Xiaomi Mi A1 (5X)

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It is on sale now in India, does anyone know when it will arrive in South Africa ? Looks like a decent phone with stock android !
 
Yes ! I tried sending them an email and a message on Facebook. Ah wel guess we should just wait then. Awesome phone.
 
FlashSA said:
Available from Gearbest, but pricing is still bloated due to launch hype: https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_757529.html?wid=4

Mobile In Africa (Core Group subsidiary who are the ZA importers) refuse to commit to when this device will be offered locally:

Side note, their social media skills need work....
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I don't blame them for not knowing, Xiaomi hasn't entered the country by themselves, MIA Africa brought their phones here, so any phones that they want to bring in they have to ask Xiaomi HQ. Xiaomi's main concern is China and India, they will provide answers to them before going out of their way to please a distributor that they haven't setup
 
GSM Arena Review

Full Review : http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_5x-review-1658.php

Wrapping it up

If you ever wanted a Redmi Note 4 with the Mi 6 camera - that's the Mi 5X. It's really that simple, and the best part - the price gets to stay quite low. The Mi 5X has many notable qualities, but kudos to Xiaomi for such a bold move that blurs the lines of the flagship definition and fills the gap between the high-end and midrange series.

Sure, Mi 5X sold as the Mi A1 under the Android One initiative may be more tempting for some, but we are not here to talk about the purist-friendly device. It's MIUI what makes the Mi series so popular and favorite, so the Mi 5X will be successful even without the A model as a plan B.

The Xiaomi Mi 5X is great-specked, that's for sure, but it delivered on pretty much every promise, too. The all-metal design and modern looks are very appealing, the LCD screen has flagship-grade brightness and contrast, the battery life is great thanks to the snappy and yet energy-efficient chip, while the dual-camera is almost as good as seen on the Mi 6, it just trails behind in low-light because of the OIS omission. Last, but not the least important, MIUI 9 is blazing fast on the Mi 5X and we can see why Xiaomi chose it for a launch platform.

Final verdict

The Mi 5X is pretty straightforward - one of the most affordable smartphones in the upper midrange, where available, that is. It offers great dual-camera experience on the cheap and that can't be matched by any reputable maker.

While its availability may be limited, the Mi A1 will surely help boost the Mi 5X popularity and vice versa. Xiaomi offers some great tools for flashing different ROMs and you can turn an A1 into 5X or a 5X into A1 if you are not afraid of tinkering with your phone. So, no matter what you decide - the Mi 5X is probably one of the most tempting offers right now with unmatched camera experience for the class, premium design, and snappy performance. MIUI or Android - it's worth having this Mi in your pocket.
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Sold. 80hrs battery life, while down on my Redmi Note 3, will be the same as my Samsung S5's 83hrs and that phone almost always got me through the day. I'll just get into the habit of topping up when at my desk.

As soon as a black Mi A1 gets close to $235 I'll pull the trigger.
 
what is the best website to import it from ? Or are you waiting for it to become available locally ? They did say they are planning on selling it here.
 
I'll be going to Gearbest route... if I buy.

Problem is I have a working Mi 5 with no complaints (Bar the OS). I know I can flash but dont like playing around with the OS. In my old days yes not now.
 
Dairyfarmer said:
R300 cheaper on Geekbuying, but still only preorders.
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I had a phone theft after an order from Geekbuying. Even though I took out insurance it stil took the better part of nearly 4 months to get a refund. Not sure I will buy there again and am used to be a big advocate of theirs.
 
AlphaJohn said:
I'll be going to Gearbest route... if I buy.

Problem is I have a working Mi 5 with no complaints (Bar the OS). I know I can flash but dont like playing around with the OS. In my old days yes not now.
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Me too, nothing wrong with my Mi 5, so for now... No.
However, if I were to buy the Mi 1A, I would go the GearBest route (that's where I got my Mi5 from).
 
I would like to import a Xiaomi. Very impressed with the Note 4X. But first need to sell my LG G4 (18 months old)? What price can I ask for a LG G4 in good condition. Back down button is sticky (will fix soon).

I'm thinking of going for the higher end models, depending on battery life and what I can get for my G4
 
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