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Xiaomi MI A1 5.5 Inch 4G Smartphone (4GB + 64GB Octa Core) USD $194.97 (AUD $248.50) Delivery @ Light In the Box (HK)

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Xiaomi MI A1 5.5 Inch 4G Smartphone (4GB + 64GB Octa Core) USD $194.97 (AUD $248.50) Delivery @ Light In the Box (HK)Affiliate
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Found this from LITB,Not bad for this price,no coupon code required.

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Product type: 4G Smartphone
4G:
FDD(B8 900MHz)
FDD(B7 2600MHz)
FDD(B5 850MHz)
FDD(B3 1800MHz)
FDD(B1 2100MHz)
FDD(B20 800MHz)
Hardware Platform: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
CPU Type: Octa Core
RAM: 4GB
ROM: 64GB
Fingerprint: Yes
Screen Resolution: 1920*1080
Screen Size(inch): 5.5
Back Camera: 12 MP
Camera Function: Dual Camera

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  • kiwijunglist on 27/02/2018 - 20:14

    dont forget cashback.

    what case do people recommend for a1/5x ??

    • Store RepMiniInTheBox @ LightInTheBox on 27/02/2018 - 20:23
      +1

      ：） good day kiwijunglist, long time no see, did you miss me?

      • kiwijunglist on 27/02/2018 - 20:37
        +3

        my 2nd xiaomi phone from LITB is arriving this week for the wife. (64gb a1), I refunded my gearbest a1 order because it was sitting on pending for a month. You guys need to sell more drone gear.

        • expertreader on 28/02/2018 - 11:24
          +2

          You didn’t answer the question. Did you miss MiniInTheBox?

        • kiwijunglist on 01/03/2018 - 17:44

          @expertreader: we disclosed our love via PMs already.

    • Jonski on 27/02/2018 - 20:24

      Would just troll Aliexpress for a nice case

      • kiwijunglist on 27/02/2018 - 20:37

        yeah I've got one of aliexpress in the mail, but wondered if someone had tried quite a few and had a stand out one.

    • AdrianW on 27/02/2018 - 20:49

      I bought one of these from AliExpress and it's great - fits extremely well, doesn't protect the screen, but I wasn't interested in that anyway.

    • h4lcyon on 28/02/2018 - 10:55

      If you want a slimline hard case this is what I bought for $9 delivered. It's great.

  • fifoo on 27/02/2018 - 20:19
    +1

    Wish express shipping was included or cheaper….

    • coolim on 27/02/2018 - 20:24
      +3

      actually LITB dispatch time and delivery speed is very well and with tracking,Don’t waste the money to use express shipping.

      • fifoo on 27/02/2018 - 20:30
        +3

        My experience with them has been pretty good too. Placed my order for 2; The wait game begin …

      • AdrianW on 27/02/2018 - 20:49

        Expect at least a 3 week wait.

      • fifoo on 27/02/2018 - 20:54
        +1

        so far my track record with these guys has been less than 2 weeks.

        • AdrianW on 27/02/2018 - 21:34
          +1

          Phones take longer than other stuff due to having to go via PostNL (because of the battery).

        • fifoo on 27/02/2018 - 21:41

          yeah may be. I ordered Xiaomi ZMI battery pack. Came within 2 weeks.

      • nagev5 on 27/02/2018 - 22:14

        My experience was horrible. No update for 10 days after I placed an order (expedited shipping), then asked them only to learn that they apparently haven't received the goods in their stock and it will take another week, then they will ship. Had to cancel altogether

        • fifoo on 27/02/2018 - 22:21

          Was it for this phone ?

      • ilikeit on 27/02/2018 - 23:29
        +1

        LITB delivery is turtle speed at best as mentioned below. Goes around the world before it gets to Australia. PostNL is not exactly direct.

  • fifoo on 27/02/2018 - 20:39

    Any idea how soon cash rewards would show LITB tracking? It shows in click history but not in transactions

    • kiwijunglist on 27/02/2018 - 20:47

      i find its variable, sometimes the next day.

    • coolim on 27/02/2018 - 20:54
      +1

      Mean you have a transaction with LITB,but the cash back didn’t show on you CASH REWARD,it only show in click history?

      If so,you need to make sure the transaction is complete with cash rewards link,and try to waiting few day,maybe was delay,hope can help you :(

    • fifoo on 27/02/2018 - 20:59

      transaction with LITB is showing as 'processing / Packaging'. This is after payment confirmation. It was done using link from cashrewards. Will wait till tomorrow or day after before raising it with cashrewards support.

  • crazynic on 27/02/2018 - 20:50

    Is expedited express via dhl? How long does it take to arrive in Aus?

    • Store RepMiniInTheBox @ LightInTheBox on 27/02/2018 - 21:02
      -1

      normally 1-2 weeks, some time is toll and some time is DHL

    • rwt on 27/02/2018 - 21:35
      +2

      i ordered a phone on 31 January with express delivery by DHL for extra $9
      finally i canceled the order on 23 February because it was still processing

      if you are expecting to receive something with express shipping - better to chose another online shop

      • fifoo on 27/02/2018 - 21:43

        this worries me…. lets see how my order is processed.

    • REDRUM on 27/02/2018 - 21:45

      allow a month at least, even if they do ship expedited or you pay for express it often takes them almost a month to actually despatch the item.

  • elefc on 27/02/2018 - 21:29

    how about repairs locally in australia, if i bought this phone and smashed the screen for example, how easily could i get it repaired quickly?

    • rwt on 27/02/2018 - 21:38
      +1

      i smashed the screen and did couple enquires to repair it - the price is about $100.
      so i just ordered a new one for $130

    • echocae on 27/02/2018 - 21:40
      -4

      Is too cheap to worry for any warranty works.. but if u really worry about smash screen, is only about 20-50 to buy new screen and easy to replace only takes 2-5 mins to replace the screen

      • rwt on 27/02/2018 - 21:42
        +2

        you need completely disassemble all the phone, it is not a 5 mins work and it needs some skills and tools

        • echocae on 27/02/2018 - 21:45

          No JK it is only 5mins works.. look at youtube… is really simple… is basically fool proof to stuff it up… i replace total of 4 a1 screen for my family member n friends

        • rwt on 27/02/2018 - 21:54

          that's exact what i did at first…
          …and decided to order a new one instead of waiting 2-4 weeks for a new screen, spend couple hours trying to replace it and finally place them both to the rubbish bin as it was with the last one

        • echocae on 27/02/2018 - 22:00

          @rwt:
          that must be a badluck..like i said is quite easy if u look the methods, but i recommend just replace the whole phone as this phone is quiet cheap

        • rwt on 27/02/2018 - 22:45
          +1

          @echocae:
          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Imi6xIMiQU the video is about 20 mins and he knows what to do and have all tools. i believe all new xiaomis are the same - hard to do replacement.

      • elefc on 28/02/2018 - 13:34
        -1

        Reason I asked is I have a OnePlus 3t and the screen is smashed, they don't have any repair centres here, so I'm faced with sending my phone to a HK OnePlus repair centre, or , use one of the few repairers in Aus who probably have average quality unofficial parts and pay $300+ for the job.
        I've attempted screen repairs on numerous phones, it's never a simple job, the repair kits you buy are very average and all in all its a very fiddly difficult job that you need all the tools for also.
        I wouldn't consider a Xiaomi unless they have a definite dedicated 100% repair centre here in Australia. Same goes for OnePlus.

    • ubcool on 28/02/2018 - 11:38
      +1

      its a $250 why worry about it?

  • r1mick on 27/02/2018 - 21:31

    Is this the official GLOBAL rom version? Xiaomi products tend to be varying when you get the non global model?

    • AdrianW on 27/02/2018 - 21:35
      +5

      The gets asked just about every time. The Mi A1 doesn't need a "global" rom as it's AndroidOne - pure Android with no Xiaomi Miui on top.

      • r1mick on 28/02/2018 - 08:20

        Thanks. I had some Global Redmi Note 4's and even though they were 'global' they didnt have AUS as a region. So default phone numbers and a bunch of other things were a bit annoying

  • REDRUM on 27/02/2018 - 21:33
    +1

    Just be mindful of how long LITB orders take to process, and then further to ship. A1 I purchased for a family member took almost a month and was shipped through Netherlands.

    • rwt on 27/02/2018 - 21:39

      i have the same experience

  • dan76n on 27/02/2018 - 21:51

    What’s the best glass screen protector?
    I’ve purchased 2 and both are 3-4mm from edges.
    Just too small.

    • chalky on 28/02/2018 - 07:56

      I believes its becauses the edges of the screen is curved hence why the scren protectors don't reach all the way.

  • Wallyt99 on 27/02/2018 - 22:01
    +1

    I went with the Motorola Moto G5s plus over this one. Found it for $298 and was delivered in 3 days. Very happy.

    • virhlpool on 28/02/2018 - 00:08

      Known to have issues of battery failing to charge all together.. my Moto G5S Plus died totally and I have sent it back to Shopmonk - not sure they will repair or replace.

  • driverelli on 28/02/2018 - 00:39
    +5

    I purchased the same phone on January 25th from these guys it was delivered to me 27th of February (Melbourne)

    • Guy Incognito on 28/02/2018 - 05:58

      Yep, I purchased at the same time and it still hasn't made it to me!

  • Borat on 28/02/2018 - 06:28

    Store rep is this
    https://www.lightinthebox.com/xiaomi-redmi-5-plus-5-99-4g-sm…
    the global version?

  • jtc13 on 28/02/2018 - 09:41

    I have the 32gb version of this phone and am very happy with it.

  • supachip on 28/02/2018 - 09:46

    Rep, any deal on mi band or amazfit bip

  • love2buy on 28/02/2018 - 10:27

    For similar money why not the redmi 5 plus?

    • BOGLOAD on 28/02/2018 - 11:17

      Assume because R5P isn't stock Android like this

    • AdrianW on 28/02/2018 - 11:20

      Mi A1 has:
      4GB ram vs 3GB.
      AndroidOne
      2 x optical zoom camera (via second lens)
      USB-C vs microUSB

      although it is smaller and slightly lower res.

  • Rcnpl on 28/02/2018 - 13:07

    SHARP Z2 or pay $100 more for this?
    What do you suggest guys?

    • Kremleen on 28/02/2018 - 13:27

      I would go for A1. You have Android one and your battery doesn't heat up like a volcano

      • Rcnpl on 28/02/2018 - 15:17

        Thanks mate for the suggestion.

  • fifoo on 28/02/2018 - 16:36
    +1

    Two phones ordered yesterday have shipped. Good to see shipped within 24 hours advertisement being met. Surprisingly they have been shipped with DHL, I didn't select express shipping option. Big +1 for LITB on this !

    • fifoo on 09/03/2018 - 20:05

      Order delivered today via DHL.

      Ordered 27/02 - delivered 9/03, that’s less than 2 weeks and bloody good IMO.

      I thought I’ll leave this here as feedback for future deals.

  • testeagles on 28/02/2018 - 17:10
    +1

    Has it now gone back up. Im getting usd197.79

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