Xiaomi Mi Max 2 - 5300Mah, 6.4"Phablet - 199 eur delivered

CantGetNoSleep · 05-11-2017 2:50pm

maximo31 wrote: »

Is there any smaller size phones of this make that i could buy?
Don't want a massive phone.

Redmi Note 4 is very similar spec with 5.5" screen rather than 6.44"

tedpan · 05-11-2017 3:29pm

maximo31 wrote:

Is there any smaller size phones of this make that i could buy? Don't want a massive phone.

Best with the Xiaomi A1. Stock android, same processor as the mi max, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, expandable with micro SD and a 5.5" display. 200euro delivered

loki7777 · 07-11-2017 11:16am

tedpan wrote: »

Best with the Xiaomi A1. Stock android, same processor as the mi max, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, expandable with micro SD and a 5.5" display. 200euro delivered

Link please or anyone know a place where you can buy A1/4X from EU/UK warehouse to avoid import tax?

maximo31 · 07-11-2017 11:42am

Discodog wrote: »

Just to remind anyone about to order that the official Xiaomi Spain site opens in two days.

Is this option available yet? Thanks.

GBX · 07-11-2017 11:46am

Its not listed on their main webpage yet.

They will probably announce it https://twitter.com/Espana_Xiaomi or https://twitter.com/Xiaomi

jamesd · 07-11-2017 11:46am

maximo31 wrote: »

Is this option available yet? Thanks.

http://event.mi.com/es/live2017/changethegame

Xiaomi will initially sell its flagship Mi A1 smartphones, priced at 229 euros ($265.85) in Spain from Wednesday as well as internet-connected products including scooters, air purifiers and coffee makers.

Reference:
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-xiaomi-spain/chinas-xiaomi-seeks-to-reignite-global-push-with-spain-launch-idUSKBN1D719K?il=0

BlackMask93 · 07-11-2017 11:47am

maximo31 wrote: »

Is this option available yet? Thanks.

https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/7/16610720/xiaomi-spain-mi-mix-2-launch-europe-android-business

"In Spain, Xiaomi’s online presence will be substantial. Opening sales tomorrow, November 8th"

loki7777 · 07-11-2017 12:01pm

Sorry thought is was official.

GBX · 07-11-2017 12:12pm

Be wary - That is not an official site. It says so in the contact page:

https://xiaomi-mi.es/home/contact-details/
This website is set up and operated by NIS LLC. for the benefit of the Mi Fan Community. NIS LLC. hereby states that this website is dedicated, but not related to Xiaomi Inc. or any of its affiliated entity to sell products of Xiaomi Inc.

07-11-2017 2:43pm

Had a quick flick through the video but unsure if its just the mi mix and mi a1 that there selling no note 4

cronos · 13-11-2017 5:24pm

Where are people getting there extra USB3 cables from?

PreCocious · 13-11-2017 7:39pm

cronos wrote: »

Where are people getting there extra USB3 cables from?

Banggood , Gearbest, Tinydeal etc. One thing you should do is buy a few micro-usb > usb-c tips - they're dirt cheap and convert a micro-usb tipped cable into one suitable for the Mi Max. Some cables come with them.

cronos · 13-11-2017 8:25pm

PreCocious wrote: »

Banggood , Gearbest, Tinydeal etc. One thing you should do is buy a few micro-usb > usb-c tips - they're dirt cheap and convert a micro-usb tipped cable into one suitable for the Mi Max. Some cables come with them.

I guess I was hoping for some specific ones that people had tested. Sometimes buying cheap electricals from China can be dangerous. I trust the phone itself though.

Do those usb-c tips still allow fast charging I wonder.

PreCocious · 13-11-2017 8:41pm

cronos wrote: »

I guess I was hoping for some specific ones that people had tested. Sometimes buying cheap electricals from China can be dangerous. I trust the phone itself though.

Do those usb-c tips still allow fast charging I wonder.

I've used Baseus, Blitzwolf, Xiaomi cables as well as no-name ones. All work fine though the extra long ones do lose current along the way.

Banggood have ones around 6inches long that fold into a yoke with a split ring - useful for leaving in bags etc.

Edit: https://m.banggood.com/Type-C-to-USB-2_0-Fast-Charging-0_2m0_66ft-Sync-Data-Cable-Keychain-Key-Ring-p-1117736.html

The tips don't seem to have a major impact but of course it depends on the main cable and charger.

ErinGoBrath · 15-11-2017 10:01pm

One month since getting this phone, I have to say it's absolutely incredible. Cant fault it!

SOPHIE THE DOG · 15-11-2017 10:42pm

Will the HK Warehouse version of this phone work OK in Ireland or do I need the Global version?
What's the difference in plain English (that a hound can understand)?

tedpan · 15-11-2017 10:49pm

ErinGoBrath wrote:

One month since getting this phone, I have to say it's absolutely incredible. Cant fault it!

Nice one! It is a beast in every way, happy you're impressed with it!

tedpan · 15-11-2017 10:55pm

SOPHIE THE DOG wrote:

Will the HK Warehouse version of this phone work OK in Ireland or do I need the Global version? What's the difference in plain English (that a hound can understand)?

Wow, it's down to 189euro now!

Anyway, the international version seems to be the same as the global option from gearbest. There has been some discussion within the thread on this already.

Both have the following..

Google play
OTA software updates
Same network bands
Same internal and external specifications

Unsure if anyone else can confirm any difference, some have purchased the international version and it has a global label once received. Gearbest and other sites have stated that they're the same unit.

Kyleboy · 15-11-2017 11:30pm

tedpan wrote: »

Wow, it's down to 189euro now!

Anyway, the international version seems to be the same as the global option from gearbest. There has been some discussion within the thread on this already.

Both have the following..

Google play
OTA software updates
Same network bands
Same internal and external specifications

Unsure if anyone else can confirm any difference, some have purchased the international version and it has a global label once received. Gearbest and other sites have stated that they're the same unit.

Hi, could you tell me were it's for sale for 189 euros please?

fritzelly · 15-11-2017 11:36pm

Kyleboy wrote: »

Hi, could you tell me were it's for sale for 189 euros please?

Link was already given in first post
https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_646141.html?wid=4&utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=linkshare&utm_campaign=linkshare&siteID=TnL5HPStwNw-UYBEWNd5n2Da.NGm7thwOw

Thats a monster sized phone, anyone recommend similar spec for around the sameish price but 5.5"?

CantGetNoSleep · 15-11-2017 11:43pm

fritzelly wrote: »

Link was already given in first post
https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_646141.html?wid=4&utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=linkshare&utm_campaign=linkshare&siteID=TnL5HPStwNw-UYBEWNd5n2Da.NGm7thwOw

Thats a monster sized phone, anyone recommend similar spec for around the sameish price but 5.5"?

Redmi Note 4 or Mi A1

fritzelly · 16-11-2017 12:37am

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

Redmi Note 4 or Mi A1

Thanks for that, nice phone and specs on the Remi, but think I might be better off waiting for the 5 model at this stage..can't decide about the A1 with the price

A2LUE42 · 17-11-2017 10:37am

Anyone have issues with the shipping on this?Just got this message about an order placed for the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 4G Phablet.

Dear xxxxxxxx,
We wish to apologize for any inconvenience.
We apologize for not shipping out the order to you yet. Due to the item’s status with Customs,
I regret to inform you that the item cannot be shipped via Priority Direct Mail.
However, we are able to send the order to you via regular post and DHL. With regular mail, it needs about 25 business days to reach you.

With DHL(3-7 business days), if there is any price difference, we will either ask you to pay it or we will refund the balance if any.
If you choose DHL shipping method, please note that there may have custom fee occurred. But this shipping just takes 3-7 business days to reach to you after we shipped the items out.

Would you want to ship your order via regular mail or DHL ?

If we have not got a reply from you for 3 business days, we could change the available shipping method, so that we may send out your order without further delay.

corks finest · 18-11-2017 2:06am

Dpd, mine came eventually, no customs, great phone, would never buy again via gear best, disaster, no tracking, no updates, no customer care answers etc, basically a crap service

PreCocious · 18-11-2017 2:26am

corks finest wrote: »

Dpd, mine came eventually, no customs, great phone, would never buy again via gear best, disaster, no tracking, no updates, no customer care answers etc, basically a crap service

If it's expensive then I think geekbuying and a shipment from their EU warehouses is best. I've used this recently for Xiaomi phones.

My gripe with gearbest is that I paid for DHL (expecting customs but also rapid delivery) but it took over two weeks before DHL received the item.

So use them for pocket money items.

mono_mac · 24-11-2017 6:41pm

171 now

Shazamm · 24-11-2017 10:12pm

I'm looking for a similar spec xiaomi phone but not the large one. What other model would compare to this with a large battery capacity?

And is it the International model we need?

fritzelly · 24-11-2017 10:26pm

What do people think of this one
https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_708424.html?wid=11

Can't find a bad review about it - on the verge of buying it

CantGetNoSleep · 24-11-2017 11:09pm

fritzelly wrote: »

What do people think of this one
https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_708424.html?wid=11

Can't find a bad review about it - on the verge of buying it

Elephone not great build quality - wouldn't go for it tbh

ErinGoBrath · 24-11-2017 11:35pm

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

Elephone not great build quality - wouldn't go for it tbh

A friend of mine got one for this other half, the casing started to come apart after a few months use

ErinGoBrath · 24-11-2017 11:40pm

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

Elephone not great build quality - wouldn't go for it tbh

A friend of mine got one for this other half, the casing started to come apart after a few months use

fritzelly · 25-11-2017 12:58am

ErinGoBrath wrote: »

A friend of mine got one for this other half, the casing started to come apart after a few months use

Ahhh crap, was getting all excited about it

January · 25-11-2017 11:33am

Is it ok to buy the HK warehouse version of this, what's the difference, the price is unreal?

tedpan · 25-11-2017 11:58am

January wrote:

Is it ok to buy the HK warehouse version of this, what's the difference, the price is unreal?

Yep, the HK warehouse is fine, it's the international/global version, no difference.

Have a read through the thread, I think the majority of people are very impressed.

Keep in mind, the screen is huge, unreal performance, super two day battery. It doesn't have LTE band 20 though, so you may not be able to get 4G in rural areas.

Think I might buy another one at this price!

January · 25-11-2017 12:07pm

What's the best shipping option? Will I get caught for customs if I go through the expedited shipping?

tedpan · 25-11-2017 1:23pm

January wrote:

What's the best shipping option? Will I get caught for customs if I go through the expedited shipping?

I always choose Ireland express with gearbest, haven't been hit with customs in at least 15 orders. There's always a risk though..

N.96 · 25-11-2017 1:54pm

Has anyone else managed to get the coupons to work?

https://www.gearbest.com/m-promotion-active-380.html

No luck here

tedpan · 25-11-2017 2:15pm

N.96 wrote:

Has anyone else managed to get the coupons to work?

N.96 wrote:

No luck here

Only certain products. There's no way you'd get any further discounts on the mi max or most offers that are significantly discounted already..

N.96 · 25-11-2017 3:08pm

tedpan wrote: »

Only certain products. There's no way you'd get any further discounts on the mi max or most offers that are significantly discounted already..

Was worth a shot anyway I guess :P

fritzelly · 26-11-2017 2:33am

Off topic I guess what is the consensus of the G5S plus?

N.96 · 03-12-2017 1:25pm

Just ordered the black GLOBAL version off GeekBuying from the HK warehouse.

For anyone who is currently looking to buy it cost 175.51 with the code GEEKBUY20 (incl. shipping insurance) and it's even cheaper for the gold version, approx 160.

Gold: https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Official-Global-ROM-Xiaomi-Mi-Max2-4GB-64GB-Smartphone---Gold-382038.html
Black: https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Official-Global-Version-Xiaomi-Mi-Max-2-4GB-64GB-Smartphone-Black-382247.html
Discount Code: GEEKBUY20

I went with the slow shipping option which is said to be 15-30 working days.

To anyone who has ordered off GeekBuying in the past... Am I being too optimistic hoping to have it before Christmas?

Kyleboy · 03-12-2017 2:12pm

N.96 wrote: »

Just ordered the black GLOBAL version off GeekBuying from the HK warehouse.

For anyone who is currently looking to buy it cost 175.51 with the code GEEKBUY20 (incl. shipping insurance) and it's even cheaper for the gold version, approx 160.

Gold: https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Official-Global-ROM-Xiaomi-Mi-Max2-4GB-64GB-Smartphone---Gold-382038.html
Black: https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Official-Global-Version-Xiaomi-Mi-Max-2-4GB-64GB-Smartphone-Black-382247.html
Discount Code: GEEKBUY20

I went with the slow shipping option which is said to be 15-30 working days.

To anyone who has ordered off GeekBuying in the past... Am I being too optimistic hoping to have it before Christmas?

I have ordered this about 10 days ago, still waiting on it to be shipped, think it's doubtful we will have them before Christmas.

N.96 · 03-12-2017 2:14pm

Kyleboy wrote: »

I have ordered this about 10 days ago, still waiting on it to be shipped, think it's doubtful we will have them before Christmas.

So much for the 2-7 days processing time

mono_mac · 03-12-2017 5:22pm

I used eu express. Will it be hit with customs

mankydogg · 04-12-2017 11:01pm

Looks to be great phone and really want to get one. The band 20 issues are my big concern though. I am on vodafone. Is band 20 used as much as band 3? I checked with LTE discovery app and it is using band 3 in my area.

fritzelly · 04-12-2017 11:11pm

mankydogg wrote: »

Looks to be great phone and really want to get one. The band 20 issues are my big concern though. I am on vodafone. Is band 20 used as much as band 3? I checked with LTE discovery app and it is using band 3 in my area.

Depends if you spend a lot of time in rural areas, if so then not good news

ErinGoBrath · 05-12-2017 12:05pm

mankydogg wrote: »

Looks to be great phone and really want to get one. The band 20 issues are my big concern though. I am on vodafone. Is band 20 used as much as band 3? I checked with LTE discovery app and it is using band 3 in my area.

I was worried also but don't notice it. I'm mostly between Dundalk and Dublin

mono_mac · 05-12-2017 12:07pm

mono_mac wrote:

I used eu express. Will it be hit with customs

Anyone able to answer this

I'm in monaghan

tedpan · 05-12-2017 1:09pm

mono_mac wrote:

Anyone able to answer this I'm in monaghan

There's no way of telling, it's up to customs!

I'd say there's a very small chance. You should be ok

mono_mac · 05-12-2017 1:15pm

tedpan wrote:

There's no way of telling, it's up to customs! I'd say there's a very small chance. You should be ok

Cheers thanks

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 - 5300Mah, 6.4"Phablet - 199 eur delivered

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