Redmi Note 5 3/32gb €139.99 pre-pay from three (unlocked)

bondja80

Andy From Sligo wrote: »

Says 134.99 UK pounds for me when I go on that link. I don't normally like phones when they have the word 'lite' in the description, normally means some features are cut down from a flagship model. But it does look like it's got decent specs

They changed price last night.

Andy From Sligo

Love the non slip cover they supply free of charge in the box of the redmi note 5 makes the phone feel much nicer too as well as a better grip

bondja80

what results do you get on antutu benchmark? what processor is in this xiaomi note 5 from three.ie? because I read that there are 2 types of xiomi note 5, one is with stronger processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 and another is with Snapdragon 625.

vargoo

bondja80 wrote: »

what results do you get on antutu benchmark? what processor is in this xiaomi note 5 from three.ie? because I read that there are 2 types of xiomi note 5, one is with stronger processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 and another is with Snapdragon 625.

https://www.three.ie/online/voice/prepay/xiaomi-redmi-note-5/?src=p

Neither 626

corkie

bondja80 wrote: »

what results do you get on antutu benchmark? what processor is in this xiaomi note 5 from three.ie? because I read that there are 2 types of xiomi note 5, one is with stronger processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 and another is with Snapdragon 625.

There is only one Global/China version of the Redmi Note 5[WHYRED] 636cpu!

There is a version with 625, the Redmi 5 Plus, rebranded and sold only in India as the Redmi Note 5.

And to confuse the matter, India sell a WHYRED as Redmi Note 5 Pro! ~~~ With different camera's.

Confusion explain in depth in this thread.

Andy From Sligo

blimey - this is a surprise to me. I just downloaded antutu to it and found out it doesnt have NFC - bit of a shocker that, I just thought it was a given these days that all mobiles had them built in for android pay and transfers and all - well especially a phone with 2 cameras and octacore and so many other features like this phone has ... sure maybe if it was a 50eur phone entry level .. well surprise to me

corkie

Andy From Sligo wrote: »

blimey - this is a surprise to me. I just downloaded antutu to it and found out it doesnt have NFC - bit of a shocker that, I just thought it was a given these days that all mobiles had them built in for android pay and transfers and all - well especially a phone with 2 cameras and octacore and so many other features like this phone has ... sure maybe if it was a 50eur phone entry level .. well surprise to me

Xiaomi's main market is China, where they don't utilize NFC, they have alternative methods for payment.


Edit:- Why QR codes trump NFC in China

Andy From Sligo

corkie wrote: »

Xiaomi's main market is China, where they don't utilize NFC , they have alternative methods for payment.

oh right that must be it then

this would have been one of those things (where it has 2 versions) that they might have not put NFC on the China version ... but included it on the Global Version maybe

Andy From Sligo

here i have grabbed some screenshots from Antutu thing...



continued on next post..

Andy From Sligo

cont ...

bondja80

Ok nice specs, it is Snapdragon 636. Only downside is no NFC and is not possible to use 2 sim cards and micro sd card at the same time.
I ordered Xiaomi mi A2 lite for 130e on amazon yesterday. It has weaker processor Snapdragon 625 and it scores only 76.500 on antutu, also it's android one os(miui os is better). Probably I will return it and will order xiaomi note 5.

brightkane

How does it compare to

motorola moto g6 Play 5.7-Inch Android 8.0 Oreo SIM-Free Smartphone with 3GB RAM and 32GB Storage (Dual Sim) - Deep Indigo (Exclusive to Amazon) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07CGJTL8J/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_EtL-Bb6H66ETV

RossieMan

bondja80 wrote:

Ok nice specs, it is Snapdragon 636. Only downside is no NFC and is not possible to use 2 sim cards and micro sd card at the same time. I ordered Xiaomi mi A2 lite for 130e on amazon yesterday. It has weaker processor Snapdragon 625 and it scores only 76.500 on antutu, also it's android one os(miui os is better). Probably I will return it and will order xiaomi note 5.

Miui I'd the worst android experience. Period.

The note 5 is definitely not better than the mi A2 lite, regardless if what antutu says. I've used both, a2 lite is the better phone for me.

bondja80

RossieMan wrote: »

Miui I'd the worst android experience. Period.

The note 5 is definitely not better than the mi A2 lite, regardless if what antutu says. I've used both, a2 lite is the better phone for me.

Ok, I will try both phones, and after decide. I like miui because there are thousands of themes to choose.
And which camera you like better?

bondja80

Andy From Sligo wrote: »

cont ...

Hi Andy, can I use 2 sim cards and micro sd card together at the same time?

Esel

bondja80 wrote: »

Hi Andy, can I use 2 sim cards and micro sd card together at the same time?

There is a general hack for this which involves glueing the SIM card to the SDHC card and inserting both into the slot. Find a how-to video on YouTube?

bondja80

Esel wrote: »

There is a general hack for this which involves glueing the SIM card to the SDHC card and inserting both into the slot. Find a how-to video on YouTube?

ok thanks

Esel

bondja80 wrote: »

ok thanks

At your own risk, obviously.

RossieMan

You can get an adapter that fits too. AliExpress has them.

bondja80

RossieMan wrote: »

You can get an adapter that fits too. AliExpress has them.

yes, checked on youtube. one part of adapter stays outside and looks very ugly. first method is better.

bondja80

what do you think is it worth to order xiaomi redmi note 6 pro(3gb 32gb) for 157e from europe?

Andy From Sligo

bondja80 wrote: »

Hi Andy, can I use 2 sim cards and micro sd card together at the same time?

I havent tried it to be honest yet but I will do - I think its a hybrid holder tho or whatever they call it

RossieMan

It doesn't need to be on the outside either.

vargoo

If you have to start glueing sh1t just buy a different phone, come on!!

bondja80

RossieMan wrote: »

It doesn't need to be on the outside either.

I can't find. I can find only this one https://www.aliexpress.com/item/SIANCS-1PCS-2-in1-TF-Hybrid-Sim-Slot-Dual-SIM-Card-Adapter-Micro-SD-Extender-Nano/32919598048.html?spm=2114.search0604.3.9.403e1520P2sewa&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10065_10068_319_5735015_317_5734915_10696_10084_453_10924_454_10083_10618_10920_10921_10304_10307_10922_10820_10821_537_10302_536_10059_10884_10887_100031_5735215_321_322_10103_5735115,searchweb201603_51,ppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=6b4764b5-d6fe-44d1-98db-65e901dd99e6-1&algo_pvid=6b4764b5-d6fe-44d1-98db-65e901dd99e6

bondja80

If somebody is interested, xiaomi note 6 pro(3gb 32 gb) for 157e shipping from europe union 3-7 business days.
https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_009525616845.html?wid=1090517#goodsDetail

Andy From Sligo

bondja80 wrote: »

If somebody is interested, xiaomi note 6 pro(3gb 32 gb) for 157e shipping from europe union 3-7 business days.
https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_009525616845.html?wid=1090517#goodsDetail

wow is it really a 6.26 ? - it must be a huge phone / phablet - be good for someone like me though with bad eyesite close up objects .

I have had to install Big Font app on my Redmi 5 Note - but unfortunately it hasnt largened the small notification bar at the top - looks like i will have to root and load Lineage N OS to get the notification bar bigger.

bondja80

also Xiaomi Redmi 6 5.45 inch 4GB RAM 64GB ROM Global Version for 125e eu warehouse 2-5 working days.
https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_009227666901.html?wid=1101231

ralphie

bondja80 wrote: »

also Xiaomi Redmi 6 5.45 inch 4GB RAM 64GB ROM Global Version for 125e eu warehouse 2-5 working days.
https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_009227666901.html?wid=1101231

How do you know its from eu warehouse.I can't see it on the website.

bondja80

ralphie wrote: »

How do you know its from eu warehouse.I can't see it on the website.

because delivery time is 2-5 working days, and when is from china then it says cn or hk and is much longer delivery time.
check this site, says that fast-08 is warehouse in poland.
https://couponsfromchina.com/2018/03/26/gearbest-warehouse-location/