Xiaomi Mi 5 Pro - 128GB/4GB RAM, 5.15", 3000mAh, Snapdragon 820 - USD $419.99 (~AU $576) Delivered @ AliExpress

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Xiaomi Mi 5 Pro has taken a nice price drop with the premium 128gb/4gb Pro model with ceramic body available for $576. Price includes postage from reputable seller (Hong Kong Dreami) and free case, screen protector and AU adapter.

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Specifications:

OS: MIUI 8 (Based on android 6.0)
Language: Multi Language
CPU: Snapdragon 820 64Bit Quad Core 
Screen Size: 5.15 inch
Weight: 129g
Resolution: 1920x1080 pixels
GPU:  Adreno 530
Memory/Storage: 4GB LDPPR4 RAM 128GB UFS 2.0 ROM
Front Camera: 4.0MP
Storage Extend: Not support
Rear Camera: 16.0MP (4-Axis OIS)
Battery: 3000mAh(Typ)/2910mAh(Mini) Battery
SIM Card: Dual SIM,dual standby
Features: WIFI, Bluetooth 4.2+HID, GPS,3D Ceramics Body,Fingerprint ID,NFC, Type-C, IR Sensor, etc.

Network:
2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz; CDMA 1X BC0/BC1;
3G: WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100MHz; TD-SCDMA 1900/2000MHz; CDMA BC0/BC1;
4G: FDD LTE B3:1800/B1:2100/B7:2600 MHz TD LTE B38:2600/B39:1900/B40:2300/B41:2500MHz

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  [Deactivated] on 31/08/2016 - 12:30

  The new MIUI 8 makes these less painful in my opinion. The camera is still pathetic. I wouldn't pay that much again for a Chinese lottery.

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    akd on 31/08/2016 - 12:44

    +4

    Completely agree. $576 for Chinese phone with minimal/no warranty is not worth buying.

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      Diji1 on 31/08/2016 - 13:09

      So instead you'll pay $250 more and take a massive financial loss as you continually pay massive premiums on every device you own and hardly ever return them.

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        [Deactivated] on 31/08/2016 - 13:29

        -1

        You're not comparing equals. Make no mistake about it. There is a reason why Xiaomi phone sales have not blossomed. Here is evidence of their reduced demand:
        http://fortune.com/2016/06/24/xiaomi-trouble-one-chart/

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        akd on 31/08/2016 - 13:47

        +2

        No. I am happy to pay $250 for Xiaomi Note 3 and take hit on warranty (my limit). For $500+, warranty is important for me in case of any issues especially 2 years local warranty.
        There has been multiple discussions on poor warranty handling by these online Chinese stores.

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        HandsomeMonkey on 31/08/2016 - 14:08

        @Risto:

        $12 billion sale is still a big sale. The article did not mentioned other Chinese companies are also competing with Xiaomi in China and globally.

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  wreckedandjealous on 31/08/2016 - 13:09

  pretty happy I bought the LG G5 for about the same price 6 weeks ago instead of waiting for this or the zen3

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    homersyd on 31/08/2016 - 13:44

    +2

    until that bootloop hits u like a bag of bricks….(hopefully it doesnt happen to you)

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    [Deactivated] on 31/08/2016 - 13:50

    I wish you good luck.

    My LG nexus 5 bootlooped one month after warranty expired.

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      PinzVidz on 31/08/2016 - 15:09

      Ouch. LG adopting Apple practices.

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      PainToad on 31/08/2016 - 21:12

      Huh? The Nexus 5 was before the OEM unlock toggle. All you have to do is fastboot the factory image after unlocking the bootloader.

      A bootloop shouldn't be a warranty issue at all. Easy fix.

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  BadGiraffe on 31/08/2016 - 13:14

  +2

  I'm on the Redmi Note 3. Quite happy with it, to be honest. I had to compromise on the camera and screen, but the battery life make up for it. Pity the Redmi MIUI 8 is still on Lollipop.

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    PainToad on 31/08/2016 - 21:14

    Some versions of MIUI 8 are still based on KitKat. Dodgy Xiaomi.

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      BadGiraffe on 06/09/2016 - 10:44

      Apparently, it doesn't matter these days. Google Play Services pushes out security patches, so the version of Android you have doesn't really matter.

      I still prefer to have the latest version though, but value for money, Xiaomi phones are still a good deal.

      I'd say with any phone maker (Samsung, HTC, Moto), they're all one step behind when it comes to keeping Android up to date. If only we could just install Android ourselves like Windows on PCs, that would be great.

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        PainToad on 06/09/2016 - 10:46

        Google Play Services pushes out security patches, so the version of Android you have doesn't really matter.

        Sorry, no this is completely wrong. Play Services updates cannot fix OS level exploits. There's a reason Google releases monthly OS security updates for their Nexus line.

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        BadGiraffe on 06/09/2016 - 10:58

        @PainToad: Yeah… I'm a bit iffy on that too.

        See here: http://www.androidcentral.com/genius-google-play-services
        https://googlesystem.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/google-play-ser…

        There aren't a lot of articles on it these days. I can't even find it on the Google Play store anymore, but I do notice lots of data being pulled down by Google Services Framework or something similar on my phone. That could be it.

        I don't know now this works these days. It's like everything is hidden, an no-one talks about it. Google have always been terrible at communicating these things to its users.

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        PainToad on 06/09/2016 - 11:21

        @flaminglemon:

        There aren't a lot of articles on it these days.

        Because it's not relevant any more. All of the exploits in recent years have been on the OS, not Play Service.

        I can't even find it on the Google Play store anymore

        https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.and…

        It's like everything is hidden, an no-one talks about it. Google have always been terrible at communicating these things to its users.

        Nothing is hidden at all. Google is extremely open with this!
        Monthly security bulletins are posted here: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/
        The source code for each months' updates are posted here: https://source.android.com/
        What more can they do?

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        BadGiraffe on 08/09/2016 - 17:07

        @PainToad: Dumb it down, I suppose. Put it on Twitter? Hah! Don't get me wrong. I love G+.

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  adrianhughes1998 on 31/08/2016 - 14:15

  This seems like a good deal. I'm tossing up between the LeEco Le Max 2 for $500 (64GB/6GB RAM) and the Mi5 (64GB/ 3GB RAM).

  That being said, i am tempted to buy Redmi Note 3 and Mi Max just cos they're cheap cheap cheap

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  Noicedie on 31/08/2016 - 14:18

  Dosnt support b28 700mhz

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  adrianhughes1998 on 31/08/2016 - 14:25

  Forgive me but how important is band 28. My zenfone 2 has it and I'm on Telstra. Can we get 150MBPs download speeds with the other bands on board?

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    twister292 on 31/08/2016 - 15:06

    +1

    Quite important for decent indoor coverage and good coverage outside major metro areas…B28 is the main frequency for Both Optus and Voda for new 4G rollouts

    Telstra and Optus also use band aggregation on B28 in some areas to provide faster speeds

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      adrianhughes1998 on 31/08/2016 - 23:09

      Thanks for reply Mate. So is pretty much essential to get a phone with B28 then. I don't go to rural areas so doesn't matter.

      I am thinking of slapping down cash for another phone but if i don't get band 28 i am up shit creek i suppose.

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  Jet_k on 31/08/2016 - 16:05

  Is there any data privacy issues with buying Xiomi, I have heard issues in buying Chinese IT? Xiomi sends the data back to data centers in china?

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    PainToad on 31/08/2016 - 21:17

    +1

    Officially only if you use MiCloud.

    What they actually do?
    http://m.tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/xiaomi-phones-stea…

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    jackau on 31/08/2016 - 22:53

    i wouldnt worry about red china if the thing is installed with Global ROM with full GOOGLE SERVICE
    I be more worried about Google overlord using it for their ads and if not… for the NSA…

    unless you work for Aus defense industry, government secret service, worry not ur info.. world police had it before any other

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  Ethire on 31/08/2016 - 16:23

  +1

  I purchased the 3GB/64GB version of the mi5 from these guys a couple of months ago.

  Everything has worked out well in terms of delivery and a fully functioning device.

  I live in regional NSW, and have had no issues with reception with both an optus and telstra sim card in the phone.

  I'm not a crazy photographer but have definately had no issues with the quality snapping some sweet sunsets over the Lake, close up details of objects and the occasional reluctant selfie.

  Moving to the global rom took a week or so to get clearance. Otherwise smooth sailing so far!

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    [Deactivated] on 31/08/2016 - 19:00

    The photos at dusk (and later) give me infinite joy with my LG G5 (and G4 for that matter). The Mi5 fails miserably in the same situation. The difference is as clear as night and fuzz.

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  gunnny on 31/08/2016 - 16:54

  +2

  In at 250 :)

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  jackau on 31/08/2016 - 19:07

  these devices are worth about 280-430 price point
  Just like Apple's devices, their base model BOM cost vs highest end model BOM (16Vs 128GB etc) is mere 15% at worst.
  Therefore the cheaper the base model device the more bang for your $ as a whole, thats why Apple still makes 16GB models to this very date to force fruit cult diehards to buy more storage devices for more.
  The base model Xiaomi Mi5 is around 350 AUD at current exchange rate, I be getting it (I will have my hands on mine by end of September.), but I wont be wasting money for the TOP end model at current price, because the top end model should not be 30% more than the base model price: which is 460 AUD ex shipping (inc shipping maybe good price to get 1). 576 is 100 too much even they throw in the shipping.

  if the base model happens to be under 350 inc shipping, it should be a good device to get.
  with exception of the black back and storage, the top model and base model performance difference is mere 7% in benefit during most computing power intense games. I dont think squeezing an fps matters on mobiles games title like the call of war ….

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  twister292 on 01/09/2016 - 18:56

  +1

  Considering a grey import S7 can be had for less than $700 during the eBay sales (I've seen it for $620), it makes the Xiaomi hard to swallow at $570+, especially when it doesn't support the important Band 28 LTE frequency.