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dsaint1

nuff wrote: »

Just found a previous discussion on this in this thread. Apolicies for the repetition. Just looking at the Mi A1 as well ��. My confusion continues to grow. Not sure which one to get although the 4x is out as I can't find one in stock with band 20.

The Mi A1 seems to be on back order so you"ll be waiting a while to get one I'd say. As far a I can tell the only difference is the dual camera on the A1 vs the Note 4. I ordered a Redmi note 4 4gb64gb (band20) from Honourbuy last wednesday evening and it arrived Friday morning. 195 delivered. Very happy with it!

gn3dr

Was trying to decide on a new phone to move on from my Ulefone Power due to a dead line on the top of the screen. Couldn't decide on something like Maze Alpha, Elephone S8 etc. I'd probably have tried a Redmi note expect I got tired of paging through different versions to find the one with band 20. In the end I took a slightly different approach and went for the cheaper end of the market. Ordered 2 phones though as I couldn't make up my mind. Ordered a Oukitel U16 from Tinydeal from Germany for 120 euro because I wanted to try out a 6" inch screen without investing too much. And just because it was on sale I picked up a Vernee Thor Plus from Gearbest for 108 euro. CI'murious to see if they will match up to the Ulefone Power or the Oukitel K6000 ( my previous favourite). The screen resolution is lower on both but the Verne's amoled is getting good reviews.

Anyone interested in a Ulefone Power with an dead line across the top of the screen?

wozza

nuff wrote: »

Hi all,

Just looking for some advice. Ive never bought a chinese phone before. I'm looking to change from my Samsung Note 4 and cant afford to pay 1000 euro for the Note 8. Ive been looking at the Redmi note 4 and the Redmi note 4x. Ideally I'm thinking the note 4x is preferential to the note 4 but is the note 4 4gb ram 64gb rom better than the 4x 3gb ram 32gb rom version?

is there anything else in the 200 euro price range I should be considering? Ive been reading as many recommendations and reviews as I can and that's whats led me to the Redmi as an option so any advice is appreciated.

Hi nuff

Have had redmi note 3 pro prime 3gb 32gb for over a year and have been very impressed with it overall, quite a fast responsive phone. Missus has galaxy note 3 which is starting to play up in a few apps so have just bought her the redmi note 4x 4gb/64gb deca core processor from hongkong goldway on AliExpress, arriving tomorrow with dhl has taken 18 days €190 all in incl 2 extra cases and pu glass screen protector
My 4th phone in 4 years from goldway and i personally wouldnt go anywhere else.

Suckit

^^
€157 here with no VAT to pay and delivered by DHL express (I did not check the version).
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-4X-4-X-Pro-Prime-Mobile-Phone-4GB-RAM-64GB-ROM-MTK/3010045_32828027536.html?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.32a62c48DTC0bt

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FAQ
1.Is Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X in stock now?
The model you can put into the cart is in stock. We can process the order in 1 - 2 working days after the payment is verified.
2.What version do you sell for?
It's Chinese version. The model name on the box is Chinese. But we can flash global ROM. It supports OTA update.
3.Does it have "Play Store" and multi-language?
Yes, please check the screenshot.
4.Is it true that the customs duty & VAT is free for the EU by DHL?
Yes, we guarantee customs duty & VAT is free. It's safe and fast!
5.May I get warranty?
Yes, we offer one-year warranty (China Warranty Service) or One-year AliExpress warranty (Local Warranty Service).

CantGetNoSleep

Where is cheapest for the Xiaomi A1 these days? Going to give it a try, always loved build quality of Xiaomi phones but was never a lover of MIUI

GBX

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

Where is cheapest for the Xiaomi A1 these days? Going to give it a try, always loved build quality of Xiaomi phones but was never a lover of MIUI

https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-xiaomi-mia1

Theres a few options on there but you could be liable to get hit with customs charges on some of them sellers.

Bahanaman

It seems from most youtubers and online reviews that the Redmi Note 4 is the best value mid to budget range phone to be had. Would most people here be in agreement with that? I'm finally at the end of my tesco mobile contract and wouldn't have the cash to be splashing out on mainstream brand phones.

fixXxer

Bahanaman wrote: »

It seems from most youtubers and online reviews that the Redmi Note 4 is the best value mid to budget range phone to be had. Would most people here be in agreement with that? I'm finally at the end of my tesco mobile contract and wouldn't have the cash to be splashing out on mainstream brand phones.

On its own its a great phone if you can handle MIUI. Its pretty easy to put something like Lineage OS on it and get stock android if you are so inclined.

ImARebel

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

I didn't, but I may have simply got lucky.
I got it from Tomtop who shipped expedited through NL.
They were supposed to have shipped the case along with but they put it on a literal slow boat from China, so I'll probably get it in time for the Galaxy S9.

Should I take the gamble, lol

Out of stock in italy, so fecking tempted - but I'd be sick to get caught for customs, I'd rather pay the extra now to guarantee I don't have another bill to pay (I'm poor and my current phone has given up the ghost need something fast)

Autochange

Do any of the Xiaomi phones comes with android ios or is the operating sytsem similar.

Im split between a redmi 4 or a note 4 (not too sure of the difference of the 'x' models if anyone can elaborate)

nuff

Autochange wrote: »

Do any of the Xiaomi phones comes with android ios or is the operating sytsem similar.

Im split between a redmi 4 or a note 4 (not too sure of the difference of the 'x' models if anyone can elaborate)

Have you looked at the xiaomi mi a1? Comes with stock android as opposed to miui 8.

I'm btwn both the note 4 and the Mi A1 for this reason at this point. I've no experience of miui.

ImARebel

well I've just gone and ordered it from tomtop, it was out of stock with geekbuying. fingers crossed it doesn't get nabbed...

nuff

wozza wrote: »

Hi nuff

Have had redmi note 3 pro prime 3gb 32gb for over a year and have been very impressed with it overall, quite a fast responsive phone. Missus has galaxy note 3 which is starting to play up in a few apps so have just bought her the redmi note 4x 4gb/64gb deca core processor from hongkong goldway on AliExpress, arriving tomorrow with dhl has taken 18 days €190 all in incl 2 extra cases and pu glass screen protector
My 4th phone in 4 years from goldway and i personally wouldnt go anywhere else.

Thanks Wozza. Hadn't heard of this seller. That seems a good deal. Had ruled it out as couldn't find a band 20 in stock.

Back to u youtube to watch some more comparison videos to help decide :-/ !

Autochange

nuff wrote: »

Have you looked at the xiaomi mi a1? Comes with stock android as opposed to miui 8.

I'm btwn both the note 4 and the Mi A1 for this reason at this point. I've no experience of miui.

https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Global-Version-Xiaomi-Mi-A1-5-5-Inch-4GB-64GB-Smartphone-Black-385504.html

Like this one?

nuff

Yeah thats the one autochange

Autochange

nuff wrote: »

Yeah thats the one autochange

So would i be right in saying all of the other Xiaomi phones run that mui system.
Only the mi a1 is android?

fixXxer

Autochange wrote:

So would i be right in saying all of the other Xiaomi phones run that mui system. Only the mi a1 is android?

MIUI is android, just under a very heavy skin.

UsedToWait

Anyone run Lineage or other custom roms on a xiaomi?
Any issues or bugs?

Autochange

https://willmyphonework.net/

This site states that the note 4x will work on irish 3g and 4g networks. The 4g 64 g phone looks really good. Has anyone purchased one?
really hoping to finally pull the trigger on this one.

https://www.topresellerstore.com/en/smartphone-android/1390-xiaomi-redmi-note-4x-4-gb-ram-64-gb-rom.html

Found it shipping from italy on the above site at 175 euro

corkie

UsedToWait wrote: »

Anyone run Lineage or other custom roms on a xiaomi?
Any issues or bugs?

Switched to Lineage OS 14.1 (7.1.2) on my Redmi note 3 on the 16th!

Much better performance and improved battery life, over xiaomi.eu (MM). Latest security + blueborne patches. Native support for trusted devices (instead of needing xposed to enable it on MIUI).

Only bug is saving downloads to sdcard, files get reported as zero file size and not accessible.

Solution: - Rename the files or unmount/remount sdcard for them to work again.

corkie

Autochange wrote: »

https://willmyphonework.net/

This site states that the note 4x will work on irish 3g and 4g networks. The 4g 64 g phone looks really good. Has anyone purchased one?
really hoping to finally pull the trigger on this one.

https://www.topresellerstore.com/en/smartphone-android/1390-xiaomi-redmi-note-4x-4-gb-ram-64-gb-rom.html

Found it shipping from italy on the above site at 175 euro

Read back a few pages/search!

The version linked Redmi Note 4X doesn't have band 20 needed for LTE here.

What you should be looking for is the Redmi Note 4 Global Edition,same device with xtra bands.

Autochange

corkie wrote: »

Read back a few pages/search!

The version linked Redmi Note 4X doesn't have band 20 needed for LTE here.

What you should be looking for is the Redmi Note 4 Global Edition,same device with xtra bands.

Thanks for that. The first link I posted on that post said that version will work on the vodafone network on 4g. i will try find the version you posted the info on. My own samsung is on its last legs

Autochange

corkie wrote: »

Read back a few pages/search!

The version linked Redmi Note 4X doesn't have band 20 needed for LTE here.

What you should be looking for is the Redmi Note 4 Global Edition,same device with xtra bands.

https://www.honorbuy.com/1103-xiaomi-redmi-note-4-international-version-64gb-black.html

This looks like the correct one shipping from inside the EU

Suckit

Autochange wrote: »

https://willmyphonework.net/

This site states that the note 4x will work on irish 3g and 4g networks. The 4g 64 g phone looks really good. Has anyone purchased one?
really hoping to finally pull the trigger on this one.

https://www.topresellerstore.com/en/smartphone-android/1390-xiaomi-redmi-note-4x-4-gb-ram-64-gb-rom.html

Found it shipping from italy on the above site at 175 euro

It will work on Band 3 - 1800MHz, which is the one that they are referring to on that site.

Band 20 - 800MHz would cover more rural areas, whereas Band 3 - 1800MHz would be more available in cities like Dublin, Cork, Galway. Although Band 20 would be the more predominant one.
You can check coverage here
https://www.cellmapper.net/map?MCC=272&MNC=1
older version here
http://www.worldtimezone.com/4g.html

Also, your provider should have a coverage map on their site that may show by band.

Autochange

Suckit wrote: »

It will work on Band 3 - 1800MHz, which is the one that they are referring to on that site.

Band 20 - 800MHz would cover more rural areas, whereas Band 3 - 1800MHz would be more available in cities like Dublin, Cork, Galway. Although Band 20 would be the more predominant one.
You can check coverage here
https://www.cellmapper.net/map?MCC=272&MNC=1
older version here
http://www.worldtimezone.com/4g.html

Also, your provider should have a coverage map on their site that may show by band.

Please check the supported bands with your carrier in your local area before purchase.Supported Bands:4G:FDD-LTE B1/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20,TD-LTE B38/B40；3G: WCDMA B1/B2/B5/B8; 2G: GSM B2/B3/B5/B8

https://www.honorbuy.com/1105-xiaomi-redmi-note-4-international-version-64gb-gray.html

This seems to be correct and in stock

orm0nd

corkie wrote: »

Switched to Lineage OS 14.1 (7.1.2) on my Redmi note 3 on the 16th!

Much better performance and improved battery life, over xiaomi.eu (MM). Latest security + blueborne patches. Native support for trusted devices (instead of needing xposed to enable it on MIUI).

Only bug is saving downloads to sdcard, files get reported as zero file size and not accessible.

Solution: - Rename the files or unmount/remount sdcard for them to work again.

any links showing how to the change over, (for a noob)

redmi 4x

thanks !

johnytwentyten

Autochange wrote: »

https://willmyphonework.net/

This site states that the note 4x will work on irish 3g and 4g networks. The 4g 64 g phone looks really good. Has anyone purchased one?
really hoping to finally pull the trigger on this one.

https://www.topresellerstore.com/en/smartphone-android/1390-xiaomi-redmi-note-4x-4-gb-ram-64-gb-rom.html

Found it shipping from italy on the above site at 175 euro

From what I've read on here you should stay clear of the mediatek processor and go with snapdragon

corkie

orm0nd wrote: »

any links showing how to the change over, (for a noob)

redmi 4x

thanks !

There is not an official version of Lineasge OS for that device yet.

Unofficial available here! <-- Can't switch to official later without wiping the device.

Guides: -

Xiaomi Reddit wiki <-- for unlocking bootloader etc.

funkey_monkey

Who are the recommended vendors for a Note 4?

Was looking at the following:

https://www.honorbuy.com/1105-xiaomi-redmi-note-4-international-version-64gb-gray.html
$225 inc shipping. No mention of any import tax.

https://www.spemall.com/Global-Version-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-4-International-Edition-Mobile-Phone-Snapdragon-Octa-Core-5-5-FHD-3GB-RAM-32GB-ROM_g.html
$220 inc 2 years European warranty & Tax insurance.

Is a European warranty worth anything? Any other sellers who are better than these? Kimovil has spemall as cheapest. However, a quick Google shows they are getting really poor reviews.

fixXxer

funkey_monkey wrote:

$225 inc shipping. No mention of any import tax.

Honorbuy ship very fast and there's no vat if you order from the EU stock. They are rarely the cheapest though. I've not used the other link you've posted. Have you checked on eGlobalCentral.eu ?