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fixXxer

Saw this pop up on Kickstarter.

Worlds smallest 4G Android 10 smartphone. Got one of the early bird backers for €139. Now 30 days to decide if I really want it

Don Imac2

stockshares wrote: »

Lads I need to get a new phone for myself and one for my Mother so that she can use the HSE Covid App. Budget is €450.

I looked through the Thread here and also on the latest Gsmarena phone guide below https://m.gsmarena.com/smartphone_buyers_guide-review-2036.php

I have seen the Mi 9 Lite recommended on the thread but the Gsmarena guide recommends others in the range instead.

I have a shortlist of these phones. Prices were found using Hagglezon Amazon price comparison site and verified:

Realme C3 3GB 64gb €118 on Amazon.es
Realme 5 Pro 4GB 138gb €147 on Amazon.it
Realme 6 8GB 128gb €234 on Amazon.de
Redmi Note 9 Pro 6GB 128gb €249 on Amazon.es and .it
Realme X2 8GB 128gb €289 on Amazon.it
Xiaomi Mi 9T 6GB 64gb €289 on Amazon.es .it and .fr
Xiaomi Mi 9SE 6GB 64gb €332 on Amazon.es
Motorola One Fusion plus (no price available)

I was thinking that I could get the Realme C3 for my Mother and one of the others for myself
OR
get two Realme C3's and keep the cost down.

Do the other phones justify the price difference between them and the Realme C3?

Btw the Realme 6 got an outstanding review on the Gsmarena guide.

Thanks for any advice.

I have just got the Realme 6 and it is an outstanding phone. Very fast for scrolling (90mhz). Not much bloatware. You could get two of these and you would still have change. I'm no techy but if you have any questions feel free to ask.

stockshares

Don Imac2 wrote: »

I have just got the Realme 6 and it is an outstanding phone. Very fast for scrolling (90mhz). Not much bloatware. You could get two of these and you would still have change. I'm no techy but if you have any questions feel free to ask.

Where did you get it and what price was it?

Don Imac2

stockshares wrote: »

Where did you get it and what price was it?

Edwaybuy. €197.09. Free delivery. Strangely it's in the the clearance section, page 2. The 128 gb version is €14 more.

stockshares

Don Imac2 wrote: »

Edwaybuy. €197.09. Free delivery. Strangely it's in the the clearance section, page 2. The 128 gb version is €14 more.

Thanks, seen it in the clearance section. Strange for a phone with great reviews.

I'm debating between these.
Realme 6
Realme 5
Realme C3

I've just been on the Realme site and the C3 seems a great budget phone. It's €150+ on Realme but it's only €119 on Amazon.es atm.

New Home

I've to say I really can't fault my Xiaomi Mi A3, it was <€200.

stockshares

New Home wrote: »

I've to say I really can't fault my Xiaomi Mi A3, it was <€200.

I read a review of it here
https://m.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_a3-review-1964p6.php

It says the screen is only 730p for an Amoled and is good for gaming but not browsing. How do you find the screen?

New Home

Excellent. Then again, my previous one was a Galaxy S II, so anything was probably an improvement.

Edited to add: the keyboard annoys me a bit, I could download a different one but meh, the effort.

Also, just reading the review: I don't find the text on the screen pixellated at all.

stockshares

New Home wrote: »

Excellent. Then again, my previous one was a Galaxy S II, so anything was probably an improvement.

Edited to add: the keyboard annoys me a bit, I could download a different one but meh, the effort.

Also, just reading the review: I don't find the text on the screen pixellated at all.

Thanks, I think the reviewers are very techy which is good but they will find faults that everyday users wouldn't notice.

It's hard to separate most phones on the basics like Browsing, Social Media, YouTube etc which is what most people use them for. That's why I'm tempted to go for the Realme C3.

The only area I can see people being picky is about Camera Quality or things like NFC.

I'm mostly concerned with Battery and then a nice screen providing it doesn't drain the battery.

fixXxer

The Redmi Note 8T has a better screen and has NFC as well if thats important.

https://www.edwaybuy.com/redmi-phones/redmi-note-8t.html

Got one for my wife and I and its a great little budget work horse. There was a voucher somewhere in the thread so it was ~ €140 i think.

New Home

stockshares wrote: »

Thanks, I think the reviewers are very techy which is good but they will find faults that everyday users wouldn't notice.

It's hard to separate most phones on the basics like Browsing, Social Media, YouTube etc which is what most people use them for. That's why I'm tempted to go for the Realme C3.

The only area I can see people being picky is about Camera Quality or things like NFC.

I'm mostly concerned with Battery and then a nice screen providing it doesn't drain the battery.

fixXxer wrote: »

The Redmi Note 8T has a better screen and has NFC as well if thats important.

https://www.edwaybuy.com/redmi-phones/redmi-note-8t.html

Got one for my wife and I and its a great little budget work horse. There was a voucher somewhere in the thread so it was ~ €140 i think.

If that voucher is still valid, then definitely go for that, op.


To be fair, I haven't tried many other phones, I can only tell you I'm very happy with this one, and I agree with this review (from the link you posted):

Zavael
Its not true that the resolution is not sufficient. Its pretty clear and sharp enough to even read on it. Yes, fullHD would be better but not with such margin as it is described in this post and verdict. If anyone can get a try, you should take it in your own hands and see on your own that you will not notice any discomfort while using it. The best phone for the price and maybe superior to many pricier, too.

10 Mar 2020 MZ5

I find it takes excellent pictures, but like I said, that's just me.

stockshares

fixXxer wrote: »

The Redmi Note 8T has a better screen and has NFC as well if thats important.

https://www.edwaybuy.com/redmi-phones/redmi-note-8t.html

Got one for my wife and I and its a great little budget work horse. There was a voucher somewhere in the thread so it was ~ €140 i think.

Im going to.look for the Voucher but I presume it's out of date by now.

If anyone has any vouchers I would appreciate it as I have two phones to buy.

I'll return the favour when I can.
Thanks

Btw has anyone checked if Edwaybuy Is actually an official Xiaomi outlet. I've dropped Xiaomi an email but I presume a response will take a while.

New Home

This might help:

https://www.boards.ie/search/submit/?thread=2057892570&query=discount&user=&date_from=&date_to=

BTW, I don't use it so I'm not certain, but I don't think the MiA3 supports NFC.

stockshares

New Home wrote: »

This might help:

https://www.boards.ie/search/submit/?thread=2057892570&query=discount&user=&date_from=&date_to=

BTW, I don't use it so I'm not certain, but I don't think the MiA3 supports NFC.

Thanks very much, I found these vouchers posted in the Thread earlier
https://en.techreviewer.de/edwaybuy-coupon/#cp-code-3

They seem great value but I think these reductions have already been applied to the quoted prices in Edwaybuy now. I'll check for sure later if thats the case.

Edit;
I've just tried the Codes and they are not valid.

stockshares

stockshares wrote: »

Im going to.look for the Voucher but I presume it's out of date by now.

If anyone has any vouchers I would appreciate it as I have two phones to buy.

I'll return the favour when I can.
Thanks

Btw has anyone checked if Edwaybuy Is actually an official Xiaomi outlet. I've dropped Xiaomi an email but I presume a response will take a while.

I received a reply.
Edwaybuy are not an official seller. See reply below:

Dear Sir/Madam,
Greetings from XIAOMI UK.

Thank you for raising your inquiry to our department, we are more than willing to assist you to the best that we can.

In regards to your inquiry, Edwaybuy is not yet included as part of the official sellers of XIAOMI products here in the UK.

To be guided correctly please access this link: https://www.mi.com/uk/service/wheretobuy/

Hope this email finds you well. If you have other inquiry and assistance needed you may email us back.

Thank you and Best Regards,
Xiaomi Customer Service

(0800-916-0561)

www.mi.com/uk

Suckit

stockshares wrote: »

I received a reply.
Edwaybuy are not an official seller. See reply below:

Dear Sir/Madam,
Greetings from XIAOMI UK.

Thank you for raising your inquiry to our department, we are more than willing to assist you to the best that we can.

In regards to your inquiry, Edwaybuy is not yet included as part of the official sellers of XIAOMI products here in the UK.

To be guided correctly please access this link: https://www.mi.com/uk/service/wheretobuy/

Hope this email finds you well. If you have other inquiry and assistance needed you may email us back.

Thank you and Best Regards,
Xiaomi Customer Service

(0800-916-0561)

www.mi.com/uk

I'm not sure which way they distribute their sales, but the Xiaomi store UK isn't an official seller to Ireland, nor are any of their European stores.
All of the stores that sell here, do so by selling as a UK store (Argos, Currys etc.).
If the price difference is worth it (the B&M store and Amazon have excellent returns policy in themselves), go for it.
But most of the rest can't help you if you have an issue due to Xiaomi's crazy warranty/repair centres policies.
Many of the other Chinese phone manufacturers have European repair centres that you can send the phone directly to under warranty or not and get them repaired.

TL;DR - If looking for an official seller in Ireland, I don't know if they exist. But buying from Argos/Amazon/Currys etc. may be worth it for their own return policies if the price is worth it, and they often are, but they have limited models.
A good example is

An amazing price for this

https://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/8656762.htm
Compared to this same model
https://www.amazon.es/gp/offer-listing/B07K64PTLP?condition=new

stockshares

@ Suckit

I was more focused on whether Edwaybuy were genuine or not than Xiaomis returns policy but its something to consider.

Are you suggesting the Redmi Note 8 Pro?
Its on Amazon for less but the specs below say a 5000 battery but the Pro should have 4500.
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07ZMBKJ67?tag=haggle-web-de-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1&language=en_GB

I've found these on various Amazon sites but Im finding it hard to choose between them. All have good reviews and good battery.

Realme C3 €117 3gb 64gb
https://www.amazon.it/dp/B085FF1BXQ?tag=haggle-web-it-21&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1

Realme 5 €147 4gb 128gb
https://www.amazon.it/dp/B081CZMPCG?tag=haggle-web-it-21&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1

Redmi Note 8T €161 4gb 64gb
https://www.amazon.it/dp/B07ZHFYXP6?tag=haggle-web-it-21&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1

Redmi Note 9s €199 4gb 64gb
https://www.amazon.es/dp/B085WB9VRQ?tag=haggle-web-es-21&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1

Realme 6 €249 8gb 128gb
https://www.amazon.it/dp/B085FF4RD7?tag=haggle-web-it-21&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1

leche solara

Looking to buy the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro 8GB/256GB and best price I can find is €439.84 from eglobalcentral.eu but unfortunately it's out of stock. There doesn't appear to be a way to find out when they'll have it back in. Anyone any ideas where I might get this phone at a comparable price?

GBX

leche solara wrote: »

Looking to buy the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro 8GB/256GB and best price I can find is €439.84 from eglobalcentral.eu but unfortunately it's out of stock. There doesn't appear to be a way to find out when they'll have it back in. Anyone any ideas where I might get this phone at a comparable price?

While it does say out of stock with Eglobal. Bear in mind for a lot of stuff with them they maintain its in stock and could take a few weeks should it appear to have been restocked and you order.


https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-xiaomi-mi-note-10

Few listing the standard mi note 10. Pro version doesnt seem to be as readily available.


https://www.amazon.es/gp/offer-listing/B07ZGJGTNP?condition=new&tag=kimovil0a-21

marcbrophy

All, looking for something for the mother!
She currently has a Nokia 5.1 and it's a real POS, being honest

Thing is, most phones I'm aware of at the moment are pretty big!
She's not looking to go any bigger than the Nokia's 5.5" screen!

Any recommendations for new(ish) models that are in the 5.5" screen size?
4GB/64GB would be brilliant as a minimum too.

Thanks a lot!

stockshares

marcbrophy wrote: »

All, looking for something for the mother!
She currently has a Nokia 5.1 and it's a real POS, being honest

Thing is, most phones I'm aware of at the moment are pretty big!
She's not looking to go any bigger than the Nokia's 5.5" screen!

Any recommendations for new(ish) models that are in the 5.5" screen size?
4GB/64GB would be brilliant as a minimum too.

Thanks a lot!

Remember that a big screen can be cumbersome for an older person but the larger screen is better for viewing especially if they have poor eyesight.

I'm going for the Realme c3 above for €117 for the Mother and Realme 5 for myself. The Realme 5 has the 4Gb/64gb specs you want but the screen is large.

The Gsmarena guide https://m.gsmarena.com/best_compact_phones_buyers_guide-review-2029.php
recommends Sam Galaxy A41 and the Xiaomi 9 SE for Compact phones but they are €246 and €332 respectively.

stockshares

Before I go ahead and order from Amazon is there any difference in delivery times or return policy between Amazon.es and Amazon.it etc.

I normally would buy from Amazon.uk if available and if prices were the same.

A couple of the phones I'm interested in are available on Amazon.uk but are €20+ dearer. Would it be worth signing up to Amszon prime and buying from Amaxon.uk?

Would the UK option be better considering p+p from Spain it Italy? Would they arrive quicker also?

Suckit

stockshares wrote: »

@ Suckit

I was more focused on whether Edwaybuy were genuine or not than Xiaomis returns policy but its something to consider.

Are you suggesting the Redmi Note 8 Pro?
Its on Amazon for less but the specs below say a 5000 battery but the Pro should have 4500.
https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07ZMBKJ67?tag=haggle-web-de-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1&language=en_GB

No, sorry wasn't recommending it, just linking the price. That version on amazon is 64GB/6GB, whereas the version in Argos is 128GB/8GB.

You could also look out for the Realme 5 Pro, I am pretty sure it has dropped to less than €200 on amazon Spain, although OOS there at the minute.
I think it was listed at around €175 - €185 before it sold out. May come back in stock or drop in Germany etc.

stockshares

Suckit wrote: »

No, sorry wasn't recommending it, just linking the price. That version on amazon is 64GB/6GB, whereas the version in Argos is 128GB/8GB.

You could also look out for the Realme 5 Pro, I am pretty sure it has dropped to less than €200 on amazon Spain, although OOS there at the minute.
I think it was listed at around €175 - €185 before it sold out. May come back in stock or drop in Germany etc.

I was considering it but decided on the Realme 5 for bigger battery.

Do I need to look out for Global Versions and EU versions on Amazon? I presume both will work here but the EU version is restricted to just EU area.

Suckit

The 5 Pro would have a better camera, faster charge (20w vs 10w), SD712 vs SD665 etc..
I think it's also on edwaybuy for edwaybuy for a similar price as was on amazon Spain, and Realme are one of the companies that do allow you to return it to their EU warehouses for repair.

stockshares

Suckit wrote: »

The 5 Pro would have a better camera, faster charge (20w vs 10w), SD712 vs SD665 etc..
I think it's also on edwaybuy for edwaybuy for a similar price as was on amazon Spain, and Realme are one of the companies that do allow you to return it to their EU warehouses for repair.

Are Edwaybuy genuine? Trying to setup an Account on Amazon.it but it's a pain.

Don Imac2

stockshares wrote: »

Are Edwaybuy genuine? Trying to setup an Account on Amazon.it but it's a pain.

realme 5 Pro EU Version 4g+128g - Sparkling Blue/Crystal Green


UPS from Germany warehouse (standard 3-5 business days)

Snapdragon 712 AIE
48MP AI Quad Camera
VOOC Flash Charge 3.0
New Crystal Designe
16MP Front Camera
HyperBoost 2.0

Availability: In stock
€187.11

Edwaybuy.

ps. I don't work for them.

ra0044

stockshares wrote: »

Are Edwaybuy genuine? Trying to setup an Account on Amazon.it but it's a pain.

Have bought 3 phones off of them in the last 3 months. Have had no complaints at all. All 3 were as described and arrived within 5. - 7 days.

marcbrophy

stockshares wrote: »

Remember that a big screen can be cumbersome for an older person but the larger screen is better for viewing especially if they have poor eyesight.

I'm going for the Realme c3 above for €117 for the Mother and Realme 5 for myself. The Realme 5 has the 4Gb/64gb specs you want but the screen is large.

The Gsmarena guide https://m.gsmarena.com/best_compact_phones_buyers_guide-review-2029.php
recommends Sam Galaxy A41 and the Xiaomi 9 SE for Compact phones but they are €246 and €332 respectively.

Thanks, I'll look into those

corks finest

leche solara wrote: »

Looking to buy the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro 8GB/256GB and best price I can find is €439.84 from eglobalcentral.eu but unfortunately it's out of stock. There doesn't appear to be a way to find out when they'll have it back in. Anyone any ideas where I might get this phone at a comparable price?

It's a good phone,no probs so far,,,,,, adverts had one