Xiaomi Mi A1 (Global Version) - Missing LTE B28 (700 APT) Band? Big Deal in Australia?

ds4 on 23/10/2017 - 11:08
Last edited 23/10/2017 - 11:21

Hi Everyone.

So I'm comparing this Xiaomi Mi A1 - Global version to use in Australia.
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_a1-8776.php#global

I compared the network bands available and looks like its missing the B28 (700 APT) LTE band on this phone.

Is this a big deal in Australia?

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  • scrimshaw on 23/10/2017 - 11:29
    +1

    Not a big deal if you live in metro cities, and not a concern at all if your telco is Vodafone or a MVNO of voda such as Kogan. Voda uses Band 5 instead of b28

  • ds4 on 23/10/2017 - 11:31

    I live in Cranbourne vic 3977. How do i check if this band is an issue for my area.
    And I'm with optus, which uses this band.

    • scrimshaw on 23/10/2017 - 11:41

      you are in rural area so maybe you will want a B28 phone.

      Moto G5+ series is a good low price alternative?

      • ds4 on 23/10/2017 - 12:11

        Or I go with Vodafone/Kogan.

        I wanted a pure Android OS - Nexus/Pixel/Android One.

        So the alternative is a Nexus5x H791

      • ChaLuo on 23/10/2017 - 12:14

        Cranbourne is still metro..

        • scrimshaw on 23/10/2017 - 12:15

          Not according to Wikipedia, hehe

          Nexus5x

          That's an old device, I'm not sure you want SD808 chipset either as that's a pretty power hungry chip that drains battery juice when it runs full tilt. No SD card slot and also haven't seen much bargains on it recently.

          N5x was a great phone (I had one, which then bootlooped after 18 months of usage) and then sold it, got a S7 instead.

    • ChaLuo on 23/10/2017 - 12:21

      @ds4 go here and check your address https://oztowers.com.au/Home/Query
      but i can already see cranbourne 3977 has good coverage on optus 1800mhz and 2300mhz 4G.
      xiaomi a1 should work fine in your area

      • 88mph on 24/10/2017 - 09:45

        +1

        I use a Xiaomi MI6 on Telstra, same deficiency, never had any dropouts/issues, and travel around the Melbourne metro suburbs. Frequently on 4g, CBD 4g+.

        p.s before you bag the A1, spend a few minutes researching the MI6, an absolutely amazing phone. Just a tip…

        • ds4 on 24/10/2017 - 10:08

          Thanks. I was looking for a phone ~$300. And wanted the a pure os experience. (Android One/Nexus/Pixel). I'm still looking at the Nexus 5x. Mainly because the camera is better on that phone (laser focus and f2.0).. Plus I can always use the Pixel Camera app port..

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