[AliExpress] Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus Global Version - $200(CAD)

Feb 18th, 2018 6:55 pm

#1

nicktech [OP]: Member; Dec 26, 2010; 249 posts; 112 upvotes

Feb 18th, 2018 6:55 pm

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus Global Version - $200(CAD)

Deal Link:: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/produc ... 562djlfcI4
Price:: 200.19
Expiry:: February 22, 2018
Retailer:: AliExpress

So i was looking for a replacement cell phone to replace my dead Nexus 6P and came across this
It is the Global Version.

I was initially looking at the Redmi Note 4 (Global Version), but I think this may be a better option (for $25 more)
Newer phone, larger screen, snapdragon 625, 4000MaH, 2160x1080

I believe it has the bands we need in Canada (as per my research). I'm with Rogers so Band 4 and 7 has LTE covered for the most part

What do you guys think?

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Feb 18th, 2018 7:19 pm

#2

duren11: Jr. Member; Aug 29, 2011; 120 posts; 91 upvotes; Ontario

Feb 18th, 2018 7:19 pm

Remember that software is the other half of the equation so it depends on how you feel about MIUI because LineageOS is not yet officially available. Usually it take 6mo-1y for this to happen, but maybe different this time around given project treble. The note 4 already has unofficial treble support.

+2

Feb 18th, 2018 8:09 pm

#3

nicktech [OP]: Member; Dec 26, 2010; 249 posts; 112 upvotes

Feb 18th, 2018 8:09 pm

I was actually thinking of running with MIUI.
From the reviews I read it seems pretty nice.

+6

Feb 18th, 2018 8:15 pm

#4

peliopoulos1: Newbie; Feb 18, 2017; 38 posts; 94 upvotes; Prince George, BC

Feb 18th, 2018 8:15 pm

I went from a 6P to a Redmi Note 4 (very similar specs to this one):

The battery life is amazing, it was tough to kill in a day and I consider myself a heavy user of my phone.
MIUI was ok, but I found it a little too aggressive in terminating background process (e.g. running app with music in the background, music app would die randomly).
build quality was really good
camera quality was poor

You really can't go wrong for this price I don't think. I ended up giving this one to my daughter when my hardware upgrade period came up. While software upgrades came fast and often, nothing beats the Nexus/Pixels on that front so I went to a Pixel XL. When the battery on this one starts going though, I will probably pick up one of these for a temporary fix.

+5

Feb 18th, 2018 8:18 pm

#5

Crowny10: Member; Jun 4, 2016; 211 posts; 228 upvotes

Feb 18th, 2018 8:18 pm

Seems like a pretty nice phone.
The guy that made the video is from Ontario.

+5

Feb 18th, 2018 9:13 pm

#6

tsuda: Member; Aug 9, 2007; 476 posts; 176 upvotes

Feb 18th, 2018 9:13 pm

Got the Xiaomi Mi4 3 years ago, still works as new, and just got the MIUI 9 update. Which other company (Apple, Google, etc.) updates your phone after 3+ years? Samsung, LG, stops after one year because they want you to buy their new phones. Background app control can be aggressive to get good battery performance, but can also be configured flexibly.
Very happy with Xiaomi and will likely get another one if this one weren't working so well after 3 years!

+3

Feb 18th, 2018 9:20 pm

#7

Mysticode: Sr. Member; Feb 4, 2007; 616 posts; 423 upvotes

Feb 18th, 2018 9:20 pm

Went from Nexus 6P to a Xiaomi Mi A1. It runs stock Android as is on the AndroidOne program from Google, so fast updates. Highly recommend it and it's also around $200 USD.

+1

Feb 18th, 2018 9:27 pm

#8

nicktech [OP]: Member; Dec 26, 2010; 249 posts; 112 upvotes

Feb 18th, 2018 9:27 pm

this one is actually $200 Canadian

+1

Feb 18th, 2018 9:50 pm

#9

eugene188: Deal Addict; Sep 10, 2010; 2792 posts; 1131 upvotes; Ottawa

Feb 18th, 2018 9:50 pm

tsuda wrote: ↑ Got the Xiaomi Mi4 3 years ago, still works as new, and just got the MIUI 9 update. Which other company (Apple, Google, etc.) updates your phone after 3+ years? Samsung, LG, stops after one year because they want you to buy their new phones. Background app control can be aggressive to get good battery performance, but can also be configured flexibly.
Very happy with Xiaomi and will likely get another one if this one weren't working so well after 3 years!

I got the Redmi 3S Prime about 1 year ago. It got updated to MiUI 9, but still running on Android 6. And too many reports of battery drain and bugs. The MiUI 9 didn't even give the newest security updates. Pretty much the 3S section on the MIUI forum is just full of people with regrets. I don't care so much about updates, but every time they do a MIUI update they introduce more bugs than fixes.

One thing is the battery life is good (wasn't as good after the first MIUI update tho)

Feb 18th, 2018 9:52 pm

#10

vonblock: Deal Addict; Aug 29, 2011; 4804 posts; 2832 upvotes; Westmount (Montreal)

Feb 18th, 2018 9:52 pm

It got great reviews.

Too bad I'm not in the market, it look great for the price.

+1

Feb 18th, 2018 10:00 pm

#11

repatch: Deal Fanatic; Mar 5, 2007; 6956 posts; 6819 upvotes

Feb 18th, 2018 10:00 pm

nicktech wrote: ↑ So i was looking for a replacement cell phone to replace my dead Nexus 6P and came across this
It is the Global Version.

I was initially looking at the Redmi Note 4 (Global Version), but I think this may be a better option (for $25 more)
Newer phone, larger screen, snapdragon 625, 4000MaH, 2160x1080

I believe it has the bands we need in Canada (as per my research). I'm with Rogers so Band 4 and 7 has LTE covered for the most part

What do you guys think?

Looks fantastic. Only band support concern I'd have is oddly it doesn't support B5 (850) on 2G, very bizarre these days. That said it does support B5 for 3G and 4G, so I doubt this limitation would ever come to bear. Plus this only impact Rogers customers, the Bellus network has no 2G service.

Any word on the camera quality? Would love to find out what sensor it uses and some comparison photos?

Feb 18th, 2018 10:23 pm

#12

G77: Deal Addict; Dec 30, 2008; 3988 posts; 730 upvotes; Windsor

Feb 18th, 2018 10:23 pm

MIUI is fine, only complaint is the Android version tends to lag behind a version.

Feb 18th, 2018 10:27 pm

#13

toguy: Deal Expert; Jun 23, 2005; 22328 posts; 169523 upvotes; GTA

Feb 18th, 2018 10:27 pm

With Xiaomi, the specs/physical build quality are very good considering the price you pay, but note that I am now dealing with a year-old Max model that since the MIUI 9.2.1.0 update, A) suffers from severe battery drain, and B) shuts off randomly (even when there is supposedly plenty of juice left). I have not determined if this is actually a worn battery at this point or just a fault of the update, but either way, unfortunately it has soured me on this brand for the moment.

+1

Feb 18th, 2018 11:02 pm

#14

eugene188: Deal Addict; Sep 10, 2010; 2792 posts; 1131 upvotes; Ottawa

Feb 18th, 2018 11:02 pm

toguy wrote: ↑ With Xiaomi, the specs/physical build quality are very good considering the price you pay, but note that I am now dealing with a year-old Max model that since the MIUI 9.2.1.0 update, A) suffers from severe battery drain, and B) shuts off randomly (even when there is supposedly plenty of juice left). I have not determined if this is actually a worn battery at this point or just a fault of the update, but either way, unfortunately it has soured me on this brand for the moment.

The MIUI forums are rife with ppl having battery drain and slow charging in the Redmi 3S section after they updated to MIUI 9. Personally I like MIUI because it has the scrolling screenshot, and the dual apps feature. I got 2 wechats and 2 instagram accounts going

Xiaomi has great quality and specs for the price. But the updates really seem to be hit or miss. I would say buy it and don't assume there will be great updates (unless it is the A1).

At $200, it seems like a good price for a new phone.

Feb 18th, 2018 11:09 pm

#15

Wpegger: Deal Fanatic; Apr 11, 2012; 5701 posts; 2922 upvotes; Winnipeg

Feb 18th, 2018 11:09 pm

What is the best payment method for ali? Can I use paypal?
What is the best shipping method? I am not pressed for time.
TIA

Zoomer Wireless | Public Mobile | Simplii | Tangerine | CIBC

Feb 18th, 2018 11:15 pm

#16

KiraSensei: Deal Addict; May 15, 2009; 2645 posts; 1974 upvotes; North York

Feb 18th, 2018 11:15 pm

Wpegger wrote: ↑ What is the best payment method for ali? Can I use paypal?
What is the best shipping method? I am not pressed for time.
TIA

1. Credit card is fine
2. Aliexpress Priority or anything of that sort.

+1

Feb 18th, 2018 11:19 pm

#17

DragOnT: Deal Addict; Apr 2, 2008; 2265 posts; 1346 upvotes; GTA

Feb 18th, 2018 11:19 pm

I asked this in a similar thread but guess I would ask here as well =>

Since there are many Mi friends here, I would pose this question and see if some of you might have seen it before:

I have a Mi Pro 3S with 3GB/32GB International/Global English version which I bought a year ago. I tried for a few months and found that if I go to far/deep inside Costco and come out, it would take like 5 to 10 minutes for it to catch the cell signals - I was with Fido back then.

Just wonder if any of you experience that.

TIA

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Feb 18th, 2018 11:37 pm

#18

PooyaP719985: Newbie; Apr 11, 2017; 68 posts; 57 upvotes

Feb 18th, 2018 11:37 pm

Is it working with Freedom Mobile?

Feb 19th, 2018 12:27 am

#19

repatch: Deal Fanatic; Mar 5, 2007; 6956 posts; 6819 upvotes

Feb 19th, 2018 12:27 am

PooyaP719985 wrote: ↑ Is it working with Freedom Mobile?

No, avoid for FM.

Feb 19th, 2018 12:43 am

#20

Adrastos67: Newbie; Sep 1, 2016; 85 posts; 80 upvotes

Feb 19th, 2018 12:43 am

Looks like an awesome phone and price is just as amazing for the specs you get, too bad doesn't seem like it has NFC support for those that actually use it. Thanks though OP for the deal!