Highlights
5.5 Inch Bezel-less Curved JDI Screen, 1920*1080 Pixel
1. Helio X20 MTK6797 2.0GHz Deca Core
2. Double Curved Design
3. Support Touch ID, E-touch (Intelligent Fingerprint), Support Off Screen Wake up
4. 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM, Support 128GB TF Card Expansion
5. 13 MP Back Camera + 5 MP Front Camera
6. 3000mAh Battery, Support 5V2A Quick-charge
7. Dual SIM: NANO SIM + NANO SIM / TF Card (The SIM Slot Can Be Used in Combination with a NANO SIM Card or a TF Card)
Camera:
Front Camera: 5MP
Rear Camera: 13MP
Flash Camera: Support
Auto Focus: Support
Multi-shot: Support
Video Recording: Support
Communication: WIFI: Support
GPS: Support, Internal GPS
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
Network Frequency: WCDMA 900/2100MHz, FDD-LTE B1/B3/B7/B20, GSM 850/900/900/1800/1900MHz
Functions:
Gravity Induction: Support
Distance Senor: Support
Light Sensor: Support
NFC: No
OTF: Yes
Supported Audio Format: MP3/ACC+WAV/AMR
Support Video Format: MP4/3GP/MPEG-4 Format
Wireless AP: Support
I don't know why anyone would buy this when you can buy the superior Redmi Note 3 Pro for less. If you're looking at spending £150~ on a 5.5" smartphone it's the only option.
MDL199 to barmrest
1 Apr 174#42
I bought the Redmi Note 4 global version (The global version is actually the Redmi Note 4x under a different name but with band 20 support) and i'm the most impressed with a phone I've ever been since i bought the Nexus 4 back in the day. Only paid £126 and it's superior to the new version of the Galaxy A5 which retails at £360 odd.
This is the first Xiaomi I've ever owned and it's top notch quality and as good as anything by Samsung or Apple.
So impressed!
GlentoranMark to samiemiah
1 Apr 173#24
My daughter is on a £50 a month contract for 24 months for her S7 phone (despite me whining in her ear about getting a better deal on HUKD) and the bottom half of her phone stopped working just this week. Her phone is insured so no problems getting it fixed but I think you've gotta weigh up the options.
I'm also a P8000 user bought July 2015, it cost me £115 a year and a half ago, never had a problem and it's working as good as I got it. Best phone I've had.
Since that time I've bought my son a Cubot H1 (just broke after 14 months use, he dropped it), my wife a Homtom HT3 (broke after 6 months), myself an id107 smart watch (broke after 6 months) and a Mi Band 1, still working after a year but I don't use it but all that combined still is nowhere near what my daughter has paid on her contract and she's still over a year to go.
I think you've just gotta take those risks when the difference is £163 compared to what you pay for the likes of Samsung and Apple products.
There must also be some sort of insurance you can take out for these Chinese phones but I reckon it would take away a lot of the value you get in buying from China.
All comments (80)
AndyRoyd
31 Mar 173#1
x25 version rather than x20 is £156 at igogo, although unable to understand much else cos don't know the igogo lingo https://www.igogo.es/product491989.html
qwerta369
31 Mar 173#2
So basically it's a Samsung galaxy S7 edge under a different name.
TechPimp to qwerta369
31 Mar 172#3
I've no experience with the Chinese copies but I'm assuming the quality is ****
Gollywood to qwerta369
1 Apr 17#13
No way.
Its just a blatant rip off of the Samsung. Bought one for a relative 3 months ago. Its ok but I wouldn't spend that much even if the specs on paper are fantastic.
Feels solid but heavy & the body seems to mark more easily than other phones.
InkBlotTest to qwerta369
3 Apr 17#66
Sure.... if the appearance is the only thing you judge a phone by.
This review shows that even with its hardware, the phone is poorly optimised.
He/she assumed correctly :smiley:
Cons from the video at the end suggest it might be better to buy something else :smiley:
yeahbutitsnotfree
31 Mar 172#5
P.S. Samsung uses third party companies for their parts, just like apple do.
babylon to yeahbutitsnotfree
1 Apr 171#16
Samsung is the third party when it comes to Apple.
hassanomar
31 Mar 17#6
What SD processor is comparible with the x20?
MrClifford to hassanomar
31 Mar 17#10
x20 isn't that bad, deca core if i remember rightly, and around the same processing power as an SD 805-810 (without the over heating issues of an 810) but if you have have a mediatek chip before then you'll know the longevity and actual function of it compared to a SD chip is negotiable.
icemanste
31 Mar 17#7
would this be much better than my note 3 looking to upgrade also need it to work with o2 thanks for any feedback
sinxa
31 Mar 17#8
What's a JDI screen?
Dealminboys to sinxa
31 Mar 171#9
the screen manufacturer.
tumbleweed34
31 Mar 17#11
Stay away from Elephone. Have an S3 myself. I downloaded an update from the manufacturer, and now I have malware that even a factory reset wouldn't get rid of.
Never again.
KiNG to tumbleweed34
1 Apr 17#12
do a hard reset
Rich_T to tumbleweed34
1 Apr 17#15
Could you explain how the malware effects the phone? Thanks
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Opening post
5.5 Inch Bezel-less Curved JDI Screen, 1920*1080 Pixel
1. Helio X20 MTK6797 2.0GHz Deca Core
2. Double Curved Design
3. Support Touch ID, E-touch (Intelligent Fingerprint), Support Off Screen Wake up
4. 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM, Support 128GB TF Card Expansion
5. 13 MP Back Camera + 5 MP Front Camera
6. 3000mAh Battery, Support 5V2A Quick-charge
7. Dual SIM: NANO SIM + NANO SIM / TF Card (The SIM Slot Can Be Used in Combination with a NANO SIM Card or a TF Card)
Specifications:
Brand: ELE
Operating System: Android 6.0
CPU Type: Deca Core
Hardware Platform: MTK6797
CUP: 2.0GHz
Product Type: Android Phone, 3G Smartphone, 4G Smartphone
Screen:
Screen Size: 5.5 Inch
Screen Type: Capacitive
Multi-point Touch: 5 Points Touch
Screen Resolution: 1920*1080
Memory:
RAM: 4GB
ROM: 64GB
Card Slot: Micro SD
Max Storage Expansion: 128GB
Camera:
Front Camera: 5MP
Rear Camera: 13MP
Flash Camera: Support
Auto Focus: Support
Multi-shot: Support
Video Recording: Support
Communication: WIFI: Support
GPS: Support, Internal GPS
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
Network Frequency: WCDMA 900/2100MHz, FDD-LTE B1/B3/B7/B20, GSM 850/900/900/1800/1900MHz
Functions:
Gravity Induction: Support
Distance Senor: Support
Light Sensor: Support
NFC: No
OTF: Yes
Supported Audio Format: MP3/ACC+WAV/AMR
Support Video Format: MP4/3GP/MPEG-4 Format
Wireless AP: Support
Others
SIM Card: Dual SIM Dual Standby
SIM Card Type: Dual NANO Card
Battery Capacity: 3000mAh
Headphone: 3.5mm
Data Cable: Micro USB
Top comments
This is the first Xiaomi I've ever owned and it's top notch quality and as good as anything by Samsung or Apple.
So impressed!
I'm also a P8000 user bought July 2015, it cost me £115 a year and a half ago, never had a problem and it's working as good as I got it. Best phone I've had.
Since that time I've bought my son a Cubot H1 (just broke after 14 months use, he dropped it), my wife a Homtom HT3 (broke after 6 months), myself an id107 smart watch (broke after 6 months) and a Mi Band 1, still working after a year but I don't use it but all that combined still is nowhere near what my daughter has paid on her contract and she's still over a year to go.
I think you've just gotta take those risks when the difference is £163 compared to what you pay for the likes of Samsung and Apple products.
There must also be some sort of insurance you can take out for these Chinese phones but I reckon it would take away a lot of the value you get in buying from China.
All comments (80)
Its just a blatant rip off of the Samsung. Bought one for a relative 3 months ago. Its ok but I wouldn't spend that much even if the specs on paper are fantastic.
Feels solid but heavy & the body seems to mark more easily than other phones.
This review shows that even with its hardware, the phone is poorly optimised.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG1xebq6Izo
Cons from the video at the end suggest it might be better to buy something else :smiley:
Never again.