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Buying phone online

  • 03-07-2020 9:21pm
    #1
    Logo
    Registered Users Posts: 700 ✭✭✭


    I'm in need of a new phone but don't know the difference between the UK version, Amazon exclusive and Xiaome Global versions. I've narrowed it down to Huawei, Xiaomi or Samsung phone. Any links to a decent buy would be appreciated. Thanks


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  • #2
    Damiencm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 280 ✭✭Damiencm


    I bought the Xiaomi Mi 9T about 2 months ago (came from galaxy S6) and I am delighted with it. Great camera and unreal battery.

    Bought it from Xiaomi Ireland online. I could probably have got it cheaper elsewhere but I am a bit paranoid about the likes of gearbest etc etc.


  • #3
    Damiencm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 280 ✭✭Damiencm


    Logo wrote:
    I'm in need of a new phone but don't know the difference between the UK version, Amazon exclusive and Xiaome Global versions. I've narrowed it down to Huawei, Xiaomi or Samsung phone. Any links to a decent buy would be appreciated. Thanks


    Just watch out for new versions of Huawei, I understand they no longer support Google Play store etc.


  • #4
    Plumbthedepths
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,653 ✭✭✭✭Plumbthedepths


    Honourbuy are an EU based site selling Xiaomi Mobile phones. No customs issues and global unlocked phones at a great price.


  • #5
    Damiencm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 280 ✭✭Damiencm


    Plumbthedepths wrote:
    Honourbuy are an EU based site selling Xiaomi Mobile phones. No customs issues and global unlocked phones at a great price.


    They score well on trusted reviews.

    I can't remember now if it was how they didn't have the phone I wanted or if it was just a nominal price difference that made me go with Xiaomi Ireland


  • #6
    Plumbthedepths
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,653 ✭✭✭✭Plumbthedepths


    Damiencm wrote: »
    They score well on trusted reviews.

    I can't remember now if it was how they didn't have the phone I wanted or if it was just a nominal price difference that made me go with Xiaomi Ireland

    I bought two phones off the site. Xiaomi note 5 plus. Getting old now but still working well and meets mine and my wife's needs. Came 4 days after I ordered. Will be going to them again when I upgrade probably the Mi Mix.


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