I've found the camera to be very good. Battery life excellent.. easily 2 days for me on a charge and lots of web usage

How's the camera / battery ?

what about night shots? grainy/noisy?

looking at some video samples, 4k video looks a little jerky, but what you expect for a phone that price. Might have to comprise down to a lower resolution. does it have any ois/eis stabilising feature? Anyone know if got compass?

Is anyone else struggling with the discount code? Not working for me

Ah. It does. I was adding the different version!!! Cheers

I've just got this phone and it's unbelievable value for money. It does have a compass and FM radio. Its WiFi reception range at home is awesome through thick walls and far superior to my old phone, 4g on EE also good. Came within 10 days via Ali express. I believe new miui update due sometime soon. Can't believe how they're so inexpensive!!

is it an auto update or a user download? cheers

Great phone - had mine for 5 weeks now . Bought from AliExpress https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Global-Version-Xiaomi-Redmi-4X-Mobile-Phone-3GB-RAM-32GB-Snapdragon-435-Octa-Core-CPU-Adreno/32800794686.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.EIvv7H

is 4x the budget version of the redmi series?

How does it work getting this delivered to the UK, is this an American site, as price is in USD. Will I have to pay postage & what about customs tax??

For the price this phone is excellent! Battery life is a real selling point. My partner has one as she has never managed to drain the battery in one day even with heavy use. She will regularly finish the day with 70%+ battery. Everything else is perfectly good on this phone. Don't be put off by 720p display or snapdragon 435, not been an issue at any point! Most reviews on YouTube wax lyrical about this phone, quite rightly so!

Is there a delivery charge to the U.K or is it in with the price?

Still waiting for the Redmi Note 4 4/64 version to go on sale!

Not normally any delivery charges unless you request express delivery.

What's the miui os like? I'd like to buy this for someone else who's only used android so am not sure how the two compare or how compatible play apps are with miui?

Thanks for the deal delldoy.

If anyone has any doubts about this phone, don't worry had mine for a while and it is unbelievable value for money, amazing phone!

Would this be an upgrade from an LG G2? It has become unbelievably sluggish

Looks like the voucher has expired - 100 max uses....

LOL. I'm assuming you've missed the price of this phone? :neutral_face:

yeah, I know. I was just wondering if its either "not bad" or its "truely crap"

yah i found the same trying to purchase it few mins ago..Says 100 uses of coupon code so i guess this should be expired as this particular deal.

If you are looking to China then the Redmi NOTE 4 Global Version in 4gb RAM/64GB Rom guise can be had for just over 130 quid. 5.5 FHD screen, metal build, all the necessary UK network bands etc etc. Worth a look (they do a 3GB/32GB version for about 110 quid as well.

Same phone but international not global version. Probably won't have band 20

It's pretty good, plenty of software features. I've personally installed Nova Launcher as there is no app draw on stock UI.

had this in my basket, but was too slow. coupon expired. anyone got another one?

Seems to be £85 on gearbest (black)

http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_625024.html?wid=4

Does this device receive the monthly OS security updates?

Interesting, not come across that site before. thanks

That's the non global version 2gb 16gb

Yeah depends on the item price I guess because I had to pay £107 at the door for like a £420 item.

****, I've just bought it.
Just cancelled. TBH it's specs are not much better than my old UMI eMax Mini (which has slowed to a crawl). So I think I'll hold off.

Is the Redmi 4 pro prime ever likely to support band 20?

If they did I would buy one. However, I don't think so as it's a fairly established model now. Shame!

Just to make people aware. I've bought numerous things from China over the last 5 years and have never had a problem with customs or items going missing.
However be prepared for a long wait. Sometimes you may get things in good time but they lie about tracking numbers and shipping times to stop you from cancelling. When they say business days it means it means Monday and Tuesday!

So's mine, a factory reset helped a little bit.
The thing that puts me off this deal is that the screen is 720p. The G2 is 1080p.

Mine arrived today. Took 13 days from AliExpress. I love it so far. Feels really premium. I think I paid £101 with bank fees included.

I prefer MIUI to stock android due to the theme engine and free themes it has. Haven't found any apps that don't work on my Redmi Note 3, it's still android after all.

Kimovil is the best (only?) comparison site dedicated to China-ordered phones. I (naughtily) use it to identify the best price on a phone then check Quidco and go through them if the seller is listed.

Then look at the Redmi Note 4 global versions! 5.5 FHD screen, metal build, either 3gb/32gb (about 110 quid) or 4gb/64gb (about 134 quid) versions available...

Had one for a few weeks now and very impressed. Unbelieveable value for money with impressive performance.

I have the Note 4 which is very similar and it does. Not 100% this will but very likely.

Yes, I knew that....:confused:

Actually, I didn't! I thought miui was it's own os much like android or ios. Thanks for putting me right.

I use to think that, but I don't think you'd been disappointed with the screen, its quite vibrant. 720p is ok on and 5 inch screen to the point where I can really tell the difference from that to 1080p.

Got this on gearbest for 97£ last month. Arrived in 10 days. No customs.
Brilliant phone. Super sleek and slick.

Battery is amazing, camera is below average, its good in bright light but in low light or indoors it's quite poor.

MIUI is one of the better overlays and is virtually stock android, the battery and screen are very good for what you are paying. The camera is only good in perfect conditions, anything other than perfect conditions and outdoor then the pics are average quality with lots of noise.

GPS is accurate unlike some of the other import phones so that's not an issue.

All in all it's a great budget phone but not for you if you want to take pics.

No that is not the note.. note has 5.5 screen

Unfortunately deal is gone as code no longer usable.
Been also looking at the 4X Pro on Aliexpress, https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-Xiaomi-Redmi-4X-Pro-3GB-RAM-32GB-ROM-Mobile-Phone-Snapdragon-435-Octa-Core-CPU/2178148_32812995193.html for 116 quid.

Other half needs a new phone and these hit just the right spot except for the lack of NFC.
Tempted to go with a Nextbit Robin just for the NFC...

Some rumours next version not the lite version may have nfc but its a rumour...

lack of 1080p screen (difficult to go back to 720p after using 1080p for a while) and no NFC put me off personally.

but a decent deal if these are not important for you, and if you don't mind the risk of having no warranty

I have ordered 2 rather inexpensive Items from Bangood in the last couple of months around about £30 and have been stung with customs charges. I refuse to us them now.

Got one of these last time around, good phone. Very snappy to use, good screen and interface (iOS like). Only downsides for me is the camera isn't brilliant and since the battery is so big it takes ages to charge so a quick charger and good quality micro USB cable is a must for this, makes a huge difference.

I went with the quicker shipping option and didn't get any customs charges but others didn't seem to get lucky.

unbelievable price and great value.

I've bought this version about a month ago for AliExpress and got myself a 4/64GB version which arrived two weeks ago.

The MIUI 8 OS isn't as customisable as standard android but it does the job - MIUI 9 is out in Aug17.

I'm on Voda MVNO so don't get 4G yet anyway.

The 3/32 GB version I bought for my mum who only uses it to receive incoming calls, about 2 calls per day for 30 mins. the battery last about 5 days. assuming you condition the battery correctly and full charge then deplete it is solid.

same goes for the 4/64 version, im a low end user so per day, 25-50 SMS/msgs / 5-10 calls totaling 50mins/ about 1-2hrs of internet over WiFi mostly, bit of gaming - I am getting 2 days from a full charge.

the best investments ive made for a while and now £20 cheaper - immense, thank for posting - may buy someone a sneaking xmas pressie

Sounds a good deal for the specs, but the 720p screen is a no for me. Has anyone used or got the Ulefone Gemini Android 6.0 Smartphone with 3GB RAM 32GB ROM, which has a FHD screen, for around £88? I can live with the inferior processor, but the better screen is a must. Tia.

Great phone but I think alot of people confused by the Xiaomi models, the Note 4X (5") and the Note 4 (5.5"),
For £110 you can get the Global Note 4 which has the faster 625 Snapdragon processor and a better full HD screen and All metal body

how much did you get the 4/64gb model for?
Is this still available, why expired?

should i buy from ali express for just over £100?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Global-Version-Xiaomi-Redmi-4X-Mobile-Phone-3GB-RAM-32GB-Snapdragon-435-Octa-Core-CPU-Adreno/32800794686.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.EIvv7H&aff_platform=aaf&cpt=1500113870489&sk=Y7bAZbY&aff_trace_key=a20929392a294523abc1dd9d8a561ef1-1500113870489-07531-Y7bAZbY

Is this dual sim plus memory slot? or does using the memory slot use up one of the sim slots?

The 4x is 5.5 inches as well.

If it's "Note" then it is 5.5". Note 4X = 5.5" not 5". The 5" model does not have "Note" in it's name. This deal = Redmi 4X (5") (not Note). 5" Redmi 4X = 720p SD435. 5.5" Redmi Note 4X = 1080p SD625.

does anybody know how I can fix the issue of not being able to select uk as a region on one of these?

Set your zone to Singapore then set your time zone to gmt or enable the time to be dictated by sim. Job done and it will receive over air updates :sunglasses:

I was surprised to be able to install android pay on my newly arrived phone. I had thought it didn't come with NFC.

Home keys at bottom of phone dont light up

Home keys at bottom of phone dont light up

[quote=thecoolguy]Home keys at bottom of phone dont light up]

Yes they do.

how do u enable them

Buttons aren't backlit on the 5" Redmi series. They are in the 5.5" Redmi Note series though. For the Redmi 4X, there's only a notification LED below the home button, but the buttons themselves have no LED. It is the same with Redmi 4A, 4, 4 Prime<< and the Redmi 3S<< before this.

The phone doesn't have NFC. Presumably Android Pay hasn't worked for you?

Damn, I thought because I could install it, it would work.

I think you are confusing the all metal body with helio note 4 model, the Snapdragon version of the note 4 has plastic top and bottom exactly like the 5" 4x the op posted.
Shame really as it does take the gloss off the overall build quality.

should I order, its currently saying this on the website:

Available on Pre-Order Stock due to arrive on July 26 2017
Presale Price:£106.36.

Is it still worth it or should I wait until the 26 if it will be cheaper?