Chinese Android Phones

Iseedeadpixels · 30-12-2014 11:07PM

Link?

Digital Solitude · 30-12-2014 11:19PM

k123456 wrote: »

Hi Folks, will this work with three ireland network

http://www.xiaomishop.com/73-xiaomi-hongmi-red-mi-note-mtk6592-octa-core-14ghz-1gb-ram-8gb-rom-55-inch-ips-ogs-screen-13mp-smartphone.html

Thanks

Should do, 3 runs of 900mhz and 1800mhz frequencies, the phone uses 900 and 1800 at 2G and 900mhz at 3G. That's my understanding, if I'm wrong hopefully someone will correct me

www.comreg.ie/radio_spectrum/search.541.874.10031.0.rslicensing.html

galway1973 · 30-12-2014 11:23PM

Here you go.
http://maps.mobileworldlive.com/

Iseedeadpixels · 30-12-2014 11:39PM

k123456 wrote: »

Hi Folks, will this work with three ireland network

http://www.xiaomishop.com/73-xiaomi-hongmi-red-mi-note-mtk6592-octa-core-14ghz-1gb-ram-8gb-rom-55-inch-ips-ogs-screen-13mp-smartphone.html

Thanks

It will......I bought the 4G version but the specs were advertised incorrectly so 4G wouldnt work but 3G does.

Mr Blobby · 31-12-2014 12:38AM

So my Samsung S4 kicked the bucket and i've no interest in spending over €300 on a new one.

So i've been looking into getting one of these.
I was looking at the Elephone P8 which for €127 looks fantastic! Mainly want something with a good camera that can shoot 1080p.

Also like the look of the Meizi m1 but i'm not sure when its out. Any recommendations?

RossieMan · 31-12-2014 01:32AM

Mr Blobby wrote: »

So i've been looking into getting one of these.
I was looking at the Elephone P8 which for €127 looks fantastic! Mainly want something with a good camera that can shoot 1080p.

Where is it for sale at that price?

thefinalstage · 31-12-2014 01:43AM

So I have had a chance to try out the p3000s this evening. Was 185 euro all in. Screen is very nice, bright and clear. GPS was getting locks in 10-15 seconds. Reception is excellent and very quick it is too. All in all a very good phone!

Mr Blobby · 31-12-2014 02:33AM

RossieMan wrote: »

Where is it for sale at that price?

http://www.etotalk.com/elephone-p8-android-44_p5400.html

Iseedeadpixels · 31-12-2014 09:11AM

poisonedstream wrote: »

So I have had a chance to try out the p3000s this evening. Was 185 euro all in. Screen is very nice, bright and clear. GPS was getting locks in 10-15 seconds. Reception is excellent and very quick it is too. All in all a very good phone!

Any 4G?

thefinalstage · 31-12-2014 10:57AM

Iseedeadpixels wrote: »

Any 4G?

I'm using meteors 4g and the the reception is pretty good. Getting 45Mb down in D17

Heraldoffreeent · 31-12-2014 11:00AM

poisonedstream wrote: »

I'm using meteors 4g and the the reception is pretty good. Getting 45Mb down in D17

Have you tried tethering, is the wifi hotspot any good?

Iseedeadpixels · 31-12-2014 11:06AM

poisonedstream wrote: »

I'm using meteors 4g and the the reception is pretty good. Getting 45Mb down in D17

Sweet hopefully the same for me

thefinalstage · 31-12-2014 11:23AM

Heraldoffreeent wrote: »

Have you tried tethering, is the wifi hotspot any good?

I haven't yet. I can give it a go a little later and let you know. I'd do it now but my phone it what usually connects to wifi :-P

k123456 · 31-12-2014 01:38PM

Hi One other question on this phone

http://www.xiaomishop.com/73-xiaomi-hongmi-red-mi-note-mtk6592-octa-core-14ghz-1gb-ram-8gb-rom-55-inch-ips-ogs-screen-13mp-smartphone.html

for those that have this, any GPS issues ?
does it pick up a GPS fix quickly

Thanks

Iseedeadpixels · 31-12-2014 01:56PM

k123456 wrote: »

Hi One other question on this phone

http://www.xiaomishop.com/73-xiaomi-hongmi-red-mi-note-mtk6592-octa-core-14ghz-1gb-ram-8gb-rom-55-inch-ips-ogs-screen-13mp-smartphone.html

for those that have this, any GPS issues ?
does it pick up a GPS fix quickly

Thanks

I have the snapdragon processor on mine and have no issues.

Digital Solitude · 31-12-2014 02:35PM

Xiaomi are announcing a new Redmi on Jan 4th for anyone besides me that's interested :P

2dizzylizzie · 31-12-2014 02:43PM

Has anyone seen a good quality, work proof phone - you know one of those dust proof, waterproof, shock proof ones?

seannash · 31-12-2014 05:06PM

Digital Solitude wrote: »

Xiaomi are announcing a new Redmi on Jan 4th for anyone besides me that's interested :P

The design looks dated to me, I think its just an upgrade to LTE. I think the Meizu M1 is gonna dominate that corner of the market in 2015.

Iseedeadpixels · 31-12-2014 05:09PM

2dizzylizzie wrote: »

Has anyone seen a good quality, work proof phone - you know one of those dust proof, waterproof, shock proof ones?

Chinavasion have one.

Mr Blobby · 31-12-2014 05:14PM

seannash wrote: »

The design looks dated to me, I think its just an upgrade to LTE. I think the Meizu M1 is gonna dominate that corner of the market in 2015.

Which is why i think i'll hold off until its released.

perfectisthe · 31-12-2014 05:19PM

Iseedeadpixels wrote: »

It will......I bought the 4G version but the specs were advertised incorrectly so 4G wouldnt work but 3G does.

I got the 4G version yesterday. 4G is working fine on the Three network for me.

Really like the phone so far. I'm surprised how much I like Miui so far too. I had planned to put a new rom on it, but I think I'll stick with it.

Iseedeadpixels · 31-12-2014 06:15PM

perfectisthe wrote: »

I got the 4G version yesterday. 4G is working fine on the Three network for me.

Really like the phone so far. I'm surprised how much I like Miui so far too. I had planned to put a new rom on it, but I think I'll stick with it.

They sent me one with the Asian specs

pickarooney · 01-01-2015 07:25PM

Was going to order a Jiayu 4GS (why are all these phones called almost the same thing? It's really confusing!) but the phone's page on Pandawill is coming up all strange

http://www.pandawill.com/jiayu-g4-smartphone-mtk6592-2gb-16gb-47-inch-gorilla-glass-android-42-3000mah-otg-p88087.html

Like it's been destocked?

Can anyone recommend another retailer for it? I see it on MiniDeal.net but have never heard of them before

Iseedeadpixels · 01-01-2015 09:17PM

Emailed Etotalk about when they are sending the phone out, Im getting frustrated :pac:

jm08 · 01-01-2015 10:50PM

Iseedeadpixels wrote: »

Emailed Etotalk about when they are sending the phone out, Im getting frustrated :pac:

Getting a bit confused with who is getting what here:D

Is that for the Elephone P3000s?

I think I'm going to buy it from Gearbest for I hope €161 (with free shipping). I just have raised a query with them as to when it will be delivered.

(I signed up to Gearbest and got a Coupon with 10% off).

Mr Blobby · 01-01-2015 11:10PM

Anyone know when the Meizu M1 is coming out?

IrishWelshCelt · 01-01-2015 11:26PM

Ok so I'm a total noob with these chinese phones so am looking for some help!

As regards operating system do these all run the standard android systems or are they a chinese replica?

How reliable are they? I mean I dont want to spend 100 quid and have to buy a new one 3 months down the line.

Im currently on contract with an iphone 4 and will be moving to the 3 unlimited 4g deal when my contract is up so I'm looking for a phone to go with it.

Obviously I need it to work with the 3 network and want something 4g. I dont want a huge phone, as close to the iphone 4 size as possible would be good and need a good camera (over 10mp would be great). Is it unrealistic to expect all these things for €100-120?

I'll probably get an SD card separately so internal memory isnt an issue. But I assume all these phones take an SD card?

Digital Solitude · 01-01-2015 11:58PM

IrishWelshCelt wrote: »

Ok so I'm a total noob with these chinese phones so am looking for some help!

As regards operating system do these all run the standard android systems or are they a chinese replica?

How reliable are they? I mean I dont want to spend 100 quid and have to buy a new one 3 months down the line.

Im currently on contract with an iphone 4 and will be moving to the 3 unlimited 4g deal when my contract is up so I'm looking for a phone to go with it.

Obviously I need it to work with the 3 network and want something 4g. I dont want a huge phone, as close to the iphone 4 size as possible would be good and need a good camera (over 10mp would be great). Is it unrealistic to expect all these things for €100-120?

I'll probably get an SD card separately so internal memory isnt an issue. But I assume all these phones take an SD card?

The majority run general android, some Chinese bloatware but its not a big deal.

For €100 you'll do well to find anything very good, you won't get 4G with it.

Some have decent cameras, others don't, comes down to individual models.

And the vast majority take SD cards.

But yes it'd unrealistic to look for all that for that price, you're going to be looking at €200 up for real quality, if not €250

pah · 02-01-2015 01:42AM

Sam Mac wrote: »

Anyone interested in a Chinese tablet lads? with SIM slot for 3G & calls/texts and all.

http://www.cube-tablet.com/cube-talk79-octa-core-u55gt-c8-phone-call-tablet-pc-mtk8392-bt-gps-fm-3g-7-85-inch-retina-2gb-16gb.html

Have it here with me now, only received it this week. Was supposed to be a prezzie for the father but the mother had already bought him one in the sales over the weekend!!

Any questions let me know, its brand new in the box. Great looking tablet. Would be willing to let it go for around the €120 mark.

I'm interested

Iseedeadpixels · 02-01-2015 08:59AM

jm08 wrote: »

Getting a bit confused with who is getting what here:D

Is that for the Elephone P3000s?

I think I'm going to buy it from Gearbest for I hope €161 (with free shipping). I just have raised a query with them as to when it will be delivered.

(I signed up to Gearbest and got a Coupon with 10% off).

Thats the one, they said they have none still so I asked for a refund.

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