Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

seems like local mi also getting china set.

 

[Hailgod]

I was delighted when i saw Mi SG was bringing it in.

Looked at the specs, great phone!

Then i saw that it uses the ancient micro USB. Even my Mi A1 and S8 uses USB-C already.

Deal breaker for me.

care to explain why usb c matters? both are still using usb 2.0 standard.

 

[amazingone]

Can just get those micro USB cables that has an attached USB-C adaptor, best of both worlds.

 

[yusoffb01]

I was delighted when i saw Mi SG was bringing it in.

Looked at the specs, great phone!

Then i saw that it uses the ancient micro USB. Even my Mi A1 and S8 uses USB-C already.

Deal breaker for me.

micro usb will wear out at the cable, not the port.

usb c wears out the port. if you google that its a common issue for usb c phones

 

[kinderbuenojhj]

I was delighted when i saw Mi SG was bringing it in.

Looked at the specs, great phone!

Then i saw that it uses the ancient micro USB. Even my Mi A1 and S8 uses USB-C already.

Deal breaker for me.

They can't possibly give you all the sweet points.

When compared with A1, you'll have to make the choice for eg. :-


A1 - Got latest USB-C, but older cpu and smaller battery.

RN5 - No USB-C, but got newer cpu and larger battery.


Well, even tho RN5 has just been released this year.

 

[kinderbuenojhj]

micro usb will wear out at the cable, not the port.

usb c wears out the port. if you google that its a common issue for usb c phones

Meaning usb-c no good ?

Then how cum most of the big brand flagships nao going usb-c path ?

 

[amazingone]

Anyone using the 3GB+32GB Note 5 can share what's the available RAM like usually?

Pondering between the 64GB and 32GB, since JTBC is selling it at a very attractive price for both memory variant.

 

[Nakedtoes]

Usb c or micro USB to me no different.. Of cause c is better reversable

 

[Audiology93]

They can't possibly give you all the sweet points.

When compared with A1, you'll have to make the choice for eg. :-


A1 - Got latest USB-C, but older cpu and smaller battery.

RN5 - No USB-C, but got newer cpu and larger battery.


Well, even tho RN5 has just been released this year.

yeah gotta make some sacrifices. I would rather pick new CPU with microUSB than older CPU with Type C. I can always use an adapter to convert the port but there's no way to make the 625 run as fast as the 636

Meaning usb-c no good ?

Then how cum most of the big brand flagships nao going usb-c path ?

USB C is good. It's reversible. And most gadgets now support USB C so it's more convenient. I used to dread USB C because I don't have any spare cables for it but now, I have more USB C cable than microUSB

 

[Just Me]

Anyone using the 3GB+32GB Note 5 can share what's the available RAM like usually?

Pondering between the 64GB and 32GB, since JTBC is selling it at a very attractive price for both memory variant.

But still can't confirm if the 64gb variant is the china set

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[amazingone]

But still can't confirm if the 64gb variant is the china set

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Yeah, I not buying at the moment until it's confirmed the 64GB is the China set.

Hope they will reply tomorrow or so.

 

[Kiddream]

32Gb from JTBC should be safe to buy right? Btw there’s additional $10 discount on Shopee if you have Citibank card.

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

32Gb from JTBC should be safe to buy right? Btw there’s additional $10 discount on Shopee if you have Citibank card.

well since a few user here have bought this phone and many other xiaomi phone as well without issues. so ya.

 

[carboy00]

I was delighted when i saw Mi SG was bringing it in.

Looked at the specs, great phone!

Then i saw that it uses the ancient micro USB. Even my Mi A1 and S8 uses USB-C already.

Deal breaker for me.

Personally I find lack of Type-C port just a very minor downside. It shouldn't put you off from getting the phone.

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[amazingone]

well since a few user here have bought this phone and many other xiaomi phone as well without issues. so ya.

Not about whether the phone has issue, it's more on whether the set is Chinese or Indian.

 

[wizardundo]

I hope mi.sg brings in the 6gb/64 version. If the price/colour/spec is right, I'll buy it in a heartbeat..

 

[Ultimo_Urien]

Wondering how the XM N5 6GB ver will measure up agnst Samsung A8+ since both sporting 6GB ram and 64GB storage, thought of getting either.

 

[xpherta]

Not about whether the phone has issue, it's more on whether the set is Chinese or Indian.

I just bought a set off carousel. its the global rom with China specs. So you dont have to worry about it being China or Indian set

 

[amazingone]

I just bought a set off carousel. its the global rom with China specs. So you dont have to worry about it being China or Indian set

How much you bought it? Is it the 4GB+64GB one?

 

[zirdaj]

Hi. I am buying a Redmi 5 Plus off carousell. It is supposed to be a local set. How do I check/ensure that it is a legitimate model and that the OS/ROM is how it should be? (Are there any fake ones?)

Thanks!