ✭reuben2018


    alec76 wrote: »
    I would like to read some reviews with positive /painless experience of returning goods to China ?
    The easiest route - Paypal dispute/Aliexpress Dispute/ credit card charge back.

    Under what basis would you open the following disputes in my case??


  • #711
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,606 ✭✭✭alec76


    reuben2018 wrote: »
    alec76 wrote: »
    I would like to read some reviews with positive /painless experience of returning goods to China ?
    The easiest route - Paypal dispute/Aliexpress Dispute/ credit card charge back.[/]

    Under what basis would you open the following disputes in my case??
    You have to submit RMA ticket first anyway.


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  • #712
    reuben2018
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 ✭reuben2018


    alec76 wrote: »
    reuben2018 wrote: »
    You have to submit RMA ticket first anyway.

    Why??


  • #713
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,606 ✭✭✭alec76


    https://www.parkytowers.me.uk/aw130/
    Some user experience, you could search boards.ie too


  • #714
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,606 ✭✭✭alec76


    reuben2018 wrote: »
    alec76 wrote: »

    Why??
    What you mean? Have they denied to exchange it/ refund it etc already? Have you proof of it ?Can you present this evidence to PayPal etc?


  • #715
    sioda
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,595 ✭✭✭sioda


    Has anyone tried rooting the poco that video above has me tempted


  • #716
    ouxbbkqtswdfaw
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,253 ✭✭✭ouxbbkqtswdfaw


    How does one go about selling a pocophone?


  • #717
    ouxbbkqtswdfaw
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,253 ✭✭✭ouxbbkqtswdfaw


    Can I return it to amazon.de after 3 weeks use?


  • #718
    RocketRaccoon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,728 ✭✭✭RocketRaccoon


    7s52ot9fg4eqvr wrote: »
    How does one go about selling a pocophone?

    Pm me with asking price


  • #719
    ouxbbkqtswdfaw
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,253 ✭✭✭ouxbbkqtswdfaw


    Sorry RocketRaccoon, a neighbour had asked me to sell it to him. Sorry about that.


  • #720
    god's toy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,242 ✭✭✭god's toy


    Krombopulos Michael wrote: »
    Interesting video about flashing the F1 and making is more like the Pixel 3

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsHtfLh6azw
    Good vid. Don't know why the hate on the default launcher/android version tho as to me its fine (MIUI has quarks but there are a lot of worse ones out there) will be looking at the camera app tho.


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  • #721
    honda boi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,720 ✭✭✭honda boi


    god's toy wrote: »
    Good vid. Don't know why the hate on the default launcher/android version tho as to me its fine (MIUI has quarks but there are a lot of worse ones out there) will be looking at the camera app tho.

    Been using the cam app for awhile now.
    Think it takes better pics then the normal app but anyone notice it takes long to actual take the pic?
    So when I press to take the picture it takes a good second or 2 to actual take it?


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