Redmi Note 8

[weeza77]

Do you mean Redmi Note 8 or Redmi Note 8 Pro?

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As mentioned, refering to Note 8 128GB. Note 8 Pro 64GB/128GB already available at Mi Stores.

 

[shichuanhua]

New arrival

Kapaver case for Note 8/ 8 Pro
Rzants case for 8 Pro

 

[digitalguy]

https://shopee.sg/product/178877065/6802017046?smtt=0.0.9

is this really a local warranty or shop warranty

 

[KalTorak]

https://shopee.sg/product/178877065/6802017046?smtt=0.0.9

is this really a local warranty or shop warranty

Most likely its only shop warranty.
If its shipped from overseas then it is an export set (NO local warranty).
Not sure why this seller advertise as '1 Year Local Warranty'.

At least Finer (China Seller) on Qoo10 states their 'Xiaomi One Year Warranty' is with CN Xiaomi and that they will bear the postage for sending defective/faulty units back to China.

Please take note that all local Xiaomi SG sets will have EIN sticker on the box (WEF 1/9/2019).

 

[Pocoyoz]

https://shopee.sg/Redmi-Note-8T-(NFC)-i.48961570.5804955570

Redmi Note 8T

 

[Horace Bin]

https://shopee.sg/product/178877065/6802017046?smtt=0.0.9

is this really a local warranty or shop warranty

Safer to just head down trusted stores get the local sets if warranty is a concern.

 

[GoodBetterBest]

Most likely its only shop warranty.
If its shipped from overseas then it is an export set (NO local warranty).
Not sure why this seller advertise as '1 Year Local Warranty'.

At least Finer (China Seller) on Qoo10 states their 'Xiaomi One Year Warranty' is with CN Xiaomi and that they will bear the postage for sending defective/faulty units back to China.

Please take note that all local Xiaomi SG sets will have EIN sticker on the box.

Is this little sticker on top left consider the valid EIN sticker ?

 

[KalTorak]

Is this little sticker on top left consider the valid EIN sticker ?

That is only IMDA equipment certification sticker.
I read on this forum that some Malaysian Xiaomi sets also have this sticker.

I've edited my original post to indicate that the EIN (Era International Network) Authenticity Stickers is from 1-Sep-2019 onwards.

I believe the Mi A3 was released in July this year?

 

[GoodBetterBest]

Is this little sticker on top left consider the valid EIN sticker ?

That is only IMDA equipment certification sticker.
I read on this forum that some Malaysian Xiaomi sets also have this sticker.

I've edited my original post to indicate that the EIN (Era International Network) Authenticity Stickers is from 1-Sep-2019 onwards.

I believe the Mi A3 was released in July this year?

Oh, I just got this image from the internet. I don't have this A3 phone.

My question is: is the IDMA a valid sticker ? Looks like something people can just easily forged type of sticker.

 

[KalTorak]

Oh, I just got this image from the internet. I don't have this A3 phone.

My question is: is the IDMA a valid sticker ? Looks like something people can just easily forged type of sticker.

As mentioned, IMDA sticker is just a certification label.
Last time we used this to verify local/export Xiaomi sets.
Criteria is simple: IMDA sticker and SEALED. The IMDA sticker is pasted under the plastic wrap on the box itself, not OVER the plastic seal.

You can also verify the phone IMEI on https://www.mi.com/global/shield#imei_en.
Local sets will show 'Delivery address: Singapore'.
The picture you showed above is a local set.
If you are buying from physical stores or Carousell, can just check this before purchase.

By the way, SG EIN sticker is different from MY EIN sticker ah. Can check Carousell for some samples on how the sticker looks like.

 

[GoodBetterBest]

As mentioned, IMDA sticker is just a certification label.
Last time we used this to verify local/export Xiaomi sets.
Criteria is simple: IMDA sticker and SEALED. The IMDA sticker is pasted under the plastic wrap on the box itself, not OVER the plastic seal.

You can also verify the phone IMEI on https://www.mi.com/global/shield#imei_en.
Local sets will show 'Delivery address: Singapore'.
The picture you showed above is a local set.
If you are buying from physical stores or Carousell, can just check this before purchase.

By the way, SG EIN sticker is different from MY EIN sticker ah. Can check Carousell for some samples on how the sticker looks like.

Thanks very much. The last time I check, it didn't say 'Delivery address: Singapore' but I had the sticker. I guess I went to a wrong website to check. Your url, I get Singapore.

Thanks !

 

[Pocoyoz]

SG Mi store...

Does nex mi has one?

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[GoodBetterBest]

Hi ! Want to hear your opinions.

I have a Redmi 4x. Battery bloated and I'm thinking of getting a new phone. My needs are very simple and the 4x was already sufficient except for being slow after using close to 2 years.

I'm thinking of Redmi 8 but RMN8 Pro has NFC which means I can bring out fewer cards. So that's the incentive going RMN8 Pro. So would you get RM8 or RMN8 Pro in this situation ?

I also know the camera for Note is much better then the Redmi 8 but I'm ok with the RM camera.

Thanks.

 

[chesterqw]

Hi ! Want to hear your opinions.

I have a Redmi 4x. Battery bloated and I'm thinking of getting a new phone. My needs are very simple and the 4x was already sufficient except for being slow after using close to 2 years.

I'm thinking of Redmi 8 but RMN8 Pro has NFC which means I can bring out fewer cards. So that's the incentive going RMN8 Pro. So would you get RM8 or RMN8 Pro in this situation ?

I also know the camera for Note is much better then the Redmi 8 but I'm ok with the RM camera.

Thanks.

You want NFC then buy the one with NFC. Ez pz lemon squeezy

 

[xiaofan]

Hi ! Want to hear your opinions.

I have a Redmi 4x. Battery bloated and I'm thinking of getting a new phone. My needs are very simple and the 4x was already sufficient except for being slow after using close to 2 years.

I'm thinking of Redmi 8 but RMN8 Pro has NFC which means I can bring out fewer cards. So that's the incentive going RMN8 Pro. So would you get RM8 or RMN8 Pro in this situation ?

I also know the camera for Note is much better then the Redmi 8 but I'm ok with the RM camera.

Thanks.

NFC is overrated. Just go and get the Redmi Note 8. Redmi 8 is not much better than Redmi 4x in terms of performance.

 

[davidwong]

That I disagree becos maybe of your usecase . You will need to understand the lifestyle of the user ex does the user use public transport daily or multiple times daily? Which will save him the double of EZ-Link card. Does he buy or shop in Malls and supermarkets? They will save him another hassle.

Does he eat lunch places accept nfc payment that will save him another hassle.

So you assume everyone one don’t need nfc is incorrect

Lastly did you ask him his budget maybe the nfc version is within his budget if so why not?

NFC is overrated. Just go and get the Redmi Note 8. Redmi 8 is not much better than Redmi 4x in terms of performance.

 

[GoodBetterBest]

That I disagree becos maybe of your usecase . You will need to understand the lifestyle of the user ex does the user use public transport daily or multiple times daily? Which will save him the double of EZ-Link card. Does he buy or shop in Malls and supermarkets? They will save him another hassle.

Does he eat lunch places accept nfc payment that will save him another hassle.

So you assume everyone one don’t need nfc is incorrect

Lastly did you ask him his budget maybe the nfc version is within his budget if so why not?

I thought of using NFC for this:

1. NTUC link points
2. Dash payment at self-checkout kiosk at NTUC, else I have to wait in line to scan the QR-Code.
3. Get rid of 2 credit cards in my wallet.
4. Do payment on BUS, MRT
5. And do payment in general as I see that more and more places accept NFC payment.

Not sure... But to me, I can still queue at the NTUC teller, sometimes 10mins. So to me, yes, nice and good to have but because I bloated my Redmi 4X for no good reason... everything was working fine for close to 2 years. Just because I was watching a short video from my NAS over wifi and charging my phone because battery low, the battery got bloated. So I worry, I might do the same to the new phone. I just think spend a little on the phone that I can survive on. That's all.

Also, I would off my NFC when I'm not using it. SO I don't know it would be a hassle to on and off the NFC. Also, do I need to start my apps... my Redmi 4X loading of apps like the Health App is very slow... so in the end, NFC might not be practical for me due to the hassle.

I also can wait until the Redmi 8 drop till $170 or $150.. or the Redmi Note 8 / Pro drop price further...

 

[GoodBetterBest]

NFC is overrated. Just go and get the Redmi Note 8. Redmi 8 is not much better than Redmi 4x in terms of performance.

Overrated as the NFC implementation or HW not good ? Not not practical ?

 

[shichuanhua]

I find card payment more convenient

 

[PeasantBeing]

Hi ! Want to hear your opinions.

I have a Redmi 4x. Battery bloated and I'm thinking of getting a new phone. My needs are very simple and the 4x was already sufficient except for being slow after using close to 2 years.

I'm thinking of Redmi 8 but RMN8 Pro has NFC which means I can bring out fewer cards. So that's the incentive going RMN8 Pro. So would you get RM8 or RMN8 Pro in this situation ?

I also know the camera for Note is much better then the Redmi 8 but I'm ok with the RM camera.

Thanks.

I think you can buy battery and replace and keep as spare phone.

I bought battery from eBay for my Redmi 4A (battery bloated after 2 years of mainly playing Pokemon) and replaced it myself. Quite easy when following the YouTube videos available. Still using it to play Pokemon for long hours.

I ordered the Redmi Note 8 (China ROM) and waiting for it to be delivered.

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