Same phone as banggood deal yesterday, just slightly cheaper. Global version with Band 20 so compatible with UK 4G :innocent:
Use code RedmiS4A at checkout to receive discounted price
This phone is officially released and original global version. The ROM on this Phone supports OTA and is multi language. Xiaomi Redmi 4A 5.0 inch 4G Smartphone MIUI 8 Snapdragon 425 Quad Core 1.4GHz 2GB RAM 32GB ROM 5MP+13MP Cameras Bluetooth 4.1 Infrared Gyroscope WiFi Direct
Main Features: Display: 5.0 inch, 1280 x 720 pixels HD screen, 294PPI, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 72%NTSC color gamut CPU: Snapdragon 425 Quad Core Max 1.4GHz System: MIUI 8 RAM + ROM: 2GB RAM + 32GB ROM Camera: 13.0MP rear camera + 5.0MP front camera Sensor: Gravity sensor, Gyroscope, Infrared sensors SIM Card: dual SIM dual standby, Nano SIM + Micro SIM Feature: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou Bluetooth: 4.1, Bluetooth HID Network: GSM B2/B3/B5/B8 WCDMA B1/B2/B5/B8 FDD-LTE B1/B3/B4/B5/B7/B20 TD-LTE B38/B40
Top comments
sunil237 to lessthanjames
4 May 173#4
if you choose a fast delivery, then it's more likely to get charged with customs.
choose the slowest free delivery service and it it's unlikely to get caught .
I've had about 10 phones and plenty of other items, never paid customs.
of course, you should be prepared to take the hit though, as it's not guaranteed
Latest comments (45)
austinrodeo
29 May 17#45
Just wanted to say thanks to OP and others for posting about this phone. It arrived 2 days ago. Took just 10 days from ordering to delivery and I'm blown away by the phone. It's quick, well made with a great camera. An amazing replacement for my now very old iPhone 4.
estjaydee
28 May 17#44
is this a good upgrade for a moto g 8gb 2nd gen?
mattmerch
24 May 17#43
MY order is on its way :smiley: personally I never expect anything from these type of sites for a few weeks at least
mattmerch
19 May 17#41
79.95 TODAY
simes to mattmerch
19 May 17#42
Yep but they haven't got stock , so could be June 3rd before it even gets dispatched ( at least they now show this on their site). This could mean a very long wait for it to arrive.
Its shocking gearbest put a promotion on an item they don't have in stock
dodoegg1
4 May 171#2
Im quite sure the answer of this will be yes, but is this better than the doogee x5? The screen seems to be going funny on my x5, it's so sensitive to the tiniest bit of moisture that it makes texting impossible during the humid months
gtd65 to dodoegg1
10 May 17#40
I've owned 2 x Doogee phones, the X5Pro and the X6Pro.
I've never owned a Xiaomi phone but my mate has the Mi4 and the build quality was far superior.
There were a few quirks with the Doogee phones using (or not being able to use) the camera withing certain apps and this was a big deal for me sending messages to my kids while overseas.
They did perform very well indeed but build quality was particularly light on the X5Pro.
I'm now running an LG K8 (adb terminal enabled to merge external SD Card) which is hobbled with the standard 8GB of storage. Other than the storage it's a very decent phone, build quality vastly better than the Doogee products.
My other daily driver is a ZTE Zmax 2 Pro which is of far better quality than Doogee but perhaps not quite as polished as the LG.
badboyofrock
7 May 17#39
Ah, righto. Cool phone, it's what I use.
coolagarry
7 May 17#38
Sorry Typo. It was an Mi5 (saw it on here)
aamir34
6 May 17#37
No bought from ali express
badboyofrock
6 May 17#36
Not sure about the best, as that would depend on your requirements. It's definitely up there, though, and I'd buy again without a doubt.
DJ888
6 May 17#35
BAD company to order from.
They spend ages processing orders and then when they do send them out you're even lucky if you receive it.
My first order never turned up and I mistakenly decided to try them again, wish I hadn't, because a week after placing the order its still processing.
btse910
6 May 17#34
cheap price phone :smirk:
jonathanpatterson
5 May 17#29
I'm looking to upgrade from my samsung S5 which will be 2 yrs old next month....*would* this be an actual upgrade? Camera is important to me - or should I look elsewhere? Advice received gratefully...
STEVENCOLBERT77 to jonathanpatterson
5 May 171#32
Nope not an upgrade.
Click on the following links for full spec of each phone....................
I'd go for the Redmi Note 4 Global edition. It will outperform the S5 in all areas except camera. That being said the camera is very decent on the Xiaomi.
Samsung phones tend to slowdown in time but their camera's remain top class.
I'm certainly not a Samsung hater and have owned a fair few of their phones and tablets but when it comes to bang for buck they aren't a match for Xiaomi.
damadgeruk
5 May 17#31
Assuming the Mi5 meets your needs then I'd say yes, I have found Xiaomi to be well made and supported. Letv le max 2 (x829) is another I'd consider (typically £150) though it's 5.7" with 2k screen meaning battery is not likely to last as long as the Mi5.
SweeneyUK
5 May 171#30
because he is an idiot that's why
leeebakeer
5 May 17#28
Definitely worth getting though? would you say it's the best phone avaliable for less than £200?
leeebakeer
5 May 17#26
What's better, this or the Mi5? looking for my next phone and looking to spend 200 max. Any advice would be much appreciated
badboyofrock to leeebakeer
5 May 17#27
I have Mi5 and would get it over this phone every day of the week, but it is double the price.
Reigan
5 May 17#25
People don't know how Europe works.
benlondon
5 May 172#24
well of course there was no customs to pay, it was shipped from WITHIN THE EU
ScotBoy
5 May 17#23
Having looked through the specs I don't see mention of NFC or fingerprint reader. Limits the usefulness for me.
BPH1977
5 May 17#17
I'm hoping for a bit of advice here. The only thing putting me off these, is my limited knowledge of android rom alternatives and size.
Is there a new spec android phone (Chinese or otherwise, I don't mind) that is the same size as an iPhone 5? I really do not want to go bigger. The only ones I can find are very old, in terms of hardware.
I also understand that you'd benefit from "wiping" the phone and installing your own rom. What sort of difficulty level is this at? I am reasonably competent and confident after reading up online. I have jailbroken Apple phones in the past (I know it's not a similar process) and can cope with anything on my laptop.
I'm grateful for any replies =)
Sandy1012 to BPH1977
5 May 172#20
If you buy the official global version with band 20 you don’t need to worry about flashing roms, as its already got the 'official' rom installed. Its when sellers sell the Chinese version and install global rom themselves you have to be cautious.
The minimum size is 5" for Xiaomi’s (and most other phones) I don’t think you will find anything decent spec with good value in 4”
MDL199 to BPH1977
5 May 171#22
If you're after a smaller phone then this phone or the Redmi 4x at 5 inches are the 2 I would look at.
Both these phones are global versions and fully sealed so don't be worried about flashing ROMs or scare stories about dodgy software.
Xiaomi phones are premium products not some cheap piece of tat. If you order one you will be blown away by the quality and will never look back.
Just remember to buy official global versions from reliable sellers and you will be good to go.
I'm typing this on my Redmi 4x now and can't recommend it enough.
dalmore12
5 May 17#21
I recommend the sony z3c in this price range. Better than the Z5C and XC if photo is your priority. Last week I had fun comparing the same pic taken on my Z3C and my friend's S7 edge. My friend agreed pic looked better on my phone! I also compared side by side with XC and screen looked a lot better on good old Z3C.
I've been trying to upgrade (bought both Z5C and XC to send them back are neither were an upgrade) so I'm still waiting but am in no rush. Iphone SE is too small IMO
Sandy1012
5 May 172#19
No there is isnt so many complaints with Xiaomi phones, I dont know why you feel the need to constantly warn others of
a good deal because its from china. When most of us are thrilled with our Xiaomi purchase
SlightlyFoxed
5 May 17#18
These aren't bad phones at all. Battery life was decent and it performed well, largely - It was a touch sluggish in Google Maps, but not terrible by any means.
yeahbutitsnotfree
5 May 17#16
I did the same against a seller, the seller replied "O.K.". It was rejected by Ali express. I appealed and after rejecting it again Ali express closed the case.
Not a penny back for a faulty phone battery.
SClub
5 May 172#15
I placed a claim on aliexpress against a seller and received a full refund within 24 hours, no problem at all.
sam_of_london
5 May 17#14
No buyer protection in UK from Aliexpress. So many complaints.
coolagarry
4 May 17#9
I ordered an Xiaomi Mi3 from GearBest about a month ago and it came within a week. They must have some stocks in this country
badboyofrock to coolagarry
4 May 17#13
You bought a Mi3? I didn't know you could still get them.
I ordered a phone from their eu warehouse and it came within 5 working days. No customs either.
aamir34
4 May 171#7
I order last month no duty to pay arrived in 5 days
sb170 to aamir34
4 May 172#8
Five days, no way you ordered from gearbests unless you meant weeks. :confused:
charliemike
4 May 171#6
Pretty sure your conversations will be spied on by the Chinese through the snapdragon ice-cream jellybean sandwich bugging device hidden inside. Use with caution and don't tell 'em your name Pike.
lessthanjames
4 May 17#5
Ok thats great. Thanks for the reply
lessthanjames
4 May 171#3
Will there be import duties and vat to pay when it arrives in the country?
sunil237 to lessthanjames
4 May 173#4
if you choose a fast delivery, then it's more likely to get charged with customs.
choose the slowest free delivery service and it it's unlikely to get caught .
I've had about 10 phones and plenty of other items, never paid customs.
of course, you should be prepared to take the hit though, as it's not guaranteed
damadgeruk
4 May 172#1
Have four Xiaomi phones here and recently received a Redmi 4A for the MIL. Had a look at the Samsung Galaxy J3 with same Snapdragon 425 though only 1.5GB/8GB though decided to save £40 on the 4A as warranty rarely used IME. (unless it's a Samsung) :wink:
Can't see me buying another Samsung now I have found Xiaomi.
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Opening post
Use code RedmiS4A at checkout to receive discounted price
This phone is officially released and original global version. The ROM on this Phone supports OTA and is multi language.
Xiaomi Redmi 4A 5.0 inch 4G Smartphone MIUI 8 Snapdragon 425 Quad Core 1.4GHz 2GB RAM 32GB ROM 5MP+13MP Cameras Bluetooth 4.1 Infrared Gyroscope WiFi Direct
Main Features:
Display: 5.0 inch, 1280 x 720 pixels HD screen, 294PPI, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 72%NTSC color gamut
CPU: Snapdragon 425 Quad Core Max 1.4GHz
System: MIUI 8
RAM + ROM: 2GB RAM + 32GB ROM
Camera: 13.0MP rear camera + 5.0MP front camera
Sensor: Gravity sensor, Gyroscope, Infrared sensors
SIM Card: dual SIM dual standby, Nano SIM + Micro SIM
Feature: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou
Bluetooth: 4.1, Bluetooth HID
Network:
GSM B2/B3/B5/B8
WCDMA B1/B2/B5/B8
FDD-LTE B1/B3/B4/B5/B7/B20
TD-LTE B38/B40
Top comments
choose the slowest free delivery service and it it's unlikely to get caught .
I've had about 10 phones and plenty of other items, never paid customs.
of course, you should be prepared to take the hit though, as it's not guaranteed
Latest comments (45)
Its shocking gearbest put a promotion on an item they don't have in stock
I've never owned a Xiaomi phone but my mate has the Mi4 and the build quality was far superior.
There were a few quirks with the Doogee phones using (or not being able to use) the camera withing certain apps and this was a big deal for me sending messages to my kids while overseas.
They did perform very well indeed but build quality was particularly light on the X5Pro.
I'm now running an LG K8 (adb terminal enabled to merge external SD Card) which is hobbled with the standard 8GB of storage. Other than the storage it's a very decent phone, build quality vastly better than the Doogee products.
My other daily driver is a ZTE Zmax 2 Pro which is of far better quality than Doogee but perhaps not quite as polished as the LG.
They spend ages processing orders and then when they do send them out you're even lucky if you receive it.
My first order never turned up and I mistakenly decided to try them again, wish I hadn't, because a week after placing the order its still processing.
Click on the following links for full spec of each phone....................
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s5-6033.php
http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_4a-8420.php
That being said it is a good deal .
Samsung phones tend to slowdown in time but their camera's remain top class.
I'm certainly not a Samsung hater and have owned a fair few of their phones and tablets but when it comes to bang for buck they aren't a match for Xiaomi.
Is there a new spec android phone (Chinese or otherwise, I don't mind) that is the same size as an iPhone 5? I really do not want to go bigger. The only ones I can find are very old, in terms of hardware.
I also understand that you'd benefit from "wiping" the phone and installing your own rom. What sort of difficulty level is this at? I am reasonably competent and confident after reading up online. I have jailbroken Apple phones in the past (I know it's not a similar process) and can cope with anything on my laptop.
I'm grateful for any replies =)
The minimum size is 5" for Xiaomi’s (and most other phones) I don’t think you will find anything decent spec with good value in 4”
Link to Redmi 4x deal
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/xiaomi-redmi-4x-mobile-phone-5-global-version-band-20-109-ali-express-store-xiaomi-2677476?p=30793210#
Both these phones are global versions and fully sealed so don't be worried about flashing ROMs or scare stories about dodgy software.
Xiaomi phones are premium products not some cheap piece of tat. If you order one you will be blown away by the quality and will never look back.
Just remember to buy official global versions from reliable sellers and you will be good to go.
I'm typing this on my Redmi 4x now and can't recommend it enough.
I've been trying to upgrade (bought both Z5C and XC to send them back are neither were an upgrade) so I'm still waiting but am in no rush. Iphone SE is too small IMO
a good deal because its from china. When most of us are thrilled with our Xiaomi purchase
Not a penny back for a faulty phone battery.
£78.50($99.58), or with the aliexpress warranty( £82.43).
https://sale.aliexpress.com/__pc/sHRMhAB7at.htm
choose the slowest free delivery service and it it's unlikely to get caught .
I've had about 10 phones and plenty of other items, never paid customs.
of course, you should be prepared to take the hit though, as it's not guaranteed
Can't see me buying another Samsung now I have found Xiaomi.