Chinese Android Phones

kevin306

Just looking for a recommendation of the best Chinese phones out at the min. Thinking of getting one and don't know the brands or models to look out for.

Digital Solitude

kevin306 wrote: »

Just looking for a recommendation of the best Chinese phones out at the min. Thinking of getting one and don't know the brands or models to look out for.

We're going to need a budget to help, but Xiaomi, OnePlus, OPPO, THL, Elephone (won't work on three AFAIK), ZTE, Huawei, Cubot, and Doogee are probably okay to start? The OP has more, and someone else may help out

Jay Hatchell

kevin306 wrote: »

Just looking for a recommendation of the best Chinese phones out at the min. Thinking of getting one and don't know the brands or models to look out for.

I just ordered the Elephone P6000 on dealsmachine for €151 if ya want to check that out it has excellent specs on a 5" phone for the money

Jay Hatchell

Iseedeadpixels wrote: »

Got an OTA update to fix bugs, wonder what it fixed.

Is that 5.0 lollipop or the etotalk rom ?

theShire

Anyone have the Elephone P3000s yet? Any comments/reviews?
Also, is there any EU stockist as I don't particularly want to have it shipped from China if possible.

Iseedeadpixels

Jay Hatchell wrote: »

Is that 5.0 lollipop or the etotalk rom ?

Elephone themselves, not sure wtf Etotalk done to it tbh becuase I haven't seen anything to say its a Etotalk rom.

kevin306

Jay Hatchell wrote: »

I just ordered the Elephone P6000 on dealsmachine for €151 if ya want to check that out it has excellent specs on a 5" phone for the money

Remarkable spec for that price. In peoples experience do these phones last or would you find yourself having to buy a new one every 6-12 months.

eamonnq

kevin306 wrote: »

Remarkable spec for that price. In peoples experience do these phones last or would you find yourself having to buy a new one every 6-12 months.

You won't find yourself having to buy a new one every 6-12 months, but you might find yourself WANTING to buy a new one every now and again!!

kevin306

eamonnq wrote: »

You won't find yourself having to buy a new one every 6-12 months, but you might find yourself WANTING to buy a new one every now and again!!

Ha once I get one I'd imagine the exact same will apply to me. Probably better off going for something on the cheaper end to start off, so would the Elephone P6000 be about the best spec on a phone for that price.

Thargor

Any sign of all those great looking Xiaomis that were previewed a while ago, looked like ultra thin metal cased models?

Any other good options in the last month or so? People are asking me about Chinese phones but Im just telling them to buy a Oneplus One.

Iseedeadpixels

Anyone else contacted by Tinydeal on here?:D

Thargor

Iseedeadpixels wrote: »

Anyone else contacted by Tinydeal on here?:D

Ha, I thought it was just me, I have a free smartwatch phone and a Xiaomi Note on the way to begin my career as a gadgets reviewer for various Chinese sites. What are they contacting a peasant like you for? Im the one who started the world famous Chinese Android Phones thread on Boards.ie

seamusmct

hi,new here,i am going to buy a new phone,just cant decide between oneplus one or a Gionee elifi e7,any advice would be great ,hope i am in the correct section.

thefinalstage

Lol, You won't even have to review them. They usually write the review and you just post it. Good stufff lol

seamusmct

thefinalstage,was that post for me.if so dont know what todo with it

Iseedeadpixels

Thargor wrote: »

Ha, I thought it was just me, I have a free smartwatch phone and a Xiaomi Note on the way to begin my career as a gadgets reviewer for various Chinese sites. What are they contacting a peasant like you for? Im the one who started the world famous Chinese Android Phones thread on Boards.ie

Ah you jammy git they closed his account before I could reply

If any Chinese sellers see this pleaseeeeee contact me again

eamonnq

Was actually on the verge of buying a phone from their site, but now I see it is not in stock. Could have done a review and everything, ah well!!

CrabieCrawford

CrabieCrawford wrote: »

Anyone know where I can get glass for the neo 003 screen?

Have tried a few places but they're requesting the exact dimensions and thickness etc so even these might suffice

Anyone any ideas?

eamonnq

CrabieCrawford wrote: »

Anyone any ideas?

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Original-Repalacement-Touch-Screen-TP-and-LCD-Screen-Digitizer-Set-for-NEO-N003-Smart-Phone/1821112058.html

seamusmct

hi,new here,i am going to buy a new phone,just cant decide between oneplus one or a Gionee elifi e7,any advice would be great,i know wheare i am going to buy from,just want to hear any views on either phone.

RossieMan

will you stop spamming that crap? look on google for reviews.

Iseedeadpixels

seamusmct wrote: »

hi,new here,i am going to buy a new phone,just cant decide between oneplus one or a Gionee elifi e7,any advice would be great,i know wheare i am going to buy from,just want to hear any views on either phone.

Oneplus One anyday

eamonnq

seamusmct wrote: »

i know wheare i am going to buy from,

Do tell where you are going to buy from ??

marcbrophy

Hi folks,

Just curious.
Is this Jiayu's official store?

http://www.jiayu-store.com/

Seems like they have the S3 for $190 / €166.

What's the catch?

ibFoxer

Heraldoffreeent wrote: »

I'd imagine so?, I used CC and just sent them the email receipt I'd received from
Gearbest.

The rev then sent me this on Jan 19:

Total Value of Goods - €79.11

Customs Duty - € 0.00
VAT @ 23% - € 18.19
An Post Fee - € 7.00
Total for Collection - € 25.19

Expected Delivery Date -Wednesday 21st January 2015

Regards
C xxxxxxxx
Customs Officer, Dublin Mail Centre

Still no letter, I'm wondering is there anyone or anywhere to contact to find out what the story is?

CrabieCrawford

eamonnq wrote: »

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Original-Repalacement-Touch-Screen-TP-and-LCD-Screen-Digitizer-Set-for-NEO-N003-Smart-Phone/1821112058.html

Thanks for the reply but thats with the digitiser. I just need the glass which should only be a few dollars

Digital Solitude

CrabieCrawford wrote: »

Thanks for the reply but thats with the digitiser. I just need the glass which should only be a few dollars

Digitizer is what picks up the touch signature. Unless you're extremely skilled you'll want the digitiser

eamonnq

CrabieCrawford wrote: »

Thanks for the reply but thats with the digitiser. I just need the glass which should only be a few dollars

OGS ?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Glass_Solution

seamusmct

i was not expecting such a hostile response on my first day here, anyway the main reason for asking is that gionee have haved the price of the elife e7.and that first hand experience with a phone is by far better than reading a review on google.

digitaldr

spix wrote: »

Zenfone 5 and Umi Zero are a big step up from the iphone 4s size wise, even compared to most 5" phones they are a good bit bigger due to bezels.

Honor 3c 4g, Redmi 2, Xiaomi mi4, Iuni u2 are some other options. Can't go wrong with the Honor 6 either. Blu vivo air is optimized for American market so will be missing the 900mhz 3G band which might cause some issues.

Thanks for that - she chickened out and went with a 5 inch Moto G instead Managed to pick one up in Argos for her the other day which was good going as there nearly always out if stock. I was really looking forward to having a play around with a Xiaomi or Umi Zero - would be interested to see how they'd compare to my OPO. There's nearly too much choice out there - makes me almost wistful for my iPhone days - only choice then was how much you wanted to get fleeced by for more storage!