Xiaomi Mi A1 (Global) 4GB RAM / 32GB Storage - US$179 (AU$232) Delivered @ AliExpress

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Xiaomi Mi A1 (Global) 4GB RAM / 32GB Storage - US$179 (AU$232) Delivered @ AliExpress

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virhlpool on 04/01/2018 - 17:18 sale.aliexpress.com (3124 clicks)
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Several Xiaomi phones on sale on 4/1/2018 as per the deal page:

Xiaomi Mi A1 (4GB / 32GB) -> Price shows AU$245 at 10pm now. May be $232 stock is over.
Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (6GB / 64GB)
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 (6GB / 64GB)
Redmi Note 5A Prime (3GB / 32GB)
Redmi Note 5A (2GB / 16GB)

Probably No Band 28 in all of these phones (global versions) except Mi MIX 2, but it doesn't seem to be affecting most of the users in Australia - based on their comments on various threads.

Don't forget to claim cashback through cashrewards.com.au.

Thanks to @tassyDevil on whirlpool forum for the sale update.

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Mickel07 on 04/01/2018 - 17:23

+2

I think this might be the cheapest price for the Mi A1. Deal doesn't seem active yet though, and there's only rose gold and gold in stock as of posting.
- PurchaseAnxiety on 04/01/2018 - 19:02
  
  Was just shopping around for an A1, and found that most sites charge more (sometimes up to $40 USD) for black (I guess because there's more demand). They might not offer it for this sale for that reason, but you might get lucky.
- virhlpool on 04/01/2018 - 19:44
  
  Deal is active now.
Halsmich on 04/01/2018 - 17:30

Gah they messed up the Redmi Note 5a Prime specs, nearly gave me a heart attack when I saw the price.
- Aniseed Steed on 04/01/2018 - 17:32
  
  LOL! Me too!
  - virhlpool on 04/01/2018 - 17:33
    
    Are the specs in my post above correct though?
    - Halsmich on 04/01/2018 - 17:35
      
      +1
      
      Yeah they're right
harro112 on 04/01/2018 - 17:33

+1

I didn't even know you could get the A1 in a 32gb version…
- echocae on 04/01/2018 - 19:20
  
  32GBModel is the newer batch of xiaomi a1 to target cheaper audience, nothing different on hardware side beside the ROM size..
  
  but xiaomi still made 64GB but is harder to find or price more expensive ($50-150 more)
yht on 04/01/2018 - 17:40

How good is the camera for A1?
- Clear on 04/01/2018 - 18:13
  
  Decent but nothing like a flagship phone. Can be a bit grainy too.
  - PainToad on 04/01/2018 - 18:17
    
    +10
    
    Can be a bit grainy too
    
    Wholemeal camera.
    - virhlpool on 04/01/2018 - 18:26
      
      Multigrain hey, depending on sunlight.
  - aNoPHeLeS on 04/01/2018 - 21:06
    
    Anyone know if there's a google camera port for this phone yet? Would be interested in how much it improves the camera
    - Clear on 04/01/2018 - 21:35
      
      +1
      
      There is word around the forums that it works, but not properly since the A1 has dual rear cameras and Google only supports 1 rear camera.
      
      If anyone else has the A1 or want to test it on their phone, checkout this port on xda…
      https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/themes/google-ca…
crazynic on 04/01/2018 - 17:40

+2

Got the 64gb version of the mi A1 and it is awesome! Received the oreo update yesterday.
- virhlpool on 04/01/2018 - 17:45
  
  From where did you buy and at what price?
  - crazynic on 04/01/2018 - 17:48
    
    +2
    
    Bought it from qd_au on ebay for $296 ($329 less 10% voucher back in December). They ship via DHL as well, received it after 3-4 business days.
    - virhlpool on 04/01/2018 - 17:50
      
      +1
      
      Great. The NEW10 voucher was targetted and didn't work for me. :(
    - jassssone on 04/01/2018 - 17:54
      
      Hi crazynic, just wondering is A1 dual sim? Does it come with auto recording when making phone call?
    - barydos on 04/01/2018 - 18:16
      
      Hey do you have any idea if it's the Global Version? I've had my eye on this one from qd_au, but it doesn't list B20 in the LTE bands (which gsmarena has listed for the global version)
      
      https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-Xiaomi-Mi-A1-5-5-Inch-4GB-64…
    - crazynic on 04/01/2018 - 18:26
      
      @barydos:not sure is there a way to check? It doesn't say anything on the box
    - crazynic on 04/01/2018 - 18:27
      
      +1
      
      @jassssone: yes it is dual sim, no idea abt auto recording though
    - barydos on 04/01/2018 - 18:34
      
      +1
      
      @crazynic: Wish I knew ahah. On reddit someone else was wondering the same thing about the B20 thingo, and another person commented saying theirs came with a "global sticker"on the box: https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/comments/76p7ge/question_reg…
      
      So I was just hoping someone would confirm before I pull the trigger on the qd_au listing :O
    - crazynic on 04/01/2018 - 19:29
      
      +1
      
      @barydos: if you find a way to check, i'm happy to assist :)
    - albert0pia on 04/01/2018 - 22:14
      
      @jassssone: If memory serves me right, recent MIUI-based ROMs have the call recording feature present. You may have to manually turn it on though.
    - jassssone on 04/01/2018 - 22:28
      
      @albert0pia: thanks, actually I have Redmi Note 4, which has this function in Miui, but not sure if A1 has same feature or not because it claims Android One pure system.
    - albert0pia on 04/01/2018 - 23:29
      
      @jassssone: Silly me. I absolutely forgot the A1 runs stock Android. My sincere apologies.
    - virhlpool on 05/01/2018 - 22:54
      
      +1
      
      @barydos: I have posted a deal here today: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/353878
    - barydos on 05/01/2018 - 23:26
      
      @virhlpool: cheers mate!
adam-07 on 04/01/2018 - 18:09

Does this have Band 28?
- virhlpool on 04/01/2018 - 18:11
  
  +5
  
  No Band 28, no NFC, no biggie for many.
- brofl on 04/01/2018 - 18:11
  
  -1
  
  As far as I know, no Mi phone has b28.
  - Clear on 04/01/2018 - 18:14
    
    +5
    
    Mi MIX 2 and the older RN3 Taiwan version do.
    - brofl on 04/01/2018 - 18:46
      
      Thanks.
    - [Deactivated] on 05/01/2018 - 17:35
      
      And Mi note2 global version.
PissLUR on 04/01/2018 - 18:10

No NFC. :(
- Jared17 on 04/01/2018 - 18:54
  
  Yeah. I would like this on a xiaomi phone costing less than $250
  - tunzafun001 on 05/01/2018 - 00:01
    
    Any have nfc?
batrarobin on 04/01/2018 - 18:17

People who are after 64GB Mi A1 might want to wait because LITB might be bringing a deal soon. Unconfirmed.
- virhlpool on 04/01/2018 - 18:18
  
  +1
  
  Wow.. How soon'ish? In a day or week or hours? ;).
  
  Btw, I don't trust all these websites when it comes to timing. Whole Christmas break passed by and not a single 'amazing' deal for value phones in this vacation, leave aside Boxing day. I used to check OzB every hour for those 10-12 days. Weren't holidays (particularly around Chrissy) the perfect time to bring deals to Aussie consumers or is it just me who thinks that eCommerce websites didn't encash the opportunity in this festive season? Sad story for us.
  - batrarobin on 04/01/2018 - 18:56
    
    +2
    
    There is no indication of the timeline and that's why I put "Unconfirmed", the Rep is negotiating with the supplier. It might or might not work out.
    - virhlpool on 04/01/2018 - 18:58
      
      Fingers crossed. Hope it works out. Many desperate buyers if well priced, I reckon.
- thebargainhunter on 04/01/2018 - 22:29
  
  +1
  
  I imagine the Xiaomi LGBTI will be here soon also, due to Australian deregulation.
- virhlpool on 05/01/2018 - 22:14
  
  +1
  
  Gearbest deal is here: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/353878
[Deactivated] on 04/01/2018 - 18:21

+4

What's the next up and coming value phone like the Note 4X?
JaySu on 04/01/2018 - 18:21

any hint on deal being active time?
- virhlpool on 04/01/2018 - 18:28
  
  Nope. Any Aliexpress rep here?
  - Clear on 04/01/2018 - 18:33
    
    They normally go live at 7pm AEDT.
    - JaySu on 04/01/2018 - 18:35
      
      Thank you!
YT13 on 04/01/2018 - 18:46

I picked the 4GB+64GB model from Light in the Box in early November for $264 AUD
- vr4indian on 04/01/2018 - 18:51
  
  -2
  
  True.. It is around 262 AUD here.
  
  https://www.flipkart.com/mi-a1-gold-64-gb/p/itmexnsr2cwzbfht…
  
  I dont think they ship to Australia but given price for 32 GB is at par and not on any discount.
  - virhlpool on 04/01/2018 - 18:57
    
    +2
    
    Phone prices in India are always cheaper but they never ship abroad.. not the right benchmark for Australian buyers. That way prices in the states are cheap as well but no point.
reyals16 on 04/01/2018 - 19:17

Light in the box had the mi note 3 for US$266 on 6th December. This deal has it for US$297.

I messaged the litb rep (batarobin) but despite his/her best efforts it doesn't look like litb will be resurrecting the US$266 deal anytime soon…
- virhlpool on 04/01/2018 - 19:27
  
  Mi Note 3 does not support SD card though. Also no audio jack. Has NFC I believe.
tarkine on 04/01/2018 - 19:52

Nearly 600 sold already
- virhlpool on 04/01/2018 - 19:57
  
  +1
  
  For some people 32GB storage is enough.
JaySu on 04/01/2018 - 19:52

Bought mix 2 eventually. Not too bad with cash back. thanks for the post.
chrisie on 04/01/2018 - 20:13

A warranty question if you buy through AliExpress / GearBest etc
Does Xiaomi have warranty agent in Australia or do you have to ship the phone back to China eg supplier ?
- Clear on 04/01/2018 - 20:28
  
  +4
  
  No warranty agent in Australia and Xiaomi won't help you if you ask because they don't operate here. You would have to send back to the seller.
  
  Be sure to activate Refunded Returns with Paypal for other sellers. Obviously this is no good for AliExpress as they don't take Paypal, but it's good to know.
jtc13 on 04/01/2018 - 20:55

Was looking for the 64gig earlier today to buy. Anyone know if you can extend memory via an sd card for the A1?
- virhlpool on 04/01/2018 - 20:56
  
  +1
  
  Of course you can but bear in mind that some of the apps can't be moved to SD card.
  - jtc13 on 04/01/2018 - 21:31
    
    Thanks.
    
    I bought the 64 for the Mrs from Light in the Box and it did take a while to come through but we were not rushed so it was no issue for us.
- chrisie on 04/01/2018 - 21:12
  
  Many thanks for the info - shame about Xiaomi not having a warranty agent in Australia .
  - echocae on 04/01/2018 - 23:15
    
    +1
    
    I never worried about warranty if the phone cost less than $250… if its a dud.. get another one… still better value than any cheaper mainstream phone that sold in australia
- virhlpool on 05/01/2018 - 22:13
  
  Check this: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/353878
tendliya on 04/01/2018 - 20:58

+5

For anyone looking to buy from Light In The Box, the delivery time is painful. You probably have to wait at least a month or so before it arrives.

I bought the 64 GB version through Kogan https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/xiaomi-mi-a1-64gb-black/?utm_so…

It is listed for $329. I bought the $50 off Kogan vouchers from Ozbargain Classifieds for $10, signed with Shipster by Aus Post for free postage (make sure to cancel Shipster after the free trial). Ended up paying $289 in the end. Probably will work out even more cheaper if anyone has the discounted Kogan gift cards. You should receive it faster and probably slightly better for any warranty and repair issues.

Kogan also sent me a good Aussie plug. Only opened the phone to check it briefly but haven’t started using it as yet.

Hope this helps someone.
- virhlpool on 04/01/2018 - 21:02
  
  The Kogan vouchers from Ozbargain sellers were valid until 31st Dec only.. no? Are they selling ones for Jan as well?
  - tendliya on 04/01/2018 - 21:03
    
    Pretty sure there are vouchers floating around that expire at the end of January
- [Deactivated] on 05/01/2018 - 07:55
  
  +1
  
  I bought a $50 voucher for Kogan too, i was happy to pay a bit more for the benefit of having a reputable warranty rather than risking losing a phone if it was found to be faulty.
MrSammyMcG on 04/01/2018 - 21:03

Mi Mix 2 has Band 28.
- Kentsation on 04/01/2018 - 21:53
  
  +1
  
  Mi Mix 2 USD $439.99 at Gearbest with "mix2gbth", not much of a difference but Gearbest has Paypal…
  - MrSammyMcG on 04/01/2018 - 22:10
    
    I already bought mine from JoyBuy but still awaiting for it to arrive. I got the 128gb variant from them pretty cheap or id have snatched one of these up.
    - virhlpool on 05/01/2018 - 08:09
      
      How much did you pay? Is offer still on?
    - MrSammyMcG on 05/01/2018 - 08:53
      
      @virhlpool: it was $621.27 AUD from memory.
      
      Its actually cheaper now ($466usd which is like $592aud) https://www.joybuy.com/600145192.html.
      
      Mine hasn't arrived yet so I can't comment but this is the original link: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/341382
sun sunny on 04/01/2018 - 22:13

A1 Rose gold is coming to $245 for me :( ?? discounted ones sold out or what?
- kiwijunglist on 05/01/2018 - 15:50
  
  did you figure it out, i can only buy as a standard bundle
  - sun sunny on 05/01/2018 - 17:38
    
    It expired yesterday
Kallo on 04/01/2018 - 22:15

Looks like black is out of stock? For the A1
r0xz on 04/01/2018 - 23:00

Mi A1 rose gold from GearBest email special for $1 more, $180, if anyone interested

https://m.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_1245250.html?wid=4&eo=…

Can pay via PayPal unlike Ali
- virhlpool on 04/01/2018 - 23:30
  
  It says 'Email only price'. What does it mean?
  - r0xz on 04/01/2018 - 23:52
    
    Special email promo
    - virhlpool on 04/01/2018 - 23:54
      
      Sites seem to be pushing 32GB for discount. No such sale for 64GB version. :-(
    - kiwijunglist on 05/01/2018 - 15:45
      
      @virhlpool: What's gonna have a faster delivery option aliexpress or gearbest?
    - virhlpool on 05/01/2018 - 15:47
      
      @kiwijunglist: I wouldn't know, sorry. I would assume it depends on seller on AliExpress. GB is slow for sure.
    - kiwijunglist on 31/01/2018 - 11:08
      
      @virhlpool: did anyone get their A1 gold. I waited 3 weeks and then they decided to cancel my order due to stock issues.
Gomo on 05/01/2018 - 08:58

I went with a Mi5x purely because you can flash the same rom on it if needed and the phones look identical
kiwijunglist on 05/01/2018 - 15:48

Can someone help, it shows as $188.99 as standard bundle. I can't figure out how to order without a bundle.
virhlpool on 05/01/2018 - 22:13

Deal for 64GB is here: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/353878
jtc13 on 18/01/2018 - 14:12

+1

just received my phone - Phone itself is awesome! phone case that they bundled up with it was average though.

I purchased this one for the Mrs who has same phone and it is much better and pretty cheap…

https://www.gearbest.com/cases-leather/pp_1000670.html
- yht on 18/01/2018 - 14:57
  
  Have u tried the camera? How is it?
- ruttager on 18/01/2018 - 18:19
  
  Yup, got mine last week. Ordered the gold as the black was out of stock, but they sent me a black one anyhow. Camera is good as far as I can tell - at least good enough for the pics that I take.
  - virhlpool on 18/01/2018 - 19:31
    
    Cheers. Any other comments on the phone?
    - jtc13 on 24/01/2018 - 15:27
      
      I have been using it for a week now and love it. Love the dual sim. Interface is great and have had no issues with it at all so far. I am a becoming a big fan of this brand. I have the robot vacuum which is excellent as well.
  - yht on 18/01/2018 - 19:35
    
    Indoor or outdoor photo?
    - ruttager on 19/01/2018 - 08:31
      
      Mostly indoor photos, but they look sharp to me. Nothing else I can really comment on that sets it apart from other phones, though it does play pokemon go well ;D
supachip on 24/01/2018 - 13:34

Anyone received Oreo update yet?
- jtc13 on 24/01/2018 - 15:31
  
  nope have not received that yet. It says they are rolling out in batches so hopefully coming soon.
- jtc13 on 30/01/2018 - 21:52
  
  +1
  
  Received it now. No issues it’s all working well.

This was posted 6 years 11 months 18 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal.

Xiaomi Mi A1 (Global) 4GB RAM / 32GB Storage - US$179 (AU$232) Delivered @ AliExpress

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