Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (32GB/3GB) AU $193, Xiaomi Mi Max (32GB/3GB) $221, Xiaomi Mi5 (32GB/3GB) $277, + More @ AliExpress

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (32GB/3GB) AU $193, Xiaomi Mi Max (32GB/3GB) $221, Xiaomi Mi5 (32GB/3GB) $277, + More @ AliExpress

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AliExpress is having a sale this 27th December with some amazing deals on Xiaomi phones. I wish I was on the market for a phone as there are some great bargains here. One day only sale, reputable seller, definitely worth a look. Merry Christmas!
Sorry for the poor formatting, I lost my first edit so rushing this one.. will re-edit tomorrow, hopefully.

Note this price is only available on 27/12 (one day only) and prices aren't changed until then.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (32GB/3GB) $139 = AU $193
Xiaomi Mi Max (32GB/3GB) $159 = AU $221
Xiaomi Mi5 (32GB/3GB) $199 = AU $277
Xiaomi Mi5S (32GB/4GB) $259 = AU $361
Xiaomi Redmi 3S (16GB/2GB) $103 = AU $143
Xiaomi Mi5S Plus (64GB/4GB) $339 = AU $472
Xiaomi Redmi 4A (16GB/2GB) $86 = AU $119
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 (16GB/2GB) $114 = AU $158
Xiaomi Redmi Pro (32GB/3GB) $173 = AU $241
Xiaomi Mi Mix (128GB/4GB) $699 = AU $974

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- - yummycoot on 27/12/2016 - 17:21
    
    . CyanogenMod available (ability to make it more like stock Android)
    
    but they have got a bullet to the brain in recent news.
    - closey on 27/12/2016 - 17:35
      
      +2
      
      Didn't want to confuse people with that.
      
      Fact still stands there is an open source alternative OS available for mi5, but not mi5s. Whether it continues to be supported in the future (by LineageOS), is yet to be seen.
  - mudkipz on 27/12/2016 - 17:48
    
    +1
    
    Thanks Closey
    Whats the difference between Global Rom and the rom thats preinstalled on the mi5s?
    
    I thought it needed Global Rom to have play store?
    - closey on 27/12/2016 - 17:54
      
      +2
      
      On the mi5s it will be what is called a "Vendor ROM" which means that the seller will open the box, flash a new ROM onto the device with extra languages, Google Play Store, disable some Chinese apps, and potentially install some rogue ones.
      
      It's generally recommended to wipe the Vendor ROM and install a stock image (Chinese, even) or one from xiaomi.eu. You can still use the stock Chinese version and install Google Play without having anything unlocked - you have to see a bunch of chinese writing but there are instructions on the en.miui.com forums on how to do it.
    - mudkipz on 27/12/2016 - 18:14
      
      @closey: This is fantastic help, closey!
      
      I was going to go for the Mi5s, but I think I'll go for the Mi5 now.
      
      So with the Mi5, which has Global Rom - this should be fully sealed up and official Xiaomi software, correct?
    - closey on 27/12/2016 - 18:47
      
      +1
      
      @mudkipz: Looks like they are flashing the Official Global ROM on top of the factory Chinese ROM. So "Open Box" but official software. In the end, if you can get OTA updates as per their claims, it'll be exactly the same as if it was a factory set global version.
    - mudkipz on 27/12/2016 - 19:02
      
      @closey: Thanks for your help! I just read it there - "opened box"
    - PR0r on 27/12/2016 - 19:22
      
      @mudkipz: I've purchased several phones from this seller and they're happy to leave the box sealed with the Chinese / English ROM. You'll need to request this by messaging them. Shouldn't be a problem.
    - mudkipz on 27/12/2016 - 20:07
      
      @PR0r: would you suppose there's any advantage to leaving it with the stock rom?
    - samehada on 27/12/2016 - 20:37
      
      +1
      
      @mudkipz: Unless you know how to do it yourself, just let them flash the Global ROM for you. This is the official Global ROM so you will get all the OTA update and Android 7 will be coming soon on Mi 5.
      
      If someone want to reply about the EDL mode by following those on reddit forum, I can tell you that it will not work. "adb reboot edl" will not work anymore, it has been blocked in the bootloader. You need to use the modded micro-USB cable to boot into EDL mode. So just let the pro do it for you. You can reflash using the Updater app if you are still worry about tampered firmware.
      
      Edit: just realised that you asked about Mi 5s, there is no official Global ROM, so you can use the stock rom with English and install Google Play yourself. The "Vendor ROM" has extra languages installed (Korean, Chinese, Russian…)
    - mudkipz on 27/12/2016 - 23:58
      
      @samehada: I had already opted for the Mi5 (non-S). However, I'm wary of tampered ROMs. My orignal plan was to install Cyanogen. Seeing as that's no longer a choice, I'd be happy to go for Global Rom.
      
      Given my concern about tampered ROMs though, is it easier to just let them install Global ROM, and then I reflash?
      
      Or should I go through unlocking the bootloader and flashing it myself from China ROM?
      
      I have some-what experience with flashing ROMs on older phones, such as the Nexus 5. But the process seems different with this.
    - samehada on 28/12/2016 - 00:10
      
      +1
      
      @mudkipz: Just let them do it, you can download the .zip ROM and use Updater app to flash again if you want, that is a much easier way. Or you can just request bootloader unlock and flash using Fastboot mode.
  - ironxylophone on 28/12/2016 - 09:52
    
    Thanks for the response I only just got to reading it now, I didn't know the Mi5s didn't have much rom support (which is a big deal for me), but I already pulled the trigger on the Mi5. That price was too good to ignore!
  - closey on 29/12/2016 - 12:12
    
    The mi5s has just had a proper Global ROM released for it. Sellers will be able to install this now instead of a Vendor ROM which is great news for OTA updates and security.
yolow on 27/12/2016 - 17:08

Hi Guys,
What does it mean going to one of the Ali express link, what does it mean by the following:-

Bundle: Standard Package, Charge Package, Music Package and the Full Package
- Twinkletoes Terry on 27/12/2016 - 17:28
  
  +3
  
  Scroll down the page a bit it has a visual for you
Averell on 27/12/2016 - 17:20

When I tried to grab one, the page says: shipping within 60 days.
Is that true?
- yummycoot on 27/12/2016 - 17:23
  
  +1
  
  first of all, the sale has not started yet. secondly, I think you faster delivery is an option.
Boba on 27/12/2016 - 18:01

+1

Other than the camera, is there a strong reason why people are preferring the Xiaomi Mi5 (32GB/3GB) for AUD $277 over the Zuk Z2 (64GB/4GB) for AUD $265?
- closey on 27/12/2016 - 18:05
  
  The ZUK Z2 is definitely a good looking choice spec-wise - but many get scared off it because of the confusing state of English ROM support. The mi5 at least has an official global ROM with updates.
- Nightshade on 27/12/2016 - 18:24
  
  +1
  
  I'm avoiding the Z2 because it doesn't have NFC.
joeno on 27/12/2016 - 18:26

Is Mi Max too big as a phone?
- [Deactivated] on 27/12/2016 - 18:27
  
  No way
  Good size tbh
  - knk on 27/12/2016 - 18:29
    
    +1
    
    I'm considering grabbing one as a spare, currently have an S6. I kind of want a 7" tablet, for $223 and it doubling as a phone it's close enough.
- 242gtr on 27/12/2016 - 19:23
  
  +1
  
  Personally I think it is too big to carry around in a pocket and it's quite chunky. I'd recommend paying a bit more and getting an MI5.
spacejames on 27/12/2016 - 18:43

Anyone know when these prices go live?
- closey on 27/12/2016 - 18:48
  
  midnight PST = 7pm AEDT
  - spacejames on 27/12/2016 - 18:53
    
    Thanks. Not long now!
Neoika on 27/12/2016 - 18:47

Anyone can advise which currency to be used to check out at lower price like ASOS?
- 02LyW on 27/12/2016 - 19:13
  
  i reckon USD, but the only other currencies I checked were AUD and EUR
costas60 on 27/12/2016 - 18:55

no idea if it only me
but since yesterday thewebsite goes to the Russian
site everytime i click link
- [Deactivated] on 27/12/2016 - 18:56
  
  no works for me
- closey on 27/12/2016 - 18:58
  
  Clear your cookies and visit a link like: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Latest-Xiaomi-Mi5-In-stock-x…
[Deactivated] on 27/12/2016 - 18:56

5 minutes to go for those in QLD
- closey on 27/12/2016 - 18:59
  
  +1
  
  Why would it be different depending on where you live?
  - [Deactivated] on 27/12/2016 - 18:59
    
    Daylight saving…
    
    Seriously?
    - closey on 27/12/2016 - 19:00
      
      Yeah but it's a Chinese website. They are going live at midnight PST US time…
    - [Deactivated] on 27/12/2016 - 19:04
      
      @closey:
      
      I could be wrong but not sure if it shows live for those in Sydney :p
    - closey on 27/12/2016 - 19:05
      
      @shawncro 222: Definitely live for those in NSW :D
    - [Deactivated] on 27/12/2016 - 19:08
      
      @closey:
      
      I stand corrected then :)
      I will always admit when I am wrong
      Site is being smashed
      I got the second MiMax
ComputerPC on 27/12/2016 - 19:01

Price start reduce.
Twinkletoes Terry on 27/12/2016 - 19:03

+2

Its live. Bought the Mi Max
[Deactivated] on 27/12/2016 - 19:03

Just bought a Mi Max :) 250 DHL shipped to Aus

Happy as
Twinkletoes Terry on 27/12/2016 - 19:04

only 1000 mi max and 100 gone already
- [Deactivated] on 27/12/2016 - 19:05
  
  +1
  
  Yeah, its epic how many people were live on the site
  - zxcvb on 27/12/2016 - 19:10
    
    What's amazing is, site shows no sign of slowing down. Very responsive.
    - [Deactivated] on 27/12/2016 - 19:13
      
      @sk280, never once criticized it
      I simply said I can see the amount of users connected through a script
      It is holding up well
      
      Better than 99% of Aussie sites
    - zxcvb on 27/12/2016 - 19:14
      
      @shawncro 222: Oh I know, didn't say you were, just amazed site holding up without issues compared to aussie sites and clickfuc*zy ;)
    - [Deactivated] on 27/12/2016 - 19:15
      
      @sk280:
      
      Yes that site was horrendous
DKC on 27/12/2016 - 19:05

Do others receive email saying "payment successful" but "being verified"?
- zxcvb on 27/12/2016 - 19:09
  
  +1
  
  Yes, same here - Payment successful but being verified. I ordered Mi Max with DHL shipping.
  - [Deactivated] on 27/12/2016 - 19:10
    
    I would not worry sk280
    it has just gone live, people need patience :)
    - zxcvb on 27/12/2016 - 19:11
      
      +1
      
      No not worried at all, not my first purchase at AE. Just confirming for DKC :)
- [Deactivated] on 27/12/2016 - 19:09
  
  I got the same email, this is NORMAL
  
  Payment has been recieved okay, money has come out, there are 1000 units
  I think its an automated message tbh DKC
joeno on 27/12/2016 - 19:08

"Sorry nothing is available to order now". wtf?

"Product can't be shipped to the region". I'm in Sydney.
- zxcvb on 27/12/2016 - 19:09
  
  Still 799 Mi Max Available as of 7:09 PM AEST
  - joeno on 27/12/2016 - 19:12
    
    Got one finally.
  - DKC on 27/12/2016 - 19:19
    
    How do you see the numbers available?
02LyW on 27/12/2016 - 19:12

+1

Mi 5 adds up to a little more than $199. cheapest you can get it is with the "standard package" and in white. $204.99 - $2 store coupon = $202.99
kma on 27/12/2016 - 19:12

+1

Purchased a mi5. Black wasn't available only white and gold..thanks Op

P.s came out to be 204 USD not 199..
[Deactivated] on 27/12/2016 - 19:14

+1

Don't forget 7% cashback with cashrewards :)
- Neoika on 27/12/2016 - 20:29
  
  Use Top Cashback for 8% cashback.Sign up through Ozbargain random referral link to get US$10 free.
  - [Deactivated] on 28/12/2016 - 07:53
    
    +1
    
    cbf when I am wish cashrewards and they actually pay out :)
    - Neoika on 28/12/2016 - 10:52
      
      -1
      
      Top Cashback(US) was established much earlier than Cashrewards(AU).One of the best cashback sites,definitely legit.I got over US$100 cashback to my Paypal.
    - [Deactivated] on 28/12/2016 - 11:42
      
      @Neoika:
      
      Not once did I say its not "legit" don't put words into my mouth
      I would rather deal with cashrewards, Australian run and owned, they deal with issues and I have no dramas, for the same of dollar difference I will stay with what I know works
    - Twinkletoes Terry on 28/12/2016 - 11:59
      
      @shawncro 222:
      
      Ditto, Aussie Cash rewards. Support local!
    - Neoika on 28/12/2016 - 13:15
      
      +1
      
      @Barry Beetroot: Support local?!Buy your phones from Aussie business,local stock,not overseas.
    - Twinkletoes Terry on 28/12/2016 - 13:25
      
      -1
      
      @Neoika:
      
      Hey I (consciously) buy a lot of local stuff (aussie made, aussie ingredients, environmentally friendly, blah,blah) , but sometimes with electronics we find the cheapest deal.
boirefish on 27/12/2016 - 19:14

+1

Bought a mi5. Black wasn't available before the sale, but white and gold available at 199 and 204 respectively.
Got the gold one - won't make a huge difference with a case anyway hey
- daniesaurs on 27/12/2016 - 19:15
  
  +3
  
  White was 204 and Gold was 199
  - boirefish on 27/12/2016 - 19:19
    
    +1
    
    You are absolutely correct. I'm multitasking on the line with telstra and felt the need to give ozb a heads up. upvoted
Mrbean007 on 27/12/2016 - 19:14

+1

Just grabbed the mi max $159
iamnew on 27/12/2016 - 19:14

Use USD as the currency to avail 10 dollar coupon from ali express. Note sure it get applied when AUD is used as payment currency.

NOTE: 10 dollar coupon gets applied via aliexpress app.
- zxcvb on 27/12/2016 - 19:53
  
  What's this coupon on the aliexpress app? I didn't get any?
  - iamnew on 28/12/2016 - 12:18
    
    Check under my coupouns in aliexpress app.
competitions on 27/12/2016 - 19:15

Are peeps paying in $US with 28 degrees or just paying AUD with any CC?
- [Deactivated] on 27/12/2016 - 19:16
  
  competitions, paid with Creditcard in AUD :)
- spacejames on 27/12/2016 - 19:16
  
  I paid with my CBA mastercard.
  - [Deactivated] on 27/12/2016 - 19:17
    
    Same spacejames :)
  - twister292 on 27/12/2016 - 19:18
    
    That will still usually get charged the 3% forex fee for transactions processed overseas in most cases
    - [Deactivated] on 27/12/2016 - 19:20
      
      twister292, no care when I am saving a fortune on the mimax :)
      I got like 8 bucks off with the coupon so that will be chewed by CBA anyway
      All relative
- twister292 on 27/12/2016 - 19:17
  
  +1
  
  You should ideally pay in USD with a CC that has no forex fees
  - [Deactivated] on 27/12/2016 - 19:21
    
    twister, not everyone has that luxary :)
    I can live with a 3% fee for a massive saving on the MiMax
    You realise there are discount codes too so it balances it out
spacejames on 27/12/2016 - 19:16

Bought my girlfriend a Note 4 as a birthday present, I wonder if it'll be here on time for her birthday… in 3 days time.
- [Deactivated] on 27/12/2016 - 19:16
  
  spacejames, if paid with DHL expect it here quickly
- twister292 on 27/12/2016 - 19:17
  
  Nopes. Highly unlikely. The delivery services don't resume till 29th in Australia apparently, and then again they'll close from 31-dec to 2-jan.
  - spacejames on 27/12/2016 - 19:21
    
    I got DHL but even then I know it won't be here on time, ohwell she can wait! Now to try and restrain ordering one for myself.
  - [Deactivated] on 27/12/2016 - 19:22
    
    twister, DHL are usually great to deal with
    I bet you it will be here within the week easy, including holidays etc
    - twister292 on 28/12/2016 - 20:45
      
      DHL are great, but I've found AE sellets take their time when it comes to actually handing the device over to DHL…they create shipping labels and that gets started in the tracking as "shipment information received". Last time quite a few ozbargainers bought the RN3PP in the 11.11 deal, and a lot of them sat in "shipment information received" on the status for like 2 weeks before actually being handed over to DHL. From that point it took 2 days…
tinkko on 27/12/2016 - 19:21

+3

yeah, can't resist, just bought Mi Max with DHL shipping for AU$250, plus cashrewards, cheers OP
JackyQ on 27/12/2016 - 19:31

+1

Becareful if you want to buy MiMix as the seller says no leather case in it!! however, all MiMix comes with a leather case! and the price is much higher than official website!
tinkko on 27/12/2016 - 19:33

Does gift pack comes with screen protector for Mi Max, thanks.
- yummycoot on 27/12/2016 - 19:36
  
  yes, it does, just scroll down and you will see everything in the aliexpress page
  - tinkko on 27/12/2016 - 19:51
    
    cheers, are you getting one ?
yummycoot on 27/12/2016 - 19:35

nobody buying Mi5s?
Cheapascents on 27/12/2016 - 19:36

which one should i buy?
- yummycoot on 27/12/2016 - 19:50
  
  mi5
  - Cheapascents on 27/12/2016 - 20:22
    
    +1
    
    what about mi5s?
    - yummycoot on 27/12/2016 - 20:25
      
      here is a comparison
      
      major differences between Mi5 and Mi5s:
      
      mi5- Quad-core (2x1.8 GHz Kryo & 2x1.36 GHz Kryo), 16 MP, OIS (4-axis),32 GB, 3 GB RAM and 3000 mAh battery- Standard edition
      
      mi5s- Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo), 12 MP, 64 GB, 3 GB RAM and 3200 mAh battery
    - Cheapascents on 27/12/2016 - 20:29
      
      alright but they dont have any black left.