XIAOMI RedMi Note 2 32GB 4G Phablet - £111.76 @ GearBest

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XIAOMI RedMi Note 2 32GB 4G Phablet £111.76 @ Gearbest

£111.76 GearBest2 Jan 16

Source: HotUKDeals | Deals > Mobiles

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kandinsky

1 Jan 16

(Advanced Edition) MTK Helio X10 64bit 2.2GHz Octa Core Android 5.0 5.5 inch FHD Screen 2GB RAM 32GB ROM 5.0MP + 13MP Cameras.

Half price at the moment from Gearbest UK wharehouse.

Spec below

XIAOMI RedMi Note 2 (Advanced Edition) Android 5.0 4G Phablet with 5.5 inch FHD Screen MTK Helio X10 64bit 2.2GHz Octa Core 2GB RAM 32GB ROM 5MP + 13MP Cameras
Main Features:
Display: 5.5 inch 1920 x 1080 (FHD) screen 400 PPi
CPU: Helio X10 Octa Core 2.2GHz
GPU: PowerVR G6200
System: Android 5.0 (MIUI 6)
RAM + ROM: 2GB RAM + 32GB ROM (Advanced Edition)
Camera: 5.0MP front camera + 13MP f/2.2 super aperture back camera
Bluetooth: 4.0
GPS: GPS/A-GPS/GLONASS
Sensors: Gravity sensor, IR proximity sensor, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Digital compass, Proximity sensor
SIM Card: Dual SIM, Dual standy, Dual Micro
Network:
2G: GSM 900/1800/1900MHz
3G: WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100MHz
4G: FDD-LTE 1800/2100/2600MHz

Top comments

Kenneth131 to ssjinzo

1 Jan 16 6 #3

it depends on what you need, the note 3 has no SD card slot and no removable battery or backplate where as the note 2 has a smaller battery and no fingerprint reader. I like the note 3 but don't really need a fingerprint scanner. I am however someone who likes SD card storage for easy transfer of files from one device to another or simply to store ROMs, pics, music or video on.

I also like the ability to swap the backplate out if you scratch up the old one or want a new look. personally I love the note 2 but if SD card storage ain't your bag and you are cool with maybe getting a case on your phone, go note 3 :sunglasses:

quakerphil

1 Jan 16 3 #1

Great phone, shame about the seller!

Latest comments (74)

HotDealAlert

10 Feb 16 #74

anyone can comment on the camera? focus, clarity, speed.... someone here said it is really bad, how true is that? any current user?

yessuz

28 Jan 16 #73

out of stock in EU...

shabuh

7 Jan 16 #72

Has someone from the group received the phone?

I paid with Paypal. First they wanted my identity card , I refused, finally the idea of Paypal it's just this.
Second the number of the transaction , I gave it to them as confirmation that it's me.

And I receive this:
"We are sorry that we cannot accept this transaction via credit card. If you like the items, please replace the order and pay via western union.
Then we will cancel the order and issue you a refund. Please check your account later.
Please note: For credit card refund may take up to 10-15 days to process and appear in your account.
The exact length of time is dependent on your card issuing bank. Please check your account for more details.
Any issues regarding this order please feel free to contact us .
Best Regards.
liufangbing"

Do you think it's serious?

ssjinzo

4 Jan 16 #69

So this gets shipped with Chinese rom? And where do you get normal unrooted rom?

morty to ssjinzo

4 Jan 16 #71

You can get it of miui site.

For the money this is a good mobile it has a few bits it could be improved on which i hoped the note 3 would of solved but it hasn't.

camera is poor
800mhz not being unlocked is annoying but not really issue unless you are o2.
miui not a fan of
battery life could be better but i think this is kernal/software related

You can flash once with official rom and be fine no need to keep flashing that is people being fussy and the whole need 800mhz is rubbish if on three or ee you will be fine.

morty

4 Jan 16 #68

http://www.4g.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/4g-FREQUENCIES.jpg

Camera is rubbish on this phone I do not know how people can say it's good.
Location over wifi works fine for me so it may be the rom or settings in your case.
Why are people going on about band 800mHz this effects o2 others like Three and EE will get 4g fine and if you are not then other issues are causing that.

Tafkawac to morty

4 Jan 16 #70

The 4g issues were caused by the lack of 800mhz band. The WiFi Scanning issue is a logged MIUI problem. I actually took some good shots with the camera. It's a good phone if you're prepared to accept limitations and are prepared to faff about flashing ROMs and reflashing if a feature doesn't work. That's not for me, I'll send my money on a less troublesome device.

Tafkawac

4 Jan 16 1 #67

I've had one of these. It shipped with a ROM full of adware/ spyware. You can reflash the official rom and keep unrooted (therefore Sky GO /Banking apps work) or you can root/ flash from the .eu ROM (and Sky Go/ Banking apps won't work)
The camera is pretty good and the device performs superbly...BUT the ROM doesn't fully support Fine Location (WiFi Scanning etc) so it relies on the GPS for location. (Means that in a built up area it suffers from drift and Maps/ Ingress can be a bit of a pain. Also it does not support the 800mhz band on Three - meaning when I used in London it was often on 3G when it should have been on 4G (My old Moto G 4G was on 4G in place the Note2 wasn't).

If it didn't have those limitations I'd recommend in an instant, but it does and they should be bore in mind.

shabuh

3 Jan 16 #66

How is the picture quality?

avalon50

3 Jan 16 #65

Ok, but again on the WillMyPhoneWork site the Prime version only works on bands 3 and 7, and not 1 or the 800mHz band

avalon50

2 Jan 16 #61

Does this work on 4g with either virgin or EE. On the WillMyPhoneWork site it says there are 2 types: This one 2015051 (FDD TDD LTE Model), and this 2015052 (TDD LTE Model) .The 2015051 model works on Band 3 and Band 7, while the other model does not work on 4G

morty to avalon50

3 Jan 16 #64

That is only for the 16gb models.

32gb version is known as Prime so the only networks which 4g wont work on it is vodafone and o2 (providers that use either of those two networks will have issues as well)

Kenneth131

3 Jan 16 1 #63

I bought mine from a third party source in china very good service but costly as nowhere else had them in, now everywhere does so I would suggest banggood and expect 3-4 weeks shipping

http://www.banggood.com/Nillkin-H-Anti-Explosion-Glass-Screen-Protector-For-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-2-p-998539.html

just fyi I bought mine from http://www.yeso521.com/nillkin-xiaomi-red-rice-redmi-note-2-h-glass-screen-protector.html and have to say service was brilliant, smaller operation and guy is top notch

Kenneth131

1 Jan 16 #37

I tried to mention earlier that the nilkin H+ tempered glass screen protector is fantastic and 2.5D glass so nice rounded edges makes it feel great and pretty inexpensive

scoobytawazara to Kenneth131

1 Jan 16 #39

Hi Kenneth can I just put this into the phone as download and does it have an updated like Hermes ROM sorry to be such a dunce but not sure how to do as mentioned other you tube ROM on honorbuy forum fails to complete download

united4eva to Kenneth131

2 Jan 16 #62

For the Redmi Note 2? Where is best to buy from?

Cheers

nikc0069

2 Jan 16 #58

Tried running a miui rom on my note 4 but there were bits of chinese in there. Does the EU rom for this have solid English with no Chinese? I also couldn't find a way to specifically only show certain Google contacts only those with just phone numbers not groups. Considering this as the wife now has an iPhone 6s and a bit jealous of the metal build and better fingerprint scanner.

Captain_Cretin to nikc0069

2 Jan 16 #60

You need the "Global ROM", are you running a Samsung Note 4? I wasnt aware the MIUI would work on it anyway.

MIUI comes in Chinese or Global, you can set the language to English in both versions, but you will get Chinese specific apps with Chinese names if you dont use the Global ROM. Make sure you get the release that works with your phone, as they have versions of MIUI for different cpus. Visit http://en.miui.com/forum.php

Captain_Cretin

2 Jan 16 #59

[quote/]note 3 does have SD card I'm texting you this on mine![/quote]
Not according to Xiaomi it doesnt; either you have a Note2 or a fake. Is the battery removable? Most of the fakes use the same basic chassis with a removable battery that they use for fakes of various makes of phone.
(GSMArena DOES say it has SD support, but MIUI Mods say this is wrong)

benjammin316

2 Jan 16 #57

Terrible company

kwasny2000

2 Jan 16 #56

had same problems for 3 months on 1st gen Moto g, it basically killed the phone. now I wont instal update before checking forum its good to go and as well that is why I love Miui Dev roms u can check changle log and opinions on forums before u do any change( I have to do all changes manualy on Redmi Note 2 but thats very easy)

kwasny2000

2 Jan 16 #55

better specs by far better cpu helio x10 is premium from mediatec vs snap615 which midrange, Xiaomi had been using Snap cpu in flagship phones but had so much problems with overheating. Helio x10 is used in HTC phones

sweetflexx

1 Jan 16 #54

I must say I own a note 4 and can happily report on Lollipop 5.0.1 it was lagging bad randomly, but after the 5.1.1 update it is silky smooth again. It shows though that a bad software implementation can wreck an otherwise great handset and I am glad I held off from rooting it for now.

stephen0205

1 Jan 16 #53

beast of a deal not a fan of gear beats tho . much prefer banggoods

gap30

1 Jan 16 #52

CM12.1 version 8 by blue is a solid ROM

teerex

1 Jan 16 #51

Good deal but reviews for gearbest aren't good

komi

1 Jan 16 #50

also not 2 (32gb prime version) has the Helio x10 clocked at 2.2 GHZ (not 2.0) so more power

MaximusRo

1 Jan 16 #49

Seems like every Chinese website adds a "premium edition" or "advanced edition" and so on, any idea if it actually means something or is it just a marketing ploy?

ssjinzo

1 Jan 16 #48

It may seems like nothing but trust me a few mm makes a lot of difference in width and height not in thickness check here you have to hold the phone in hand to get a feel

http://www.phonearena.com/phones/size/ZTE-Blade-S6-Plus,Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-2/phones/9347,9032

intranix

1 Jan 16 #47

They are practically the same dimensions and weight

http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=7313&idPhone2=6992

but more storage and IR is good.

intranix

1 Jan 16 #45

why this instead of a smart ultra 6?

ssjinzo to intranix

1 Jan 16 #46

More internal storage, ir blaster and overall much smaller device for a 5.5 inch phone. smart ultra 6 is way too big this one is much much smaller

techsavvy

1 Jan 16 #44

Great find ... I have note 3

S c 0 TT y

1 Jan 16 #24

My wife has got a Samsung Galaxy Mini 3 - will this phone be a huge improvement over what she has at the moment? Not too clued up about technology.

Thanks in advance.

Kenneth131 to S c 0 TT y

1 Jan 16 #28

Yes, in short better in every day use

euro to S c 0 TT y

1 Jan 16 #35

It will be better in pretty much all departments except for the camera which isn't anywhere near as good in my opinion.

dz1 to S c 0 TT y

1 Jan 16 #43

The mini s3 has a 4" screen and the redmi note 2 has a 5.5" screen. The difference is huge and the redmi note 2 is too big for some. I personally don't go for anything larger than a 5" screen. People have been forced into buying these big phones by the manufacturers not giving them much choice but most people when asked say 5.5" phone is too big to handle and too big for the pocket. This is especially true for women.

raefil

1 Jan 16 #18

At the moment I have a galaxy note 2. Been a fantastic piece of kit and to be frank I see no reason to get rid, right now. I want a good phone with similar specs for my wife. question is just how does this compare to my galaxy note 2?

kwasny2000 to raefil

1 Jan 16 1 #26

Benchmark wise if you switch phone to performance mode on Antutu it come just upfront Galaxy Note 4 with score 48K which is 2 version after. But in general I have friend complaining about Note 4being lagy that is due offial rom with heavy touch wiz menu, personaly love MIUI functionality and themes there is so much in it with out lags I was struggling getting hang of it for first two weeks. I use Miui Polska rom o it.

coventgamer to raefil

1 Jan 16 #42

this is better

coventgamer

1 Jan 16 #41

getting my family off the iphone wave and onto these

scoobytawazara

1 Jan 16 #40

kenneth on the link where do you click to download the ROM

smershspy

1 Jan 16 #32

This company is terrible. Avoid like the plague if you don't want weeks and weeks of waiting for delivery and then weeks and weeks of waiting for a refund.

Kenneth131 to smershspy

1 Jan 16 #38

Im not a massive fan of gearbest tbh, I like banggood or ibuygou but each to their own I guess some have had good experiences and bad across the grey market. I personally try not to buy from gearbest when I can though

Kenneth131

1 Jan 16 #36

The rom I mentioned earlier in the thread has a link to the most recent beta chinese rom - its multilanguage though and runs great with no issue plus has all gapps built in so no faffing about

All my posts are being pushed for moderation at the moment so sorry if your not getting the info through

Kenneth131

1 Jan 16 #34

The rom I mentioned earlier in the thread has a link to the most recent beta chinese rom - its multilanguage though and runs great with no issue plus has all gapps built in so no faffing about

euro

1 Jan 16 #33

My mate has one. Its a great phone for the price but the camera is rubbish, even with 3rd party apps to try and improve things. It's so bad he carries his old Samsung Galaxy S2 about in case he needs to take photos.

Qrunch

1 Jan 16 1 #31

Also there's one handed mode for ease of use on miui

scoobytawazara

1 Jan 16 #30

Anyone got a step by step guide to flash the ROM adware and get GAPPS one on you tube hermes fails to dowload all the time thanks

scousethief

1 Jan 16 #23

Got 2 at christmas one for the wife and youngest , excellent phones ( got them from Aliexpress ) fast , slim, screen is great quality, internet is fast, cameras as good as any, came rooted with Play store already installed , installed sim and away they went.
Cant fault the things at all, literally zero complaints.

Ive ordered some tempered glass screens and cases because even the Sony and Samsung they replaced eventually succumbed to damage of everyday use so best to get a little protection.

Paid 92 quid for both of mine but they were the 16GB versions.

Voted hot.

Kenneth131 to scousethief

1 Jan 16 #29

vinaya

1 Jan 16 #27

My advice is go for Redmi Note 3. Full metal body and finger print scanner.

kwasny2000

1 Jan 16 1 #25

Dont forget there is problem with custom roms on 3, this is down to fingerprint security and boot-loader being locked so better with RN2 I have it and love it.

quakerphil

1 Jan 16 #22

Post #21 mate.

quakerphil

1 Jan 16 #21

Yep, similar problems with me, dead item arrived. They offered partial refund or me cover costs of £30 postage return to China. The item was worth £35!!!!!

quakerphil

1 Jan 16 3 #1

Great phone, shame about the seller!

jamesdaley940 to quakerphil

1 Jan 16 1 #17

I wanted to return my note 2 , but gearbest offered me £23 so I refused, they then asked me to send my phone back to china, even tho I got the EU delivery, but when I spoke to paypal, the guy on phone said 'no you cant send it back to china, because they wont accept a battery in post , I will issue a full refund, contact gearbest to collect it from YOU', I did contact them and they have not even acknowledged me, so I ended up with a free phone

Kozzy118 to quakerphil

1 Jan 16 #20

why?

jamesdaley940

1 Jan 16 #16

I bought one of these from gearbest, the bloatware ruined it for me and for some reason I couldn't get a decent rom, so I emailed gearbest and they offered me £23 refund, I refused , then they said they would refund in full if I shipped to china, but when I contacted paypal, they said I couldn't send back as china wont accept It because of the battery, apparently china post is funny regarding batteries, so paypal issued a refund and told me to tell gearbest to send a courier to collect the phone, I did that , but heard nothing back, and a day later I managed to get a brilliant rom, and the phone is great, gearbest's customer service is ZERO, but I beat them at there own game

ssjinzo to jamesdaley940

1 Jan 16 #19

What rom are you using? Thanks

den652000

1 Jan 16 #15

note 3 does have SD card I'm texting you this on mine!

NathRSW

1 Jan 16 #14

brought this on Christmas eve for £106 from EU warehouse. still waiting for it thought allthough order processed with hermes yesterday. got a galaxy note 3 that is nearly 2 years old but is starting to break. gps doesn't work, wifi signal very temperamental and now the speaker volume is very low and people complaining they can't hear me. oh and a crack in screen lol. don't look after my phones so plan on taking a sim only package and then just changing phones every 12m. love my note 3 and this seems very similar.

Kenneth131

1 Jan 16 1 #13

the advanced note 2 still has 2GB ram but the processor is clocked at 2.2Ghz rather than the standard 2Ghz, real world use there is little difference, its just my ocd made me pick the 2.2Ghz version.

the note 3 advance version has 3GB Ram but on both standard and advanced the processor on the note 3 is clocked at 2.0Ghz

Kenneth131

1 Jan 16 #12

you running the global beta or Chinese one, I have been using http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=174824&extra=page%3D2&mobile=2 and its been pretty damn stable for a beta.

I like the small touches on miui like being able to swipe anywhere on the screen to pull down the notification tray or swip up to quickly search for an app, music or anything really. its nice that so many options are just there by default, I was always a stock android fan until I used miui and its just so much better than any other skinned oem android rom and love the miui community. I can see big gains in the mobile market by xiaomi this year since more people are spreading the word of how low cost mobiles can perform amazingly well

ssjinzo

1 Jan 16 #11

Agree with you and stone trap completely it's just iam would prefer better build quality and the metal unbody of the note 3 tips it in its favor over the the sd card in terms of usage for me but houses for courses I like keeping my phone lite in terms of junk stored on phone as I have noticed slow down when it's full of files I don't need. Also I keep most of my media collection on a network hard drive which I can access via ftp as well if needed of course you need data too but when iam at home I can add and remove files and just take what I need. But if course people have there own preference

Qrunch

1 Jan 16 1 #10

Miui rom from xiaomi eu is a solid rom, no Chinese bloat, updated every week

redduck

1 Jan 16 #9

". XIAOMI RedMi Note 2 (Advanced Edition) "

I thought the advanced edition came with 3GB of RAM? The spec listed says 2GB.

ssjinzo

1 Jan 16 #2

Still a phone from china iam guessing if it goes wrong you need to send it to China? I would personally go with the 3gb ram note for less than 30 pound more with bigger battrey 3gb ram and fingerprint sensor. I know this is from EU store and will be delivered faster but if you can wait then I would go for that. Still a good price for what it is

Kenneth131 to ssjinzo

1 Jan 16 6 #3

stonetrap to ssjinzo

1 Jan 16 1 #8

Wow I
I bought a Redmi Note 2 a couple of weeks ago. The 3 is nice with the extra RAM and finger scanner but it doesn't have the removable battery, SD Card or the changeable back covers (there are a few interesting unofficial ones out there).
Just waiting for a solid custom ROM to run on this.

Edit:
Wow I need to finish reading the comments before posting my own... Complete agree with Kenneth131

gmdlogan

1 Jan 16 1 #7

I bought this phone from Gearbest. Didn't buy from their EU warehouse, which you will get quicker delivery. Although you can pay extra, I just went via snail mail lol which took about 4-5weeks. Wasn't in a rush so was happy enough.

Gearbest always got back after emailed for update etc. Couldn't fault them or the phone one bit.

gmdlogan

1 Jan 16 #6

Great phone. Best I've had. And had Iphones, Blackberry's, xperias.

Would never be sucked in by the big bucks fruit sellers again.

hurdy

1 Jan 16 1 #5

It's not half price, I paid this over a month ago. Cracking phone though.

alf huckam

1 Jan 16 1 #4

great phone spec etc, I've just ordered the redmi note 3 32g from banggood as for me there trusted supplier, power bank I ordered early December arrived in 10 days. bit more expensive though. dint know what the half price bit is all about.

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