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Xiaomi Mi 5s Mi5s 5.15 inch Fingerprint 3GB RAM 64GB ROM Snapdragon 821 Quad Core 4G Smartphone GOLD from Bangood @ £214.27 with discount code

Found 16th Mar 2017

Go easy on me please, this is my first deal posted...

So i've been looking around for a new 'bang for buck' smartphone in recent days and stumbled across this deal. The discount code brings the price of this phone to substantially below the price it can be got for from anywhere else.

Only available in gold at this price, but other colours are available for a higher price...

Also seems to be eligible for 6.7% cashback from TCB.

CODE: KIMOVIL5S

*Currently available for pre-order only with stock available 25th march.

I don't know about you guys but this looks like some serious spec for the price!

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16th Mar 2017

International edition w/global ROM? Can't see anywhere on the seller page where it says that

16th Mar 2017

The information you have put refers to the Mi5s plus phablet.

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16th Mar 2017

jjsm639
The information you have put refers to the Mi5s plus phablet.

yup thanks for pointing that out, I'll fix. pretty sure more or less everything is the same aside from dual camera

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16th Mar 2017

MrDre
International edition w/global ROM? Can't see anywhere on the seller page … International edition w/global ROM? Can't see anywhere on the seller page where it says that

I've purchased smartphones from banggood before. Pretty sure they only list international models even though it doesn't say

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16th Mar 2017

MrDre
International edition w/global ROM? Can't see anywhere on the seller page … International edition w/global ROM? Can't see anywhere on the seller page where it says that

done some research. Local edition only supports English and Chinese so this is definitely international

16th Mar 2017

MoneyMaestro74
yup thanks for pointing that out, I'll fix. pretty sure more or less e … yup thanks for pointing that out, I'll fix. pretty sure more or less everything is the same aside from dual camera

And size

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16th Mar 2017

Andybro
And size

im out ATM so not able to get the actual specs in so I've just removed the wrong ones for now. feel free to post them in the comments for people

16th Mar 2017

Me to. Don't think people looking for a xiaomi will hold this against you as it's the kind of thing we research anyway. For those who don't , there is a plus version 5.7" and the standard at 5.15". According to gsmarena the 5s plus also has the addition of an IR port. Finally the camera is a bit different. Looks a good deal for a spec that tops the samsung s7 on paper.

16th Mar 2017

Excellent price for what I imagine will be a fantastic phone(had several Xiaomi phones). Currently using an Letv Le Max 2 as I 'need' a larger screen and I'm too tight to buy the Mi5s plus (until they add B20 at least). Le Max 2 is SD820, 4/64GB and 2K screen for £150ish.

16th Mar 2017

if only I wasn't with 3 and needed band 20 :-(

16th Mar 2017

bazza7676
if only I wasn't with 3 and needed band 20 :-(

I cope fine on 3 without band 20, 3G speeds are good in most of the areas I travel.

16th Mar 2017

m1aq

16th Mar 2017

bazza7676
if only I wasn't with 3 and needed band 20 :-(

If this phone had band 20, it would make no difference on Three since it wouldn't be able to utilise it. Three use B20 for their 4G Super-voice. Only a handful of devices supplied by Three support it, which they have listed. For other phones they say:

4G Super-Voice doesn't work on other non-Three devices yet however, even … 4G Super-Voice doesn't work on other non-Three devices yet however, even if the manufacturer has stated that it's VoLTE compatible. We're working on this, so be sure to check back for updates.

It's not a simple case of Three using B20 means phones with B20 would see improved signal/speeds. Read Three B20 with One Plus 3 discussions.

16th Mar 2017

I settled with a Mi5 after trying loads of different phones and it's absolutely fantastic.I would deffo stick with Xiaomi.

16th Mar 2017

bazza7676
if only I wasn't with 3 and needed band 20 :-(

I use this on 3 with no problems. I get 4G nearly all the time with speeds well over 50 Meg.

16th Mar 2017

I do recommend the Mi5 instead Mi5s, I've seen some reports that fingerprinter scanner may be funny in the latter. I recently purchased two units from aliexpress for £190 each. The only downside is that it is a bit slippery, but it is very fast Motorola never again!

16th Mar 2017

bazza7676
if only I wasn't with 3 and needed band 20 :-(

4G Super-Voice doesn't work on other non-Three devices yet however, even … 4G Super-Voice doesn't work on other non-Three devices yet however, even if the manufacturer has stated that it's VoLTE compatible. We're working on this, so be sure to check back for updates.

I work near Canary Wharf and Three told me I need a Supervoice compatible phone, intermittent signal with my Z3 atm

16th Mar 2017

Picked up the 4GB / 128GB variant for £330. Fantastic phone, very impressed with the build quality, performance and the MIUI OS. Outstanding value, this is a high-end phone that rivals the S7 / Pixel / Oneplus 3T at a budget price!

16th Mar 2017

damadgeruk
Excellent price for what I imagine will be a fantastic phone(had several … Excellent price for what I imagine will be a fantastic phone(had several Xiaomi phones). Currently using an Letv Le Max 2 as I 'need' a larger screen and I'm too tight to buy the Mi5s plus (until they add B20 at least). Le Max 2 is SD820, 4/64GB and 2K screen for £150ish.

How are you finding the ROM on the Le max 2?
And how good is the camera?
Thanks

16th Mar 2017

bluecityste
How are you finding the ROM on the Le max 2?And how good is the c … How are you finding the ROM on the Le max 2?And how good is the camera?Thanks

I've grown fond of MIUI though EUI isn't unpleasant. Camera is better than expected though I don't expect much from mobile phone cameras (I've got a camera for that!). As is usually the case, photos suffer when the light level fades. Happy enough to sell my Mi Max.

16th Mar 2017

Just got a black ceramic 4/128 mi5 for 328
Looking forward to it eventually turning up!

thecresta
Picked up the 4GB / 128GB variant for £330. Fantastic phone, very … Picked up the 4GB / 128GB variant for £330. Fantastic phone, very impressed with the build quality, performance and the MIUI OS. Outstanding value, this is a high-end phone that rivals the S7 / Pixel / Oneplus 3T at a budget price!

16th Mar 2017

bazza7676
I work near Canary Wharf and Three told me I need a Supervoice c … I work near Canary Wharf and Three told me I need a Supervoice compatible phone, intermittent signal with my Z3 atm

https://i.gyazo.com/16a6e770c8201394c99f203939b6ec16.png

Well according to them, the Z3 isn't 4G Supervoice compatible. It can use Three inTouch which is calling over WiFi and nothing to do with B20.

16th Mar 2017

No so I need to be sure the phone I get will work properly at work before taking the plunge

16th Mar 2017

I'm awaiting the G5 plus eagerly, this is a true competitor... few downsides on this... high specs. food for thought.

16th Mar 2017

No band 20 which is used for 4g by all UK networks in some way, no SD card support, treat it as having no guarantee, you will probably get charged customs if you use anything but the free standard shipping.
Just to answer all the typical questions

17th Mar 2017

I took advantage of the great EE sim deal and need a decent phone to pair with. My brief searches led me to this, Fits what I need spec & size wise. Only thing is that EE use the LTE bands 3&18 and this only supports 3. Does this mean I wont get 4G coverage in certain areas? Or is the signal beamed in different bands at once? Ie if where a band 18 4G signal is present, a 3 band is too? (not clued up on this stuff!) If its the first the I may need to get an S7 once the S8 releases and the price drops! (dont want an 'edge')

17th Mar 2017

Jayswa
I took advantage of the great EE sim deal and need a decent phone to pair … I took advantage of the great EE sim deal and need a decent phone to pair with. My brief searches led me to this, Fits what I need spec & size wise. Only thing is that EE use the LTE bands 3&18 and this only supports 3. Does this mean I wont get 4G coverage in certain areas? Or is the signal beamed in different bands at once? Ie if where a band 18 4G signal is present, a 3 band is too? (not clued up on this stuff!) If its the first the I may need to get an S7 once the S8 releases and the price drops! (dont want an 'edge')

Band 18 isn't a UK 4G band but B3 = 1800mhz. The other UK 4G bands are B7 (2600mhz) and B20 (800mhz). EE now use all 3 after they started rolling out B20 coverage around November last year. This phone has B3 and B7 but lacks B20. Simultaneous usage of different bands is known as carrier aggregation. Article here regarding EE carrier aggregation. The benefits of EE B20 rollout are mentioned here. This phone lacks B20 but the signal should be fine in the majority of UK. Unless you are in an area that had poor or no EE 4G coverage prior to November, then chances are you won't notice significant differences between phones with or without B20. Then again it would be location dependant.

17th Mar 2017

Got Mi 3S Prime. Brilliant. Voted Hot

17th Mar 2017

How does this compare to my current Samsung S6?

17th Mar 2017

avoid Banggood at all costs. worst customer service. i had a faulty phone and the RMA process was terrible. they even tried to make me pay to return to China at my own expense.

17th Mar 2017

malky39
No band 20 which is used for 4g by all UK networks in some way, no SD … No band 20 which is used for 4g by all UK networks in some way, no SD card support, treat it as having no guarantee, you will probably get charged customs if you use anything but the free standard shipping. Just to answer all the typical questions

..And for those reasons, I'm out. V.good deal though.

17th Mar 2017

just received my lenovo p2 the other day, it's the bogs dollocks! heat added

17th Mar 2017

dreadzone101
Band 18 isn't a UK 4G band but B3 = 1800mhz. The other UK 4G bands are B7 … Band 18 isn't a UK 4G band but B3 = 1800mhz. The other UK 4G bands are B7 (2600mhz) and B20 (800mhz). EE now use all 3 after they started rolling out B20 coverage around November last year. This phone has B3 and B7 but lacks B20. Simultaneous usage of different bands is known as carrier aggregation. Article here regarding EE carrier aggregation. The benefits of EE B20 rollout are mentioned here. This phone lacks B20 but the signal should be fine in the majority of UK. Unless you are in an area that had poor or no EE 4G coverage prior to November, then chances are you won't notice significant differences between phones with or without B20. Then again it would be location dependant.

Appreciate that! Is there a way/app I can check what my local 'bands' are?

17th Mar 2017

Yet people buy from them, probably are ok if the item is fine but when theres a fault with it thats when problems arise, Ive not yet plucked the courage to buy.

17th Mar 2017

Bought plenty from these in the past with no issues.

So this Mi5s or the Mi5?

Also...if I buy this, how easy is it to install the global rom? I've never had an android phone before but I'm fairly decent with computers/raspberry pi/Linux etc

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17th Mar 2017

MrDre
Bought plenty from these in the past with no issues.So this Mi5s or the … Bought plenty from these in the past with no issues.So this Mi5s or the Mi5?Also...if I buy this, how easy is it to install the global rom? I've never had an android phone before but I'm fairly decent with computers/raspberry pi/Linux etc

this is the mi5s (which is crazy, seeing as you're hardly paying anymore for it than the mi5 here)...I'm not entirely confident that this is the global ROM. But the language options would suggest that its the global as I believe the Chinese ROM only supports Chinese and English but I could be wrong about that....In terms of installing global ROM you have to go to their website and request an unlock then install bootloader..Plenty of guides explaining how to do it

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17th Mar 2017

cjdean1983
avoid Banggood at all costs. worst customer service. i had a faulty phone … avoid Banggood at all costs. worst customer service. i had a faulty phone and the RMA process was terrible. they even tried to make me pay to return to China at my own expense.

Im quite surprised by your experience. I had a completely different experience. Device arrived damaged, contacted banggood and they replied within twelve hours (respectable, given timezone difference) and arranged a replacement for me the same day. Perhaps you just got unlucky

17th Mar 2017

damadgeruk
I've grown fond of MIUI though EUI isn't unpleasant. Camera is better … I've grown fond of MIUI though EUI isn't unpleasant. Camera is better than expected though I don't expect much from mobile phone cameras (I've got a camera for that!). As is usually the case, photos suffer when the light level fades. Happy enough to sell my Mi Max.

Thanks, i might do a search to find a good deal on the Le Max 2 then.

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17th Mar 2017

"It is one of the best smartphone of market, it is true, but you need to change the stock rom that comes with the mi5s, I think Banggood have put their own rom version, a lot of bugs in it, you need to install the global rom version from Xiaomi site, bacause the stock rom freezes the smartphone all the time."

one of the reviews I just found. I guess this confirms that you'll have to install global ROM yourself.

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17th Mar 2017

bluecityste
Thanks, i might do a search to find a good deal on the Le Max 2 then.

I looked into the le max 2...had iffy reviews at best. don't get me wrong its an absolute powerhouse but it does look like they skipped the design phase almost entirely.

Xiaomi Mi 5s Mi5s 5.15 inch Fingerprint 3GB RAM 64GB ROM Snapdragon 821 Quad Core 4G Smartphone GOLD from Bangood @ £214.27 with discount code

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