Xiaomi make very high quality products. I have numerous items from them and no problems so far. I have actually also ordered this phone from banggood, seems like a solid spec for the money and full UK 4g band support. I will eventually put lineageos on it, as I'm not a huge fan of miui.

Doh!

If you read all the posts about Chinese Phones, in these threads, that is the one golden rule. ALWAYS use the free slow post as with the likes of DHL and UPS, they demand the true value of the item is displayed for insurance purposes on the packaging, and they seem to get all their parcels screened by customs. Hence then the appropriate fees become payable.

If you select the free post option, they usually state the item being sent is a $5 MP3 player on the packaging, and customs don't usually check and let it through...
However there is still the risk if the parcel gets opened up and then Customs demand payment, but the general consensus is, the risk of it happening is a lot lower.

Forget about any meaningful warranty. But how many of the mobiles you have used have ever failed in the first 12 months? It's all about how much you think a warranty is worth but at 125 spondoolics this simply blows any UK-sourced mobile in its price category clean out of the water!

This is a snapdragon powered phone so satnav should be fine and dandy. It's the Mediatek phones that traditionally struggled with satnav (my old Elephone P6000 was embarrassingly bad).

£125.14 if you change your location to USA, then add the phone to your cart. Once its in your cart change your location back to UK.

how does this compare against the Nexus 6?

Whats the sat nave like on this phone?
My last chinese phone the sat nav was awful.

Yes

How does the warranty work? Do I have to shop it off to China under your own expense? I anyone had any experience with this?

Xiaomi make very high quality products. I have numerous items from them and no problems so far. I have actually also ordered this phone from banggood, seems like a solid spec for the money and full UK 4g band support. I will eventually put lineageos on it, as I'm not a huge fan of miui.

Don't get this, get the Redmi Note 3 instead. Better CPU.

Any recommendations for a case for this? Are the dimensions different for this - thinking of the official Mi Flip case.

I have the mediatek model of this phone. The build quality is surprisingly good, fingerprint works like anything else on the market and is accurate and snappy. Camera is really bad but I don't really care as I have a camera to take photos. The biggest problem with this model and for about 6 others I know, is that we all can't update our software.

They are confirmed ROMs from the Xiaomi website, the Mi PC app fails. We all get an error or it boot loops when trying.

This will be the only thing that puts me off a Xiaomi purchase in the future. Sat navigation also works perfect on the phone.

What's the battery life like?
I'm on the Redmi Note 2 at the moment and it's woeful.

Does it work with Android Pay?

I managed to bag one just before they stopped production, but weirdly the xiaomi Redmi Note 3 pro (snapdragon variant) is a better phone that any of the Redmi 4 phones xiaomi have realised.

Ordered one, thanks. Been waiting for this price drop. I'm not sure if anyone else has the same problem but it kept saying server busy when I tried to pay with my debit card, after a few attempts I used my credit card and it went through straight away.

an anyone tell me if this is a significant upgrade from a Samsung S4 as looking to get my wife a new phone but few sensible priced ones have made the upgrade worthwhile

As far as I know, Aliexpress don't take PayPal.

If you don't want the gamble it's worth paying the extra for the Lenovo P2 and getting two years warranty...OLED...1gb extra ram...And 20% more battery

Only available currently at three.co.uk online or instore

60+ days shipping!

thanks I have a Samsung note 2 still going strong but CPU use does get quite high a lot but the display and sound and screen are very good. Can tell the difference on youtube vs my dad's Huwaei honor 4x for example. So I don't see any point upgrading but always tempted!

"Customs Duty : DHL Shipping may need to clear customs 95% that you may need to pay customs taxes" Any idea how much?

Ugh I forgot to remove their scam warranty before buying :disappointed:

My Mi Max free delivery was 17days from ordering to arriving in the UK, then 4 days for royal mail to deliver. Actually took 3 or 4 days for the order to be dispatched so actual delivery was only 14 days.

i think 20% VAT no duty but DHL will have handling charge of around £10.

Stay clear of AliExpress. Ordered phone in Jan and phone has not arrived and as per Royal Mail advice will not arrive. AliExpress are still reluctant to give refund after 2 months. I still don't know if I'll receive anything. Better to be safe with Banggood and Gearbest.

you're totally incorrect there. it was the performance of the gps hardware that was the problem combined with the lack of the hall sensor in the p6000 specifically.

aye phone makes a huge difference.

read lots of bad reviews around GPS when it was a mtk chipset phone. not so much for a Snapdragon CPU.

I'd think you'd be no better or worse off with this.

the sd650 has a little bit higher performance on benchmarks and a more powerful gpu but the sd625 has higher efficiency on its side and more than adequate pergormance. these changes are due to different core configurations and a new manufacturing process for the 625. In real world use the only thing you'll notice is the longer battery life on the note 4. don't get me wrong, note 3 has great battery life, I know because I have one, note 4 should beat it though and still be slick under the finger. also note 4 has slightly nicer design, notably improved camera and a improved screen according to some reviews I've read.

AND unlocked as standard also (be that the Pay & Go version, or Contact version).

I'm typing this message to you now via it, love it!. :-)

I'm not rocking the Contract version of it, but there's no need to anymore again?, as the choice of Phone's AND SIM only Deals that are currently out there are literally immense! (well, more so than that of what could have been said for the same 2 separate Market's as close as just 10 years ago anyway ... ) :-)

Pretty sure that <£135 is not subject to import duty. Still I'd be wary of Ali Express. Pay a little more from Gearbest

New 'Deal' alert ..... hehehehehe. ;-)

All these Imported 'stuffs' from Eastern Asia is hard to define where 'Duty' is due or whatever?, only the Customs Office will know for sure I guess?.

All I can say to that suggestion is, all the best on that front.

Maybe some do but the phone i purchased was from China. The problem with AliExpress is that if you select the free delivery (which is the best option to avoid customs and taxes) AliExpress are in charge of it, so any failed delivery is AliExpress' responsibility which means there'll be toing and froing between AliExpress and the seller as in my case. I still don't know who will be issuing the refund(if any), the Xiaomi store from whom i purchased or AliExpress themselves.

I have the redmi 3s and its by far the best phone i have had no issues with it yet. I had the z3 before hand and that was terrible dont let these chinese phones put you off for the price you are getting a decent phone.

I have the redmi 3s and its by far the best battery on a device ive owned it lasts me a good day with heavy use spotify youtube facebook

I would say so i had a z3 before hand i now own the redmi 3s and its just on par with the z3 to me its better the camera aint nothing to brag about but for the fraction of the price its a bargain

Android Auto?

Yeh then charge it up on a USA plug!!

Do the optional cases & screen protecters fit ok. Cant see any disclaimers like their was on the note 3.
Had the note 3 s/d 650 version in my basket, waiting to see what the sale had to offer. only to find it's out of stock today?
Is it worth taking the warranty. anyone had to use it.

Huh?? The Xiaomi Redmi Note Pro 3 miles better phone. The SD625 is a mid-range CPU. The SD650 in the Redmi Note Pro 3 is a completely different beast altogether. When the SD650 was released it was the second most powerful CPU in the Qualcomm family chipset (only behind the SD820 you see in all the 2016 flagship phones).
You get all 4G bands if you buy the offical global rom version.

We have done this already. Still does not work. My bootloader is locked and doesn't work, 2 of the others are unlocked and it does get as far as the install but fails and reboots.

This is a common issue and as of yet no one has a definite answer.

Either way, for this kind of money, it's an absolute steal.

SD650 is built on a 28nm process. SD625 is 14nm. For a slight drop in performance, you get significantly better battery life with the note 4.

You have to send it to Germany.

I've got this phone. Bought it from Goldway Aliexpress. I went through Quidco too and got cashback. No customs charges.
I've had a lot of phones. I smashed the screen on my S7 edge, great phone but expensive and heartbreaking when it gets dropped. I had a ZTE Axon 7, again, a nice phone but for some reason, I sold it on... Oh, the camera wasn't great. And now this; I bought it for cheapness to tide me over till the 2017 phones came down in price. I have to say, it's pretty nice. Camera is nice too and the battery seems to last like a Nokia 2200

is this the same as this http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/xiaomi-redmi-note-4-global-edition-131-40-aliexpress-xiaomi-online-store-2647744

Hot ir compares against Lenovo ZUK Z2 on specs, and which is more reliable?

Got this at the weekend to replace a nexus 5. Really good, via Aliexpress, ordered a variety of cases for about £1.50 each too all turned up within a week. No import duty.

32GB ROM (Read Only Memory)?

i would like to know too, very similar

i have been using iPhone for the last 8 years and just switched to his from 6s. I must say.. it is seemless transition and phone is fantastic. i was so skeptical in the beginning. it is a nice phone. people worry about warranty. i do agree it is important but for the price you are paying "just in case" if you break it, you can send it for warranty or get it repaired at a local shop or buy a new phone! you can buy 4 phones for the cost of iphones and samsungs!

What price will this be with customs and handling charges?

can any one recommend any accessories? glass-film, silicone case, links please if possible ... thanks

i didnt pay anything

when you order the phone, you get option to order for this as well in ali express.

My order is now in Shipped status. Will feedback when it arrives.

I have ordered mine already as the phone itself, too late to change. Where could I get somethings that are suitable? are they different size to the standard one?

From what I understand there was an "issue" with Note 3 versions, "Kate" was slightly longer. I haven't heard the same about Note 4. Can someone please confirm? I've decided to hold with purchasing cover until the actual phone arrives.

i have 4 for the last 2 months. no issues so far. mine is decacore..

You're chatting a load of c**p. I have Tom Tom, Navigon, Sygic Aura and Google Maps. If the GPS is poor then it doesn't matter how good the software is. I had the THL W300 and its GPS was woeful, even my old Samsung galaxy S2 that it replaced was infinitely better.

i haven't heard anyone mentioning the phone is longer either like the note 3 where they needed the room presumably for the added band.

I'd recommend ordering a cheap tpu case. bet they are only a pound or two. they take ages to come so you might waste a pound, but might have a case from day one. know what I'd prefer.

ali express got lot of options. it is a 5.5 inches screen.. any local ebay also would do..i just tried there are few i could see

nice to read a comparison against flagship phones rather than alternative Chinese phones or phones that are about 3 years old lol.

ive ordered but currently using a Iphone 7 plus but missing android freedom so will use this when i need the extra battery life or want to download :man:

You need a case for the Snapdragon Note 4 because the MTK Note 4 has the holes on the top at different places. I've been looking at Aliexpress and lot of vendors are confusing things.

Received mine today after 11 days.

Alright, calm down. Nobody died.

i'm sold, i ordered hope it comes

have you paid any customs&VAT??

There were no charges on delivery. Very pleased with phone too.

Lucky you :smiley: they must declared your phone as the gift so you didn't pay any customs charges . winner :smiley: most people who ordered the same phone paid around £11 extra for just customs&vat

)))

Hey guys, im from France and i wondered why you dont add the 19% Eu taxes to the deal.(maybe you dont have to pay it in England ?)Basically im asking if AliExpress evades Eu taxes as well as gearbest does ?
Thanks

if you use topcashback you'll get like £10 back, good if you have to pay tax

Most suppliers will mark the phone as a gift and a lower value to avoid taxes. I think anyone who's had to pay only £11 has done well. I've had items picked up by customs and been charged more than that.

Just got one from Ali. Let's see which item arrives first

I know it's a budget phone, but the excitement! Can't wait for it to turn up :smiley:

i paid extra for DHL... looks like i have to pay customs on it :confused:

status says

Shipment held - Available upon receipt of payment


UPDATE.

had to pay £18

Doh!

If you read all the posts about Chinese Phones, in these threads, that is the one golden rule. ALWAYS use the free slow post as with the likes of DHL and UPS, they demand the true value of the item is displayed for insurance purposes on the packaging, and they seem to get all their parcels screened by customs. Hence then the appropriate fees become payable.

If you select the free post option, they usually state the item being sent is a $5 MP3 player on the packaging, and customs don't usually check and let it through...
However there is still the risk if the parcel gets opened up and then Customs demand payment, but the general consensus is, the risk of it happening is a lot lower.

Yep, the phone case : http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shockproof-Slim-Rubber-Rugged-Matte-Back-Case-Cover-for-Xiaomi-RedMi-Note3-Note4-/152302011479?varId=451505388091&txnId=1542731305005
And the screen cover :
http://s.aliexpress.com/ZRrUv2UN

Would it not be worth waiting til the start of Q2 for this to drop in price?

Why?

Looks like price has jumped to £138 now for UK orders

At a huge cost, as since January Royal Mail won't accept any phones with Lithium batteries bound for France or Germany. So you have to use an expensive courier like UPS. Might as well send it to China!

Day 13 - to be honest it took 5 days for the parcel to leave the country. Fingers crossed for this week :smiley:

Parcel arrived at Heathrow last night :smiley:

Got mine yesterday, took 2 weeks exactly. It's been great so far, cant fault it although haven't used the camera much. 4g on o2 working great. Build quality excellent.

For those with nano Sims, you can't have a nano SIM as well as a micro SD card. You can however have a micro SIM and micro SD card.

got mine today whoa 2 weeks exact, very happy!!!!!!!!!

Lucky you, I will have to wait after Easter! Good to hear satisfied users though

Got mine today :smiley: It was declared as a $45 phone. No custom charges.

Got mine today too, let it charge to 100% and having a play now. Very happy with it, I'm replacing a well used htc one m8. Very snappy, seems well built and working fine on Vodafone 4g straight out the box. Only thing that didn't work is my 200gb sd card, it needs to be formatted. Thanks OP!

I just received a global redmi note 4 about a week ago and it's great. Really solid phone.

I also purchased an official xiaomi flip case, the one with the transparent window.

However I cannot get the smart cover to work at all, although I have enabled it in the settings (under lock screen, additional settings, smart cover).

Flipping the case does nothing. It should power the screen on etc

Now, the case is definitely magnetic, as you can stick a coin to it.

So for anyone with the same phone as the one on this deal, can you check yours?

You can test the hall sensor by tapping on kernel version a few times in 'about phone' under settings. Not sure if you need to be a developer first. This will bring up the test options, choose hall sensor test and then use a magnet or a magnetic flip case over the home button and see if it gets picked up by the sensor.

Please post back results and what phone you have e.g. snapdragon . I have the latest version of stable global Miui installed.

If you can't get it to work, please up vote this bug on the Miui forums:

http://en.miui.com/thread-575892-1-1.html

So far so good, certainly feels a lot more expensive than it was.
Quick, fast, good looking solid phone.

Can someone recommend a slimline case that fits as it should?
The first one I bought is already damaged and wasn't fitting correctly from day 1.