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Geekbuying managed to get more stock on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Special Edition in Grey. This phone features better 4G LTE support including B28 700MHz. The Xiaomi Mi Max Intl Edition with support for dual SIM 4G/3G is up for sale on preorder too.

  • Apply the coupon R-Note3Pro to get the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 for $175.99 US (~ $231.20 AU).
  • Get the Xiaomi Mi Max for $219.99 US (~$289.01 AU) with no coupon required

Free shipping is included with all orders.

$AU conversion is approximated as of today's MasterCard rates.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Specifications

  • 5.5" FHD 1920x1080 Display
  • MIUI (Based on Android)
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 Hexa-Core CPU @ 1.8GHz
  • Adreno 510 GPU
  • 3GB RAM, 32GB eMMC (Supports microSD card)
  • Dual SIM, Dual Standby
  • 16MP Rear Camera, 5MP Front Camera
  • 4000mAh Battery
  • Fingerprint Reader
  • 2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MH
  • 3G: WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100MHz
  • 4G: FDD LTE B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20/28/ (2100/1900/1800/1700/850/2600/900/800/700MHz), TD-LTE B40 (2300MHZ)
  • 802.11a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS/Beidou
  • 152.5 x 76 x 8.65mm
  • 167g

Xiaomi Mi Max Specifications

  • 6.44" FHD 1920 x 1080 Display
  • MIUI (Based on Android)
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 Hexa-Core CPU @ 1.8GHz
  • Adreno 510 GPU
  • 3GB RAM, 32GB Storage (Supports MicroSD up to 128GB)
  • Dual SIM, Dual Standby (Supports 4G + 3G)
  • 16MP Back Camera, 5MP Front Camera
  • 4850mAh Battery
  • Fingerprint Reader
  • 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz;
  • 3G WCDMA: 850/900/1900/2100MHz,
  • 4G FDD-LTE: 1800/2100/2600MHz, TDD-LTE (B38/B39/B40/B41MHz)
  • 802.11 ac WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS
  • 173.1 x 88.3 x 7.5mm
  • 203g

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    • AssociatedClear @ Geekbuying on 07/09/2016 - 21:46

      That's a MediaTek phone and the Chinese version with less 4G bands.

      This RN3 is the Taiwan version and is currently ~$16 US cheaper than Xiaomi Taiwan.

      • [Deactivated] on 07/09/2016 - 23:17
        -7

        this is not true! you are not honest on that!

        Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 only for $180 on the offical website:
        http://www.mi.com/redminote4/

        4G+ / 4G / 3G / 2G
        3GB 内存 + 64GB 闪存
        MTK Helio X20 10核 最高主频 2.1GHz
        Mali T880 MP4 700MHz
        续航 与 快充
        4100mAh（typ）/ 4000mAh（min）大电量
        内置电池，免更换
        5V / 2A 充电
        拍照 与 摄像
        1300 万像素后置相机
        5片式镜头，f 2.0光圈
        双色温闪光灯
        支持 PDAF 相位对焦
        暗光画质增强技术
        HDR高动态范围调节技术
        全景模式
        连拍模式
        面部识别功能
        实时滤镜拍照
        500万像素前置相机
        第二代36级智能美颜，自拍实时美颜 f 2.0 大光圈
        视频通话实时美颜
        倒计时自拍
        面部识别功能
        录像
        1080p / 720p 视频拍摄，30 fps
        720p 慢动作视频，120 fps
        全高清屏幕
        5.5 英寸（对角线）
        450nit 全高清屏幕
        1920 x 1080 分辨率， 401PPI，1000:1 对比度
        72% NTSC色域
        支持阳光屏基础版
        支持夜光屏
        支持护眼模式
        支持色温调节

        • AssociatedClear @ Geekbuying on 07/09/2016 - 23:31

          I don't think you understood what I said.

          The Redmi Note 4 has a MediaTek SoC instead of Qualcomm Snapdragon and supports less 4G bands, e.g. B28.

          This deal is on the Redmi Note 3 and is cheaper by ~$16 US than what Xiaomi Taiwan sell it for.

        • [Deactivated] on 08/09/2016 - 00:18
          -1

          @Clear:
          Helio X20 and Helio X25 are the top of the line processors from Mediatek and they are in competition with Snapdragon 820. Helio X20 and Helio X25 are Deca-core processors which mean they have 10 cores and it is the most for a mobile processor right now. They are built on the new and innovative Tri-cluster CPU architecture having ten processor cores. They consume low power, gives enhanced gaming performance, supports 32MP camera and much more. Below are the clock speeds of Helio X20 and Helio X25 processors from Mediatek.

        • [Deactivated] on 08/09/2016 - 00:20

          Helio X20 and Helio X25 are the top of the line processors from Mediatek and they are in competition with Snapdragon 820. Helio X20 and Helio X25 are Deca-core processors which mean they have 10 cores and it is the most for a mobile processor right now. They are built on the new and innovative Tri-cluster CPU architecture having ten processor cores. They consume low power, gives enhanced gaming performance, supports 32MP camera and much more.
          http://www.akshatblog.com/mediatek-vs-snapdragon-vs-intel-pr…

        • amkssg on 08/09/2016 - 01:06
          +6

          @Allan69: So, to summarise your points.
          1) You think that Mediatek is better than snapdragon.
          2) You are wondering why people are buying the Note 3 (Snapdragon) when the Note 4 (Mediatek) is cheaper.
          3) You assume everyone has friends in China who can bring one to Australia for them for free (no postage).

          I think everyone understands what you are saying, it's just that most of us would rather get the Note 3 with snapdragon and with google play / andriod already in the phone as opposed to getting the Note 4 with mediatek and having to root the phone / install google play yourself.

          I can anticipate your next question, so I am going to answer it now.
          Yes, it's easy to root. Yes, it's easy to get google play. Yes, some chinese sellers will install google play for you. However… I would much prefer to receive the phone sealed, with the andriod system installed by manufacturer. I do not like some unknown guy to be tinkering and doing dodgy things to my phone before I receive it.

        • Brianqpr on 08/09/2016 - 12:30

          Snapdragon version of the RN4 is probably not far away, as they cannot sell the Mediatek versions in India, which is a big market for them.

        • nanoronline on 08/09/2016 - 12:33

          @Brianqpr: why are they not allowed to sell phones with Mediatek?

        • Brianqpr on 08/09/2016 - 12:37
          +2

          Some sort of patent dispute that is going on. although it seems things may change. Read about it recently. Couple of links discussing it here:

          https://www.quora.com/Why-cant-Xiaomi-launch-mediatek-powere…

          http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/qualcomm-patent-agreeme…

        • nanoronline on 08/09/2016 - 12:39

          @Brianqpr: thanks for the links, never knew!

      • dan0909 on 12/09/2016 - 14:31

        Hi Clear,
        I purchased Xiaomi Note and it has been working perfect. I recon way better deal than these samsung ones, especially if you compare prices with functions they provide.

        I am looking to order 3 Xiaomi Redmi note 3 phones with cover & screen protector.
        1. If I order 1 gold and 2 grey, will I get them in one package or 3 separate packages? (i will order them together in one transaction).
        2. How do I choose DHL as courier option? There is no option for it.

    • spackbace on 07/09/2016 - 21:53
      +12

      Question: Can you purchase from mi.com?

      Don't bother answering that, the answer is no, you can't, so don't use it as a price comparison

        • spackbace on 08/09/2016 - 00:27
          +13

          Just stop…

        • ballsofsteel on 08/09/2016 - 01:57
          +10

          Hi ALLAN69 RUOK?

      • [Deactivated] on 08/09/2016 - 13:32
        -1

        So you will find Xiaomi mobile won't last 6months.

  • MashiMaro on 07/09/2016 - 21:43
    +2

    Is the Note 3 Pro global slightly bigger than the non-global version?

    I bought a case for the Note 3 Pro and it doesn't fit!

    • [Deactivated] on 07/09/2016 - 21:45
      +4

      I think this international "Kate" model is marginally larger than the RN3P Chinese model "Kenzo".
      Weird, I know.

      • MashiMaro on 07/09/2016 - 21:49
        +1

        Where can I buy "Kate" cases?

        • [Deactivated] on 07/09/2016 - 22:03
          +3

          in Taiwan.

    • jimaiwr on 08/09/2016 - 02:13
      +5

      yeah this is actually so f**ked. I bought a Redmi note 3 case and it doesn't fit. I've googled and ebayed, there is literally no case available for this phone at the moment.

      so guys, BE AWARE. NO CASE AVAILIABLE AT THE MOMENT

      • Polde on 08/09/2016 - 12:21

        Yep I've started to come to this conclusion sadly.

  • ramsheed on 07/09/2016 - 21:53
    +6

    Wonder if my week old order will ship one day? Good thing I paid extra for shipping. If i knew it was out of stock when I ordered, I wouldnt have.
    Last order with these jokers

    • AssociatedClear @ Geekbuying on 07/09/2016 - 21:56

      There were 800 units instock at time of posting. The popularity was not expected. There are well over 1000 units on this one.

      • ramsheed on 07/09/2016 - 22:12
        +3

        When they took my money I assumed they could fulfil the order

      • [Deactivated] on 07/09/2016 - 22:12
        +4

        The popularity of the official global version(otherwise known as Special Edition) of Redmi Note 3 Pro is expected unlike many other Chinese phones because 1) Google Apps & Global Rom are pre-loaded, which makes this phone usable instantly out of the box 2) Nearly all Chinese & Xiaomi Apps are removed 3) The phone supports almost all bands for Australia 4) There is no phone at this price range better than Redmi Note 3 Pro 5) All other Chinese phones that have better specs than Xiaomi either lack the community support or don't have Google Play out of the box.

        • AssociatedClear @ Geekbuying on 07/09/2016 - 22:14
          +2

          I'm well aware of that. It's the whole reason I asked Geekbuying for a discount. The deal literally ended within 4 hours of posting and more stock was allocated hours later.

    • jimaiwr on 12/09/2016 - 19:45

      nothing to see here

  • ugoagogo on 07/09/2016 - 22:02

    What happens with warranty issues or is it bad luck buster if something goes wrong

    • AssociatedClear @ Geekbuying on 07/09/2016 - 22:05
      +1

      Likely have to send it back.

      Activate Refunded Returns at Paypal so they'll cover the return costs. Auspost now ship lithium batteries by air too as expensive couriers are not an option.

    • dingdong3000 on 07/09/2016 - 22:08
      +1

      You have free returns with Paypal if you pay through them so won't be an issue i guess?

      • EarlyBird on 07/09/2016 - 22:31

        presumably that's for DOA and shipment issues and not for a warranty claim after some months?

        • AssociatedClear @ Geekbuying on 07/09/2016 - 22:35
          +5

          As long as I'm still around I'll make sure they honour it.

    • nzcoops on 08/09/2016 - 09:43

      Only one person asking about warranty! What has become of ozbargain :o

  • Polde on 07/09/2016 - 22:17
    +2

    Nice phone so far, although if getting for micro SD card support be aware, for some reason RN3P doesn't like the format in NTFS. You'll need to format and change format to FAT32

    • Miss B on 07/09/2016 - 22:55
      +6

      Also, for cards over 32gb, a little program called GUIFormat quickly and easily formats them as FAT32. Windows won't. I found a couple of other solutions, but one took HOURS and then failed and others seemed to require elaborate software and then were potentially slow. It took only a couple of minutes, if that, with GUIFormat and it's only a tiny program. I'm using a 128gb in my RN3P,

      • salem on 07/09/2016 - 23:07
        +1

        Can you just format to ext4?

      • Polde on 07/09/2016 - 23:40
        +1

        Thanks will try that program

  • Aplpw on 07/09/2016 - 22:21

    Does any of these two has dedicated SD card slot, or is shared with sim slot 2 ?

    • AssociatedClear @ Geekbuying on 07/09/2016 - 22:22
      +1

      Shared with SIM slot.

      • Aplpw on 07/09/2016 - 22:37
        +1

        Thanks, Moto G4 plus is still the best :)

        • nickj on 08/09/2016 - 11:26

          @shanakatak: Much better to have a separate slot for all 3 (sim 1, sim 2, sd card), than have to faff about with lighters and superglue. Besides what if you want to port carrier on the glued SIM, or upgrade to a bigger SD card, and they are super-glued together? You have to replace both simultaneously, no? And what if the phone's connectors are broken or the tray gets jammed with this trick? Comments underneath these videos/guides tend to have people concerned they have done both. And no way it's covered by warranty.

        • shanakatak on 08/09/2016 - 11:55
          +1

          @nickj:
          I know about the risks, however if someone does need the dual sim functionaility it at least is a workaround.

        • nickj on 08/09/2016 - 15:09
          +1

          @shanakatak: Completely agree, better to have a workaround than nothing, and I appreciate that you were only trying to help. My hope is that the phone manufacturers will lift their game and stop making people use these workarounds, and just give us 2 SIM slots (with 4G+4G or 4G+3G, rather than 4G+2G) + separate SD card slot.

        • shanakatak on 08/09/2016 - 15:57
          +1

          @nickj:
          Hopefully, but not everyone cares about these things so Im doubtful.
          However I heard a rumour that new android phones will have an exclusive audio jack that is universally shared and won't require adpaters for legacy headphones.

  • givemethebestdeals on 07/09/2016 - 22:35
    +1

    does anyone have a mi max? what are your thoughts on the phone? i have current have an lg g4, would it be a downgrade?

    • salem on 07/09/2016 - 23:08
      +3

      Camera undoubtedly would be a downgrade from the lg g4. On the bright side, the mi max probably won't bootloop on you at some random point in the future.

    • [Deactivated] on 07/09/2016 - 23:33

      It would be a downgrade unless you manage to get Mi Max SD 652.

      • ippy on 08/09/2016 - 16:56
        +1

        Nothing wrong with Mi Max running on SD650. Mi Max with SD652 isnt necessarily better, just a slight edge.

        That said I wouldn't say Mi Max is an upgrade over LGG4, but it doesn't seem like a bad phone at all. OP, my LGG4 boot looped…

  • a20c87 on 07/09/2016 - 23:00

    Does anyone know if there are going to be B28 versions of the Redmi Pro, Mi Max or Redmi Note 4 Pro?

  • Ekliptix on 07/09/2016 - 23:04

    Gold International ones in stock?

  • musicinbed69 on 07/09/2016 - 23:09
    +4

    I received this phone yesterday, the dark grey colour is really nice.

    This was a very good purchase. Very fast, great screen, extremely fast fingerprint unlock.

    and so far with the same usage that drains my nexus 5 to 5%, I am only at 75% (so far 1 day and 4 hours from 100% charge with 2hrs 20 minutes screen on time.)
    4 days 16 hours between charges isn't bad ay?

    • tranter on 07/09/2016 - 23:43

      Have you had a chance to use the camera? What's the quality like?

      • musicinbed69 on 07/09/2016 - 23:53
        +1

        I've only tried low-light indoors. It was pretty bad! Not noisy but just kind of blurred like it wasn't focusing properly.

        From the reviews, it performs 'meh' in low light, but quite acceptably in outdoor light. Definitely not a phone for taking good photos with, but I expect it to perform pretty good for outdoor.

        Here's a detailed review if you want to see for yourself https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhi-pS7jZ80

        • Ronnnie on 07/09/2016 - 23:58
          +1

          Yeah it's supposed to be better than my Redmi 3s, and I found my Redmi to be worse in low light than my $69 Lumia 640. The cameras on these phones are the only negative point for me.

        • ozhunter68 on 08/09/2016 - 06:48
          +2

          @Ronnnie:
          Thanks for feedback. In all fairness, most people would have paid between $129-$159 prepaid for the Lumia 640, more unlocked.

      • infinite on 08/09/2016 - 10:11
        +2

        These were all shots from the phone posted by a whirlpool user, about a week or so ago. I'd have to agree with them in what they said, that the phones camera is actually really good. It's just that people expect DSLR quality in low-light settings with phone cameras for some reason, when the reality is that basically no phone under $800 and even the majority of point & click hand held cameras are capable of doing low-light photos nicely.

        http://www.imagebam.com/image/27b59c463809777
        http://www.imagebam.com/image/8ebccc463809772
        http://www.imagebam.com/image/de87cc463809769
        http://www.imagebam.com/image/5255dc463809785
        http://www.imagebam.com/image/75af00463809810
        http://www.imagebam.com/image/8e7672463809780
        http://www.imagebam.com/image/76b84f463809798
        http://www.imagebam.com/image/923bac463809788

        • Ronnnie on 08/09/2016 - 14:14
          +1

          I don't, I was expecting it to be similar or maybe better than my cheap Lumia. They do great outdoors in goodlight. :)

        • nanoronline on 08/09/2016 - 14:35
          +1

          @Ronnnie: just wondering, is your picture quality in the camera settings set to high? Because it's on standard by default so people might tend to overlook it.

        • grimo82 on 08/09/2016 - 14:45

          yep that's the pics from the youtube vid posted earlier - vid samples in the prior link as well.

        • Ronnnie on 08/09/2016 - 15:05
          +2

          @nanoronline:

          Set to high quality. It's great outdoors in good light, like the pictures posted above. It's only when you move indoors that the camera turns to crap. Maybe my expectations are too high given the price point and all the other high end specs. The Lumia 640 is probably a harsh comparison, because the camera is the strong point of all Lumia phones and they cut back in other areas to provide a reasonable camera.

        • infinite on 08/09/2016 - 21:02
          +1

          @Ronnnie: Yeah, I have a Nikon Coolpix point & click that cost $150 and it takes photos in low-light & night that are no better than my RN3 does. I really don't know what to make of anyone thinking they are getting a good performing camera in low-light conditions for a phone under $250. Photographers who know what they are doing and use DSLR's still struggle to consistently get good low-light photos without serious know-how, the right conditions and equipment.

  • Leo6176 on 07/09/2016 - 23:18

    http://www.mi.com/en/note3/specs/

    not sure if this phone has band B28. check the above link. I'm not sure if it's the same phone though

  • Dr Techno on 07/09/2016 - 23:44
    +1

    Waiting for a Deal on the Mi Max 4GB / 128GB model.. :-/

  • Ronnnie on 07/09/2016 - 23:53
    +1

    The note 4 looks like a nice upgrade to this. https://youtu.be/ktDjwRF4mEw

    Hopefully snapdragon 652 global version comes out for it. I like the redmi phones, constantly improving. Only thing I found is the cameras are crap. I guess you can't complain too much when they are only around $200. :)

  • Huntakillaz on 08/09/2016 - 00:01
    +2

    Sigh….Still waiting for my order of the Grey from the 01/09 to be processed :(

    • Skinz on 08/09/2016 - 17:40

      Wouldn't that be far beyond the processing time? I am still waiting on mine for almost 5 days so far.

      • Huntakillaz on 08/09/2016 - 18:32
        +2

        Yeah i'm thinking they just take in huge orders and to get funds in and then order from Xiaomi, rather than having actual stock to sell first.

        • Huntakillaz on 08/09/2016 - 19:08
          +3

          JUST GOT TOLD my order will no ship till after Wednesday next week!!!

        • ramsheed on 08/09/2016 - 20:41
          +1

          @Huntakillaz: they told me to "be patient" for my order from last week. I guess that is when mine will ship, if I am lucky
          Pathetic

        • Skinz on 08/09/2016 - 23:44
          +1

          @ramsheed:

          I would have thought you two would be the first served if you've been waiting this long. @clear said they got 1000 in stock before the sale, so surely they'd have assigned yours first? Seems like a long processing Time if it is next Wednesday.

        • AssociatedClear @ Geekbuying on 09/09/2016 - 12:06
          +1

          @Huntakillaz: Can you please PM me your order number?

        • AssociatedClear @ Geekbuying on 09/09/2016 - 12:07
          +1

          @ramsheed: Can you please PM me your order number?

  • dealspider on 08/09/2016 - 00:14
    +2

    Is there a Mi5 4GB international model available anywhere?

  • nikhi24 on 08/09/2016 - 07:44

    Are they new or refurbished? Thank you

    • nocure on 08/09/2016 - 09:06

      New…R U Ok❓

      • nikhi24 on 08/09/2016 - 09:46
        +1

        Yes….I dont know anything about this company. Just googled looking for older new models of samsung notes for a gift and it led me here. Sorry!

        • nocure on 08/09/2016 - 09:55
          +2

          It's a great phone, worth every cent.

  • turbopsi on 08/09/2016 - 09:29

    @ Associated

    Taking a photo with flash takes over 3 - 4 seconds to focus and fire the flash. The rest of the phone is very fast and snappy. Can you comment whether my phone has an issue with the camera?

    Thx

    • infinite on 08/09/2016 - 10:07

      Try using a different camera app via the google play store and see if it makes a difference. I have the phone and my camera takes shots instantly, or if focusing, only takes a fraction of a second.

  • Zidago on 08/09/2016 - 10:05

    If I had waited one day I wouldn't have ordered the Nexus 5X…
    The company has already shipped it too.

  • angelkulit025 on 08/09/2016 - 10:09

    Clear, are you going to source out a bundle with this phone? Tempered glass and case? thanks

  • garage sale on 08/09/2016 - 10:11

    I usually expect to wait 4 weeks …… Then a surprise turns up ……

  • TransportPosters on 08/09/2016 - 10:13

    The idle/standby battery life of 2 to 3 days - for anyone who knows this model, is that pretty accurate?

    • he88388 on 08/09/2016 - 11:07
      +1

      The battery life on this phone is fantastic.
      Your question is highly subjective as each user is different.
      It lasts me up to 2 days with moderate use.

  • striker5950 on 08/09/2016 - 11:15

    so is the note 3 pro better or the special edition?

    • AssociatedClear @ Geekbuying on 08/09/2016 - 11:16
      -1

      Special Edition is the Taiwan version of the Note 3 Pro. Basically it has better 4G support.

  • Safman on 08/09/2016 - 11:20
    +3

    Phone works well but can someone link me to just the cover for the note 3 special/int edition? Checked and it doesn't fit my friends note 3 cover

  • here2rock on 08/09/2016 - 11:30

    Slow processor on this phone, any deals on Mi5, thank you.

    Is shipped via DHL or slow Australia Post mail?

    • AssociatedClear @ Geekbuying on 08/09/2016 - 11:39
      +1

      Free shipping will use Auspost once it arrives in Australia.

      • here2rock on 08/09/2016 - 11:47

        What are the other options and cost?

        • dingdong3000 on 08/09/2016 - 14:37
          +1

          EMS use Auspost too so can also be sent via Parcel Locker..

        • AssociatedClear @ Geekbuying on 08/09/2016 - 15:12
          +1

          DHL and EMS. Add the phone to your cart and click "Proceed to Checkout" to get an estimate of how much it'll cost.

          EMS shows as $9.78 for me while DHL is showing $40.72 US.

        • nanoronline on 08/09/2016 - 15:16

          @Clear: That is ridiculously expensive for DHL

        • AssociatedClear @ Geekbuying on 08/09/2016 - 15:23

          @nanoronline: That's based on my shipping address and is considered a "remote area" by DHL. That's why.

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