The Official Chinese Phones Thread

this_is_gav · 30 Aug 2018 at 18:19

I can't speak for the Mi A2 Lite, but my Mi A1's software seems pretty much identical to that of my Nexus 6P (both have 8.1). The camera app is a bit different, as are some of the settings I expect, but other than that they largely appear the same.

roadie · 30 Aug 2018 at 21:38

hux said:
Anyone seen the Pocophone F1?

The Pocophone F1 looks like awesome value and should be available in the UK. I'm definitely interested!

SoliD · 3 Sep 2018 at 13:19

Just ordered a redmi note 5 and want to grab a silicone type case for it, but so many models! Looks like the pro and normal 5 are built around the same chassis?

maj · 3 Sep 2018 at 14:22

SoliD said:
Just ordered a redmi note 5 and want to grab a silicone type case for it, but so many models! Looks like the pro and normal 5 are built around the same chassis?

They are. Pro and 'normal' are same phone just re-branded depending on part of world they're sold in.

mdaw · 3 Sep 2018 at 16:52

We know about the xioami mi a1/2 running stock android or android one. Which other chinese phones run these or near stock android?

hartgeh3 · 8 Sep 2018 at 17:34

Anyone recommend a new phone for my old man, hes been using a Samsung J7 forever and needs a decent upgrade pref under £150. Seen the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x for £150? Only uses it for facebook, messenger and calls.

SoliD · 8 Sep 2018 at 17:55

My note 5 arrived yesterday. All set up nice and easily. Quite impressed so far. Just needs bit more fine tuning.

Noticed a few annoyances like it locks immediately and you can't seem to put a delay on it but fingerprint reader is quick. Also doesn't look like it works with smart unlock for locations which I liked on my motog5.

Camera is much much better though.

SoliD · 8 Sep 2018 at 20:28

hartgeh3 said:
Anyone recommend a new phone for my old man, hes been using a Samsung J7 forever and needs a decent upgrade pref under £150. Seen the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x for £150? Only uses it for facebook, messenger and calls.

Note 5 on eglobal is just over at 153 currently.

robinbanks · 9 Sep 2018 at 10:15

Hi guy just had a quick look at xiaomi phones after a friend recomended them. Althouth i can seem to work out what one i should buy A2 or note? Reviews on youtube dont really seem to help :/ Also is it worh buying form amazon compaired to eblobe for the warranty? or are xiaomi reliable? just dont fancy another doogee style brick

Psycho Sonny · 10 Sep 2018 at 11:09

SoliD said:
Just ordered a redmi note 5 and want to grab a silicone type case for it, but so many models! Looks like the pro and normal 5 are built around the same chassis?

get a nillkin case off aliexpress or ebay uk or amazon uk

Psycho Sonny · 10 Sep 2018 at 11:11

robinbanks said:
Hi guy just had a quick look at xiaomi phones after a friend recomended them. Althouth i can seem to work out what one i should buy A2 or note? Reviews on youtube dont really seem to help :/ Also is it worh buying form amazon compaired to eblobe for the warranty? or are xiaomi reliable? just dont fancy another doogee style brick

note 5 seems to be more popular however double check it's the version with the decent cameras. there is a similarly names phone which is lower spec which has the camera in the middle. you want the one with camera in the top corner.

if you can afford to spend £100 more the pocophone f1 is the one to buy right now. true flagship phone for £260.

Avathar77 · 10 Sep 2018 at 11:52

any news on the Note 6?

jellybeard999 · 10 Sep 2018 at 15:40

Went for the A2 Lite 4gb/64gb in the end.

Android One and the battery capacity swayed me. Arrived today and so far so good. Updating as we speak with August Android updates and play store updates.

Paid £150 with a screen protector and UPS insured shipping from eglobal. The case comes with a gel case which is a nice touch until I decide what I want to use

Captain · 10 Sep 2018 at 16:53

Do most of the chinese phones available now not have NFC?

I'm looking for 4000mah, Type-c, quick charge, NFC, <6" display, what are the options?

Casterina · 10 Sep 2018 at 17:39

Clov!s said:
Do most of the chinese phones available now not have NFC?

I'm looking for 4000mah, Type-c, quick charge, NFC, <6" display, what are the options?

Xiaomi Mi 8 has all those features but battery is 3400mAh.

Captain · 10 Sep 2018 at 17:48

Casterina said:
Xiaomi Mi 8 has all those features but battery is 3400mAh.

I think i'll sacrifice NFC for a 4000mah battery as that is needed more day to day than being able to pay with my phone in shops.

scrivz69 · 10 Sep 2018 at 19:52

Pocophone f1 seems to fit as no NFC but everything else looks good.

Captain · 10 Sep 2018 at 20:59

scrivz69 said:
Pocophone f1 seems to fit as no NFC but everything else looks good.

I like the Xiaomi Redmi plus 5, for £157 with a 4000mah battery it looks good.

Captain · 10 Sep 2018 at 21:41

What's the difference between these 2?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera 4GB/64GB £192

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus 4GB RAM 64GB ROM

GSMArena has them listed as the same phone but one is £192 on Amazon and the other is £265

scrivz69 · 10 Sep 2018 at 21:41

Which one lol, I have a 5 plus with the snapdragon 625, seems people seem to go for the other one, it confuses me. Do you have a link?

Edit. Your posted before I replied lol. Take your pick https://www.kimovil.com/en/compare-smartphones/name.redmi 5

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