The Official Chinese Phones Thread

Ugley_Matt · 19 Sep 2018 at 00:55

I'm considering the Note 5 Global version as my next phone, probably on the Three Network. The only thing i am worried about is if it will work ok in the US as i have trips later in the year.

Minstadave · 19 Sep 2018 at 10:32

How likely are you to get hit with import tax from eglobal? Tempted to say goodbye to Apple and get the Pocophone.

Captain · 19 Sep 2018 at 19:18

Minstadave said:
How likely are you to get hit with import tax from eglobal? Tempted to say goodbye to Apple and get the Pocophone.

I've ordered 4 times and never had any import charges.

Minstadave · 19 Sep 2018 at 19:32

Clov!s said:
I've ordered 4 times and never had any import charges.

Nice one, thanks!

Captain · 20 Sep 2018 at 09:31

Woke up this morning to see my Redmi note 5 running muiu 10, I like the icon changes, still feels speedy too.

CK61938 · 20 Sep 2018 at 16:11

Clov!s said:
Woke up this morning to see my Redmi note 5 running muiu 10, I like the icon chsnges, still feels speedy too.

I got an update too. I do like the new changes.

lmfy2k · 20 Sep 2018 at 17:00

Clov!s said:
Woke up this morning to see my Redmi note 5 running muiu 10, I like the icon chsnges, still feels speedy too.

Daft question, is the Redmi note 5 same as the Redmi note 5 Pro? (region specific)

CK61938 · 20 Sep 2018 at 17:13

lmfy2k said:
Daft question, is the Redmi note 5 same as the Redmi note 5 Pro? (region specific)

Yes, the Pro version is the Global version I believe. There's a Dual Camera AI version, which is also the same as the Pro version. The naming convention is beyond silly from Xiaomi. To better understand, I suggest going here.

scrivz69 · 20 Sep 2018 at 18:58

Face unlock works really well on my 5 plus.

canman · 22 Sep 2018 at 00:41

scrivz69 said:
Face unlock works really well on my 5 plus.

Does it work on 5 not plus? I can't see it anywhere in the settings

scrivz69 · 22 Sep 2018 at 10:00

No idea mate, sorry.

Captain · 24 Sep 2018 at 20:35

The only thing I'm missing after switching from iOS is being able to tap the top of the screen so the page scrolls to the top.

MartinPrince · 26 Sep 2018 at 16:34

Clov!s said:
The only thing I'm missing after switching from iOS is being able to tap the top of the screen so the page scrolls to the top.

Yeah, my Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is splendid. With pretty heavy use I can get to the 3rd day without charging it, thanks to it's 5500mAh battery.

Smithy · 27 Sep 2018 at 18:01

A couple of years ago I bought a Redmi Note 4 thanks to advice I got from this thread and it's been fantastic. I'm looking to replace it now and I'm after something in the same price range ~£130-140. What's my best option now?

JBeck · 27 Sep 2018 at 18:11

Got my eye on the mi 8 pro and waiting for availability, has anyone tried the original Chinese version?

SoliD · 27 Sep 2018 at 21:25

Pocophone F1 turned up today for my girlfriend. She's got it to replace an iphone 6 so the next few days could be interesting but she seems to like it so far.

Appear to have no customs fees too which is a bonus.

Minstadave · 27 Sep 2018 at 21:35

SoliD said:
Pocophone F1 turned up today for my girlfriend. She's got it to replace an iphone 6 so the next few days could be interesting but she seems to like it so far.

Appear to have no customs fees too which is a bonus.

Still waiting for mine! My 6S currently has no backlight which makes it slightly challenging to use.

SoliD · 28 Sep 2018 at 12:32

It would have been here earlier but the delivery person was sick so turned from Saturday to Yesterday... She seems to be happy with it which is good. Notch is odd to me, but she seems to like it.

Smithy · 28 Sep 2018 at 16:34

So is the Redmi Note 5 the best choice for the price?

Captain · 28 Sep 2018 at 18:39

Smithy said:
So is the Redmi Note 5 the best choice for the price?

If you can get one for <£160 then definitely.

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