I'm looking to upgrade from my LG G2 16gb. Is this worth looking at? Is 32gb sufficient for general use?

will this work on Vodafone 4G? can't remember the Requirements. thanks.

The mi max is only £147 from geekbuying.

I've been suggesting this phone to you in at least 5 other threads in the last 1-2 months.

But what is the warranty like & does this come with a Global / International rom?

Surely worth paying extra for the international edition so it can be used when you go on your holibobs or if you change network??!! Also talk of UK cross network roaming in the future.

Be aware import and duties would be very expensive if you get hit with them.
I've always used the cheap, slower delivery options and never had a problem over the years. Anecdotally, paying for faster delivery method means you're far more likely to get stung.

Thanks - stuck between the Max and the Mi5 - Whats the difference between the normal ones and the international edition?

International version has google play store installed and should also be free of chinese bloat/spy-ware.
On some phones they also mean additional bands (e.g. Band 20 on 4g so O2 compatible) - I dont know if thats the case on the MI5.

There could possibly be a cheaper deal for mi5 on 11/11 [some national singles holiday in China at that day] at the likes of aliexpress etc. So may be worthwhile waiting a few days before buying

About specifically wanting the black version, I see where you're coming from & this video review (though in Chinese) will alert other buyers about the 'black border' issue (which I'm assuming puts you off) - this can be seen from 1:10 - 1:30:

Xiaomi Mi5 Black Edition Experience vs White Edition

Also, read this article: Deceitful Black Borders Around Screens Need to Go

Don't know about being deceitful, but definitely spoils the look.

​Thanks for the heads up on the black border Crossbow I was none the wiser, I can see Pixl8's appeal for the black version now.

You see this is something that my partner will spot a mile off so black is the new white. But again - they dont seem to have any?

What about the Three network?

4G works on three. Most of the companies that do 4G work on the phone. If not, just check the site
http://willmyphonework.net/

I've heard people being charged £30 on a £100 handset.

From looking online it says just 20% VAT plus a handling fee to DHL/Royal Mail.
This phone would be around £50 I'd guess depending on which courier is used. Royal Mail is cheaper at £8.

Got this phone a couple of months ago, highly recommend.

Great price for a top end phone (though the camera is more mid range level).

That's absolute baloney.

Ordered the Max for 148 from Geekbuying, should I have spend 50 more on this? I can always refund through paypal, ordered it 7 days ago standard china shipping

Any advice on Max vs. Mi5 would be greatly appreciated, I am very undecided, this looks like the better phone but the Max looks nice, and its already ordered :/ cheers

Mi 5S goes for £50 more

Coming from an LG G3, dont want a small iphone, but 5.2 isnt bad on the mi5, and 6.4 is just huge

Specs are defo better on the mi5, Max looks good tho

Ahhhh idkkk

There's just so much choice. I have no idea anymore :confused:

I'll get the mi5 if Im disappointed with the Max, should be here in next 10 days or so, so yeah, I'll update as I go

great!! cheers!!

The Mi5 has a Snapdragon 820 processor - same as most of the flagship phones, so is in a completely different performance class to the Mi Max.

That said, I don't believe that you can actually get a Mi5 with support for LTE band 20 so you'll be out of luck if you are hoping to use 4G on O2. Also, don't try and bend it - the chassis fails catastrophically with too much twisting unlike most phones which will flex a bit. Shouldn't be an issue as long as you're not putting it in the pocket of your skinny jeans...

Otherwise, an excellent value phone. Go to notebookcheck for a really in-depth review.

The Zuk Z2 is probably a better phone overall (with 4GB/64GB) which can be found cheaper, but the Mi5 has a better camera. Also ROM support for the Z2 isn't as good.

It's the same Sony sensor on the one plus 3 and mi5 but from the samples I have seen (and I have the mi5) xiaomi have done a better job with the software for the camera

100% incorrect, this will NOT work on o2 4g. It only has full 4g compatibility with EE and their partner networks.

​I got it through geekbuying.com and DHL shipping. Asked then in chat to declare it at $30 so I had to pay £4 customs.

Yep that's what all the reviews say.

The s7 kills it in low light levels, but in day light there really isn't much in it.

Could this go horribly wrong by declaring it a different cost to the actual amount, incase the item goes missing and the amount is not covered and end up out of pocket? walk me through it ?

​Probably, honestly I don't really have a close about any of this stuff but that's what I for and everything was fine.

You are right. I'm sure I saw somewhere where it said it was but I guess I was wrong, thanks for correction!

Huge difference.
https://youtu.be/vR2zq5I3i4g?t=10m8s

Out of interest, did your Mi5 come with a Global ROM / Google Apps etc or was everything Chinese?

Any advice this one or /letv-leeco-le-max-2-x822-5-7inch £179

The Le Max 2 is the little better specced of the two for a lower price, but physically larger + heavier & most likely with inferior battery life compared to the Mi5.

Spec differences: http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?&idPhone1=6948&idPhone2=8051

I've just ordered the mi5s

Looking forward to it :smiley:

...can someone confirm the Mi5 works with 3g/4g o2...im rather confused by the bandwith stuff?

Very confused myself. Went on this site to check like someone suggested, and it seems to say it'll definitely work on 3g and "may work" on 1800mhz 4g. Take from that what you will

Hi, Would you be so kind to let me know how much the whole thing came up to including the customs?

Hi mate I've actually not ordered from there. Heard a few horror stories about faulty items so I went with an eBay seller and these ship from Spain.

linky..cost?

It was £270 but it appears to be gone now. That's a shame as I would of had it sooner.

This place appears to do some of the leg work on price and throws up the odd discount code/voucher. Whether the prices match the landing site on click I've no idea, never used it.

Im lost with this bandwith stuff - can someone categorically state that this phone will work with 02 3 AND 4g... Ive had differing opinions and dont understand the tech stuff ...

3G will definitely work. 4G most likely won't but there's a small chance it might. 800mhz 4G is used by O2, which isn't covered by this phone. Most places will say it's O2's only 4G frequency, which would mean it won't work at all. However they apparently started rolling out 1800mhz 4G but it's very few areas with no clear way of determining which. Differing opinion is due to this being the case. For people in the few areas covered by 1800mhz frequency, 4G will work. For others, it won't.

Thanks very much indeed...So is there any way i can check if im in a 1800 area?

I don't think so, hence why had said "no clear way of determining which". Apparently they begun rolling it out to boost the speed for urban areas. '4G+' as people call it. Article from summer 2015 says "O2 will start rolling out the 1800MHz band in London before expanding to other cities later this year". There has been very little info since then, but it has appears in a few other places.

OK thanks - really appreciate that help..

​There is an app on the play store that tells you which band you are using. Maybe you could use that to find the band your phone uses for 4G. Not sure what it's called though.

Great idea.

For anyone interested i finally ordered an mi5s from a seller on aliexpress who comes highly recommended. Cost me £276

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32740701953.html?trace=storeDetail2msiteDetail&spm=2114.8147860.0.0.hgouSH

Any reason why you didn't go for the Mi5?

Prefer the build of the S. I'm not keen on the glass back of the mi5

Just bought this...Hoping for the best
Shipping method: Registered Airmail
[HK Stock]Xiaomi Mi5 5.15inch FHD Android 6.0 OS 3GB 64GB 4G LTE Smartphone Black
Grand Total: GBP 243.92

Please report the Custom on receipt of your phone

I will do... When and if i receive it...In about 30 days lol

Did you ever receive the phone?

Hi..Yeah the other day - Unfortunately without a sim card tray!!! I've emailed them back asking for one to be sent - its a pressie for Christmas so ineed it toot smart!!!

UPDATE:
So 3 days later - still no sim card tray from GeekBuying - not happy - They have responded once as above but despite several emails nothing. Now i'm stuck with phone without card tray and its too late to get another phone for the other half ;(

Gosh I'm sorry to hear that. Hopefully gets sorted asap

no sim tray? how does that even happen!

Aggghh...
...sorry for this trouble.
How about we refund you 8 dollars or 8 USD coupon as a compensation.
you can buy it from ebay in your country, So you will get it fast.
Is that okay ?
Wait for your reply .
Best regards

my reply:
Hi
I would rather you sent me one please - Why cant you expedite the delivery?
I've already looked at buying another and cant get one in UK (unless you know otherwise).
I am very unhappy about this...

NB: Anyone know where i "can" buy one?

I've seen them for flagship phones for 2 quid. Go to a mobile unlock place and buy one that fits

All the Chinese sites sell them lol!

LOL...whats flagship phones?

is there no actual sim tray.so a hole in side phone as no tray. or is there a tray that sim doesn't fit?

You can get them from aliexpress but slow delivery again.

https://www.aliexpress.com/popular/mi-5-sim-tray.html

hi I could be wrong here but its worth a punt. This video shows mi 5 taking nano sim as confirmed in comments underneath.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOazz0gRXpg

now look at this http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note5-7431.php

this phone takes the dual nano sim and to me it looks the same . so you could try this..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Replacement-Dual-SIM-SIM-Card-Tray-Holder-Gold-For-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-5-N920-/142031109108?hash=item2111b6bbf4:g:RIEAAOSwcLxYJqXY

the ebay shop is uk based so worth a try!

Except the hole for the Mi5 sim is in the phone,that one you listed has the hole in the tray lol

can u take a pic I'm confused hahah

I bought the sim tray anyway...I'm strapped for time and 3.99 isn't gonna matter!!! So miffed about this. For reference the complete SIM card tray is missing and I also ordered one from Ali express without checking the delivery time...!!! Nightmare!! Also emailed several uk company's to see if they have any....

That's a shame, for me this would of been a even better deal as your given 8 to buy something that costs 2. I rarely actually use the sim in my phone, had a s7 for a few weeks and haven't put my sim in yet.

Geek buying said they had a stock issue and suggested i buy from Ali express!!! Tbh im mow considering a return for refund - heads spinning!!!

sounds a nightmare tbh. I nearly bought the phone off aliexpress but was worried something would go wrong so ended up just getting htc one m8 of ebay for 95 quid haha.cracking phone too

Think it would be an even bigger nightmare sending it back TBH.Ive not looked at their T&C but suspect you have to pay for postage back and then the long wait for delivery then refund.

Yeah probably right - thing is, i bought a tiny connector for 8p from ali express... Here in 6 days without issu - so i was hopin for same. We'll wait it out and see i suppose