Why do you feel the constant need to criticise every single phone that gets posted on here which lacks band20. You're in every thread with these comments! Lack of one 4G frequency does not mean it has "no UK bands", nor does it mean it's a tablet, nor does it mean it only works it India or China. We get it, you don't like phones that lack b20, but even if it's a phone that supports it, you switch to complaining about retailer, lack of warranty, dodgey software etc. Pretty much just constant criticism.

People use these phones perfectly fine in the UK but that doesn't matter since your opinion appears to negate that fact. You posted this deal in which you say that phones like One Plus 3 waste battery power because they support TDD LTE bands, which is hilarious. Not only does that make no sense, but also the Asus phone which you're defending supports twice as many TDD LTE bands as the One Plus 3 does. The same 4 TDD LTE bands supported by this Xiaomi Phone. Not everyone uses a network that uses only 800mhz for 4G. Some people don't even use 4G at all but that doesn't seem to be taken into consideration since apparently lack of a frequency some people mightn't even need equates to "no UK bands".

The lack of down voting on here is a shame, would love to down vote your comment. I've done it mentally anyway so it's a win for almost all of us.

It'll work on EE, no problem. Just ignore the ill informed comments you get on here from people that don't have a clue.

Is this as good as the Orange San Francisco ? :laughing:

why would you buy this rubbish with tde LTE and no UK bands. do you commission for selling this crap here ?

Ee use 2600 don't they?

I would avoid gearbest to be honest. Had terrible experience with my Android box, stopped working in two weeks. They offered less than half price refund.

I'm typing on my mi max as we speak - on EE and I have 4G ! great phone as well!!

if you need band 20 for 4g on o2 don't buy unless you OK with fast ish 3g which works fine and this is a really good price

Do i choose flat rate shipping for free or standard for 17p? which is best to avoid customs charges? cheers

Oh, and, the 11th of the 11th is a big sale day in China/HK. So you're thinking of buying anything, you might get a saving by ordering it tomorrow rater than today :wink:

thanks ... damn already ordered

Already posted!

What's the chance of Android N coming to this device?

I just bought a used Note 4 in mint condition complete with box and accessories for £190.
Tempered glass fitted.

Surely that has to be a better buy than this gearbest malaaki...

does this have OTA updates?

Buyer beware, Gearbest are a nightmare to deal with. If anything goes wrong, you are completely on your own. You get what you pay for.

Code does not seem to be working anymore.

coming up as £152.92 now

​because he is a troll.
I think he go's out once a day takes photo of a random item to post as a "deal" then looks for something to moan about.

I think this is probly best phone going for the money if you want a very large screen which I do.the snapdragon 650 is powerful and capable as is the GPU perfect for full HD screens.you can use nova launcher prime on it double tap to lock and unlock with prime.for YouTube Netflix showbox google search videos and looking at camera pictures I can't imagine a better mobile and games also

avoid Xiaomi phones.

For Cyanogenmod, based on an Android version would mean it is that particular Android version but it doesn't mean the same for MIUI version. MIUI 7 is based on Lollipop and MIUI 8 is based on Marshmallow but phones using MIUI 7 or 8 will still be on either KitKat, Lollipop or Marshmallow. Very few Xiaomi phones have got an Android version update officially from Xiaomi. I think Redmi Note 3 Pro and Mi Note Pro are the only ones released with Lollipop but later got Marshmallow. Many others like the original Redmi Note 3, still remain Lollipop regardless of MIUI 8 updates. Mi Max getting MIUI 9 probably won't mean a Marshmallow to Nougat update. Xiaomi tend to release new models very often so chances are in future they'll release an updated Mi Max model with Nougat, instead.

​My Mi4 got updated from KK to MM with Miui 7.5.

I was referring to phones released with Lollipop in particular, for my comment to suggest the likelihood MM devices going to Nougat. I think the original Mi Note was also KK and got MM too. Mi3 also went from JB to MM, but the Mi4s, Mi4c and Mi4i are still Lollipop like most of the Lollipop phones. Redmi 3S wasn't much of an upgrade to 3 Pro but it was released with MM whereas 3 Pro which was about 4 months older is stuck with Lollipop when a 3 year older Mi3 gets MM. Not ruling out a Nougat update entirely. Was just saying I don't think it's very likely.

​Oh. I was just letting you know, to top up your knowledge, really. I didn't mean to cause offence.

Nah no offense taken. I was just thinking you might have read it as me saying those are the only 2 phones to ever be updated hence the clarification about meaning Lollipop.

Another fool for the ignore button...Shame.

​Righto.

Is this as good as the Orange San Francisco ? :laughing:

I think you got it spot on. When you get a Xiaomi phone you can expect lots of updates - I found them good with security patches - and you will get new versions of MIUI, just don't expect it to b a new version of Android though.

Nah, still the best budget phone. No point in upgrading yet.

Ive been happily using a xiaomi redmi note 3 pro for past few months and been getting 4G with Three in my area no problem, just ordered one of these as i want a bigger phone so happy to give this a go at this price.First time ordering from gearbest so fingers crossed no issues like others have had with them

Hi. Just to let you know that O2 start using band 3, 1800. Since June 2016. Expanding slowly..

Ordered £144.23 - British Express shipping method 5-10 business days.
Heat added.

Ordered. Total cost was £142.44 GBP through PayPal.

Plus import and handling charges

Nov 12, 2016 01:42:40 AM Order number: WWnnnnnnnnnnn Shipping method: British Express
Total: £144.23
Payment Methods:PayPal

Order details showing different price:


Xiaomi Mi Max International Version 4G Phablet Color:SILVER ×1
£184.92
was: £221.90

Total Cost Commodity price : 142.43 + Delivery costs: 0.17 = GBP 142.60


Not sure what's going on.

Paid £144.23 via paypal.
I have ordered a phone previously, same express method and paid no extra charges.

Paypal account showing different price:
Description Unit price Qty Amount
£142.61 GBP 1 £142.61 GBP
Subtotal £142.61 GBP
Total £142.61 GBP
Payment £142.61 GBP

Can someone please explain what's going on.

Same here order shows on Gearbest £144 then PayPal was £142. Must be something to do with the £ rates as gear best use USD.

Gone?

Looks out of stock, but still a similar price at geekbuying.

Another post here £147 aliexpress

Where is best to get it?

Did anyone else get their order cancelled for no apparent reason? With no explanation

Mine just turned up, a lot quicker than I thought it would take.

Mine came today as, what country are you setting up as, UK not there?

Don't think it matters as long as you choose United Kingdom as the language on the screen before that.

Mine came today, really quick delivery from gearbest as expected it to be at least another week.
Phone is massive but seems to run much quicker so far than my previous Redmi note 3 and like that phone I'm picking up 4g with my Three sim

Any additional import charges? Did you choose standard delivery?

i chose standard delivery but paid a couple of quid extra for tracking or something like that and no import duty.This is the 3rd item ive bought from these chinese sites and never had any import duties(touch wood0 yet

Raging that I ordered with geekbuying. Still waiting and their tracking I awful

Nice deal

Just need the Mi Mix to drop in price, man is that a pretty phone!

Guys I've bought one due to comments on here lol
But had to pay tax £17!
So be careful plus I ordered a case which hasn't come yet

This is straight up one of the best phones I've owned. You get a LOT for your money and I mean a LOT. I paid £166 for mine and I freaking love it! The UI is seamless

Which delivery did you choose?
Standard usually avoids any import charges, any type of quicker delivery generally ends up with charges.

Hi There, Which shipping method did you use?

I think I went for a standard. I'm scared now I ordered a case also and I might be charged same delivery charges! But the phone is great I must admit

Surly using a credit card or PayPal will solve that?

if your charge refuse delivery and ask fro a refund.

I bought from geekbuying for 148, just too big for me so gonna eBay it here in the UK

Bought a mi5 for 200 delivered, sleek, slim, faster and a more manageable size for me personally

However if you want a tablet to make calls or watch/play multimedia and games this is amazing!
Solid specs, lovely screen, insane battery, I would suggest spending 5-10 more on a better seller though :/

eg. 8 quid more here http://www.geekbuying.com/item/International-Version-Xiaomi-Mi-Max-3GB-64GB-Smartphone---Silver-369768.html?source=ShareAsale

I have ordered from gearbest the same phone, but the 64gb version about 5 months ago and never received any tax request. I'm with 3 since day1, and had no issues with it so far.

If I order from Gearbest and use the flat rate free shipping, I won't be charged custom tax?

Also, is the delivery recorded/signature required?

just checked i ordered on the 11th and received it on the 22nd november

Hi, can you please let me know what was shipping method and did you get charged for VAT/Duty?

coming from nexus 6, will i notice a huge size difference?

​Yes it does, weekly!

​I paid for the standard delivery but paid a few quid extra for the tracking and didn't get any import tax.
Loving the phone so far :smile:

are the tracking and insurance fee the same thing?

Mi Mix looks very impressive, particularly build quality.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CZj-l9MJmg

does it have root access from the get go?

Just the normal free bog standard one, they gave me a tracking number but didn't give much info and then it just turned up one morning.

Its a stunning phone but did you see the drop test?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeLKqjvmFvQ

best looking phone ever and that's the same for most phones though to be fair.. there's gel cases to protect it if you don't like going naked - I've had my phone over 2 years and never dropped it (touch wood!)
rumours are that apple want to make the iPhone 8 speaker free too... of course it'll be their "courageous" idea if they do!

ive ordered it with basic shipping and everything, lets see what happens

What happens? They will send you a giraffe ?

omg if they did thatd be epic...I guess!

Ordered yesterday just got an email saying its been shipped....and now we wait!

mine's arrived in this country but hasn't got to yodel yet. how long did people's take to get from off the plane until it's out for delivery?

what website do people recomend purchasing the mi max from for UK and what possible networks are compatable

when did you order it?

23rd, shipped 24th

I think I ordered on the 24th shipped on the 25th. I went for basic delivery, I guess I will get it start of next week, since it is shipping to my work address heh

mine's out for del today but i haven't had any customs letters

mines arrived no custom charges !
Its massive

So far the rom has no UK locale setting?

I went with Poland from what they say it doesn't actually make any difference

Took 8 days. Slowest delivery option. Its a big phone battery life is epic Amazon app wouldn't download I'm guessing it doesn't officially support the screen dpi or something. Downloaded it on another phone and side loaded the apk. So far for the price it's brilliant I get 4g on giff gaff

for the people who bought this, what chargers are you guys using? any safety issues with using a qc 2.0 charger instead of 3.0?

I dropped it and the screen has cracked. Still working but #sadtimes

a full-fat ​face down drop or just a small one?