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Xiaomi Mi A1 5.5" 4GB + 32GB Android One, Snapdragon 625 - Black USD $178.99 (AUD $230.08) Delivered @ LightInTheBox

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$9 Cheaper than this recent front page deal Xiaomi Mi A1

150 Pieces (144 Remaining)

No Coupon Required

A great phone with clean Android, powered by Google.

Snapdragon 625 processor
4GB RAM 32GB storage
Killer specs overall.
No B28, No NFC.

Unlimited high-quality storage on Google Photos

Use your Fee Free cards and pay in US dollars for the cheapest price

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  • melcool on 12/03/2018 - 21:31
    -2

    hi OP, any deals on nokia 7?

    • urbancartel on 12/03/2018 - 21:32
      +1

      Not the Rep - just posting ;)

  • Chipwich on 12/03/2018 - 21:33

    Eglobal have the 64gb for $226

    • Vert93 on 12/03/2018 - 21:35
      +4

      +$25 postage

    • urbancartel on 12/03/2018 - 21:35

      Not once you add in postage

  • aNoPHeLeS on 12/03/2018 - 21:33
    +4

    Damn this phone has come down to a really awesome price. You basically get a Nexus for $230? Amazing.

    • onlinepred on 12/03/2018 - 21:41
      +4

      Nexus minus the support, bands, nfc. it is amazing price though, but it's no nexus, not by a long shot. It could be a super budget unsupported nexus missing some core features and missing local bands

      • Diji1 on 12/03/2018 - 23:32
        +4

        ^ Someone paid Google's outrageous prices for a Nexus. Can you tell?

        • ozbargain-sucks on 13/03/2018 - 05:50
          +2

          Nexus 5 was 449.

        • onlinepred on 13/03/2018 - 09:12
          -3

          Although I acknowledge this is a great phone for the price, it is no nexus. I like quality phones and features. This has no features, and is not quality. Literally get what you pay for. It's a great mid range/cheapo phone if that's your thing.

        • DaddysBelt on 13/03/2018 - 10:08
          +3

          @OnlinePred:

          Have you used one? I recently bought one for my Mum and was very impressed. Screen and build quality was much better than I was expecting for this price point.

        • onlinepred on 13/03/2018 - 10:24
          -4

          @DaddysBelt: Like I said, amazing value for money. The screen doesn't get as bright as phones i have owned in the last few years. It doesn't have NFC which I use daily. And it's not as smooth as my Note 8, and seems to get caught on lags more often. My colleague is a xiaomi nut and has the MiA1 which I have played with a fair bit. Great cheap phone for sure. It's no flagship and definitely no mid ranger. I would choose a OP5t any day over the MiA1 as an example.

        • HandsomeMonkey on 13/03/2018 - 20:27

          @OnlinePred:

          You're comparing a $230 phone to a f$%&ing One plus T and a Samsung Notes that cost between $750-1300. That's like comparing a scooter to a Kawasaki Ninja, A Toyota to Lamborghini.

        • onlinepred on 13/03/2018 - 20:47

          @HandsomeMonkey: ye exactly, like nexus.

  • sky blu on 12/03/2018 - 21:48

    Wait shouldn't it be 4GB + 64GB?

    • urbancartel on 12/03/2018 - 21:52
      +1

      Nah it's 32GB version - don't forget you get unlimited high-quality storage on Google Photos so that should save some room

      • spy on 12/03/2018 - 23:39
        +4

        But use mobile data? Dude just put another $14 and get the 64gb from Shopmonk, DHL delivered in 4 days.

        • illumination on 12/03/2018 - 23:41
          +4

          I think the unlimited high quality storage is still good and worth pointing out.. but agree that for an extra $14, the 64GB is still worth it!

        • urbancartel on 12/03/2018 - 23:42

          Simply upload when connected to Wi-Fi…that's not really an issue

        • spy on 12/03/2018 - 23:43

          @urbancartel: sure but why bother for a $14 (or $9 actually) saving and the unnecessary extra effort?

        • urbancartel on 12/03/2018 - 23:52

          @spy:

          Add in 5% cash rewards ($11.50) from LITB and it's closer to $218 - Nothing from Shopmonk as far as i know…and i've also heard lots of bad reports coming out of Shopmonks corner… When those guys started dropping bargains left right and centre I thought they we're going to own OzB, then they started going downhill fast!

          I'm happy with my new Pixel2 Xl anyway ;)

        • spy on 12/03/2018 - 23:57

          @urbancartel: on that, my previous LITB transaction was not paid by CR… Grrr

        • urbancartel on 13/03/2018 - 00:01
          +1

          @spy:

          Oh Bugger! Yeah that hurts, I had a DWI purchase turned down today for $800… was spewing as theres no reason really

        • illumination on 15/03/2018 - 22:34

          @spy: I feel like urbancartel hasn't highlighted the benefits of Google Photos. You guys are going back and forth about this $9-14 for an extra 32GB of space, while one of you saying it's worth it and the other says "but what if you don't need it?"

          For the record, I agree with you. $9-14 for an extra 32GB is an absolute no brainer.

          However, Google Photos, is good to have regardless of what the capacity of your phone is and regardless of what phone you're using. It backs up all (or as many as you tell it to) your photos and videos, which are one of the most personally valuable things to people on their phones. You can configure it to upload only over Wi-Fi so it does not use up your data. The benefit?

          Regardless of what phone or OS you use in the future, there's always a digital copy of your photos/videos on "the cloud" (i.e. Google Photos). This benefit of Google Photos exists on not only this A1, but any phone (including iPhones) that can install Google Photos. The additional benefit with this A1 is that you supposedly get to upload at the original quality of your photos/videos without eating away at the usual 15GB limit per Google account. You otherwise can upload at "reduced" quality at an unmetered rate (although personally I don't see the difference in quality).

          So if you ever lose your phone in the future, it's one less thing to worry about.. and photos are one of the most precious and personal things on one's phones. I mean, I'm sure you've heard or seen someone say, "I don't care that much about the phone.. but I just want my photos back".

          If you care about privacy though, then we can probably end here.

      • virhlpool on 13/03/2018 - 09:12

        $15 more and you get 64GB version often.

        • urbancartel on 13/03/2018 - 09:45

          All good if you need the 64gb - not everyone does!

    • pointnlarf on 12/03/2018 - 21:53

      Not this one…they had the 64GB for $245 recently….

      • sky blu on 12/03/2018 - 21:59

        Is that USD or AUD?

        • spy on 12/03/2018 - 22:09
          +6

          AUD.

          Shopmonk are hit and miss, but LITB takes the cake for snail slow shipping times and rubbish after sales (following dodgy fake ROM Redmi 5 Plus fiasco)

          https://shopmonk.com.au/catalogsearch/result/?q=mi+a1

        • tinkko on 12/03/2018 - 22:28
          +6

          @spy:

          I have bought Mi A1 phone from Shopmonk in Thursday night and received a DHL package in this morning, $244.49 including shipping.

        • urbancartel on 12/03/2018 - 23:27

          @spy:

          That's pretty cheap for the Red 32gb version… $229

        • spy on 12/03/2018 - 23:30
          +2

          @urbancartel: yep and that's their everyday price now until they sell off all stock.
          So, like I said…LITB meh 😉

  • loropy9 on 12/03/2018 - 21:53

    Has anyone ordered a phone from LITB? What is their shipping like in terms of time and reliability? Do the use Fastway in Aus?

    • AdrianW on 12/03/2018 - 21:56
      +2

      Read the comments towards the end of this post. TL;DR; they're slow.

    • chalky on 12/03/2018 - 22:47

      I got worried about all the bad comments regarding LITB, but I guess I got lucky and received my Mi A1 in just over one month. They, their customer service wasn't helpful at all when I initially asked them for help.

    • spy on 12/03/2018 - 23:36
      +1

      5 weeks and a dodgy fake ROM/bricked phone fiasco for me. No resolution from seller either until now and rep is just playing delaying tactics and is very tactful and selective about which posts he responds to…see the hoo ha on this forum re: LITB Redmi 5 Plus (read comments post delivery)
      I would personally recommend we boycott them….

    • [Deactivated] on 13/03/2018 - 00:12
      +1

      Apparently they route their phones from a Netherlands warehouse due to batteries having custom issues getting cleared from China. I got my phone from them after 50 days. I bought the same phone for a family member on ebay using the 10% [AWESOME] coupon and it came in a week from HK so I don't know what their deal is.

    • SkMed on 13/03/2018 - 10:42
      +1

      I ordered this phone in a previous deal on (March 2nd) and just received it yesterday (March 13)

  • spy on 12/03/2018 - 22:06
    +1

    You lost me at the latest swear word… LITB….

  • spy on 12/03/2018 - 22:11

    This price is very normal now. L Heavy discounting coming up after A2 release has been announced.

    • urbancartel on 12/03/2018 - 22:27
      +2

      Normal? I've never seen it listed cheaper on OzB - if it was it mustn't have been tagged!

      • Caped Baldy on 12/03/2018 - 22:32

        It has been less than $200 but that was a one off deal.

        • urbancartel on 12/03/2018 - 22:36

          Is it in the tagged list? Do you have a link?

        • Caped Baldy on 12/03/2018 - 22:57

          @urbancartel:

          I had a look and couldn't find it. I may have gotten confused with the 4g/64gb for $200us

        • urbancartel on 12/03/2018 - 22:59

          @phil1311:

          All good, i've been keeping a pretty keen eye on this model so would have been surprised that I missed it being around $200 - it's going to keep on getting cheaper though so should will hopefully hit that mark soon ;)

      • spy on 12/03/2018 - 23:27

        From now on dude. Shopmonk has been selling the 64gb for $245 delivered for two weeks now.

      • virhlpool on 13/03/2018 - 09:16

        64GB version for ~$244 from the same website a few times before. I would call it cheaper.

        • urbancartel on 13/03/2018 - 09:47
          -3

          $244 is cheaper than $230 - mmm yeah OK, I would call your Math flawed… If you mean 'better value' Well that is a different argument… Like I said not everyone needs 64gb…

        • spy on 13/03/2018 - 13:01
          +2

          @urbancartel: you surely know what he meant???

        • urbancartel on 13/03/2018 - 13:15
          -2

          @spy:

          I get it mate, you don't like the deal and would prefer 64gb, COOL! So this deal isn't for you then ;)

    • RedHab on 13/03/2018 - 17:00

      The A2 looks great, although it is ~A$400

      https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Xiaomi-Mi-A2-5-65-Inch-6GB-6…

  • kekw on 12/03/2018 - 22:17
    +1

    Been using Mi max 2 (same processor) for 4 months.
    Bit of lagging from time to time starting to show up, still bearable tho.
    just thought it might be something to consider when buying a 625 processor phone.
    Forgot to mention the excellent battery life.

    if you are not a heavy user, then 625 doing just fine.

    • ozhunter68 on 12/03/2018 - 22:42
      +2

      I get a feeling that lagging might come down to the software from Mui and not the 625.

      I have a RN4 and Moto G5+ both with the 625 and like you said, occasional lag on the Xiaomi, but none on the G5+ running near stock Android.

      So the A1 with a 625 and stock Android should be buttery smooth ( unless memory near full ).

      • kekw on 12/03/2018 - 23:10

        unsure. RAMs are noticeable running low quickly.
        Was using Mi 3 (801 processor, also MiUI) for nearly 5 years still smooth until i drop it hard :(
        i did root the mi 3 tho. not sure if that will make a different

      • Diji1 on 12/03/2018 - 23:35

        Is Xiaomi using a smarter governor than ondemand though?

  • Pricebeat on 12/03/2018 - 22:37
    +2

    Anything similar with B28 and NFC?

    • ozhunter68 on 12/03/2018 - 22:43

      Yes, but not similar price.

      • Pricebeat on 12/03/2018 - 23:55

        What is that

    • sky blu on 13/03/2018 - 00:54
      +1

      I'm thinking Nokia 8 - Snapdragon 835, different league but you have to fork out at least $450

    • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 13/03/2018 - 08:25
      +1

      Huawei Nova 2i, but the price seems to have increased recently. Was sub ~$300 not long ago.

    • SDF05 on 13/03/2018 - 11:37
      +1

      Nokia 7 plus. Got NFC and Band 28 iirc. Also got a headphone jack and comes with the 660 snapdragon processor (which is the only bad part). Comes out soon so have a look into it.

      • AncientWisdom on 15/03/2018 - 03:34

        Wouldn't the Nokia 6 be more of a similar phone to this?

        Anyway I don't think it will be available before mid year.

  • Nanokillaz on 12/03/2018 - 22:40
    +1

    Should I get this or wait for Mi 6?

    • urbancartel on 12/03/2018 - 22:45

      Mi 6 will be double the price, i've just moved on from one [Mi6 128gb] and can't fault them…great phone!

  • xuuj on 12/03/2018 - 22:51

    Not in the market, but do these work well in Australia as is? Or do they need rooting to remove bloatware

    • urbancartel on 12/03/2018 - 22:53
      +1

      They run Androidone and are made for global market

      • xuuj on 13/03/2018 - 19:07

        Does that mean no spyware?

  • spy on 12/03/2018 - 23:42

    AUD shows $236.54 BTW

  • virhlpool on 13/03/2018 - 09:08
    +2

    One month shipping?

  • ITGUY on 13/03/2018 - 11:59
    -1

    MIUI does not work with Android Auto

    • Gomo on 13/03/2018 - 18:26

      Yes it does.. plus the MiA1 is running Android One.. so it doesn't even run miui …both run with android auto..

  • Taranjeet999 on 13/03/2018 - 17:30
    +1

    I bought Redmi 5.5 plus in the last deal. The delivery has been done within a month as per time schedule, which is the good part.

    However, there was an auto software update happened a week after and since then it is not working. Then I came across this blog which explain that the global Rom is perhaps fake (can’t confirm) and many people have this issue for 5.5+

    http://en.miui.com/thread-1679342-1-1.html

    This was my first and last buy of any Chinese phone. So do your homework on global rom post issues

    • spy on 13/03/2018 - 18:06

      Don't buy from LIBT - a victim

    • [Deactivated] on 13/03/2018 - 18:25

      It’s the reseller, who gave u a doggy third party rom.

    • stonkered on 13/03/2018 - 18:30
      +1

      Pretty back luck for first Chinese phone really, issue was specific to 5 plus.

      But yeah, it pays to do your homework especially with all the different Xiaomi models/names they release.

    • thangcuoi on 13/03/2018 - 21:52
      +1

      Learn to flash back to stock or a custom ROM from XDA. It's worth it.

      • spy on 15/03/2018 - 19:36

        Easy said than done. Many have tried without success. Any specific examples of the Phone being rescued once bricked by the fake LITB Global ROM?

  • lagur on 13/03/2018 - 21:10

    So how would you compare this with Redmi 4x? Seems cheaper and specs is almost the same (if not completely).

    Are these phone are ok to use with Vodafone 3g/4g signals?

    My first time buying xiaomi as I own Asus Zenphone2 for a while.

  • Kiz on 13/03/2018 - 21:34
    +1

    I keep seeing that this lacks band28 and seen that mentioned in conjunction with kogan. I’ve never been able to find out what exactly that refers to and wondering if it’s a problem as I’m with kogan

    • ozhunter68 on 14/03/2018 - 11:03
      +1

      What most comments re-B28 and Kogan would refer to is that the lack of would limit your reception with Telstra and Optus in some areas such as subway/tunnels/buildings/regional and mainly rural areas as that B28/700mHz band penetrates deeper/further in the latter mentioned areas.

      On the other hand, this as well as most other Xiaomi models does have B5/850mHz which is the newer 4G band that Vodafone/Kogan uses for improving/enlarging their 4G network same as above. Hope that helps you to clarify, and I have not confused you further lol.

      • Kiz on 14/03/2018 - 12:25
        +1

        Excellent, thanks for that mate. It's definitly cleared things up. I then went ahead and checked if my current phone (OnePlus One) had Band 28 and it doesn't….. looks like I won't notice any difference (besides the positives you mentioned with B5!)

        Cheers for taking the time to respond

        • ozhunter68 on 14/03/2018 - 14:10
          +1

          No problem, happy to help. Do you mind telling me what network you are currently using ( sounds like Optus or Telstra )?

          Do you have B5 on the OnePlus One?

          The Xiaomi Mi A1 should work 100% as good as the signal get's for Voda/Kogan, just in case your wondering.

        • Kiz on 14/03/2018 - 20:34
          +1

          @ozhunter68: currently using kogan. I’m assuming that I’ll have a similar experience to what I have now so I should be ok. Didn’t see b5 listed to be honest for the one plus

  • martismo on 13/03/2018 - 22:10
    +2

    I bought one of these in the last deal from Lightinthebox.
    Great phone but OMG, slowest delivery ever.

    5 weeks of waiting before it was actually posted.

    If you buy this, just know that you need to be prepared to wait. Alternatively pay for express delivery.

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