​It can make phone calls and stuff.

I've been using the 32GB/3GB version for a few weeks now and I can't recommend it highly enough. I immediately stuck CM13 on it and it's been flawless, does everything I want it to, completely lag-free experience. These cheap Chinese phones are a game changer, anyone who is still spending over £200 on a smart phone is playing a mug's game.

​You must be blind then.

I've bought this phone, having serious problems with the microphone, I've searched the Internet and it suggest the microphone is switching from primary to secondary mic. There isn't a solution to date I can find to fix this. Nightmare. Otherwise it is a great piece of kit.

I have the 3gb 32gb version of this. Best phone I have owned. 4g works on o2. Camera is good, not better than apple or Samsung. Miui 8 is great. Two day battery. A silicone case fits just as do screen protectors with a small gap. My second Chinese phone and miles better than the better spec Umi super.

​I'm with you. I have stock, uprooted global rom installed and all my banking apps work fine, as Miui is a stock Rom on a mi phone. As CM is a custom ROM, some banks don't like it as they see it as a security risk. Same goes for any rooted phone, as the entire device is opened up and again, it could be a security risk, so some apps may not work.

Yes, I went onto my bank yesterday using the Note 3 Pro. No problems as I thought. You know what it's like on here. Too many experts but sometimes someone genuinely helpful makes a comment or gives a link so I just wanted to check that my sister will be able to access her bank and card company as she does not have or use a laptop.
She will never get round to using most of the pre-installed apps - she's really a browser and a texter and that's why I didn't go for an imported Galaxy Note 4 - it would have been a waste of a phone for what she uses it for.

On the other side, I would like to root a phone and install a custom ROM just because I like to get to know these things and understand them more. It's the same when I started with Amazon Fire Sticks. I was forever pausing and rewinding a YouTube tutorial and now I don't even need to look on YouTube to install Kodi and Pulse. (for friends and not for sale on ebay by the way!)

Can active help me out and give me a link that is literally idiot proof from start to finish on how to install the CM13 or CM14? Most of the installations don't start from the very beginning. I'll do it no problem if it's idiot proof and step by step (I find Kodi on Amazon very easy - that's my level of pickup, so I'm not an expert but not dumb either). I have mine here from Gearbest and have become a little worried about banking etc. Thanks to anyone who can help me.

​OK, I accept that iPhones receive regular updates, but based on the ownership if several Xiaomi devices, including the one I type this on, the rest is crap, written by someone with little to no experience of the brand. Any user with reasonable experience of imported phones will tell you the same. Citation is not needed, as I speak from actual experience.

​*citation needed :smile:

I'd prefer sth smaller. Which from this 3 would be best? What is the best way to get it?

Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro

Xiaomi Redmi 3s

Xiaomi Redmi 3s Prime

​Umi Super is a great phone and runs stock Android so doesn't feel as much of an import phone. Also Umi have committed to update it to Android 7 this year. It is a little on the bulky side and the camera is no more than acceptable but everything else is amazing value

http://www.review-hub.co.uk is a good place to start when researching which import phone might be best for you

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Is the camera that much better than the one on the Redmi Note 2?

I got that and the camera really was a dire as people suggested.

I love the phone but because I use the camera so much I've switched to my fruit device. A shame as the RN2 is otherwise a class act.

These phones are a gamble and come with no warranty. IPhone gets regular updates. Many of the banking apps do not work on these phones. Yes cheap, but no warranty no updates some come with viruses inside firmware.

They offered to pay you if you post their phones on here?

Cold - Gearbest. Worst buying experience of my 40 years!

​I couldn't tell you for your phone, but for this phone it's very easy to find guides online.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142061205995?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT This clear cover fits my Redmi 3 Pro that I received today. The cover arrived yesterday in a matter of days.

I've been using the 32GB/3GB version for a few weeks now and I can't recommend it highly enough. I immediately stuck CM13 on it and it's been flawless, does everything I want it to, completely lag-free experience. These cheap Chinese phones are a game changer, anyone who is still spending over £200 on a smart phone is playing a mug's game.

Anyone bought from geekbuying spain and is it quicker,Also from Spain will there be any taxes on at customs.

Nice. Probably be hard to get hold of for a while though. The new Xiaomi Note sold out in 50 seconds.

I too have the pro. The camera does struggle in low light, but I installed camera zoom and increased exposure. Works a great now. Best phone I have ever owned by a long way.

The 3Gb/32Gb version is on special at the moment from Geekbuying for $149.99 (£124 by their calculations- they take payment in £ as well).

Yes, you can get a clear rear covering one for it; comes as a "package" with some suppliers.

And renders every previous generation slow to the point of a useless brick, Oh, And it cost 5 x as much.

been using the Redmi note 3 pro since release and lately cm13 since it was officially released for the phone and it's a great phone for the money. great battery life would have liked a proper dual SIM + micro SD card slot but that's my only complaint about the phone

Hi Guys,

I have purchased Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro. There are some problems with the SIMs I thought is due to the SIMs. But even when I have changed them the problems still persist - no recognition of the SIM, bad line, when somebody calls me, he/she doesn't hear me sometimes.

I ordered it from the UK Gearbest store.
And now they offer me to send the phone in CHINA?!?! for the warranty ..... So in fact no warranty.... 1 month for the delivery to China, 1 month back, and 2-4 weeks for repair.... So about 3 months without phone. The returning shipping costs are on my own and if there are any problem at the customs and they want to pay a VAT too.

Think before order from Gearbest - in fact you have no warranty :disappointed:

Hi Guys,

Can anyone recommend which to go for?

1. The deal posted here.
2. The 3gb ram version: http://www.eglobalcentral.co.uk/xiaomi-redmi-note-3-pro-dual-sim-32gb-4g-lte-sim-free-unlocked-silver.html?gclid=CPOCh6KkjNACFQML0wodZNsCdg
3. The Umi Super ( I really like the UMI especially the notification LED and the stock android experience)

Any suggestions, please share.

​Would a tpu style case not be able to stretch over the extra size

I'm waiting for one in the post for my sister and she's on Virgin Mobile therefore EE 3g 2100 band. No problem. If Virgin carry out their threat and give all their non-business customers 4g then considering they piggyback the EE network it will work on the 2600 LTE 4G band. I am on Vodafone and it will work again on the 2600 band but I don't understand why O2 don't add another bandwidth to their 800 LTE because not many imported phones support it. Always seems to be 850/950.

Note that overseas edition is slightly bigger than the rest of Redmi note 3 phones and finding a cover is not the easiest task, from what I have read.

Great price but be warned that GearBest are notoriously slow at despatching phones, especially when you choose the free delivery option.

If you want it this side of Christmas then I'd advise shopping elsewhere.

​This is nonsense. It takes decent pics, I can barely tell the difference between pictures I take on this and those taken on iPhones, Samsungs, etc.

Showing here for £109, but not the overseas version. Anyone know the difference?

http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_308843.html

I can't fault this phone for the money! Excellent support in xda. I'm on android 7.1 already custom rom. Battery lasts me 2 days with 10hrs screen on time.

​cyanogenmod. its a custom rom

I don't like gearbest. last time I ordered they took my money, and said it was in stock, but a month later and no despatch. got a refund, no issue, and ordered with banggood sent out next day.
I guess if they have stock you'll have no issue

Reading reviews the reliability and updating it looks a bit squiffy.
Really interested in getting a import mobile when I feel the need for a new mobile too.

What's so good about it

Check out the vernee apollo lite :wink: a bit more £ but alot more everything.

plus a gig less in ram