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    #302
    Paullimerick
    Registered Users Posts: 200 ✭✭Paullimerick


    How much is it in euros. And stupid question. How much better than this S5 is it


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    #303
    ImARebel
    Registered Users Posts: 793 ✭✭✭ImARebel


    glasso wrote: »
    won't you get got for customs from them tho

    as I said the blue one is very nice as the front is still black - works well. I have that one.

    Not with goldway, pay for DHL shipping and they ship it twice. Once to a warehouse inside the EU and then on to you.

    Ordered before from them with no issue


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    #304
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    Paullimerick wrote: »
    How much is it in euros. And stupid question. How much better than this S5 is it

    you can get the 4gb ram/ 64gb storage for about 170 euro.

    faster than s5, nicer more modern build, much longer battery life (2 days realistic for medium use). bigger screen in small body due to smaller bezels on top and sides.would have a better camera than s5. much faster (x2) than s5 in terms of cpu. more ram and storage.
    stock (plain) android so no bloatware apps you don't need and get security updates and new android versions more quickly.


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    #305
    Thargor
    Registered Users Posts: 17,865 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Paullimerick wrote: »
    How's the going people. Come ere I'm no genius with phones. Got a Samsung S5. Herself got the S8. Some differences in speed and quality. And no freezing every now and again. I'm looking to change mine. Need. Battery life for a full day anyway. Maps. Have a few apps. No Facebook required.
    What ye think??
    Have a look at the Pocofone thread, it pretty much blows everything else away if you're looking for Samsung spec at Chinese prices.


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    #306
    Suckit
    Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    The Huawei Mate 10 Pro is on Amazon Germany for €388 which is a great price, it was available earlier for €330.. Raging I missed that, I would definitely have bought it for myself. Now I am hoping it drops again but I'm not sure if it will, even with all the Huawei sales everywhere.
    https://www.amazon.de/Huawei-Smartphone-interner-Speicher-titanium-grau/dp/B076CNDP4J/


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    #307
    Suckit
    Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Xiaomi Mi Max 3 64/4GB | Global Version is on Gearvita for €210.50 with EU priority line shipping using the code XMMax3.

    https://gearvita.com/xiaomi-mi-max-3-4g-smartphone-4gb-ram-64gb-rom-global-version.html

    This is the official global version Google Services installed - The bootloader is locked. The shipping via EU priority line is included in the price and there should be no further customs or import costs.


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    #308
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,446 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    allthedoyles wrote: »
    Is band 20 on it ?

    Apparently not, I have the Version B, Band 20 is on Version A and C.


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    #309
    rosie16
    Registered Users Posts: 355 ✭✭rosie16


    Hi all,

    I'm thinking of getting either a redmi note 5 or redmi note 6 pro. There doesn't seem to be much of a difference between the two. Is it better to get a phone that has a newer release date?

    Has anyone used gearbest? If I choose expedited shipping does that mean I'll avoid customs?

    ps I want the blue colour.

    https://www.eglobalcentral.eu/xiaomi-redmi-note-5-3gb-32gb-dual-sim-sim-free-unlocked-blue.html

    https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_009525616845.html?wid=1349303


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    #310
    [Deleted User]
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    rosie16 wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I'm thinking of getting either a redmi note 5 or redmi note 6 pro. There doesn't seem to be much of a difference between the two. Is it better to get a phone that has a newer release date?

    Has anyone used gearbest? If I choose expedited shipping does that mean I'll avoid customs?

    ps I want the blue colour.

    https://www.eglobalcentral.eu/xiaomi-redmi-note-5-3gb-32gb-dual-sim-sim-free-unlocked-blue.html

    https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_009525616845.html?wid=1349303

    most likely will get hit for customs on gearbest.

    eglobal no customs.

    not much difference. newer design with notch and a better selfie camera.

    another option where you get stock android instead of miui is the mi a2 lite

    https://www.eglobalcentral.eu/xiaomi-mi-a2-lite-3gb-32gb-dual-sim-with-3d-curved-premium-tempered-glass-screen-protector-black-edge-blue.html


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    #311
    rosie16
    Registered Users Posts: 355 ✭✭rosie16


    glasso wrote: »
    most likely will get hit for customs on gearbest.

    eglobal no customs.

    not much difference. newer design with notch and a better selfie camera.

    another option where you get stock android instead of miui is the mi a2 lite

    https://www.eglobalcentral.eu/xiaomi-mi-a2-lite-3gb-32gb-dual-sim-with-3d-curved-premium-tempered-glass-screen-protector-black-edge-blue.html

    Aren't the processor and the camera better on the note 5 or is the difference negligible? What's the benefit of stock android?


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    rosie16 wrote: »
    Aren't the processor and the camera better on the note 5 or is the difference negligible? What's the benefit of stock android?

    not much difference in the camera.

    processor a bit better but the 625 runs rapidly on stock android.

    stock android means quicker and longer updates and no bloatware. and security updates.


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    #313
    Ould Mr Brennan
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭Ould Mr Brennan


    Has anybody used geekbuying.com and their eu warehouses?


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    #314
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Ould Mr Brennan wrote: »
    Has anybody used geekbuying.com and their eu warehouses?

    yes. should get the item in about a week


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    #315
    Ould Mr Brennan
    Registered Users Posts: 190 ✭✭Ould Mr Brennan


    glasso wrote: »
    yes. should get the item in about a week

    Thanks a lot. I have been looking at this phone as a nice budget phone Meiigoo s9 does anyone have any experience with it?


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    #316
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Ould Mr Brennan wrote: »
    Thanks a lot. I have been looking at this phone as a nice budget phone Meiigoo s9 does anyone have any experience with it?

    never heard of them

    the cpu is pretty weak - only 41,000 on antutu. as a comparison the snapdragoan 625 which I consider the min for phones these days is about 78,000.

    the other thing with smaller companies is that you'll likely never get a software update and the software risks being buggy compared to say Xiaomi (mi) and Huawei (honor) or stock android on android one.


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    #317
    rosie16
    Registered Users Posts: 355 ✭✭rosie16


    glasso wrote: »
    not much difference in the camera.

    processor a bit better but the 625 runs rapidly on stock android.

    stock android means quicker and longer updates and no bloatware. and security updates.

    Thanks you sold me on it. I've put off buying a new smartphone with the last three weeks.


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    #318
    Jameswhalley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 112 ✭✭Jameswhalley


    Hi all

    Im looking at Coolicool EU

    What's their shipping time from EU like and do they take repairs back in EU ,if you know thanks


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    #319
    Suckit
    Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Jameswhalley wrote: »
    Hi all

    Im looking at Coolicool EU

    What's their shipping time from EU like and do they take repairs back in EU ,if you know thanks

    I just bought from them, it arrived today, ordered on the 9th.
    I'm pretty sure they take repairs etc. By EU law they have to anyway.
    https://www.coolicool.com/product_warranty.html

    They say that they are not responsible for some shipping costs, but paypal refunded returns should avoid that anyway.
    https://www.paypal.com/ie/webapps/mpp/refunded-returns


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    #320
    Suckit
    Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Honor 10 is on Amazon Italy from €329 for 4GB/64GB - https://www.amazon.it/Smartphone-Display-Memoria-Octa-Core-Fotocamera/dp/B07CXHZ2KH/

    The Huawei P20 Pro 6GB/128GB (Unlocked) is on Amazon Italy for €589 - https://www.amazon.it/Huawei-P20-Pro-Twilight-Mono-Sim/dp/B07DK7RW9K/

    Both may be cheaper to ship to UK (PM/PW/AP)

    Differences between the two.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0OX1UHMYAo


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    #321
    Jameswhalley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 112 ✭✭Jameswhalley


    Suckit wrote: »
    I just bought from them, it arrived today, ordered on the 9th.
    I'm pretty sure they take repairs etc. By EU law they have to anyway.
    https://www.coolicool.com/product_warranty.html

    They say that they are not responsible for some shipping costs, but paypal refunded returns should avoid that anyway.
    https://www.paypal.com/ie/webapps/mpp/refunded-returns

    Thanks

    Has anyone ordered off gearbest lately ( I know)?

    They seem to have a range of options ,hard to fathom what they all are.


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    Jameswhalley wrote: »
    Thanks

    Has anyone ordered off gearbest lately ( I know)?

    They seem to have a range of options ,hard to fathom what they all are.

    No customs unfriendly options for postage if you catch my drift afaik


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    #323
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,145 ✭✭✭corkie


    [The Verge] Huawei’s Mate 20 Pro is a spec and camera monster

    The Huawei Mate 20 Pro will be available with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage for €1,049 starting today.

    At that price point, your probably better of with the latest pixel?, at least on that you can unlock the bootloader.

    They also have a NEW Nano Memory Card slot, and the only device so for to use it that type of card.

    What is the Huawei NM card used in the Mate 20 phones?

    Specs:- https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_20_pro-9343.php

    Boards thread: - https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057920218

    The Digital Services Act 2024 [EU] ~ Social Media and You ~ Nanny State guidance for parental monitoring of apps ~ Censorship: - broad laws that will probably effect Adult use of same.



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    #324
    Thargor
    Registered Users Posts: 17,865 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    corkie wrote: »
    [The Verge] Huawei’s Mate 20 Pro is a spec and camera monster




    At that price point, your probably better of with the latest pixel?, at least on that you can unlock the bootloader.

    They also have a NEW Nano Memory Card slot, and the only device so for to use it that type of card.

    What is the Huawei NM card used in the Mate 20 phones?

    Specs:- https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate_20_pro-9343.php
    Trying to replace MicroSD with proprietary crap nobody wants could pass for an April Fools day article...

    Anyone paying a grand for a phone needs their head examined.


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    #325
    Suckit
    Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Thargor wrote: »
    Trying to replace MicroSD with proprietary crap nobody wants could pass for an April Fools day article...

    Anyone paying a grand for a phone needs their head examined.

    You can buy a Llama cheaper :pac:

    Huawei and their sub-brand Honor are having a pretty big sale Europe-wide.

    The Honor Mate 10 Pro and Huawei P20 Pro have both dropped in price by quite a bit.
    The 128GB Mate20 Pro is on sale for around €900 still madness.


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    #326
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,446 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    Jameswhalley wrote: »
    Thanks

    Has anyone ordered off gearbest lately ( I know)?

    They seem to have a range of options ,hard to fathom what they all are.

    All will get pinched by customs, which is fair enough. The only thing I will say is if it is valuable, pay through paypal for insurance and pay for their expedited/insured shipping to speed up the process as its a long wait with the free shipping, if it arrives at all.


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    #327
    Suckit
    Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    sleepysniper wrote: »
    Looks a decent bit of kit but I don't think it has Band 20 from what I can tell?
    glasso wrote: »
    Seems to be there alright but omitted in most descriptions.

    Let us know how you get on. Would be interested in hearing how the camera is also.

    It arrived today via Parcel Wizard, it is shipped using DPD from Germany so I could track it from DPD anyway.

    It does have 4G
    https://imgur.com/a/oVQIWRY

    Will post some pictures when I get the chance, the phone was for a relative, not me (it's a bribe/payment in advance for some help :D) so I will get photos over the next day or so.


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    #328
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,446 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    CramCycle wrote: »
    Apparently not, I have the Version B, Band 20 is on Version A and C.

    For sh1ts and giggles I mailed Asus to see could they do anything and they said if it's not written on the box, nope. The insert in the box though is related to the A version. I mean I could root it and unlock it but I really have no interest in that and so far no 4g is fine with WiFi in work and home and I apparently don't go anywhere else. I have mailed them back the insert and see do they have an official workaround of its only software


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    Suckit wrote: »
    It arrived today via Parcel Wizard, it is shipped using DPD from Germany so I could track it from DPD anyway.

    It does have 4G
    https://imgur.com/a/oVQIWRY

    Will post some pictures when I get the chance, the phone was for a relative, not me (it's a bribe/payment in advance for some help :D) so I will get photos over the next day or so.

    I'm sure that the 8x has 4g but does it have band 20 (800mhz)?

    there are free radio tester apps on play store - check if it does.

    band 20 used in rural areas usually afaik

    how is the 8x rear camera btw?


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    #330
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,145 ✭✭✭corkie


    glasso wrote: »
    I'm sure that the 8x has 4g but does it have band 20 (800mhz)?

    there are free radio tester apps on play store - check if it does.

    band 20 used in rural areas usually afaik

    how is the 8x rear camera btw?

    Look at the linked screenshot of LTE Discovery app, clearly showing connected with band 20!

    The Digital Services Act 2024 [EU] ~ Social Media and You ~ Nanny State guidance for parental monitoring of apps ~ Censorship: - broad laws that will probably effect Adult use of same.



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    #331
    [Deleted User]
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    corkie wrote: »
    Look at the linked screenshot of LTE Discovery app, clearly showing connected with band 20!

    cool.

    camera?

    overall impressions? what colour did you get?


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