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Xiaomi Mi A1 5.5" 4G Smartphone (4GB/ 64GB/ Octa Core /SD 625 / 12MP) USD $174.98 (~AUD $231.35) Shipped @ LightInTheBox

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Beat Gearbest's current post, and for those who decided to wait on infamous member BA's post of the 32GB version, now is a good time to get the 64GB version!

Available in BLACK or GOLD

  • Snapdragon 625 processor
  • 4GB RAM 64GB storage
  • No B28. No NFC
  • Warning: this phone definitely comes with notification LED

Don't forget >>>> 5% cashback from CashRewards

How to order on LITB website:

1- Go through CashRewards (link above)
2- Select USD currency at upper right, above Cart.
3- Add product to cart and proceed to checkout
4- Select "Postal Service - No Tracking" US$0.00
5- Untick shipping insurance
6- Choose payment method (default should be Paypal)
7- Verify final payable price is US$174.98 before proceeding to Paypal

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  • imahippy on 25/04/2018 - 18:44
    +6

    Mi a2/6x is released tomorrow:)

    • pointnlarf on 25/04/2018 - 18:46
      +4

      already

    • Jamesx on 25/04/2018 - 19:34
      +4

      A2 is 6" with a smaller battery 2910 instead of A1 3080. Worried about that.
      I'm so used to my Note 3 4100 battery, was hoping A2 can do the same, shame.

      • nathan-drake on 25/04/2018 - 20:47
        +2

        official specs out now its 3010 for the 6x. who knows whether the 6x will eventually become the mi a2??

      • Alzori on 25/04/2018 - 21:55

        https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/mi-a2-launch-mi-6x-pri…

        3010mAh according to the above, but yeah it's still a downgrade.

      • railspider on 25/04/2018 - 23:18
        +2

        6" screen is too large IMO - might as well just buy a Redmi Note. Plus the stupid lack of headphone jack makes the A2 seem like a step backward…bring on the <$200 A1 deals!

        • virhlpool on 28/04/2018 - 10:37

          True that. Even 5.5" is killing me. 4.7" of my iPhone 7 was the best. I don't understand why only premium phones make smaller screens.

      • BadGiraffe on 26/04/2018 - 09:34
        +2

        I know 2 people who moved from the Redmi Note 3 to the A1. And they both say the miss the battery life of the Note 3. Under normal use, the A1 can last them all day, but Person 1 said that had to alter their phone use. They've stopped playing games on their phone.

        • Jamesx on 26/04/2018 - 10:23

          keep the Note 3 for playing games

        • BadGiraffe on 26/04/2018 - 11:26

          @Jamesx: Why keep the Note 3 and an A1, when I can get <drum roll> The Xiaomi Black Shark!

    • mathew42 on 25/04/2018 - 20:26
      +2

      It appears the MI A2/6X doesn't have NFC, which makes me lean toward Moto G6+

      • user01 on 25/04/2018 - 20:41
        +3

        no NFC is ok for me. Never use android pay.

      • pointnlarf on 25/04/2018 - 20:48
        +6

        No headphone jack is a deal-breaker for me…

      • steven231 on 25/04/2018 - 23:40
        +2

        Careful, if you care about software updates i'd avoid the G6. Since the acquisition of motorola by lenovo they've been really slacking when it comes to software updates. Such as the G5 having no sign of Oreo coming out.

        https://www.xda-developers.com/motorola-moto-g6-moto-e5-seri…

        • BadGiraffe on 26/04/2018 - 09:36

          Project Treble might change that. Might. Having said that, I got burned by Moto twice with Android upgrades. Never again.

        • troyww on 26/04/2018 - 12:23
          +2

          Motorola updates are pretty much non existent . Might as well buy a no name chinese pump and dump handset if updates are your main concern .
          Even promised updates for the G4+ G5s look like they will never materialize and will be woefully behind and undoubtedly buggy even if they do see the light of day .
          Motorola's golden period was when they were owned by Google and that is long gone .

        • steven231 on 26/04/2018 - 22:24

          Project Treble is something google has offered for companies to make updates easier and faster, possibly? But i doubt it.

      • BadGiraffe on 26/04/2018 - 11:31

        OMG! Just noticed the battery on that Zenfone. I think that might be my next phone.

        • ozbjunkie on 26/04/2018 - 22:02

          Which one? The max Pro?

        • BadGiraffe on 26/04/2018 - 23:49

          @ozbjunkie: Yeah. 5000 mAh. That's one big battery. What's up with battery for the A2? It's smaller than the A1.

        • ozbjunkie on 26/04/2018 - 23:51

          @flaminglemon:

          Was reading up on the max Pro… No b28? Ozbargain attack!

    • SDF05 on 26/04/2018 - 01:28

      But is much worse than Mi A1. So better buy the Mi A1 while it's there.

      • Almighty Dollar on 26/04/2018 - 08:15
        +1

        I am really tempted by the Mi A1 but the SAR emission rating for it is a concern. Hoping that the A2 is better but I don't know if I can wait.

        • BadGiraffe on 26/04/2018 - 23:50

          Do you keep your phone in your pocket? I do, and I sometimes worry about having it so close to my skin.

  • xev on 25/04/2018 - 18:45
    +1

    Thanks Sky, Xiaomi make great phones.

    I have had the Mi Max 2 since the beginning of the year, fantastic phone and no problems with it at all.

    It has the same processor, RAM & Storage but a bigger screen.

    Even at $290, it is great value for money.

    • sky blu on 26/04/2018 - 00:08
      +4

      Thanks for xiaoingmi your phone.

    • tessel on 26/04/2018 - 12:35
      +1

      Waiting for mi max 3. 7 inches¡¿

  • pointnlarf on 25/04/2018 - 18:46

    With the launch of the Mi6x (MiA2) today I was hoping it would drop by more than $7… Still…. a good phone

    • pull the lever on 25/04/2018 - 18:50
      +3

      Until announced, Mi6x (Mi A2) currently does not mention running Android One. Happy to be corrected.

      • pointnlarf on 25/04/2018 - 18:52
        +2

        The Mi6x was announced a few hours ago…. MiA2 should be the same phone with Android One sometime soon

        • user01 on 25/04/2018 - 20:42
          +2

          two months later, according to the interval between 5x and A1.

      • garage sale on 26/04/2018 - 06:04

        yeah, android one is bid deal, we have the m1 as one of the phones and get updates and it’s a very clean erosion straight out of the box.

        because it’s OTA not sure even if they did announce Android One later if it would be OTA, more likely 2 model numbers, same hardware and you choose upon purchase.

        need to remember these are designer for chinese domestic market first …..

    • mickeyjuiceman on 26/04/2018 - 12:42

      That's absolutely not the Mi A2 "launched today."

  • diamondd on 25/04/2018 - 18:52
    +10

    I literally broke the screen on my old phone not 5 minutes ago, came to OzBargain in the hopes of finding a recent deal on this very phone… (profanity)' A OP, 5 stars.

    • sky blu on 26/04/2018 - 00:09

      Thanks! I am defo (profanity)' A!

  • MathNerd on 25/04/2018 - 18:58
    +3

    But does it have a notification led?

    • fossilfuel on 25/04/2018 - 19:01
      +3

      a white notification LED only :(

    • [Deactivated] on 25/04/2018 - 19:03
      +3

      Did you mean something like this…

      https://sc02.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1MnO6KpXXXXa7XVXXq6xXFXXXr/LED…

      • xev on 25/04/2018 - 19:08
        +6

        That looks like an angry pimple.

    • sky blu on 26/04/2018 - 00:12

      Certainly a mistake on my end. Have updated post re notification LED.

      • H E B on 28/04/2018 - 15:38

        Sorry I'm missed something. It sounds like nobody likes the notification LED, are there models that don't come with it or something and is it really that bad?

        My current phone doesn't have a functioning notification led so likely it will annoy me but this, still a better phone.

  • [Deactivated] on 25/04/2018 - 19:00
    +1

    how does this one compare to sharp aquos s2? which one is better since they are both similar priced?

  • troyww on 25/04/2018 - 19:08
    +12

    My wife recently retired her note3 due to the power button basically becoming unusable .
    After 2 years and ~$200 I figured it was all good . Checked Aliexpress and it was ~$1 delivered for a new button so I thought I'd give it a go .
    3 weeks delivery but it arrived and took all of 10mins to replace , Son is a happy camper .
    I totally recommend Xiaomi .

    • Jonski on 25/04/2018 - 21:52

      My note 3 power button n sim tray is buggered. Any guides to follow per your recommendation?

      • troyww on 25/04/2018 - 22:48
        +1

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjHMp9ayjak
        I just followed that to get the back off then you can easily see where it goes . You don't need to take the main board out .
        I couldn't find a specific how to just to replace the power button . Probably because it really is that easy and literally takes about 5 mins .

        • Jonski on 26/04/2018 - 02:12

          Ty mate. Appreciate it!

  • Vert93 on 25/04/2018 - 19:18
    +2

    Pretty happy camper grabbed one after a Mi 5 died. Screen and camera (esp low light) are slightly worse but still decent. Great having stock Android and OTA updates.

  • Geekomatic on 25/04/2018 - 19:42

    I just got an email showcasing this phone. I need something for a teen daughter who swears she won't drop/lose the next one, so don't want to spend a lot. It seems a good kit for the dosh:

    https://www.banggood.com/DOOGEE-MIX-5_5-Inch-Android-7_0-4GB…

    Or is this phone a lot better? Opinions?

    Ta

    *On Boost mobile

  • battler on 25/04/2018 - 20:02
    +4

    got my Mi A1 from this: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Global-Version-Xiaomi-Mi-A1-…
    $3 more (for gold), but you get DHL shipping :)
    same 5% cashrewards

    • pull the lever on 25/04/2018 - 20:20
      +4

      This is where I bought mine from as well - worth it for the shipping.
      Of course, this is relative - many people here are happy to save 5 cents.

  • Darkii on 25/04/2018 - 20:03
    +2

    Xiaomi Note 3 still going so strong - Looking for an upgrade and keep the Note 3 as a back up phone.

    Would love the same battery life as the note 3

    • nathan-drake on 25/04/2018 - 20:49

      just get the redmi note 5 pro, or the new asus zenfone max pro m1 (stock android and 5000mah)

      • anonymoususer on 25/04/2018 - 21:10

        What is the cheapest price for note 5/pro ?

  • Mr Mrrtn on 25/04/2018 - 20:13

    im looking for a cheap phone that has great battery life, to take camping or in case of zombie apocalypse

    The 3k battery on this doesn't sound too promising that it will last more than a day, any opinions or recommendations?

    • nathan-drake on 25/04/2018 - 20:50
      +1

      asus zenfone max pro m1, stock android with 5000mah

    • paulaus on 25/04/2018 - 20:58
      +1

      Get the Meizu note 6 4000mah battery i know its only 3/32 but has samsung/sony dual cameras on back and leaves the Mi A1 for dead in low light especially and a better speaker. Allphones on ebay sell it for 330 and has 20% off nearly every second week and Australian stock and warranty. Watch review against each other here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUwsO5ALRKY

      • ausbob71 on 25/04/2018 - 21:05

        Does the meizu run stock android 8?

        • paulaus on 25/04/2018 - 21:27

          Android 7.1

    • wakkawalla on 25/04/2018 - 21:35
      +1

      Get a b28 compatible phone so you can take advance of Telstra coverage in some camping areas

      Tldr, not this one

      • Cleremy on 25/04/2018 - 23:54

        I reckon if you camp using a 2WD vehicle you will usually have coverage without band 28. This has been the case for me.

        Maybe if you go 4WDing in remote areas B28 might make a difference.

        • garage sale on 26/04/2018 - 06:15

          nope, we tested over christamas in country victoria xiaomo note 4 and LG v20 with telstra and optus sims …. lots of areas with black spots on note 2 but fine with band 28 even on asphault roads . kids in cars, they will let you know when there is no coverage while you are driving.

        • wakkawalla on 26/04/2018 - 07:46

          it really depends; on my experience we've only been camping with 2WD vehicles, and vodafone coverage is shit. optus is patchy and telstra is generally still usable.
          ofcourse different places are different.
          for zombie apocalypse b28 is the no brainer.

    • Cleremy on 25/04/2018 - 23:58

      The 3k battery on this doesn't sound too promising that it will last more than a day, any opinions or recommendations?

      Get Gearbest to ship you two Xiaomi 10,000 mAh power banks for US$30 (if they still do that deal, that is).

      The downgrade in battery capacity is disappointing in this phone.

      • garage sale on 26/04/2018 - 06:23

        the trend is thinner phones , especially with QC and wireless charging on more phones. , and yes there are also power banks …..eve light, small ones for emergency.

        few people have a job where they get to surf on a phone for 8 hours a day without being near a charger or power bank…. even for those that drive and use a phone you’d have a car charger.

    • idonotknowwhy on 26/04/2018 - 10:11
      +1

      You probably want walkie talkies in this case.
      Nobody will maintain the mobile infrastructure during an apocalypse.

      • Mr Mrrtn on 26/04/2018 - 13:49

        Good point!

    • Yuri Lowell on 26/04/2018 - 16:20

      I get 8 hours of screen usage from my Mi A1 with moderate usage (Youtube, social media, etc). I'd imagine it would be less if you played games which I rarely do. Easily lasts a whole day for me if not two.

  • jhsun74 on 25/04/2018 - 20:16

    how does this phone compares.with max2? since No NFC, No band 28..

    • Yuri Lowell on 26/04/2018 - 16:25

      Similar performance. Max 2 has a 6.44" screen and longer battery life. A1 runs stock Android whereas Max 2 runs Miui. Depends if you want a bigger phone with longer battery or a better user experience with Android One (in my opinion). I'd go Mi A1.

  • anonymoususer on 25/04/2018 - 20:19
    +3

    Waiting for better deal on Xiaomi Note 5 / Pro.

  • PJC on 25/04/2018 - 20:24
    +3

    I'm getting tempted.

    • WatchNerd on 25/04/2018 - 22:45
      +3

      Thanks for letting us know.

      • PJC on 25/04/2018 - 23:33
        +9

        I knew you were curious.

      • Wystri Warrick on 26/04/2018 - 20:02

        Thanks for last night ;).

  • anonymoususer on 25/04/2018 - 21:20

    Xiaomi Note 4 or Xiaomi Mi A1?

    • garage sale on 26/04/2018 - 06:28

      we retired a note 4 and went to A1 this year, android one is great …. don’t think i’d buy another phone without it except maybe sammy because of the software support.

  • DASHCAM NOW DUDE on 25/04/2018 - 22:40
    +5

    Love my A1. Just got update April update. Feelsgoodman.

    • sky blu on 25/04/2018 - 23:54
      +1

      Love your juicy story!

    • Kill Joy on 26/04/2018 - 08:43

      Didn't realize it was live, thanks! Honestly a top notch phone for the price. Craps on my Nexus 6P I owned before. Battery lasts all day and no lag.

      • sky blu on 26/04/2018 - 09:01
        +1

        Glad to hear the A1 isn't a killjoy for you!

  • Cleremy on 25/04/2018 - 23:49
    +1

    I'd get one if I didn't already have a perfectly functional Redmi 4X. I think now I understand these people who buy a new release iPhone or Samsung Galaxy even though their current phone is in good nick.

    • garage sale on 26/04/2018 - 06:34
      +3

      it’s all about software , new phone gets you the latest android, features and updates, only big names like sammy and google seem to invest money in supporting phones older than 2 years.

      2 years support on. $250 phone you bin and upgrade ……2 year support on $900 phone you’d feel ripped off.

  • cbastien on 26/04/2018 - 11:09

    Still waiting from previous previous deal. It s been more than 60days but customer service says it s normal…

    So don t believe the 10-18 business delivery promise from LITB

    • sky blu on 26/04/2018 - 11:11

      Please PM the rep on here your order number to have it sorted.

      • cbastien on 26/04/2018 - 11:12

        I m already talking to customer service, why do I need to pm him ?

        • sky blu on 26/04/2018 - 11:14
          +1

          Just helping you to expedite your case.

        • cbastien on 26/04/2018 - 11:25

          @sky blu:
          Ah ok. But package is in the boat since start of march, so there is nothing he can do to speed up the boat. I just wanted people to know that 60 days is normal delivery time with LITB free postage.

        • sky blu on 26/04/2018 - 12:17

          @cbastien: No, that is abnormal. PM me your order number I'll chase up for you.

        • Kill Joy on 26/04/2018 - 12:28
          +1

          @sky blu:

          If you are associated you should mark your self as associated with this post when commenting/posting.

        • sky blu on 26/04/2018 - 12:33

          @Kill Joy: I wish I was.

        • cbastien on 26/04/2018 - 15:46

          @sky blu:

          In their own message they tell me it s normal. Here is a copy paste from the conversation : " ; most of the packages can be delivered in 60 days. Your order was shipped out on 2018-03-04 with Tracking #…."

          I m new in this forum, I m obviously not going to give my order number to a random guy on a public forum.

        • sky blu on 26/04/2018 - 16:07

          @cbastien: And you are associated with LITB!

        • cbastien on 26/04/2018 - 16:28
          +1

          @sky blu:
          Lol, my baby started to cry I clicked the checkbox by mistake trying to quickly post. I would obviously not write those kind of feedback if I was associated with litb

    • mickeyjuiceman on 26/04/2018 - 12:46
      +1

      I'd avoid Shopmonk as well - nearly a month and my A1 still hasn't shipped.

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