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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 4/128GB £129 Amazon

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  • #52
    Dec4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 389 ✭✭Dec4


    ...plus the import tax by the time it arrives....


  • #53
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 25,611 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Dec4 wrote: »
    ...plus the import tax by the time it arrives....

    Got mine in under a week from Amazon as did someone else. Should be here before the end of the year despite Christmas.


  • #54
    Dec4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 389 ✭✭Dec4


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Got mine in under a week from Amazon as did someone else. Should be here before the end of the year despite Christmas.
    Not in stock until Christmas Eve and arrives 7th Jan according to Amazon


  • #55
    Ten Pin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,850 ✭✭✭Ten Pin


    ...plus the import tax by the time it arrives....

    According to....
    https://www.moneyguideireland.com/irish-customs-duty-on-uk-online-purchases.html

    ...phones are exempt from customs and Amazon collect VAT at checkout.

    Anyway, as mentioned earlier, Vodafone are selling them at 109e + 20e top up.


  • #56
    Dec4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 389 ✭✭Dec4


    Ten Pin wrote: »
    According to....
    https://www.moneyguideireland.com/irish-customs-duty-on-uk-online-purchases.html

    ...phones are exempt from customs and Amazon collect VAT at checkout.

    Anyway, as mentioned earlier, Vodafone are selling them at 109e + 20e top up.
    Interesting list, 14% on TVs but 0 % on computer monitors.... that'll be fun....


  • #57
    jkbah
    Registered Users Posts: 157 ✭✭jkbah


    Dec4 wrote: »
    Not in stock until Christmas Eve and arrives 7th Jan according to Amazon

    Mine showing stock and delivered by 29th


  • #58
    CR 7
    Registered Users Posts: 3,707 ✭✭✭CR 7


    I ordered one in the evening on Thursday 17th and it arrived yesterday(got text on Friday from an post that it was in the Dublin mail centre). Looks great value so far anyway, the Mi apps aren't as intrusive as I was expecting. Battery and camera are fairly impressive. I went with the Spigen case that was on the frequently bought together list, and it does come with its own more flexible case. Coming from a 4 year old Nokia 6, it's a big upgrade..


  • #59
    jonerkinsella
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,966 ✭✭✭jonerkinsella


    Can somebody please confirm if the Vodafone model is unlocked or not ?

    Thanks.


  • #60
    hello2020
    Registered Users Posts: 240 ✭✭hello2020


    jonerkinsella wrote: »
    Can somebody please confirm if the Vodafone model is unlocked or not ?

    Thanks.

    mine is unlocked and it can take two SIM cards. i switched from iPhone 6s and found it very impressive for the price.
    using this phone I feel staying with big brands like iPhone is a waste of money as they don't offer anything different and at the end we are up using same apps.


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  • #61
    chops018
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,458 ✭✭✭chops018


    Just ordered one. £129 for the midnight grey version. Came to €146. Says due for delivery by the 28th, which is grand.

    I’ve been Apple for years, but I’ve only got a 6s and I need a new phone soon and can’t justify paying nearly €1,000 for the latest iPhone or around €500 for an iPhone that came out 3 or 4 years ago.

    The spec on this phone seems to be on par with the iPhone 12, so at under €150 I find it worth taking the chance on it. I was going to cancel this order and go for the Pro at £189, coming in at around €210, as I prefer the black colour but I said I’d chance this one as the price being under €150 is ridiculous value for the spec on the phone.

    Any iPhone users on here make the switch and not look back?


  • #62
    SouthWesterly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,921 ✭✭✭SouthWesterly


    chops018 wrote: »
    Just ordered one. £129 for the midnight grey version. Came to €146. Says due for delivery by the 28th, which is grand.

    I’ve been Apple for years, but I’ve only got a 6s and I need a new phone soon and can’t justify paying nearly €1,000 for the latest iPhone or around €500 for an iPhone that came out 3 or 4 years ago.

    The spec on this phone seems to be on par with the iPhone 12, so at under €150 I find it worth taking the chance on it. I was going to cancel this order and go for the Pro at £189, coming in at around €210, as I prefer the black colour but I said I’d chance this one as the price being under €150 is ridiculous value for the spec on the phone.

    Any iPhone users on here make the switch and not look back?

    No one takes a chance with xiaomi. They're the best phone I've ever used (bar the Nokia 3310) :)


  • #63
    chops018
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,458 ✭✭✭chops018


    SouthWesterly wrote: »
    No one takes a chance with xiaomi. They're the best phone I've ever used (bar the Nokia 3310) :)

    Great to hear! Looking forward to it arriving and setting it up. The Nokia 3310 will never be beat :D


  • #64
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 25,611 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I've a note 5 a year and a half but ****ed the screen. Other than that the battery is still about 90% (still better than plenty of new phones) and no freezes or stalls or anything.
    It's not going to be as fast as an iPhone (I've never owned one) but I've never felt like I was waiting for anything to load or when switching apps. Build quality is pretty top tier. I'm expecting to get at least 3 years out of this for a small fraction of a flagship phone.


  • #65
    mfceiling
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,861 ✭✭✭✭mfceiling


    mfceiling wrote: »
    Bought!!

    And delivered 5 minutes ago. That's good going for the time of year in fairness!!


  • #66
    chops018
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,458 ✭✭✭chops018


    I ordered mine yesterday around midday. Posted here shortly after ordering. It was delivered first thing this morning. I was shocked. Thought I wouldn’t receive it for around a week.

    My gf ordered it for me on her dad’s Amazon Prime account. She said she was gonna say nothing and wrap it and give it to me tomorrow morning. But she let it slip this evening that it came incase I wanted to get it set up ahead of tomorrow. Setting it up now.

    Impressive delivery time. How did they manage to deliver it so quick! Do Amazon have some stock sitting in Ireland or something?


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  • #67
    One More Toy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,813 ✭✭✭One More Toy


    chops018 wrote: »
    I ordered mine yesterday around midday. Posted here shortly after ordering. It was delivered first thing this morning. I was shocked. Thought I wouldn’t receive it for around a week.

    My gf ordered it for me on her dad’s Amazon Prime account. She said she was gonna say nothing and wrap it and give it to me tomorrow morning. But she let it slip this evening that it came incase I wanted to get it set up ahead of tomorrow. Setting it up now.

    Impressive delivery time. How did they manage to deliver it so quick! Do Amazon have some stock sitting in Ireland or something?

    Don't they have a fulfillment center in Dublin now for Dublin deliveries?

    What was the deal price for this as its coming up as 190 for me, I'm in the market for a new phone as this one is slowly dying on me!


  • #68
    chops018
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,458 ✭✭✭chops018


    One More Toy wrote: »
    Don't they have a fulfillment center in Dublin now for Dublin deliveries?

    What was the deal price for this as its coming up as 190 for me, I'm in the market for a new phone as this one is slowly dying on me!

    Yeah, I did hear that they are getting a distribution centre in Dublin alright, didn't think they had it yet though?

    I got it for £129. Came in at around €146.

    From reading the thread the price goes up and down, so maybe keep on the lookout for it going back down again.

    I'm still getting used to using it. I've been Apple for years. I promised myself I'd give it a proper go. If I really want to go back to Apple though I've already a few takers in the family who said they'd take it off my hands. So far I'm impressed, but still getting used to the little differences. Simple things like how I set reminders on my old iPhone to this.

    Also the Android seems very Google focused. Lots of apps linked to your Google account. Suppose, the iPhone was very iCloud focused, so nothing major really with it.


  • #69
    One More Toy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,813 ✭✭✭One More Toy


    chops018 wrote: »
    Yeah, I did hear that they are getting a distribution centre in Dublin alright, didn't think they had it yet though?

    I got it for £129. Came in at around €146.

    From reading the thread the price goes up and down, so maybe keep on the lookout for it going back down again.

    I'm still getting used to using it. I've been Apple for years. I promised myself I'd give it a proper go. If I really want to go back to Apple though I've already a few takers in the family who said they'd take it off my hands. So far I'm impressed, but still getting used to the little differences. Simple things like how I set reminders on my old iPhone to this.

    Also the Android seems very Google focused. Lots of apps linked to your Google account. Suppose, the iPhone was very iCloud focused, so nothing major really with it.

    Cheers, it's back up in price again now to 190. Will keep an eye out for any bargains in the new year!


  • #70
    mfceiling
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,861 ✭✭✭✭mfceiling


    I've had the redmi note 8 for about 4 months and bought this note 9. Using it for a day and I have to say it's a very good phone for £129. Great battery life and zips between apps without any lag.
    Well worth buying plus 128gb is perfect for downloading music etc to.


  • #71
    Cd23
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭Cd23


    groom wrote: »
    I picked one up yesterday in store and it was €99 although they force you to buy €20 credit

    Do Vodafone PAYG phones always come unlocked? I bought a Pixel 3a earlier in the year that was so I'm hopeful but it's an Xmas present so can't check myself

    Did it end up being unlocked in the end?


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  • #72
    Asus1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 560 ✭✭✭Asus1


    Cd23 wrote: »
    Did it end up being unlocked in the end?

    I got the 4gig ram and 128gb storage as a present from Vodafone.No Vodafone logo and it is unlocked.Overall experience of it for the few days I have it are it's a bargain for the €109 you can get it off Vodafone for or the €99 off 3 but with smaller storage.Its a big unit with a big and impressive battery.Friend has the note 7 for over a year and it's ticking along fine for him so hopefully this is the same.


  • #73
    Daibheid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 545 ✭✭✭Daibheid


    Does this Redmi come with NFC?
    None of the network websites offering it (3/VF) mention it and Xiaomi.ie says it varies by market!
    So it might have it!
    Or more likely not or it’d be on the website specs


  • #74
    Scrunch
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭Scrunch


    Daibheid wrote: »
    Does this Redmi come with NFC?

    The Note 9 from Amazon does have NFC. Label on the box 'Supports NFC'


  • #75
    Asus1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 560 ✭✭✭Asus1


    Daibheid wrote: »
    Does this Redmi come with NFC?
    None of the network websites offering it (3/VF) mention it and Xiaomi.ie says it varies by market!
    So it might have it!
    Or more likely not or it’d be on the website specs

    It has it on the box and on the toolbar at the top of the screen and goggle pay came installed on it so I'd say yes, I don't have it activated.This is a Vodafone bought one.


  • #76
    One More Toy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,813 ✭✭✭One More Toy


    I'm in desperate need of a new phone, is it worth waiting until its back on offer again? Currently around the 180 Mark


  • #77
    Dunfyy
    Site Banned Posts: 113 ✭✭Dunfyy


    One More Toy wrote: »
    I'm in desperate need of a new phone, is it worth waiting until its back on offer again? Currently around the 180 Mark
    the 9s is better phone than 9
    You will pay vat and duty from Amazon
    Find chinese seller that
    Has european warehouse


  • #78
    Asus1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 560 ✭✭✭Asus1


    One More Toy wrote: »
    I'm in desperate need of a new phone, is it worth waiting until its back on offer again? Currently around the 180 Mark

    Order eir SIM and use it as your throwaway new number.Head over to Vodafone and use the SIM to get the phone for €109.


  • #79
    groom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭groom


    Cd23 wrote: »
    Did it end up being unlocked in the end?

    It did yes. It's dual sim as well so not even sure how it could be network locked in hindsight without removing a key feature


  • #80
    The Undecided One
    Registered Users Posts: 157 ✭✭The Undecided One


    Asus1 wrote: »
    Order eir SIM and use it as your throwaway new number.Head over to Vodafone and use the SIM to get the phone for €109.

    I tried ordering a sim from Eir but the page seems to be missing from their website, the 48.ie sim I have won't port without going into the store.

    Tesco want 15 euro for a sim, Three have a 10 euro option, am I missing any other options? I have a feeling that trying to port from GoMo or Lyca will be the same (go to store).


  • #81
    Ten Pin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,850 ✭✭✭Ten Pin


    I tried ordering a sim from Eir but the page seems to be missing from their website, the 48.ie sim I have won't port without going into the store.

    Tesco want 15 euro for a sim, Three have a 10 euro option, am I missing any other options? I have a feeling that trying to port from GoMo or Lyca will be the same (go to store).

    Tesco, Lyca and 48 are excluded from the offer.

    Gomo should work but that's unlikely to be a throwaway number, if a Gomo number is ported then the Gomo account will close and number moves to Vodafone....so that's not an option unless moving to VF anyway.

    Three are selling it for 99.99 when switching to three so use the 48 SIM for that


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  • #82
    freebee23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 445 ✭✭freebee23


    The Undecided One wrote: »
    I tried ordering a sim from Eir but the page seems to be missing from their website, the 48.ie sim I have won't port without going into the store.

    Tesco want 15 euro for a sim, Three have a 10 euro option, am I missing any other options? I have a feeling that trying to port from GoMo or Lyca will be the same (go to store).

    Three have this phone on ready to go for €99 when you port over your number.


  • #83
    Quackster
    Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 5,842 Mod ✭✭✭✭Quackster


    groom wrote: »
    It did yes. It's dual sim as well so not even sure how it could be network locked in hindsight without removing a key feature
    It is possible. I bought a Samsung A40 from Three last year. Dual SIM. It's locked to Three but as long as there's a Three SIM in one slot, any SIM will work in the other slot. Cheap to unlock but I don't need to.

    Bought a Redmi Note 9 from the Vodafone website last night. Got an email this morning that it's been dispatched. Happy days!


  • #84
    homingbird
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,284 ✭✭✭homingbird


    Asus1 wrote: »
    Order eir SIM and use it as your throwaway new number.Head over to Vodafone and use the SIM to get the phone for €109.

    I am also about to order this phone from Vodafone is it locked as I am on 48 network.Is it a dual s phoneThanks


  • #85
    08mor
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭08mor


    homingbird wrote: »
    I am also about to order this phone from Vodafone is it locked as I am on 48 network.Is it a dual s phoneThanks

    Mine came unlocked from Vodafone, it's dual SIM also. Great phone but I can't get it to properly sync with the car for hands free calls, it keeps dropping out, issue with Bluetooth apparently.


  • #86
    CosyChair
    Registered Users Posts: 30 ✭CosyChair


    ok thanks i am trying to order it online now but having trouble its telling me to contact there support what am i doing wrong. I registered on there site do i have to order a sim first before i order the phone.


  • #87
    ptyloch
    Registered Users Posts: 220 ✭✭ptyloch


    CosyChair wrote: »
    ok thanks i am trying to order it online now but having trouble its telling me to contact there support what am i doing wrong. I registered on there site do i have to order a sim first before i order the phone.

    If you are porting a 48.ie number it will not be accepted, it will tell you to get the phone in store.


  • #88
    homingbird
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,284 ✭✭✭homingbird


    Vodafone are making me jump through hoops i tried ordering eir sim they want bank details so i am going to try the one from 3 as someone on here said its unlocked.


  • #89
    homingbird
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,284 ✭✭✭homingbird


    Found a voda x sim i used on 3 went through without trouble for anyone looking for a good cover for it this would have saved the screen on mine.
    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001359993809.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.28ce5c2dh2ATJP&algo_pvid=9380d6c2-9955-46eb-97d1-3200ee77a856&algo_expid=9380d6c2-9955-46eb-97d1-3200ee77a856-19&btsid=0b0a557216097014480477439e2292&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_


  • #90
    Amirani
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,533 Mod ✭✭✭✭Amirani


    Best deal prepay for the 128GB at the moment looks to be €199 from Vodafone it seems?

    Ordering this with a new Vodafone number comes unlocked and allows you to use a Three sim in it right?


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  • #91
    Daibheid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 545 ✭✭✭Daibheid


    freebee23 wrote: »
    Three have this phone on ready to go for €99 when you port over your number.

    Not any more, the discount to port your own number is gone on this phone (Redmi Note 9), an alternative might be the Redmi 9 which is nearly the same phone and you can get it for €79 porting your "own" number.


  • #92
    homingbird
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,284 ✭✭✭homingbird


    Got my note 9 today from 3 fully unlocked activated the three sim in it to use in my router them put in my 48 sim on its own works perfect.


  • #93
    One More Toy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,813 ✭✭✭One More Toy


    Should I hold out for a price drop on amazon again? Could do with a new phone soon


  • #94
    iunited
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭iunited


    Check the Xiaomi UK website, sale on at the moment!


  • #95
    One More Toy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,813 ✭✭✭One More Toy


    iunited wrote: »
    Check the Xiaomi UK website, sale on at the moment!

    Deliver here?

    Edit: showing as 179 pounds for me


  • #96
    chops018
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,458 ✭✭✭chops018


    Anyone else have this issue with the phone?

    Seems slow on 4g and sometimes slow on wifi. Compared to my old iPhone.

    If I reboot the phone it speeds up massively again. For example, it was running slow internet wise and I did a speed test on the wifi - showed 7-8mb speeds. Turned off wifi and did a speed test and it was showing 1-2mb. Rebooted the phone and tested both again, speeds of 25-30mb on both.

    Nothing unusual on my phone, I don't think! I always set apps to only refresh when you go into the app or allow them to use location etc. while using the app, so I don't think it's anything like that.

    Otherwise, a brilliant phone for the money.

    Anyone any ideas?


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  • #97
    glog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 215 ✭✭glog


    chops018 wrote: »
    Anyone else have this issue with the phone?

    Seems slow on 4g and sometimes slow on wifi. Compared to my old iPhone.

    If I reboot the phone it speeds up massively again. For example, it was running slow internet wise and I did a speed test on the wifi - showed 7-8mb speeds. Turned off wifi and did a speed test and it was showing 1-2mb. Rebooted the phone and tested both again, speeds of 25-30mb on both.

    Nothing unusual on my phone, I don't think! I always set apps to only refresh when you go into the app or allow them to use location etc. while using the app, so I don't think it's anything like that.

    Otherwise, a brilliant phone for the money.

    Anyone any ideas?

    With regard to Wifi, if you are using a Dual Band router then it will connect over either 2.4GHz and 5GHz. This depends on your proximity to the router.
    Speeds whilst on 5GHz will be better but the wireless penetration away from the router will be less.
    I find if initial WIfi connection is established over 2.4 GHz then sometimes it is slow to automatically switch to 5GHz even if you are beside the router.
    I don't believe this is specific to Xiaomi.


  • #98
    poitinstill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 738 ✭✭✭poitinstill


    sorry to drag off topic. looking ot get the xiaomi phone where do i get a simm card now cant see one on eir ..or do i have to buy one to port over the number to get the discount
    https://www.eir.ie/mobile/simonly/


  • #99
    melikebanana
    Registered Users Posts: 116 ✭✭melikebanana


    Vodafone have the 128GB redmi Note 9 with €100 off at the moment. So €99.99. I ordered online, no need to top by 20 and next day delivery.


  • #100
    grogi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,615 ✭✭✭grogi


    homingbird wrote: »
    Got my note 9 today from 3 fully unlocked activated the three sim in it to use in my router them put in my 48 sim on its own works perfect.

    That doesn't prove anything: 48 sims work in 3-locked phones.


  • #101
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,014 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    Does the Note 9 have NFC ?


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