Code Erenop takes it to this price (works with colour Golden only, it appears - Silver is £117.62, Deep Gray is £120.47). From promo email http://www.gearbest.com/mail/2016/GT0519.html
Unlocked for Worldwide use. Please ensure local area network is compatible. click here for Network Frequency of your country. Please check with your carrier/provider before purchasing this item.
Main Features:
Display: 5.0 inch 1280 x 720 HD Screen
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 Octa Core 4 x 1.5GHz + 4 x 1.2GHz
GPU: Adreno 405
System: Android 5.1
RAM + ROM: 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM
Camera: 5.0MP front camera + 13.0MP rear camera with auto focus and flashlight
Sensor: Light sensor, G-sensor, Proximity sensor, E-compass
Feature: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Fingerprint sensor
Bluetooth: 4.1
SIM Card: Dual SIM dual standby. One is Micro SIM card slot, the other is Nano card slot, which can also be used as a TF card (MicroSD) slot.
Note: Nano SIM card and TF card (MicroSD) cannot be used together, because they share the same space of card slot.
Excellent deal thanks, I'm getting one, dropped my Redmi 3 down the toilet yesterday.
Edit
It does still work but I believe these things some times take a while to die after being submerged
louiselouise
22 May 16#4
Sorry about your phone :disappointed: Thinking of recommending this one to my sister, she has an ancient Xperia T that's getting very laggy.
I have had a phone (dumbphone Sony Ericsson) that had water damage (it had a kickstand but somehow went plop into the bath)...I did the dry rice remedy overnight in a warm cupboard which seemed to bring it back to life, but after a few weeks the earpiece started to go. Eventually it did die, it just did it slowly.
louiselouise
22 May 16#5
Apologies, just checked and it seems it's only the Golden colour that works with code Erenop. Changed the title.
qw3rtyhhng
22 May 162#6
Remember it won't work on o2 and Vodafone on 4G as it doesn't support band 20 (800mhz)
mattzildjian
23 May 164#7
might be worth noting this is NOT the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro that has been popular recently.
portalsmash
23 May 161#8
What is the maximum fee for import/custom tax?
Jonnyblock
23 May 161#9
What's the difference?
Picard123
23 May 161#10
You can get this for less (£108) elsewhere. I think you're better off paying £5 more and getting the international Global ROM version which has Play installed and all the local / regional Chinese apps removed.
Redmi 3 Pro is 5" 720p
Redmi Note 3 Pro is 5.5" 1080p
AndyRoyd
23 May 16#14
20% VAT + handling fee. About total £30.50 inc RM handling fee; will be slightly more via couriers.
There are HUKD members who near-guarantee that marked-down items from Gearbest will not be pulled for import fees when using standard delivery. Buyers' choice/risk.
Geemac
23 May 161#15
Can I ask what software to people use to check for possible Chinese malware on these Gearbest phones?
lidds
23 May 16#16
Long shot but has anyone had this and the Xiaomi mi4i?
I have the mi4i now which i really like but do sometimes run out of battery on an evening (So the extra 30 odd % with the redmi 3 would help)
Thanks
ahabc86
23 May 16#17
Where is this from please?
bellboys
23 May 161#18
A better processor on the Redmi Note 3 Pro also (snapdragon 650 as opposed to 616 on the Redmi 3 Pro).
bellboys
23 May 161#19
I guess AliExpress. Kimovil.com is a good Chinese smartphone price comparison site. Although don't use their link, see if there is Quidco available and go through them. AliExpress are on Quidco, for instance.
This phone is 115 quid from Banggood and they offer 6.3% cashback at topcashback and IME a 'better' buying experience than GearBest.
creatioexnihilo
23 May 16#21
should I get this phone or , lg g3 or Samsung s5
ukfix
23 May 16#22
This is a great phone I got one off Ali Express for a little cheaper and a different colour, it came in about two weeks and I've checked it's genuine which it is :smiley:
However this is my second redmi 3 after the screen of my first reminder 3 broke in my pocket when doing day the screen didn't crack but the inside went all messed up, so they are a little fragile!
ficosaneil
23 May 16#23
My Galaxy S5 never missed a beat. I kinda regret getting rid of it which was only because of the cheap feel to it. If I had the time again I'd get an S5 and a nice case.
You need to consult a doctor about the cheap feeling in your hand, it is a degenerative nervous disease called "enviatis".
ficosaneil
23 May 161#28
Makes no sense at all, was it a joke?
Qrunch
23 May 16#29
Why pay more for someone to put a rom on that not only can you not vouch for them not messing around but you can out the Xiaomi eu rom on yourself, for free?
Get the standard one from your preferred trusted vendor, unlock bootloader and bung on the eu rom yourself.
4g on Vodafone can't be unlocked by any tweaks known presently.
BUCKUM2
23 May 161#30
i used malware bytes
Picard123
23 May 162#31
Different strokes for different folk.
If you want to release your inner geek, then by all means install whatever ROM you want on it. For most people, they'd rather have the phone ready to go out of the box and use the time saved to spend on more interesting pursuits.
sotomonkey
23 May 161#32
LOL the Redmi Note 3 is thicker than the Note 2..
Picard123
23 May 16#33
Ali is a bit like Amazon Marketplace in that you get different 3rd party sellers. No idea what the different vendors are like but I got mine from Ali / Hong Kong Goldway (who have decent feedback score on Ali).
Is this only standard delivery? I was thinking of getting the DHL delivery, would I be a lot more likely to get taxed then?
Picard123
23 May 162#35
Generally if you use a courier like DHL, you're more likely to get nabbed as there has to be custom declaration on the package.
octopus
23 May 16#36
Any decent phone with 4.5 or 4.7 inch screen that anyone can recommend? I want one for my son.
ficosaneil
23 May 161#37
Z3 Compact, currently £149 @ Vodafone
gap30
23 May 161#38
Time saved? what all five minutes
Release your inner geek people :smiley:
Qrunch
23 May 16#39
5 min max I think I can spare 5 min tbh
Barboro37
23 May 16#40
So is it better to get this or the International version on AliExpress? (AliExpress Redmi 3) Does the "Internationa Version" mean that it will come unsealed? Really tempted by this :smiley:
finbaar
23 May 162#41
I would ensure that whatever version you get make sure it is in a sealed box. If the vendor flashes a rom it might not be the official global firmware and could have spyware etc. You are better off getting a sealed china version and flashing to global yourself than an unsealed global. IMHO.
Picard123
23 May 16#42
Post some step by step instructions then, along with the links to the files required.
Video tutorial would be even better if you say that it only takes 5 minutes.
zermattbusby
23 May 16#43
No need to unlock bootloader to install the global rom
zan87
23 May 16#44
Worthwhile upgrade from a HTC One M7?
Qrunch
23 May 16#45
True and it's fine to use like that, just saying unlock boot is free and allows eu rom
JustinBedford
23 May 16#46
I'm just working through this on my redmi note 3 however all guides say to unlock the bootloader. Trying to install the global rom on top of china dev rom gives error using the updater tool.
smegma75
23 May 16#47
How does the Redmi Note 3 Pro compare to the Samsung S5 i have the S5 but want an upgrade I can get £100 selling my S5 so would only be paying £18-20 for the note 3 pro
gap30
23 May 161#48
To be honest mate just buy the 650 instead for the extra £30
Picard123
23 May 16#49
S5 is the better phone unless you absolutely must have a 5.5" screen (Note Pro). Redmi 3 Pro / Note Pro is more like a slightly better version of the Moto G / Voda SU6.
gxbdhx
23 May 16#50
I doubt that there's any device that would be worth upgrading to.
I own it myself for three years now and the only con is that battery is getting old. After research I found that its for what we currently have in a market I rather just go ant change the battery.. Nothing new just pointless cpu upgrades...
sotomonkey
23 May 16#51
Indeed. Phones haven't really changed much in the last five years or so, generally speaking the specs have just gone up.
Xiaomi make good phones but trouble with this one is you can't change the battery and that's a major problem in my opinion. A slower CPU is much less of a problem over a couple of years although that said some of these newer ones are more efficient and will save battery life.
Picard123
23 May 16#52
The battery on this is 4100 mAh - that's huge!! You'll probably be able to get a couple of days out of this particularly if you have Doze enabled. In addition, you can easily buy a portable battery charger which are as cheap as chips.
Of course they have. I've owned the Galaxy S2, S4, S5 and S7. The S7 is lightyears ahead of the S2. They just feel like completely different phones in terms of usability and functionality. Android has also changed significantly during that time.
louiselouise
23 May 16#53
My sis has an Xperia T with an un-removable battery but it's easy to do https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-RWtoayW5k - not sure if Xiaomi are similar? Picked up a Sony replacement for a few quid as it's an ancient model now.
Gazbert
24 May 16#54
The flashing process takes about 5 mins. Downloading the 1.5gb of necessary files from their rather slow servers takes a bit longer.
Picard123
24 May 16#55
Have you got a guide specifically for this model?
Would be useful for people as from what I've seen on the Mui forums, it's not without problems and issues seem to crop up post flash.
Would be even better if someone could figure out how to get Cyanogen (or similar) on this with full compatibility as Mui7 doesn't seem to play nice with a lot of Google apps and functionality as well as not being a particularly great UI.
lewis176
24 May 16#56
Cheers - purchased from this seller
zan87
24 May 16#57
Might be a wise purchase for me even if isn't much better than an m7. My m7s battery doesn't seem to be holding as it should...
But has the larger screen, better camera and the all important 650 processor :stuck_out_tongue:
hifiboy
25 May 16#65
The
Where could we get the global ROM to flash and would it be possible to put android 6 on it. Thanks
doncoop
25 May 16#66
You'd get the miui roms from en.miui.com. At present they haven't released a global rom for the Redmi 3 but I'd expect them to at some point.
In the mean time you can get the global rom from xaiomi. I've flashed it to the standard version of the Redmi 3 and it's really good.
I'd think you'd need to unlock the boot loader to install it. But does then mean you can put twrp on and install whatever custom rom you want that people have released.
At the moment no MM for the device but may come soon
zan87
25 May 16#67
How is the battery life?
doncoop
25 May 161#68
I got the handset for the gf. She had my old nexus 5 which was not getting her through the day.
First day she switched over fully. Finished the day with over 50% battery left.
I'm pragmatic with battery life and stats as each person is different. Screen on time doesnt say it all. Watching a movie is different to playing a game etc.
But the key things for this phone when it comes to battery life are:
720p screen
massive battery
mid rang processor
Sure it'll do well for people if battery life is important
zan87
25 May 16#69
Thanks for that. Sounds good to me.
I don't play games or watch videos. Just the odd checking of e-mails and the internet. My M7 struggles to get through a day of that now!
Jonnyblock
25 May 161#70
So is the OP's golden one the global one and/or the cheapest option?
Picard123
25 May 16#71
Read the product description and the thread!
The phone in the OP's link isn't the global version and doesn't come with Google Play by default. It says that on product description on Gearbest's product page. If you want the global version have a look at the AliExpress links in the thread.
Franzkill
26 May 16#72
Does anyone know if this works with BT's 4G network? Who do they 'piggyback' off?
zermattbusby
26 May 161#73
Yes
doncoop
26 May 161#74
Bt is ee I think so yeah it should be able to
mohammednadat
30 May 16#75
As far as I remember with this type of issue, it's mostly no, because it requires quite a bit of know how and isn't as easy as taking it into the shop to get them to do it.
mohammednadat
30 May 16#76
I'm not sure what it would be but I strongly suggest searching this phone on forum.xda-developers.com . Great site for this sort of stuff and has plenty of switched on people who can help
lewis176
1 Jun 16#77
Received today.
lewis176
8 Jun 16#78
Getting a virus warning from malwarebytes on the HD Player. I'd install malwarebytes and check yours if you haven't already (would have PMd but apparently I need to post more!)
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Unlocked for Worldwide use. Please ensure local area network is compatible. click here for Network Frequency of your country. Please check with your carrier/provider before purchasing this item.
Main Features:
Display: 5.0 inch 1280 x 720 HD Screen
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 Octa Core 4 x 1.5GHz + 4 x 1.2GHz
GPU: Adreno 405
System: Android 5.1
RAM + ROM: 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM
Camera: 5.0MP front camera + 13.0MP rear camera with auto focus and flashlight
Sensor: Light sensor, G-sensor, Proximity sensor, E-compass
Feature: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Fingerprint sensor
Bluetooth: 4.1
SIM Card: Dual SIM dual standby. One is Micro SIM card slot, the other is Nano card slot, which can also be used as a TF card (MicroSD) slot.
Note: Nano SIM card and TF card (MicroSD) cannot be used together, because they share the same space of card slot.
Network:
2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
3G: WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100MHz
4G: FDD-LTE 1800/2100/2600MHz
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Edit
It does still work but I believe these things some times take a while to die after being submerged
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Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u6xpKmhde0
Edit
It does still work but I believe these things some times take a while to die after being submerged
I have had a phone (dumbphone Sony Ericsson) that had water damage (it had a kickstand but somehow went plop into the bath)...I did the dry rice remedy overnight in a warm cupboard which seemed to bring it back to life, but after a few weeks the earpiece started to go. Eventually it did die, it just did it slowly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXbpzGhMe3c
Redmi 3 Pro is 5" 720p
Redmi Note 3 Pro is 5.5" 1080p
There are HUKD members who near-guarantee that marked-down items from Gearbest will not be pulled for import fees when using standard delivery. Buyers' choice/risk.
I have the mi4i now which i really like but do sometimes run out of battery on an evening (So the extra 30 odd % with the redmi 3 would help)
Thanks
This phone is 115 quid from Banggood and they offer 6.3% cashback at topcashback and IME a 'better' buying experience than GearBest.
However this is my second redmi 3 after the screen of my first reminder 3 broke in my pocket when doing day the screen didn't crack but the inside went all messed up, so they are a little fragile!
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Xiaomi-Redmi-3-Pro-Prime-Fingerprint-4100-mAh-Snapdragon-616-Octa-Core/103919_32664214602.html
I can recommend this case for it.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-Nillkin-frosted-case-for-xiaomi-redmi-3-pro-5-hard-plastic-back-cover-with/1000001811292.html
Get the standard one from your preferred trusted vendor, unlock bootloader and bung on the eu rom yourself.
4g on Vodafone can't be unlocked by any tweaks known presently.
If you want to release your inner geek, then by all means install whatever ROM you want on it. For most people, they'd rather have the phone ready to go out of the box and use the time saved to spend on more interesting pursuits.
http://goldway.aliexpress.com/store/311331
Release your inner geek people :smiley:
Video tutorial would be even better if you say that it only takes 5 minutes.
I own it myself for three years now and the only con is that battery is getting old. After research I found that its for what we currently have in a market I rather just go ant change the battery.. Nothing new just pointless cpu upgrades...
Xiaomi make good phones but trouble with this one is you can't change the battery and that's a major problem in my opinion. A slower CPU is much less of a problem over a couple of years although that said some of these newer ones are more efficient and will save battery life.
33 hours talk time
16 hours of web browsing
18 hours of video playback
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_5nZ_dp2WE
"I was able to use it for over 2 days with moderate usage, but I am sure even the hardcore users will be able to get a full day out of it… and then some."
http://www.androidauthority.com/xiaomi-redmi-3-review-679545/
Of course they have. I've owned the Galaxy S2, S4, S5 and S7. The S7 is lightyears ahead of the S2. They just feel like completely different phones in terms of usability and functionality. Android has also changed significantly during that time.
Would be useful for people as from what I've seen on the Mui forums, it's not without problems and issues seem to crop up post flash.
Would be even better if someone could figure out how to get Cyanogen (or similar) on this with full compatibility as Mui7 doesn't seem to play nice with a lot of Google apps and functionality as well as not being a particularly great UI.
£106.00
Global v Chinese ROM differences
http://xiaomiupdate.com/differences-between-miui-global-and-chinese-version/
http://en.miui.com/thread-274528-1-1.html
Where could we get the global ROM to flash and would it be possible to put android 6 on it. Thanks
In the mean time you can get the global rom from xaiomi. I've flashed it to the standard version of the Redmi 3 and it's really good.
I'd think you'd need to unlock the boot loader to install it. But does then mean you can put twrp on and install whatever custom rom you want that people have released.
At the moment no MM for the device but may come soon
First day she switched over fully. Finished the day with over 50% battery left.
I'm pragmatic with battery life and stats as each person is different. Screen on time doesnt say it all. Watching a movie is different to playing a game etc.
But the key things for this phone when it comes to battery life are:
720p screen
massive battery
mid rang processor
Sure it'll do well for people if battery life is important
I don't play games or watch videos. Just the odd checking of e-mails and the internet. My M7 struggles to get through a day of that now!
The phone in the OP's link isn't the global version and doesn't come with Google Play by default. It says that on product description on Gearbest's product page. If you want the global version have a look at the AliExpress links in the thread.