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[GeekBuying] Xiaomi Mi A1 - $212 USD

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off topic...damn...Eternal Team doesnt carry Honor...anyone knows any other co on aliexpress carries Honor?
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May 23, 2014
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Does anyone have the new coupon code for the phone? I tried using QZENEPVL and it brings my order to $225.99
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goofball wrote: Mi 5x = Mi A1 but running MIUI
correct... Also MiA1 will get monthly updates, "o" and "p"
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goofball wrote: Mi 5x = Mi A1 but running MIUI

And the Mi5x has reduced LTE band support, since it was a China only release. No B4, which is very important for Canada.

Updates have been quick. I just got a small October update (the 2nd one for Oct) but have no idea what for. I wish there was a bit more transparency with a change log or something. But that's probably a Google thing.
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thefeebster wrote: And the Mi5x has reduced LTE band support, since it was a China only release. No B4, which is very important for Canada.

Updates have been quick. I just got a small October update (the 2nd one for Oct) but have no idea what for. I wish there was a bit more transparency with a change log or something. But that's probably a Google thing.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/comment ... er_update/

Is the closest I can find to an answer....but still not a true answer lol
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Aug 9, 2012
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Anyone use ebates for cash back on aliexpress? What about coupon codes? I remember having my ebates rebate nullified by one on shop.ca before so wondering if it's the same with aliexpress too.
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Why is band 4 important in Canada?

Wouldn't that depend on the LTE network you're on?

I notice that bell/telus uses mostly band 4 in Vancouver, but almost non-existent with Rogers. Band 4 also has terrible building penetration.

My pops is on Bell LTE with a Zenfone 2 ZE551KL. He lives only 4-5 blocks from the nearest tower and usually gets only 0-1 bar inside his detached home. That's pretty terrible. I doubt the indoor signal would be this bad on Rogers 700MHz LTE network.
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Aug 7, 2014
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Mississauga, ON
Hey guys, noob here but I'm considering purchasing the phone.

Does the phone found from Canada Computers for $350 have the same specs (frequency bands) as the one from HK?

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PappaJ wrote: Anyone use ebates for cash back on aliexpress? What about coupon codes? I remember having my ebates rebate nullified by one on shop.ca before so wondering if it's the same with aliexpress too.
I used ebates with aliexpress and it worked. Got $9 back from when i ordered this phone
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DntMessWitRohan wrote: Hey guys, noob here but I'm considering purchasing the phone.

Does the phone found from Canada Computers for $350 have the same specs (frequency bands) as the one from HK?

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Yes, but it will cost you up to $100 more
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May 23, 2014
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Which website will have the cheapest price for this phone, since at ******** the price went up to $225
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whatthederek wrote: Which website will have the cheapest price for this phone, since at ******** the price went up to $225
BG is selling gold Mi A1 for $210 with coupon 11BGESMA1
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Shows in cart Order Subtotal: CA$294.78
Coupon Discount: CA$23.58
Grand Total:CA$271.20
I just got the same phone from them, my wife likes it!
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Redsmith wrote: I heard about xiaomi, but I don't how is it.
Xiaomi has pretty good build quality for the price you get. Some of their phones are really good and ppl on RFD go all crazy for them because of the lower price but good hardware for the price. Of course it isn't an Galaxy S8 or iphoneX. As long as you understand that you are probably paying half the price and not getting the newest and greatest then you are ok.

Xiaomi has made some pretty crazy phones recently. The Mi Mix went bezelless before it was all the rage.
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Sep 21, 2010
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dzmitry wrote: BG is selling gold Mi A1 for $210 with coupon 11BGESMA1
link
Shows in cart Order Subtotal: CA$294.78
Coupon Discount: CA$23.58
Grand Total:CA$271.20
I just got the same phone from them, my wife likes it!
Hi dzmitry;
Thank-you for sharing the code and for all your feedback in this thread - very much appreciated - I just bought the phone from BG using the code you shared - Thanks again
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Aug 9, 2012
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andy_4029 wrote: I used ebates with aliexpress and it worked. Got $9 back from when i ordered this phone
Did you also apply any coupons at checkout? I bought the phone yesterday anyway and did go through ebates, but applied a coupon for $4 US. Worst case scenario I'm out about $4 CAD by using that coupon if I don't get anything from ebates.
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Just wanted to say I bought a A1 in Taiwan this week and just landed in Montreal. Loved the phone all week in Taiwan. Did not do any rooting of any kind.

I'm on Koodo and seeing Band 4 LTE connection at -103dbm, 3 bars, right by the Starbucks at gate 1 in the airport. I did nothing special to enable band 4.

Edit: now in plane, see band 4 even stronger at -80

Using Network Cell Info Lite app to tell you this. Signal sometimes improves to -96, 4 bars.
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