**** The Official Chinese Phones Thread ****

[BUDFORCE]

Well tried to argue it wasn't their fault as the amazon description couldn't be changed, and that their isn't a uk version (which I know is BS as the wife has the same phone!) called them out on both threatened to report a claim to Amazon and they have now accepted the return. I also told them I had opened some of the packaging. Needless to say I will photograph everything before its sent.

So looks like I might end up getting the redmi 5 after all, although I will wait until I get my refund first.

 

[elrasho]

Meizu Note 6 seems a good shout, only phone sub £200 I can find that has a decent camera. I just want something that has a similar or better camera to my LG G4

 

[BUDFORCE]

End up going for a Huawei P20 Lite.

Appreciate the Redmi 5 is cheaper, the Huawei comes with USB-C fast charging which is a big thing for me, I love the little notch at the top around the screen also, makes good use of the space.

 

[elrasho]

End up going for a Huawei P20 Lite.

Appreciate the Redmi 5 is cheaper, the Huawei comes with USB-C fast charging which is a big thing for me, I love the little notch at the top around the screen also, makes good use of the space.

Good choice, I went into Voda shop and compared it to the standard and Pro version. Both of them are overkill for my needs so might get the Lite too.

 

[BUDFORCE]

Good choice, I went into Voda shop and compared it to the standard and Pro version. Both of them are overkill for my needs so might get the Lite too.

Yea totally, I wouldn't pkay games on a phone so sure it'll be fast enough

 

[emu]

https://www.gsmarena.com/sharp_aquos_s2-8797.php

this looks pretty tempting for 120 quid needs a different rom flashing but looks pretty straight forward

 

[krooton]

2 hours in, LOVING my new Mi Mix 2S

 

[Avathar77]

have been looking at Mi Mix 2s. I am not sure about the front camera placement.

 

[krooton]

I don't take selfies, so don't care. And if I need to, you just flip the phone.

 

[Avathar77]

I don't take selfies, so don't care. And if I need to, you just flip the phone.

where from if I may ask and how long did it take to arrive? i thought it was still on pre order?

 

[krooton]

HK Goldway on AliExpress, they got Global stock on the 6th, and mine arrived today, 64GB for £440 no customs or VAT. Even cheaper now.

 

[emu]

Currently using honor 9 lite which is great outdoor visibility on screen is superb . Camera is ok . Have gone for the HTC 10 Evo today for 105 pounds . Looks like a lot of phone for not a lot of money . iOS on a phone for 105 quid. Just hope it doesn't get too warm . I know it's an old chipset but I don't play games . Wish the honor had quick charging apart from that it's superb for 140

 

[Lither]

Currently using honor 9 lite which is great outdoor visibility on screen is superb . Camera is ok . Have gone for the HTC 10 Evo today for 105 pounds . Looks like a lot of phone for not a lot of money . iOS on a phone for 105 quid. Just hope it doesn't get too warm . I know it's an old chipset but I don't play games . Wish the honor had quick charging apart from that it's superb for 140

iOS on an Android phone, that is new to me.

 

[heatonpkmassive]

iOS on an Android phone, that is new to me.

Yeh, I have to say I had to reread that one.

 

[maj]

Xiaomi have released another budget phone, the Redmi S2. Same CPU, GPU and chipset as the Redmi 5 Plus from what I can see, but only 720p. Still could be an option for someone on a budget or just as a spare.

 

[emu]

Stupid autocorrect I meant to to say iOS . I can't find any other phone under 200 pounds that has it . Sorry guys if it sounded confusing .

Lol third time lucky

 

[maj]

ISO?

 

[Kelt]

Scored an Umidigi C Note 2 for cheap on eBay (65 quid), and spent a half hour following a guide to getting the bloatware out of the stock ROM. It's replacing a Huawei P8lite (ALE-L21) that suffered a cat-related screen injury, so far impressions are that it's waaaaaaaaay faster than the Huawei!

Looking forward to seeing how it does for battery life with a 4000mAh capacity.

That was a good price! Got mine for around £84 all in, which for what you get I still think is amazing value.

You got a link for that bloatware removal?

I'm finding battery life to be pretty good, standby time especially.

 

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2 hours in, LOVING my new Mi Mix 2S

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Just had a good look at the reviews and it ticks more boxes than the OP6, especially having wireless charging and itsi cheaper.

 

[heatonpkmassive]

Stupid autocorrect I meant to to say iOS . I can't find any other phone under 200 pounds that has it . Sorry guys if it sounded confusing .

Lol third time lucky

It's still not clear to me what you're on about..