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Redmi 3 PRO announced!

What's new from Standard Redmi 3?
3GB RAM
32GB Storage
Fingerprint reader
Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomis_new...ingerprint_scanner_and_3gb_ram-news-17488.php

Soooooo annoying.... And I got my redmi 3 like few weeks back....
I was considering getting note 3 only because of fingerprint sensor, but it is way too large for my liking. And now they release this.

usblaidas said:
Soooooo annoying.... And I got my redmi 3 like few weeks back....
I was considering getting note 3 only because of fingerprint sensor, but it is way too large for my liking. And now they release this.
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Don't be. Plus it's to be expected that they'd get either an Enhanced or Prime (well except now obviously it's a Pro so) out. Not that I defend Xiaomi but they're not the only ones struggling to balance out price points.
Subject to individual preference of course, sure both 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage are more than welcome but are you sure you don't want to pair those to a slightly more capable SoC with better GPU OR at least with an FHD screen instead?
As for me being Malaysian when Mi are lagging their ass in their own sweet time to even bring in proper official Redmi 3/ido sets on time let alone this Pro I can't be arsed to wait and definitely are happy with how much I've paid for my imported set so yeah.

Hello everyone, does someone know, will the PRO version have capacity buttons light?

Any news here yet? It says 4th of April, but I can't really find anything yet.

It will be more great if :
Super AMOLED 2560 x 1440 pixels or QHD+ with Gorilla Glass 5 with 3D or Force Touch too
SD652 or SD825 in it
USB Type-C
QC 3.0 or Super VOOC
24 UltraPixel with f/1.2 main camera & 24 UltraPixel front camera with f/1.2 (Best lowlight) dual-pixel + iSight technology
Micro SD Card (up to 512Gb) slot separetly from SIM 2nd Slot
10.000 mAh battery capacity
What do you think?

daize said:
Any news here yet? It says 4th of April, but I can't really find anything yet.
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Spemall is selling it already, they have posted a photo showing their stock.
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I've just purchased from Spemall. Never used them before, but I guess Paypal has my back if anything dodgy happens. £144 delivered to the UK by DHL, with the promise that they'll "lower the invoice price" so that I get charged less tax at import... We'll see. Should be here by the end of next week.

Just ordered one Redmi 3 Pro yesterday, hope to reicive it as soon as possible.

cliche guevara said:
I've just purchased from Spemall. Never used them before, but I guess Paypal has my back if anything dodgy happens. £144 delivered to the UK by DHL, with the promise that they'll "lower the invoice price" so that I get charged less tax at import... We'll see. Should be here by the end of next week.
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You should have chosen EU Direct. I have done that when ordering from Spemall and the item arrived within a week and no customs tax.
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sui785 said:
You should have chosen EU Direct. I have done that when ordering from Spemall and the item arrived within a week and no customs tax.
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Ah that's a shame, live and learn I guess. DHL was a pound more but showing as 60% discount, so I assumed that it was the better value option.
This handset is now on hotukdeals.co.uk under an AliExpress seller for the bargain price of £120.
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Hey guys,
Is spemall.com a reliable/trustworthy site? I am currently in Cyprus (EU) and its basically between ibuygou.com and spemall.com. Which handles returns friendlier and you guys have had better experiences with?
Thanks!

Hello I just get my redmi 3 Pro. I am installing some apps and noticed that heats up very fast. Does anyone feel the same?
Also sorry if my english is bad im spanish speaker. :good:

I'm not sure whether I should buy the pro version or the non-pro version, if I'm buying the pro version, can I use the ROMs from the non-pro version?

Some one can help me, where is price cheapest?
i'm want to buy PRO version

I've now received my Redmi 3 Pro and after a week of use I am very happy with it. I'm getting 6-7 hours of screen on time, the camera is much better than the reviews led me to believe, and it's been an all round decent experience. The only thing that is bugging me is that I'm on the Chinese ROM and don't seem to have a clear answer on whether the Redmi 3 ROMs will work or will brick my device. Ideally I'd run CM12, but even the Global Miui would be better than the Chinese one.

Redmi 3 Roms seem yet not to work with pro version. Fingerprint and network seem not to work.
Waiting for a fixed release of EU rom.
xiaomi.eu/community/threads/rom-for-redmi-3-pro-is-ido.31083/page-2

Wow, nuts how the prices change. I'm waiting for my Redmi 3 still that I ordered in the beginning of April. Paid 170 USD for it.

Really
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I will buy it

Well, ain't I lucky. http://es.aliexpress.com/store/1986585 <-- may NOT want to get something there. I ordered a Xiaomi Redmi3, but I got a 2nd hand Samsung E7, packaged in their own unique tape and all. Had to escalate the dispute with Aliexpress, luckily they helped me out.
I guess I may be trying again for the pro version. Any other reviewers?

Selling Mate 8 suggestions

After much thought I think a 6p is better suited for my needs. Being in the US there doesn't seem to be a big market for the Mate 8. Where would you suggest selling my brand new AL10 64gb 4gb ram version? Swappa only shows the L29 version and nobody seems to want it for a trade despite the higher value of it. I also would like to stay away from the bay. Had but luck selling phones there. TIA

Sell on celltraderonline
None of the out of mainstream phones sell well after the first initial 3 months of release. You will always take a lose with imported phones after buzz.
You have to be a little flexible on the price though. You have slim chance of getting anything close to retail besides listing on ebay. But after fees, you could sell it elsewhere with a smoother transaction.
I would have bought it but 32gb version on ebay for 415 was a better deal.

intruda119 said:
Sell on celltraderonline
None of the out of mainstream phones sell well after the first initial 3 months of release. You will always take a lose with imported phones after buzz.
You have to be a little flexible on the price though. You have slim chance of getting anything close to retail besides listing on ebay. But after fees, you could sell it elsewhere with a smoother transaction.
I would have bought it but 32gb version on ebay for 415 was a better deal.
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Thanks for the info. I'll try my luck on there.
As far as price, wish we would've discussed it further. I followed up and never heard anything more as I would've come down quite a bit from my initial number. Either way hope you enjoy the 8!

I hear ya man, i'm selling mine as well but if no one buys it then I'll just keep it as a spare.

I hear about new 6p from htc i suggest u to wait for it
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sulimanalkous said:
I hear about new 6p from htc i suggest u to wait for it
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Want him to wait 5 months?

Up on swappa if anyone is interested
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Honor 8 announced in Europe for €399/£369.99

I was surprised nobody has posted this yet... The new honor 8 was announced in Europe at a launch event in Paris today, for €399 (£369.99 in Britain - yes that's a rip off, approximately $490)
The first thing that shocked me was that its price exceeds that of the OnePlus 3 (£329) even though the OP3 boasts a better chipset, better UI and considerably more RAM, secondly Honor seems to fancy ripping us Brits off while in the US both devices are on sale for $399.
I have made my choice and already ordered my OP3

One of the biggest phone supplier here in Lithuania promised to sell starting from 270 euros. We'll see...

Shocked at the UK price, was hoping that the 64gb would be around that and the 32gb around £310, then we didn't even get the 64gb!
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£269 here http://www.oppomart.com/huawei-honor-8.html
£359 for 64gb

marky33 said:
Shocked at the UK price, was hoping that the 64gb would be around that and the 32gb around £310, then we didn't even get the 64gb!
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It's shocking, especially as the US gets it for £300... Estimates I saw suggested it would start at £225 long prior to its release, so much for that...
Anyway I've made me decision and ordered the OnePlus 3, their shipping times are atrocious but their phones are great so they're forgiven

mwatson said:
£269 here http://www.oppomart.com/huawei-honor-8.html
£359 for 64gb
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Would probably have crazy shipping prices coming from America though...

evilkitty69 said:
Would probably have crazy shipping prices coming from America though...
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£15.43 shipping also worth noting:
EU Expedited Shipping (8 - 12 days Europe)
We can ship phones by Europe Expedited shipping: this special expedited shipping with tracking number, the shipping option is depending on your location, we recommend this shipping option for Europe buyers, it's a smooth shipping process, there is no customs tax and VAT fees.
* For Europe buyers, this is best shipping option to avoid customs importing tax and save VAT on the goods.

evilkitty69 said:
I was surprised nobody has posted this yet... The new honor 8 was announced in Europe at a launch event in Paris today, for €399 (£369.99 in Britain - yes that's a rip off, approximately $490)
The first thing that shocked me was that its price exceeds that of the OnePlus 3 (£329) even though the OP3 boasts a better chipset, better UI and considerably more RAM, secondly Honor seems to fancy ripping us Brits off while in the US both devices are on sale for $399.
I have made my choice and already ordered my OP3
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It's obvious why, TAXES in Europe are higher than yh US
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marky33 said:
Shocked at the UK price, was hoping that the 64gb would be around that and the 32gb around £310, then we didn't even get the 64gb!
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Sometimes, OEMs do some mistakes, this one is an example and the note 5 is another one.

The US version is FDR-L06 and Europe version is FDR-L09.
I bought my in Sweden today from Tele2 with a super deal, only 250 usd
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Mostar088 said:
The US version is FDR-L06 and Europe version is FDR-L09.
I bought my on Sweden today from Tele2 with a super deal, only 250 usd
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Wuuuut, 250$..... you're so lucky enjoy it

Mostar088 said:
The US version is FDR-L06 and Europe version is FDR-L09.
I bought my in Sweden today from Tele2 with a super deal, only 250 usd
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PalakMi said:
Wuuuut, 250$..... you're so lucky enjoy it
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Me too, great deal from Tele2 :good: If you exchange an old phone, could be any phone in any condition, you get 200 dollars discount. I exchanged an old Samsung GT-S5570 with a cracked screen worth maybe 5 bucks if you are lucky, but got 200 dollars of on the Honor 8 at Tele2 My friend exchanged a old flip-phone from the 90s and got his discount.

alatan said:
Me too, great deal from Tele2 :good: If you exchange an old phone, could be any phone in any condition, you get 200 dollars discount. I exchanged an old Samsung GT-S5570 with a cracked screen worth maybe 5 bucks if you are lucky, but got 200 dollars of on the Honor 8 at Tele2 My friend exchanged a old flip-phone from the 90s and got his discount.
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The most generous deal EVER

Blue 64gb limited edition version is 499€ here in finland. They also advertised that 64gb blue is only for finland buti doubt that...

Does it feature the same signal booster as Honor 7 had for the European Version?

brynjolf said:
Does it feature the same signal booster as Honor 7 had for the European Version?
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I'll ask honor (on Facebook or Twitter)

zige said:
Blue 64gb limited edition version is 499€ here in finland. They also advertised that 64gb blue is only for finland buti doubt that...
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I saw blue 64gb in some russian eshop but I don`t know if it was official distributon. Here in czech rep. will be 64gb only gold for approx. 430€.

Vmall EU's customer service is almost as shocking as the price for the UK. I get that Honor is a rising brand but the justification to put up the price by £120 from the Honor 7 doesn't make sense.
I got fed up being messed around by VMall and cancelled my order and bought an OP3 just like the original poster.
I'm just wondering is there a way to get the phone from the likes of Oppomart and then flash a EU ROM? As the phone can be had for way less.

Got it for ~385€ in Czech Republic.
brynjolf said:
Does it feature the same signal booster as Honor 7 had for the European Version?
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I'm getting stable 4G signal across my city with Vodafone (mostly band 20)

Buy or not?

I'm really tempted to get this phone after being somewhat underwhelmed by Pixel XL. Is MiFavor decent at all, does it have any theming options? Can you use Substratum on it? I really hope for CM13 and all of the other custom Roms on top of course but is it all or nothing in your guys opinions? Cheers

Reechings said:
I'm really tempted to get this phone after being somewhat underwhelmed by Pixel XL. Is MiFavor decent at all, does it have any theming options? Can you use Substratum on it? I really hope for CM13 and all of the other custom Roms on top of course but is it all or nothing in your guys opinions? Cheers
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I had the Axon 7 like 2 months ago then sold it and got a Oneplus 3, and have the Galaxy s7 edge as a backup. So then sold the Oneplus 3 it was a beautiful phone, but it was a second hand so had some scratches on the screen and it was bothering. So anyway went back to the GS7 Edge and that phone is I have it already 5 months still cant get used to the edges, they are very uncomfortable no matter in which case i use with it. So decided that in my opinion the Axon 7 was the best. With its ergonomics speed and everything.
It has the best speakers, headphone sound, software its smooth also no bugs that bother me. Mostly its stock Android with little added features. Money doesn't matter for me if i want i can get any phone. Didn't like the Pixels thats Google becoming Apple making a walled garden soon. Im running stock no root or anything the Axon 7 is like Htc M8 perfected . This should have been instead of HTC 10 . Stupid HTC. The camera is very good beautiful sharp pictures compared to Gs7edge which makes the pictures face like painting. And is better the Oneplus 3 in my opinion. Anyway sorry for the long story, but its the best phone for me now. Buy and enjoy.
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axon got best audio quality but louder headphone output got us version. htc 10 dosen't have this problem and got better camera. pixel - waste money but if you don't care about audio and camera and need latest software update - go in

Nexues was supposed to get the latest updates. That's bull****. Look at all the Nexuses 6p, 5x and all before it all good phones but not the latest updates. So Google is not even providing updates of its phones and we blame the other manufacturers.
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I'm also very interested in this phone, so i just bought it from Amazon...
But one thing is very weird, yesterday the phone cost 500 euros, today it cost only 248 euros (grey version only, the dark version cost 484 euros).
So i ordered it, but i was just wondering is it normal that the prices are like roller-coster ?? It's an import from Germany, i live in France. I just hope that it's not a scam...
Where did you guys who live in Europe bought it ?

I bought it from amazon. de for 449 â?¬. I think you can't get it for 250 it must be a scam or you are looking at axon mini. I live in Slovenia and the phone is top noch. Yuo should buy it from official amazon. de and not resellers...

kodrnusa said:
I bought it from amazon. de for 449 â?¬. I think you can't get it for 250 it must be a scam or you are looking at axon mini. I live in Slovenia and the phone is top noch. Yuo should buy it from official amazon. de and not resellers...
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Thanks ! i just cancelled my order on Amazon.fr and ordered it on Amazon.de... Can't wait to get it, it looks really really nice ! And from what i heard, stereo speakers are great ? That's what is missing from my current S7 Edge...

gregou said:
I'm also very interested in this phone, so i just bought it from Amazon...
But one thing is very weird, yesterday the phone cost 500 euros, today it cost only 248 euros (grey version only, the dark version cost 484 euros).
So i ordered it, but i was just wondering is it normal that the prices are like roller-coster ?? It's an import from Germany, i live in France. I just hope that it's not a scam...
Where did you guys who live in Europe bought it ?
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What're did you get it for €250. Not possible i don't think. I bought mine from amazon uk and was advertised as the 6gb 128gb model so jumped at it paid £470 around €530 i think it was at the time . Got Sent the 4gb 64gb version and seller says he never advertised the 6gb version. Why would i buy the same phone for more money from him? ****!! €449 on amazon.de and .fr and all deliver quickly.
Lucky i had screenshot to send to amazon of the actual phone i ordered. Some dodgy sellers on there as well.
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Oneplus 5T [AUSTRALIAN DISCUSSION]

It looks like OnePlus isn't selling their new flagship through the OnePlus website directly to aus. So again we will need to look elsewhere to buy it.
So where will you be buying ur phone?
Also share u thoughts and experiences with getting the phone down under.
500 USD to Aud is 660
550 USD to Aud is 730
I'll be looking to buy this phone.
I've heard Australia post ships from the us and also other 3rd party shipping addresses in the US that ship to au. Which is your favourite and most reliable?

Can't you just buy through Amazon? That's how I bought my OP3. They ship to Australia right?

Amazon are supposedly going to officially launch in the coming weeks. Hopefully we can get it from there.
Otherwise what are the main grey import sorted?
Gearbest
Banggood
Geekbuying
Eglobal
eBay (when they have the 10%-20% off sales)

kg3 said:
Amazon are supposedly going to officially launch in the coming weeks. Hopefully we can get it from there.
Otherwise what are the main grey import sorted?
Gearbest
Banggood
Geekbuying
Eglobal
eBay (when they have the 10%-20% off sales)
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Also kogan. I'll be looking into buying it in the USA and using boaderlinx to ship it here. For around 30$

Still I can't see 5t in Amazon,from where can I buy this phone in au?
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goran_oh said:
Still I can't see 5t in Amazon,from where can I buy this phone in au?
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I don't think we can right now. No place is selling it. Maybe due to the fact that it's sold out worldwide

Jamie_oppo said:
I don't think we can right now. No place is selling it. Maybe due to the fact that it's sold out worldwide
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Ok than we can order from AliExpress.
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I need same information if anyone know I order 5t via AliExpress and I choose DHL shipping the phone is below 1000$ au my question is do I need to pay same customs tax because I read that no customs tax if the goods are below 1000$
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I don't know. I'm thinking of buying it from OnePlus and using boaderlinx to ship it here. I don't know if there is tax involved

I have been using LG 6 currently but now its time to change my mind and I'm thinking of buying OnePlus, I'm not sure tax may be involved or not.

I search about customs tax and I find out if the product is below 1000$ au arrived in Australia via air mail or different postage there is no tax,but if you order came with DHL or Fedex definitely will pay tax because with DHL or FedEx limit is 250$au.
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I just bought a OnePlus 5t in Australia.
From here
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com.au/ulk/itm/122835013075

Jamie_oppo said:
I just bought a OnePlus 5t in Australia.
From here
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com.au/ulk/itm/122835013075
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Same here should arrive today via dhl express.

I received mine this morning with DHL.
Ordered on Black Friday with 10% off ebay coupon, got the 128GB version for ~$760AUD
Working great on Telstra network at the moment.

Jamie_oppo said:
I just bought a OnePlus 5t in Australia.
From here
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com.au/ulk/itm/122835013075
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Congratulations my friend.
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Someone to share experience how is the phone.
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Mines taking a while to ship. Apparently there's an issue with the courier. For me it could be an extra week

Hi guys. I'm thinking of getting a 5T in the next couple of months. Just wondering what ppl are using in relation to the wall adapter to keep dash charge? Just a travel adapter or something else? Cheers.

BlackStagea78 said:
Hi guys. I'm thinking of getting a 5T in the next couple of months. Just wondering what ppl are using in relation to the wall adapter to keep dash charge? Just a travel adapter or something else? Cheers.
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I'll be getting mine in next couple weeks. Sonill report back again. My mate has a 3t. He just uses a standard adpater from Officeworks etc to get dash charging and it works perfectly.

Jamie_oppo said:
I'll be getting mine in next couple weeks. Sonill report back again. My mate has a 3t. He just uses a standard adpater from Officeworks etc to get dash charging and it works perfectly.
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Thanks for the reply.
So basically any usb wall adapter may work? I've got Samsung, iPhone and a belkin one kicking around at home now. I thought it might've had to have been specific wattage or something like Samsung have for quick charge.