Pocophone F1 - The new flagship killer?

honda boi

Invincible wrote: »

Not disagreeing with you, but if that's the EU RRP, how are lads here been stung for €323 from honorbuy, Chinese site afaik.

What seller did you use?

https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bvF5d3ZI
This is the exact one I ordered
About 2 weeks delivery

Jack Moore

honda boi wrote: »

https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bvF5d3ZI
This is the exact one I ordered
About 2 weeks delivery

That comes in a open box with a flashed ROM right?

honda boi

Jack Moore wrote: »

That comes in a open box with a flashed ROM right?

Don't think so.
No idea how I'd know?

Jack Moore

honda boi wrote: »

Don't think so.
No idea how I'd know?

Was the box opened?

honda boi

Jack Moore wrote: »

Was the box opened?

Nope was sealed

alec76

Jack Moore wrote: »

That comes in a open box with a flashed ROM right?

There is no Chinese version of this phone, what's the point
to flash it?

Jack Moore

alec76 wrote: »

There is no Chinese version of this phone, what's the point
to flash it?

I’m only reading the link he gave

3. Please leave us a comment if you want a sealed box. Otherwise we will unseal the box to do "Quality Control" and flash the multi-language ROM for the Chinese version. The original box from manufacturer is sealed. It's only with English and without "Play Store".

honda boi

Jack Moore wrote: »

I’m only reading the link he gave

3. Please leave us a comment if you want a sealed box. Otherwise we will unseal the box to do "Quality Control" and flash the multi-language ROM for the Chinese version. The original box from manufacturer is sealed. It's only with English and without "Play Store".

Ye seen that myself when ordering.
It said it was the global version so I said feck it and ordered it

Do-more

Invincible wrote: »

Not disagreeing with you, but if that's the EU RRP, how are lads here been stung for €323 from honorbuy, Chinese site afaik.

Don't know why people would choose a Chinese supplier at that price when you can buy direct from Amazon.de for €329 + delivery + difference in VAT and have a rock solid guarantee.

https://www.amazon.de/gp/offer-listing/B07GTD2XDF/ref=dp_olp_new_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=new

matchthis

Got an email from gearbest to get the 128gb for 310USD. Works out about 280. Havent ordered from them before, would they be a safe enough bet. It's a Christmas pressies so would be in a bad way if it didn't come

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 6.18 inch 4G Phablet Global Version - $309.99 Free Shipping | GearBest.com Mobile
https://m.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_009492488405.html?wid=1349303&utm_source=mail_api&utm_medium=mail&utm_campaign=GB_regular_active_181105_1541415723_p25&eo=MEYEA0Z9YRQWMG8P

325USD for priority and insured shipping

corks finest

matchthis wrote: »

Got an email from gearbest to get the 128gb for 310USD. Works out about 280. Havent ordered from them before, would they be a safe enough bet. It's a Christmas pressies so would be in a bad way if it didn't come

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 6.18 inch 4G Phablet Global Version - $309.99 Free Shipping | GearBest.com Mobile
https://m.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_009492488405.html?wid=1349303&utm_source=mail_api&utm_medium=mail&utm_campaign=GB_regular_active_181105_1541415723_p25&eo=MEYEA0Z9YRQWMG8P

325USD for priority and insured shipping

Gearbest customer care notoriously crap,be prepared

matchthis

Ah well feck. May hang on till black Friday, just hope it gets here in time wherever I get it from

Jack Moore

Do-more wrote: »

Don't know why people would choose a Chinese supplier at that price when you can buy direct from Amazon.de for €329 + delivery + difference in VAT and have a rock solid guarantee.

https://www.amazon.de/gp/offer-listing/B07GTD2XDF/ref=dp_olp_new_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=new

So I’ve gone this way as it’s a gift and while I buy form China all the Time if there an issue I don’t wanna tell her I got it in China. Perception and all that

alec76

corks finest wrote: »

Gearbest customer care notoriously crap,be prepared

Surely it is the same as any other Chinese/Hong Kong online reseller? ( ie Eglobalcentral, Honorbuy etc)
They all good, until you need warranty repair .
Buying from China always a gamble, but for 30% price difference it is a risk I am willing to take.

uRbaN

I'm very much tempted by this phone. There have been a few Hotuk deals on it, the latest being this via Aliexpress:

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Global-Version-Xiaomi-POCOPHONE-F1-POCO-F1-6GB-64GB-Snapdragon-845-6-18-Full-Screen-AI/2178148_32915991130.html?aff_platform=promotion&cpt=1541776233407&sk=ci3voifV&aff_trace_key=76584209c0494a3ead256d316d8417a5-1541776233407-05405-ci3voifV&terminal_id=6a5d1dc5d4f244c7bf0d31dcc010b006

Add to cart, pay on 11.11 for around € 255,48

I have a Samsung a8 which is perfectly fine. I just want something biggerer and fasterer for no reason at all.

TheBigEvil

matchthis wrote: »

Got an email from gearbest to get the 128gb for 310USD. Works out about 280. Havent ordered from them before, would they be a safe enough bet. It's a Christmas pressies so would be in a bad way if it didn't come

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 6.18 inch 4G Phablet Global Version - $309.99 Free Shipping | GearBest.com Mobile
https://m.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_009492488405.html?wid=1349303&utm_source=mail_api&utm_medium=mail&utm_campaign=GB_regular_active_181105_1541415723_p25&eo=MEYEA0Z9YRQWMG8P

325USD for priority and insured shipping

Honorybuy are supposed to be good with fast shipping:

https://www.honorbuy.com/1539-xiaomi-pocophone-f1-official-global-version-128gb-smartphone-blue.html

alec76

uRbaN wrote: »

I'm very much tempted by this phone. There have been a few Hotuk deals on it, the latest being this via Aliexpress:

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Global-Version-Xiaomi-POCOPHONE-F1-POCO-F1-6GB-64GB-Snapdragon-845-6-18-Full-Screen-AI/2178148_32915991130.html?aff_platform=promotion&cpt=1541776233407&sk=ci3voifV&aff_trace_key=76584209c0494a3ead256d316d8417a5-1541776233407-05405-ci3voifV&terminal_id=6a5d1dc5d4f244c7bf0d31dcc010b006

Add to cart, pay on 11.11 for around € 255,48

I have a Samsung a8 which is perfectly fine. I just want something biggerer and fasterer for no reason at all.

If you want to avoid pay TAX , you probably have to look elsewhere :

HK Goldway, Mi Store, Mi Global Store

Those 3 on AliExpress definitely delivering TAX free with DHL shipping method.

Wizard

I bought mine from eglobal 2 weeks ago. From order to delivery was 7 days.
Thought they were fine. Updates right through.

honda boi

uRbaN wrote: »

I'm very much tempted by this phone. There have been a few Hotuk deals on it, the latest being this via Aliexpress:

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Global-Version-Xiaomi-POCOPHONE-F1-POCO-F1-6GB-64GB-Snapdragon-845-6-18-Full-Screen-AI/2178148_32915991130.html?aff_platform=promotion&cpt=1541776233407&sk=ci3voifV&aff_trace_key=76584209c0494a3ead256d316d8417a5-1541776233407-05405-ci3voifV&terminal_id=6a5d1dc5d4f244c7bf0d31dcc010b006

Add to cart, pay on 11.11 for around € 255,48

I have a Samsung a8 which is perfectly fine. I just want something biggerer and fasterer for no reason at all.

Customs could catch you and you,ll be waiting longer for this to arrive

t0mm13b

TheBigEvil wrote: »

Honorybuy are supposed to be good with fast shipping:

https://www.honorbuy.com/1539-xiaomi-pocophone-f1-official-global-version-128gb-smartphone-blue.html

Agreed, ordered on a Thursday night, got it on Monday evening

Mark Hamill

I'm hopefully getting one of these soon, going to unlock bootloader, root and at the very least debloat, but I'm wondering what are the recommended (if any) custom roms available and what functionality is lost with them?
I'm coming from a Nexus 5x, so I'm hoping for as close to stock as possible.

Edit: Also, are there any recommended fixes for any general issues yet? I've seen this one for the Netflix quality issue (just a modded Netflix apk that will play videos in HD/Ultra HD quality), are there any others?

roper1664

Anyone having trouble with reception at times. I'm in Dublin and in some buildings I can't get 3G/4G, and sometimes no mobile data coverage/extremely slow. I'm with Vodafone. Others with me will always have no problems with other phones.

sioda

roper1664 wrote: »

Anyone having trouble with reception at times. I'm in Dublin and in some buildings I can't get 3G/4G, and sometimes no mobile data coverage/extremely slow. I'm with Vodafone. Others with me will always have no problems with other phones.

Nope in fact side by side with my old oneplus getting data where I couldn't get it before very little drop out as well

roper1664

sioda wrote: »

Nope in fact side by side with my old oneplus getting data where I couldn't get it before very little drop out as well

Strange with mine so. Must just be my particular handset. Old phone never had a problem

sydthebeat

anyone see any point of waiting till black friday to put the trigger on these? would there be much impact on the chinese market?

im ordering two and currently i can get them with a case and protector bundle, DHL delivered, for €296 each from mi global store on ali express.

Mark Hamill

I, all of a sudden, can't open "Mi Account" in the settings. I've updated to MIUI 10, I could access definitely open my mi account before and I was pretty sure I did after, but after changing my region (to access themes) I can no longer open Mi Account. I can't install any themes or check unlock status in developer options because of this. Anyone else encounter this problem?

btj79

Mark Hamill wrote: »

I, all of a sudden, can't open "Mi Account" in the settings. I've updated to MIUI 10, I could access definitely open my mi account before and I was pretty sure I did after, but after changing my region (to access themes) I can no longer open Mi Account. I can't install any themes or check unlock status in developer options because of this. Anyone else encounter this problem?

What happens? I am on MI 10 and it opens but there inst really anything of significance to do/see.

Mark Hamill

btj79 wrote: »

What happens? I am on MI 10 and it opens but there inst really anything of significance to do/see.

Nothing happens. The box highlights, but nothing opens. I can still open Sync, below it.

All I want to do is log into it, which will allow me to access new themes in the themes menu and check the unlock status of the bootloader in the developer menu (which you need to do to actually unlock it).

ouxbbkqtswdfaw

Can't recommend Movertix enough. Ordered yesterday, arrived today. Big difference from other websites! By the way I ordered galaxy tab a 10.5 with sim slot for €295. Cheapest.

btj79

Mark Hamill wrote: »

Nothing happens. The box highlights, but nothing opens. I can still open Sync, below it.

All I want to do is log into it, which will allow me to access new themes in the themes menu and check the unlock status of the bootloader in the developer menu (which you need to do to actually unlock it).

Have you tried using the search within the settings menu and looking for region?

Mark Hamill

btj79 wrote: »

Have you tried using the search within the settings menu and looking for region?

I can change the region. Changing it allows me to open the themes app and see more available themes, but it doesn't make any difference to opening mi account in settings (and you can't download any more themes if you aren't connected to a mi account).

moonboy52

POCOPHONE - 6GB RAM & 64GB Storage

£279 - Amazon UK

https://www.amazon.co.uk/POCOPHONE-F1-Xiaomi-Smartphone-6-18-Inch-Black/dp/B07JFFJDL3/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1542297722&sr=8-3&keywords=pocophone%2Bf1&th=1

sioda

Anyone recommend tempered glass for the phone

eggy81

Howdy. I'm out of contract shortly on an s7 will be looking to change phone and steer clear of Bill pay on the next one. The s7 is showing it's age battery wise at this stage though really it's been a great fone. Probably the best smartfone I've had yet.
So I'm looking at the pocof1 and the one plus 6t and wondering which one should I go for coming from the s7. Are they both a step up from it or would I be underwhelmed. The oneplus is a gorgeous looking fone I think and seems to have a very high spec but at a higher cost and the poco just seems incredible value and still has it's 3.5 Jack intact.

Any experienced advice would be appreciated

god's toy

sioda wrote: »

Anyone recommend tempered glass for the phone

I got this one from Ferilinso on Amazon (https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07GTLRKQ7/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)


Only negative was the black border effect is a little heavy for my liking but it was and still is spotless and scratch free, no complaints.

Loadedscream

eggy81 wrote: »

Howdy. I'm out of contract shortly on an s7 will be looking to change phone and steer clear of Bill pay on the next one. The s7 is showing it's age battery wise at this stage though really it's been a great fone. Probably the best smartfone I've had yet.
So I'm looking at the pocof1 and the one plus 6t and wondering which one should I go for coming from the s7. Are they both a step up from it or would I be underwhelmed. The oneplus is a gorgeous looking fone I think and seems to have a very high spec but at a higher cost and the poco just seems incredible value and still has it's 3.5 Jack intact.

Any experienced advice would be appreciated

I swapped my s7 for the Poco last month and am seriously impressed. Battery is fantastic and is a decent step up performance wise.

Got a decent price from CEX on the old s7 too (€160) with a battery that barely lasted half a day.

moonboy52

So what is the story with notifications guys? (icons at the top of the screen)

I think i read on Reddit that they will be added soon or has it happened already?


Thinking about buying the phone

Loadedscream

For anyone looking for a case I can highly recommend this one - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/c1WftO5w

Cheap as chips but really good quality

sioda

Loadedscream wrote: »

For anyone looking for a case I can highly recommend this one - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/c1WftO5w

Cheap as chips but really good quality

Feic I've the same one but paid 10 for it 😋

eggy81

Loadedscream wrote: »

I swapped my s7 for the Poco last month and am seriously impressed. Battery is fantastic and is a decent step up performance wise.

Got a decent price from CEX on the old s7 too (€160) with a battery that barely lasted half a day.

Ok sounds like it would suit me down to the ground. If I buy off Amazon do I need to be careful as to which version of it ie region or is 8t by default the right model for Europe.

roper1664

honda boi wrote: »

Seem to have gotten the WhatsApp and messaging app to show a notification led.
A case I ordered from China arrived this morning.
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bgiNqlj6
I must say it feels fairly good.
Looks like it could survive a drop!
Not bad for €2

Took 3 weeks to arrive, and great for the money.

eggy81

Went ahead and ordered the 128 gb steel blue version off Amazon. Should be here Wednesday.
Looking forward to seeing what it can do now.

abarkie

eggy81 wrote: »

Went ahead and ordered the 128 gb steel blue version off Amazon. Should be here Wednesday.
Looking forward to seeing what it can do now.

Amazon UK?

How much please?

eggy81

abarkie wrote: »

Amazon UK?

How much please?

308 euro.

matchthis

eggy81 wrote: »

308 euro.

How'd you get it for 308?

eggy81

matchthis wrote: »

How'd you get it for 308?

Sorry my mistake. That's the price before vat.

ouxbbkqtswdfaw

I got it for €314 on amazon. de plus delivery, I think €6, €320 altogether.

matchthis

Do you have a link? They deliver direct or you have to use parcel motel or something?

ouxbbkqtswdfaw

If you're talking to me, it was delivered to my home in Ireland, two days I think.

matchthis

7s52ot9fg4eqvr wrote: »

If you're talking to me, it was delivered to my home in Ireland, two days I think.

Perfect, do you have a link to where you bought it?