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XiaoMi Mi5 64GB 4G Smartphone - INTERNATIONAL VERSION WHITE £190.86 @ gearbest

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XiaoMi Mi5 64GB 4G Smartphone MIUI 8 3GB RAM Snapdragon 820 64bit Quad Core 2.15GHz Fingerprint Sensor 16.0MP + 4.0MP Cameras Type-C Quick Charge 3.0 NFC Front Fingerprint Sensor

this seams a good price but might fall bit lower when mi6 is available on 28th of april
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  1. _stan's avatar
    Uridium

    Another generic handset really then. yes it has the latest … Another generic handset really then. yes it has the latest CPU..whoopee...anything that distinguishes it from every other handset out there?



    ​Yes, the price!
  2. badboyofrock's avatar
    JimBobJr

    Wrong again



    ​Firstly, how would I be wrong 'again', and secondly, are you suggesting that my Mi5, the one I'm typing on now, is the only one that works in the UK?
    (edited)
  3. dolanduck's avatar
    All phones are generic now, massive leaps in phones have come and gone, from now on it is incremental or luxury. I don't get how people can moan at this spec for less than a Moto G5 Plus?

  4. BUCKUM2's avatar
    Author
    The Xiaomi MI6 launched yesterday and goes on sale from the 28th april this is a good price for MI5 but incase anyone is interested here is the spec for the MI6 which has 3 versions a 6gb/64gb , 6gb/128gb and a 6gb/128gb ceramic back

    nside.
    Model\x09Xiaomi Mi6 64GB\x09Xiaomi Mi6 128GB/Ceramic
    Operating system\x09MIUI 8.0 (Android 6.0)\x09MIUI 8.0 (Android 6.0)
    Screen\x095.15in full-HD, four-sided curved glass\x095.15in full-HD, four-sided curved glass
    Processor\x092.45GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 quad-core\x092.45GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 quad-core
    Graphics\x09Adreno 540\x09Adreno 540
    RAM\x096GB LPDDR4\x096GB LPDDR4
    Storage\x0964GB\x09128GB
    MicroSD support\x09No\x09No
    Fingerprint scanner\x09Yes, under-glass\x09Yes, under-glass
    Audio\x09Dual speakers, USB-C audio\x09Dual speakers, USB-C audio
    Wi-Fi\x092x2 dual-band\x092x2 dual-band
    Waterproof\x09Splashproof\x09Splashproof
    Rear camera\x0912Mp dual-camera, 2x optical zoom, 4-axis OIS\x0912Mp dual-camera, 2x optical zoom, 4-axis OIS
    Battery\x093,350mAh non-removable\x093,350mAh non-removable
    SIM cards\x09Dual Nano-SIM\x09Dual Nano-SIM
    and heres a link to tec adviser showing specs , photo's and price pcadvisor.co.uk/new…63/ expect the price to be a bit higher from third party sellers like gearbest and aliexpress bangood etc
    (edited)
  5. BUCKUM2's avatar
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    Uridium

    Another generic handset really then. yes it has the latest … Another generic handset really then. yes it has the latest CPU..whoopee...anything that distinguishes it from every other handset out there?


    well there's 6gb of ram to start with and perhaps the dual 12 mpix dual camera with 10xdigital zoom and 2xOPTICAL ZOOM and 4 axis ois here's a link to the launch review showing photo's taken with the phone and they look superb especially the football one and to finish off the phone looks sexy en.miui.com/thr…tml

    (edited)
  6. badboyofrock's avatar
    JimBobJr

    Does not work in the UK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



    ​Yes it does!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  7. Vetenari's avatar
    I bought the Mi5s in Silver just before Christmas from Ali Express; at the time I paid around £240. I couldn't be more pleased with it, for the bang-to-buck it just makes a mockery of the Apple and Samsung premium price point. The quality of the phone, screen, audio etc is all premium and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend, nor to consider another Mi in the future. For £190, it's hard to beat.
  8. Crossbow's avatar
    hassanomar

    Any idea if there will be a larger 5.5" inch variant of this?


    The Plus version is expected to be 5.7".
  9. majorwedgy666's avatar
    Uridium

    Another generic handset really then. yes it has the latest … Another generic handset really then. yes it has the latest CPU..whoopee...anything that distinguishes it from every other handset out there?



    ​Are you waiting for the latest iPhone with the built in chocolate fondue? Show me a phone that is massively different from any other these days? You are doing rock solid build quality, reliable software and low price what else you want?
  10. badboyofrock's avatar
    shiz666

    with 4G?



    ​Yep. Speed tested today at 78meg.
  11. lidds's avatar
    JimBobJr

    Does not work in the UK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


    I have been using this Mi5 for the last year with no issues at all, tethered it to my laptop today on the train from york to london and had internet the whole way apart from the long tunnels
  12. AshMcConnell's avatar
    The Mi5 is an amazing phone. Really quality feel, very fast, awesome camera and has a good battery life. Xiaomi is the biggest phone manufacturer in China. I bought a few cheaper Chinese phones, but there was always something a bit fiddly with them that drove me crazy. There is none of that with the Mi5, I bought another one for my wife last month and she loves it. Can't recommend it enough.
  13. litwoojczyznomoj's avatar
    I own one of these and am very happy with it. It's super fast, screen is great (excellent In bright sunlight), build quality top notch, never run out of battery before the end of the day(+phone charges very quickly) , camera way better then my previous Redmi note 2 and my wife's moto g3. Haven't tried android pay so can't comment on that.
  14. litwoojczyznomoj's avatar
    STUkrugen

    I am looking to get away from Samsung bloatware, and ideally wanted to … I am looking to get away from Samsung bloatware, and ideally wanted to give stock Android a go. How does this phone compare?


    Its not stock android. Xiaomi come with miui which is their own take on android. It's fast and smooth, it's got many interesting features. Far from stock android. No app drawer. The system is very well supported - you can expect updates to your phone for along time. Xiaomi bundles some of their own apps with the system (browser, media players, photo gallery app...). They are usually well made. You can get rid of some of them but not all. There's lots of skins, wallpapers just a few clicks away. I personally am a fan of miui but there are people out there who don't. Check some YouTube videos of miui to make your mind up. You can root the phone and put an alternative system on it, which would give the phone more "stock android feel" . Haven't done that so cannot say a lot about the process.
    (edited)
  15. deleted53983's avatar
    These Mi Phones are awesome, the OS is even more surprising. I have a Xiaomi Note and can't fault it apart from the sub par camera. Everything else it does well as a Phone. I don't really feel the need to go back to super expensive Samsungs and iPhones.
  16. BUCKUM2's avatar
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    Badatch

    Great phone for the price. Very good phone overall cant be beat at this … Great phone for the price. Very good phone overall cant be beat at this price.One thing to note is that these phones will probably come with an unofficial MIUI rom on it. Bought mine from GearBest and I wasn't getting updates from them.I would flash on the MIUI Global rom from Xiaomi's website. Was more stable than the one the phone came with and memory management worked.http://en.miui.com/download-299.html


    This phone comes with official xiaomi rom scroll down to the discription you will see this The ROM on this Phone supports OTA and is multi language. It is original and international ROM.
    Unlocked for Worldwide use. Please ensure local area network is compatible. click here for Network Frequency of your country.
  17. Fecksakes's avatar
    GodVilla

    Thanks for posting. Just ordered, as I had some credit to use, so got it … Thanks for posting. Just ordered, as I had some credit to use, so got it for about £175. Can anyone recommend a good case please?



    Kapaver case from Amazon amazon.co.uk/Xia…mi5
  18. deanlfc's avatar
    joshtbh

    What do you mean by "no bells and whistles" please?



    ​It's just a brilliant phone and nothing more. It doesn't look pretty, there's nothing special with the software, the camera is good but not brilliant, it's not waterproof and the screen is "only" 1080P (I think that's actually a positive due to more battery life). The one outstanding positive is the extra £300-£400 in your pocket for a comparable experience.
  19. badboyofrock's avatar
    STUkrugen

    Gearbest reviews seems a bit hit and miss. Is it a bit of a gamble … Gearbest reviews seems a bit hit and miss. Is it a bit of a gamble ordering with them?



    ​I've never had a problem. Ordered 2 laptops this year. Both delivered within 2 weeks with no fees.
  20. wanstall99's avatar
    LozBlake15

    I feel much happier now that I know someone's arrived! How long ago did … I feel much happier now that I know someone's arrived! How long ago did you order it / how long ago did it ship out from gear best? Mine shipped out a week ago, i'm not expecting it to arrive for another fortnight yet, but hoping it'll surprise me and arrive early (and in the box)



    Sorry for the slow reply. I ordered mine 23/04 and it arrived 08/05. I picked the free delivery option with no insurance and it was delivered to my house by Royal mail. I was able to track it using the SingPost link on my order and the last updates were 29/04 when it said "dispatched to overseas" and 03/05 when is said "arrival at destination post (Country: GB)".
    I've obviously thrown the packaging away buy i think the value on the shipping label was about £20 if i remember correctly.

    BUCKUM2

    How you finding the phone and could you have a look what version of miui … How you finding the phone and could you have a look what version of miui 8 is on there is it 8.1.4.0 MAAMIDI or is it 8.2.2.0 NAAMIEB thanks in advance



    The phone is great, i'm really impressed with it, my previous phone was a HTC One M9 and this feels like a decent upgrade. It's very quick and i'm really liking MIUI so far. It came with MIUI version 8.1.2.0 MAAMIDI and it doesn't show any updates when i check. If you need any more info, let me know.

    (edited)
  21. Uridium's avatar
    Another generic handset really then. yes it has the latest CPU..whoopee...anything that distinguishes it from every other handset out there?
  22. hassanomar's avatar
    BUCKUM2

    The Xiaomi MI6 launched yesterday and goes on sale from the 28th april … The Xiaomi MI6 launched yesterday and goes on sale from the 28th april this is a good price for MI5 but incase anyone is interested here is the spec for the MI6 which has 3 versions a 6gb/64gb , 6gb/128gb and a 6gb/128gb ceramic backnside.Model\x09Xiaomi Mi6 64GB\x09Xiaomi Mi6 128GB/CeramicOperating system\x09MIUI 8.0 (Android 6.0)\x09MIUI 8.0 (Android 6.0)Screen\x095.15in full-HD, four-sided curved glass\x095.15in full-HD, four-sided curved glassProcessor\x092.45GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 quad-core\x092.45GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 quad-coreGraphics\x09Adreno 540\x09Adreno 540RAM\x096GB LPDDR4\x096GB LPDDR4Storage\x0964GB\x09128GBMicroSD support\x09No\x09NoFingerprint scanner\x09Yes, under-glass\x09Yes, under-glassAudio\x09Dual speakers, USB-C audio\x09Dual speakers, USB-C audioWi-Fi\x092x2 dual-band\x092x2 dual-bandWaterproof\x09Splashproof\x09SplashproofRear camera\x0912Mp dual-camera, 2x optical zoom, 4-axis OIS\x0912Mp dual-camera, 2x optical zoom, 4-axis OISBattery\x093,350mAh non-removable\x093,350mAh non-removableSIM cards\x09Dual Nano-SIM\x09Dual Nano-SIMand heres a link to tec adviser showing specs , photo's and price http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/new-product/mobile-phone/xiaomi-mi6-news-release-date-price-features-specifications-3653263/ expect the price to be a bit higher from third party sellers like gearbest and aliexpress bangood etc



    ​Any idea if there will be a larger 5.5" inch variant of this?
  23. AbandonedTrolley's avatar
    Uridium

    Another generic handset really then. yes it has the latest … Another generic handset really then. yes it has the latest CPU..whoopee...anything that distinguishes it from every other handset out there?



    I had the 128GB model of this phone and changed to a OnePlus 3T and in all honesty I prefer the Mi5, it was more usable the 5.5" screen is just beyond comfortable use for me. I'm going to be looking at the Mi6 once it becomes more readily available.

    Great price and also a great phone.
  24. BUCKUM2's avatar
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    hassanomar

    ​Any idea if there will be a larger 5.5" inch variant of this?


    There is supposed to be a plus model to come rumoured to be 5.7' and 8gb of ram and 2k screen
  25. RoosterNo1's avatar
    Do these things do 4g on Three ?
    looked at the links, but non the wiser ;-(
  26. badboyofrock's avatar
    RoosterNo1

    Do these things do 4g on Three ? looked at the links, but non the wiser … Do these things do 4g on Three ? looked at the links, but non the wiser ;-(



    ​I have this on 3 and it works great.
  27. deleted1681582's avatar
    badboyofrock

    ​I have this on 3 and it works great.



    with 4G?
  28. BUCKUM2's avatar
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    shiz666

    with 4G?


    The only band not supported is band 20 which is o2 so texco, gifgaf and i think some areas with vodaphone
  29. ----'s avatar
    Does not work in the UK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  30. johanpierre's avatar
    BUCKUM2

    The only band not supported is band 20 which is o2 so texco, gifgaf and i … The only band not supported is band 20 which is o2 so texco, gifgaf and i think some areas with vodaphone



    They all use band 20:

    O2 - band 20
    Three - band 20 and band 3
    Vodafone - band 20 and band 7
    EE - band 20 and band 7

    All the mobile operators use Band 20 for rural coverage, as its lower frequency (800mhz) means the signal travels further.
  31. dark_shadow's avatar
    Watching this closely as LG G$ has officially died.
  32. ----'s avatar
    badboyofrock

    ​Yes it does!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


    Wrong again
  33. SClub's avatar
    JimBobJr

    Wrong again



    Someone's on the wind up again lol
  34. winchman's avatar
    BUCKUM2

    phone looks sexy


    Think its time to step outside the phone shop ;-)
    (edited)
  35. gap30's avatar
    Voted hot great phone
  36. The_Kurgan's avatar
    I like the sound of this phone, having considered a few around the £200-£250 (MotoG5+, MotoG4+ etc). the reviews seems really good, so I'm very tempted. Anyone any idea how much import duty would be for this ?
  37. w1150699's avatar
    johanpierre

    They all use band 20:O2 - band 20Three - band 20 and band 3Vodafone - … They all use band 20:O2 - band 20Three - band 20 and band 3Vodafone - band 20 and band 7EE - band 20 and band 7All the mobile operators use Band 20 for rural coverage, as its lower frequency (800mhz) means the signal travels further.



    So, if I am with o2, will I switch to another network provider that has coverage?
  38. hkhk's avatar

    Turns out my iPhone 5 also doesn't have band 20.
  39. Ross81's avatar
    Mi6 looks good any UK sellers?
  40. damadgeruk's avatar
    STUkrugen

    I like the sound of this phone, having considered a few around the … I like the sound of this phone, having considered a few around the £200-£250 (MotoG5+, MotoG4+ etc). the reviews seems really good, so I'm very tempted. Anyone any idea how much import duty would be for this ?


    Likely hood of getting a charge is minimal with the standard included post though possibly £35ish after the courier adds their collection fee if you are unlucky.
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