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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 €119.99 @ Argos

Klingon Hamlet · 2019-06-11 07:26:22

Redmi Note 5 is an AI dual camera phone, which is terrific to take photos and selfies under any circumstances. Redmi Note 5 delivers high-quality images, even in low light conditions. Redmi Note 5 can produce SLR-level pictures with bokeh effect even when taking selfies. Face ID. Network: Network provider: Sim free. 2G, 3G…

11-06-2019 8:26am

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Redmi Note 5 is an AI dual camera phone, which is terrific to take photos and selfies under any circumstances. Redmi Note 5 delivers high-quality images, even in low light conditions. Redmi Note 5 can produce SLR-level pictures with bokeh effect even when taking selfies.

Face ID.

Network:

Network provider: Sim free.
2G, 3G and 4G network capability.
Dual SIM card phone: supports 2 SIM cards simultaneously.
SIM card type: nano SIM and nano SIM.
Display and Design:

5.99 inch .
With a density of 403 pixels per inch.
Touch screen.
Toughened glass.
Dimensions:

Size H158.6, W75.4, D8.05mm.
Weight 181g.
Camera and Video:

Dual camera.
Front camera 13MP.
Rear camera 12MP.
Second rear camera 5MP.
Camera features: SLR-Level Bokeh; AI Face Beauty.
Storage:

Internal memory 64GB.
Expandable memory up to 64GB.
Technical specifications:

1.8GHz octa core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.
4GB RAM.
Operating system: Android.
Battery:

4000mAh battery capacity.
Product features:

MP3 and MP4 player.
Headphone port.
Fingerprint scanner For simple, safe and speedy unlocking and better security.
Connectivity:

Wi-Fi.
Bluetooth.
GPS.

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#2 11-06-2019 9:30am

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Anyone using one of these phones, how do you find it?

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#3 11-06-2019 9:37am

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testtech05 wrote:

Anyone using one of these phones, how do you find it?

Currently using mine to respond to your post. Great phone, although I bought mine for 160 euro over a year ago. Can't go wrong for 119 worth it for what you get.

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#4 11-06-2019 9:59am

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testtech05 wrote: »

Anyone using one of these phones, how do you find it?

Nice crisp screen- it is a little laggy with some apps- but the killer reason to use this- is the outstanding battery- I easily get 2 days out of it. Providing you accept that its a budget phone and are willing to overlook the fact that it simply doesn't have the horsepower of some more recent handsets- its a remarkable value proposition, with a wonderful battery.

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#5 11-06-2019 10:28am

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Have one with the past 6 months as a work phone and think it's really good. It's big but not awkward to use. Screen is decent - not as crisp as the likes of the galaxy s8 etc but decent all the same. Camera is good - not top class but not too shabby either. Battery is definitly the biggest plus - charges quite fast and lasts aaages compared to other phones I've owned. Absoloute bargain for 119

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#6 11-06-2019 11:15am

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testtech05 wrote: »

Anyone using one of these phones, how do you find it?

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057852692

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#7 11-06-2019 11:27am

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Hi

My wife had the samsung s8+ which supported wifi calling through our Eir package (it's broke now) - would this phone support wifi calling would anyone know? Thanks

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#8 11-06-2019 11:27am

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Bought for €250 on release for the 4gb version. Phone is suitable for all apps only higher end games will have noticeable slowdowns. The slower processor choice allows much better battery usage I generally have no issue getting 2 days out of it on charge. Excellent custom rom community around this device if your are more technically inclined.
For 120e I'm considering buying a spare phone.

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#9 11-06-2019 11:51am

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Thats a pretty good deal, its a shame it doesn't have nfc

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDsaagYfEyTnhg-r209RCbQ?sub_confirmation=1

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#10 11-06-2019 12:22pm

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Blanchy90 wrote: »

Thats a pretty good deal, its a shame it doesn't have nfc

The only reason I don't buy a xiaomi, its very handy having NFC when running into shops and forgot the wallet.

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#11 11-06-2019 12:31pm

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TheDriver wrote: »

The only reason I don't buy a xiaomi, its very handy having NFC when running into shops and forgot the wallet.

The only reason I use nfc is the rare times I need to get the bus to top up my leap card

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDsaagYfEyTnhg-r209RCbQ?sub_confirmation=1

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#12 11-06-2019 12:56pm

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Blanchy90 wrote: »

The only reason I use nfc is the rare times I need to get the bus to top up my leap card

Ditto.

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#13 11-06-2019 1:02pm

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The_Conductor wrote: »

Ditto.

I love the irony between your comment and username....

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#14 11-06-2019 1:08pm

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Looks like the 6 is the same price, which is best?

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#15 11-06-2019 1:14pm

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Never mind, it's the Note 5 and the non-Note 6 that are the same price.

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#16 11-06-2019 1:16pm

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Looks like the 6 is the same price, which is best?

Slightly better camera on the 6- however, it has a notched screen.
Same processor and battery in both.
If you don't mind the notch- go with the 6- otherwise take the 5
Its a Snapdragon 636 in both phones- and a nice 4000mAh battery.
So- not a lot between them- the screen is definitely nicer on the 6 though.

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#17 11-06-2019 1:39pm

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The_Conductor wrote: »

Slightly better camera on the 6- however, it has a notched screen.
Same processor and battery in both.
If you don't mind the notch- go with the 6- otherwise take the 5
Its a Snapdragon 636 in both phones- and a nice 4000mAh battery.
So- not a lot between them- the screen is definitely nicer on the 6 though.

Note that the 6 that Argos are offering is configured with 3 / 32 GB of memory whereas their Note 5 is configured with 4 / 64 GB

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#18 11-06-2019 2:21pm

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Tried ordering on Argos, says they're available for reservation but at the end I get an error saying the items weren't purchased. I've got an email saying the reservation was successful but there's no reservation code.

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#19 11-06-2019 2:25pm

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Tried ordering on Argos, says they're available for reservation but at the end I get an error saying the items weren't purchased. I've got an email saying the reservation was successful but there's no reservation code.

Yes, showing subsequently as out of stock despite saying orderable

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#20 11-06-2019 3:02pm

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Tried ordering on Argos, says they're available for reservation but at the end I get an error saying the items weren't purchased. I've got an email saying the reservation was successful but there's no reservation code.

I got the normal...will be available to collect from: and a date. That said I reserved it before lunch.

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#21 11-06-2019 3:12pm

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beauf wrote: »

I got the normal...will be available to collect from: and a date. That said I reserved it before lunch.

Still want it? :P

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#22 11-06-2019 3:21pm

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Methinks might be a bit of a screw up - got the note saying 'Thanks for Reservation', but no reservation number.

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#23 11-06-2019 3:25pm

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redt0m wrote: »

Methinks might be a bit of a screw up - got the note saying 'Thanks for Reservation', but no reservation number.

Always happens when they run out of stock- they just stop adding an order no. to the e-mails going out. It would make a lot more sense to not send an e-mail at all- but its how they do it........

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#24 11-06-2019 3:26pm

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It amazing after all these year their website goes nuts when something is out of stock.

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#25 11-06-2019 4:24pm

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Does this have USB Type C and support fast charging?

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#26 11-06-2019 4:27pm

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Morby wrote: »

Does this have USB Type C and support fast charging?

micro-Usb, It has fast charging.

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#27 11-06-2019 4:32pm

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mad turnip wrote: »

micro-Usb, It has fast charging.

Note- while it has fast charging- it doesn't come with a fast charger!!!!

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#28 11-06-2019 4:37pm

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I got a reservation no. for Argos in Nutgrove. Available to collect from Friday they say...

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#29 11-06-2019 6:22pm

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If anyone has a reservation code for Limerick, Galway or Dublin they don’t want then my Sister would take it as she’s looking for a phone.

Thanks in advance.

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#30 11-06-2019 7:53pm

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Just kept getting those blank emails when I tried reserve it earlier so if anyone has a spare code for Tralee or Killarney for either the 6 or Note 5, it would be greatly appreciated.

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#31 11-06-2019 8:25pm

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The_Conductor wrote: »

Ditto.

TheDriver wrote: »

I love the irony between your comment and username....

....said the driver to the conductor :pac:

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#32 11-06-2019 9:27pm

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tvercetti wrote: »

Just kept getting those blank emails when I tried reserve it earlier so if anyone has a spare code for Tralee or Killarney for either the 6 or Note 5, it would be greatly appreciated.

Same here, Have 6 or 7 of them, all saying nothing:mad:.

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#33 11-06-2019 10:58pm

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Missed this, if anyone has a code for anywhere in Dublin or Cork that they aren't using I'd love to take it.

Want to replace my current Note 4 that I haven't taken much care of and let it get battered and bruised great phones though

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#34 12-06-2019 9:43am

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mossy464 wrote: »

Missed this, if anyone has a code for anywhere in Dublin or Cork that they aren't using I'd love to take it.

Want to replace my current Note 4 that I haven't taken much care of and let it get battered and bruised great phones though

Likewise....an reservations for Limerick or Cork would be greatly appreciated if not being used. thanks

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#35 12-06-2019 9:44am

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I know it's a long shot, but if anyone has a code for Galway that they decide they won't be using for whatever reason, I would be eternally grateful rather than letting it go to waste.

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#36 12-06-2019 9:59am

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I'd take a code for dublin / dundalk / drogheda if anyone has one

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#37 12-06-2019 10:09am

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Any codes for dublin would be appreciated , it's my mams birthday and would like to buy her a new phone

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#38 12-06-2019 10:36am

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Would also appreciate any codes for around Dublin. My friend busted her phone and this looks like it would suit fine as a replacement

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#39 12-06-2019 1:51pm

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Waiting to get one of these a long time. Any spare codes? Anywhere Westport to Dublin. :-)

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#40 12-06-2019 1:57pm

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code please?

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#41 12-06-2019 6:07pm

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Just to let you know...this offer was on last week in Galway anyway, as soon as it was up they were out of stock, well done if anyone got one but i don't believe there was any in Galway last week or this week.

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#42 12-06-2019 6:37pm

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They are currently 99 pounds in Argos UK too if it's of use to anyone

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#43 12-06-2019 10:24pm

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Jurgen Klopp wrote: »

They are currently 99 pounds in Argos UK too if it's of use to anyone

Note 5 isn't in stock. Neither is the 6 from what I can see.

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#44 12-06-2019 10:37pm

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Try the Honourbuy EU website, make sure whichever model you look at is the global edition .

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#45 12-06-2019 11:50pm

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Jurgen Klopp wrote: »

They are currently 99 pounds in Argos UK too if it's of use to anyone

Actually £99.95 & £99.99 for the 6A.

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#46 13-06-2019 7:42am

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Note 5 isn't in stock. Neither is the 6 from what I can see.

Looks like it's in stock on the UK website? Where did you see it's not in stock? Has anyone ordered from Argos UK? I guess you have to use parcel motel/wizard/address pal and they won't ship direct to Ireland?

So if it's £99, then shipping £4, plus €4 for pm/w/ap, that'll be about €120 too, but in stock

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#47 13-06-2019 7:51am

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cormie wrote: »

Looks like it's in stock on the UK website? Where did you see it's not in stock? Has anyone ordered from Argos UK? I guess you have to use parcel motel/wizard/address pal and they won't ship direct to Ireland?

So if it's £99, then shipping £4, plus €4 for pm/w/ap, that'll be about €120 too, but in stock

Dunno about direct from Argos but Argos eBay sales have parcel motel etc. Addresses blacklisted they won't ship to them.

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#48 13-06-2019 10:15am

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cormie wrote: »

Looks like it's in stock on the UK website? Where did you see it's not in stock? Has anyone ordered from Argos UK? I guess you have to use parcel motel/wizard/address pal and they won't ship direct to Ireland?

So if it's £99, then shipping £4, plus €4 for pm/w/ap, that'll be about €120 too, but in stock

I check a few times yesterday and no stock in NI for the 5 or 6. Just tried there and appear to have got the only 1 in Newry, must have been a reservation not taken up.

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#49 14-06-2019 8:51am

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Available to order again....

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#50 14-06-2019 9:00am

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jayjbe wrote: »

Available to order again....

Reserved when this was posted first but wasn’t sure if I’d actually buy it but the more I’ve read about it the more I’m seeing that it’s a great deal. I’m moving from iPhone for the first time in a decade so am a bit apprehensive but I’ll need a phone with two SIMs soon.

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#51 14-06-2019 9:21am

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jayjbe wrote: »

Available to order again....

But when you try to order it, you get out of stock message and usual empty email

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