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Gearbest Xiaomi Note 2 16gb 4g now £92.09

£92.09 GearBest28 Feb 16

Source: HotUKDeals | Deals > Mobiles

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ianeby

27 Feb 16

XIAOMI RedMi Note 2 (Standard Edition) Android 5.0 4G Phablet with 5.5 inch FHD Screen MTK Helio X10 64bit 2.0GHz Octa Core 2GB RAM 16GB ROM 5MP + 13MP Cameras
Main Features:
Display: 5.5 inch 1920 x 1080 (FHD) screen 400 PPi
CPU: Helio X10 Octa Core 2.0GHz
GPU: PowerVR G6200
System: Android 5.0 (MIUI 6)
RAM + ROM: 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM (Standard 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 standby, Dual Micro
Network:
2G: GSM 900/1800/1900MHz
3G: WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100MHz
4G: FDD-LTE 1800/2100/2600MHz

Top comments

ianny

27 Feb 16 11 #2

Remember that you will need to wait for 3 to 5 weeks to get the phone and you need to pay for custom tax as well. The custom tax is 20% of the value plus £10 admin fee for DHL. I was in that situation before and will never trade with Gearbest anymore. The worst customer service I've ever seen.

hurdy to ianny

27 Feb 16 3 #6

Bought three of these. None of them picked up by customs. They have a, ahem 'unusual' approach to customer service, but to say you'll def have to pay customs is not true.

All comments (41)

ianeby

27 Feb 16 #1

Can someone add image please? This has so card slot whereas Note 3 does not so this 16gb version ideal.

ianny

27 Feb 16 11 #2

hurdy to ianny

27 Feb 16 3 #6

Bought three of these. None of them picked up by customs. They have a, ahem 'unusual' approach to customer service, but to say you'll def have to pay customs is not true.

jaydeeuk1 to ianny

27 Feb 16 2 #14

Yeah thats the thing. You get people who say theyve had no problems with GB, but its like playing russian roulette. They dont have any customer service at all, but pay excellent commission rates so hotukdeals owners love them.

Gearbest1 to ianny

29 Feb 16 #37

Dear ianny,
This is Gearbest store Rep. Alice
Apologize for that. However, this cell phone is currently in stock since i just checked at our end, that's to say, it will be comparably fast delivery

palmlots

27 Feb 16 1 #3

[quote=ianny]Remember that you will need to wait for 3 to 5 weeks to get the phone and you need to pay for custom tax as well. The custom tax is 20% of the value plus £10 admin fee for DHL. I was in that situation before and will never trade with Gearbest anymore. The worst customer service I've ever seen.[/quote]

palmlots

27 Feb 16 #4

Sorry, meant to say you obviously haven't dealt with Elephant !

palmlots

27 Feb 16 1 #5

Or Elephone

submerged

27 Feb 16 #7

Crap customer service yes. Avoid pre sales and you will be ok. If it goes wrong forget about it. Ignore comment on duty as had over 10 phones from them from china and never been stung for duty once.

litwoojczyznomoj

27 Feb 16 #8

Have one of those so Ill share my exoerience with it. IF you drop your phone from every now.and then - this is not the phone for you ( even with tempered glass screen protector.). My old Lumia 920 was dropped dozens of times and never cracked. You can't install apps on SD card without rooting the phone first. Mine came without any crapware installed apart from a couple of xiaomis apps. It's easy to put international ROM on it. Phone is responsive and fast. Camera not the best,although the focus is really super fast. Never managed to empty the battery with about 2 hours of browsing,gaming,streaming a day.

iainmann

27 Feb 16 2 #9

Please Xiaomi...add 800MHx Band 20 to your LTE specs. Please!

cmontgomeryburns to iainmann

27 Feb 16 1 #12

Yes, I would have gone for this or the 32gb version if it wasn't for the lack of 800MHz.
Looking at the Doogee Y200 instead now.

landwomble

27 Feb 16 #10

These are fantastic phones. Paid 135/from Amazon UK seller 2 months ago for my daughter. I ran it for a week to test and in many ways preferred it to my Nexus 6p. Can't faulty it in any way, even MIUI is nice...

den169

27 Feb 16 2 #11

Hows this compare to a umi touch,

jaydeeuk1

27 Feb 16 1 #13

Eurgh, gearbest. Auto cold.

UncleStan

27 Feb 16 1 #15

Good deal great specs but gearbest are bunch of toerags! Heat added!

apollo0073

27 Feb 16 #16

Yes..if your thinking of buying from gearbest trust us they are terrible to deal with..I cannot stress this enough.
Please save your money and buy from a decent company and not this shower of complete sh*t

smilespiles

27 Feb 16 #17

phones are too big,pity this ones big as well

rugman

27 Feb 16 #18

Save your money, grab a Honor 5x the next time Amazon knock em out at £149,cracking phone

frostyclock

27 Feb 16 #19

Cowboys. recommended to friend because of reviews but never used them myself. His sons xmas doogee phone still sitting faulty lasted 2 days. Never again. he's given up. I learnt my lesson.....embarrassed.

Askrulous

27 Feb 16 #20

I think you hit the nail on the head in regard to my main reason for me holding back on buying another Chinese phone.

Prices and spec are very tempting, but having a phone that survives me multi dropping it is of ultimate importance.

jut1972

27 Feb 16 #21

got the 32gb version from gearbest EU warehouse a couple of weeks ago, took about a week to arrive.

I'd say its a great phone but the shipped software is a bit of a mare, you'll want to flash it. I've tried but it didnt work and knowing that I cant totally recommend it. If you're ok with flashing roms, go for it, if not steer clear or buy elsewhere.

litwoojczyznomoj to jut1972

28 Feb 16 #23

Putting international ROM on it was really easy for me. Xiaomi made it really easy by incorporating system updater software.

litwoojczyznomoj

28 Feb 16 #22

I know some of the Chinese phones come with gorilla glass. This one has no protection whatsoever.

Szabster

28 Feb 16 #24

I've bought a xiaomi mi 4c for my wife and a windows 10 tablet for my self so far from gear best so far. All of them arrived, no customs but that's just the luck of the draw. I'd risk it again. Don't think of them like a UK retailer because they are not and they will not respond like one. Treat it like you bought something cheap on a holiday in China. :smiley:

jut1972

28 Feb 16 #25

Yes, there is updater software but the phone I received had that compromised. It's s known issue with the build I have. Going to have to write to Xiamoi for advice.

dergal

28 Feb 16 1 #26

So that's why some uk merchants deals get classed as spam and the torrent of GB deals don't?

chrissatchell

28 Feb 16 #27

Xiaomi are fantastic, I have quite a few of there products (bluetooth speaker, fitness band, headphones, power bank) including an Mi3 which has been dropped 50+ times with no screen protector and it hasn't cracked once (no idea how). I have heard some of the cheaper models aren't quite as sturdy but if you're going to complain at this price you're insane.

Clangers99

28 Feb 16 1 #28

Mine had the blocked updater issue as well to prevent using regular system updater. However I was able to update to global rom using fastboot method. See here http://en.miui.com/a-234.html

Askrulous

28 Feb 16 #29

Yeah, but even the ones with gorilla glass would bother me. I mean I drop my phone so much (juggling paperwork and car keys is usually where my phone makes pavement contact) the case protects the screen while the impact shock go about creating havoc with the phones internals. My moto g has just carried on regardless for two years, while cheapish chinese phones in the past have done all sorts of wierd things due to their poor build quality.

simate

28 Feb 16 #30

Fasttech.com are a far better company to buy from. They're customer service is top notch and they have a forum to with lots of helpful people on there.

jut1972

28 Feb 16 #31

Thank you I'll have a read. I'm a bit nervous about this so I'm hoping it's not too complex. Was yours the 32gb 4g version?

Clangers99

28 Feb 16 1 #32

Yes, mine was the 32gb version. Just follow the instructions for the Fastboot method (after downloading the fastboot global rom for the Redmi Note 2) and you should be OK.

jut1972

28 Feb 16 #33

Thank you! Which ROM did you choose? There's no global stable version of the Note 2, 4g dual sim?

trueno2k

28 Feb 16 #34

TERRIBLE COMPANY!!! AVOID IS A MUST!!!

Got a faulty handset and it took over 3 months to sort out the refund!!! Just downright terrible customer service!!! Initial ticket response was so bad it took over 2 weeks of several times of trying to contact them before they would even acknowledge me!!! Then dozens more of message exchanges I finally got to send the faulty device back, and after several weeks of even more message exchanges I was finally able to receive a refund, so bad JUST SO BAD of the experience!!!

I'll be sticking to eBay for my international buys because they actually take very good care of their customers!..

My 2pence worth!.. ^_^

Gearbest1 to trueno2k

9 Mar 16 #39

Dear trueno2k,
Much sorry for that ! apologize again ! Anyway, glad to say this matter is solved finally
In the following days, just feel free to let me know if such kind of matters happened again.
I am willing and sure to give a big hand to you, solving the matters you may meet
Have a nice day !

Clangers99

28 Feb 16 1 #35

http://en.miui.com/a-234.html Scroll down to 'Redmi Note 2 Latest Global Stable Version Fastboot File Download' This is the one I used and it worked fine. Now get automatic updates and able to use system updater.

Update ... Sorry, just checked your query, didn't realise that the Redmi Note 4G is different from the Redmi Note 2. I have a Redmi Note 2, so unfortunately I can't help if you have the Redmi Note 4G.

gordonthegopher84

28 Feb 16 #36

No Gorilla Glass, but Dragontail, which is a little better than Gorilla Glass 2:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63448452&postcount=4

https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/facts-misconception-about-gorilla-dragontrail-glass.228734/

I've had it in a TPU bumper case with no screen protector for months, not dropped it, but not many phones survive a drop these days (look how many Samsungs/iPhones you see with smashed screens). The glass is still fine, I wouldn't want to drop it though.

I'd only recommend this phone if you're confident flashing phones, otherwise go for something like the Vodafone Smart Ultra 6 which has comparable specs and a UK high street warranty. The lack of Cyanogenmod on the SU6 was a dealbreaker for me...

domenicoleoci

29 Feb 16 #38

Can anyone please tell me how to get around the increase in price when proceeding to check out on Gear Best website?
As an example if price dispayed is 119 GBP, when you are redirected to payment options (well, only option is Paypal) price is switched back to USD and the conversion to GBP is higher than previously stated.
This usually adds more GBP to original GBP price.
Going back to the expample price of 119 GBP this would be now 129 GBP, that's 10 quid more!
Any help would be appreciated.

DJ888

11 Mar 16 #40

Cold from me purely because its from Gearbest.
I ordered 2 phones from them 2 months ago and they still haven't arrived. I keep getting excuse after excuse from them about why they are delayed.
AVOID GEARBEST AND SAVE YOURSELVES ALOT OF HASSLE!!!!!!

a2tmfk

31 Mar 16 #41

ok. so you need to know what happens if your item does nott turn up.

I ordered a tablet early Jan. it still has not arrived. they will not act until 25 days have passed.

after 30 days item still not arrived so they offered me HALF of my money back as STORE VOUCHERS?

unbelievable. stay well clear is my advice.

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