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Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Special Edition 3GB/32GB (Grey w/ B28 700MHz) $175.99 US Xiaomi Mi Max 3GB/32GB $219.99 US @ Geekbuying

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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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        • @Clear:

          Yeah I have that problem, that's why I get nothing shipped by DHL.

  • Op, is the Note 3 Pro Gray on offer definitely in stock? And if placed today when will the likely be shipped out? I would be selecting the DHL shipping option.

  • ahhh under $170USD and i'd jump on this deal. pretty please, Clear? :D

  • +1

    My order for a Grey 3GB/32GB B bundle with case and tempered glass (not a Special Edition as this deal) from last Friday 2/9 is still "Payment Confirmed (Processing)".

    Paid extra for DHL but reading the page again I take it "Shipping: in 2-7 business days" means shipping from their end – not an optimistic prediction of when it will arrive if I do pay more for DHL like I’d naively hoped!. It wont be till next Tuesday 13/9 that they've broken their promise if it hasn’t changed to "Shipped"…..

    Guess I'm too used to being pleasantly surprised at how quickly my orders from AliExpress have been dispatched - especially if I pay extra for DHL.

    • +1

      Correct. Shipping in time is for processing the order.

      • +1

        No worries - thank you, as long as it arrives. It was still about $25 cheaper inc DHL delivery than any of the AliExpress stores I trust to order from so not too upset. Do you know about stock levels of the Standard Grey 3GB/32GB model - should I expect a delay?

        • At time of posting there were 1300 units in stock for this phone.

        • +1

          Can you please PM me your order number?

        • thanks for following up - have done

  • how long does the deal run for? is it til out of stock maybe?

    • +1

      At least a month usually. Plenty of stock currently.

  • +1

    Hi Clear,

    Ive ordered redminote 3 32gb from geekbuying on sept 4 but still no shipping? why geekbuying is slower than other chinese merchants? I have selected DHL as my preferred courier.

    • +1

      As I have said already. The Gold went out of stock briefly and the remaining orders will be fulfilled soon.

  • +4

    I have this phone (3+32GB Silvery $169.99USD) and it is brilliant. Came with play store installed. Very fast. I get 4G+ with Optus (2-4mbs download speeds) in metro areas. Camera is great quality too with nice filter functions. Finger print scanner is sound. xiamoi provide regular updates for its user interface. I Added a 64gb micro SD card, just had to format it to FAT32 (max files 4GB each) to be read by the phone.

    Most of the limitations you may read comments on are insignificant for the price you pay and the quality you get.

    Just get one, you won't regret.

  • +1

    CLEAR, as others are saying - bundle with case and screen protector please!!

  • Waiting for the Xiaomi Redmi Pro to be available. Will order one as soon as it is in stock, provided it comes with Google Play store.

    • I am also waiting for one of these, but a 'global version'.

      That said, I bought the Redmi Note 3 global and am pretty happy with it so far.

      • Is this not a global version on sale here???
        I bought one here knowing that this is the newer global version with an additional band 28 which will have access to Telstra 4gx network.
        I am currently using a global version without band 28 and I am very happy with my upload and download speed.
        With the additional band 28, I am sure the speed will be much better than my current one.

  • +4

    WARNING!: Just go told through thier online chat, that my order which was placed 01/09/2016 will not ship till Tuesday 13/09/2016 or thereafter!!!

    • Grey or gold?

      • +1

        Was Grey, but Gold may have same issue.

        • Also ordered Gray . Payed extra for fast delivery . If I had of known it wasn't even in stock I definately wouldn't have bothered .

    • +1

      Ordered gold on 31/8 still "Processing" as well.. Pathetic..

      I think Clear has no idea about stock levels or being told BS by GeekBuying.

      He said stock arriving yesterday or today, and will be shipped today latest. And that didn't happen…

      If GB has stock they would have shipped our orders already..

      • +1

        Yeah it doesn't make sense, Clear says geekbuying had 800 in stock of the Grey when the deal was posted yet here I am still waiting for my order that was made on the 02/09. Sounds like they are just saying there is stock available when there is none and hope no one calls them out.

        • +1

          Was your order grey or gold? There were 800 units instock on the Gold that I posted the other week, but they all sold out.

        • @Clear: My order was for Grey

        • +2

          @yolobargains: Ok. I'll speak to Geekbuying about it all tomorrow.

        • +1

          @Clear:

          Thanks for your help, especially when it is late at night. Keep us in the loop :)

        • +1

          @Skinz: I'm glad someone appreciates the work. Thank you.

        • +1

          Never mind I saw your comment. Still I appreciate the work you've been putting in

        • @Clear:
          No one appreciates being scammed .

        • +8

          @troyww: I'm not even an employee and I'm not obliged to help anyone either. My agreement is to post deals and nothing more.

          I help because I care.

  • Day 5 update

    Only 5-25 days to go now ….

    :)

    • +2

      *525 days to go :P

  • +2

    My grey arrived yesterday, awesome phone. Now sell my S6

  • any discount on the b package (case and screen protector)???

    http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-3-Pro-5-5-I…

  • I want a Mi Max special edition.

  • +2

    Still waiting for order to be shipped. purchased 31/8………… If you don't have enough stock to fill orders that have already been placed, why promote to sell more?

    • I have explained many times already. Geekbuying told me that more stock had arrived on the Gold and there is plenty of stock on the Grey.

      If I had known this was going to be the case I would not have posted. I'm not a Store Rep so I only know what they tell me and everyone else.

      • Bull##it on the grey . My grey oreder is still processing .

  • +1

    anyone found a case or screen protector for the Note 3 Special Edition yet?

    might have found something the dimensions on the note 2 look similar

    http://en.miui.com/thread-342606-1-1.html

    http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_2-6992.php

  • +2

    If anyone is still waiting from the previous deal. Please send me a PM with your order number.

    I'll have an update later when I have all the facts.

    • Will you also look into bundle deal for the grey? i think a lot of people are waiting for that since no one knows what cover/screen protector to get with them all being not correct.

      • +2

        There already is a bundle deal for it yeah?

        Buuuut dedicated covers and screen protectors dont seem to exist for this "Special edition" with B28 at 152mm high

        In a comment in a previous deal clear says that GB have tested the Gel cases and they fit. Was no mention of if the glass/screen protectors worked.

        I wasnt prepared to risk it, B28 didnt seem that crucial for me and just went with the standard version (that still hasn't shipped a week later though clear is following up for me…)

        Sooo confusing all the options and naming conventions for this phone

        • yep that's the bundle but discount code provided doesn't work on it, only the naked handset.

        • Yeah that bundle price should be in line with Gold though; Grey is $11USD more expensive.. I don't want to risk buying covers/screen protectors that won't fit so some clarity would be nice regarding protectors and such.

        • Sorry I see now re discount code and the bundle

          I considered ordering case and glass separately from AliExpress or eBay where you can get them for $1-2 or so with free delivery but was concerned they'd arrive much later than the phone that I paid be express delivered by DHL…..

          Since it's taking so long to even get out of the "processing" stage maybe I should have just saved the $12 or so extra I paid to have them bundled and ordered separately

    • Mine has shipped. Thanks @clear

      • +1

        Yay! In early shipping stages here too.

        • +1

          mine still not shipped.. ridiculous.. 10 days since I ordered now..

        • @gembel:
          Must say DHL was fast picked up in HK on the 11 in the evening, already here in NZ, hopefully get it today or tomorrow from local courier.

  • It's a great deal, though xiaomi phone is not my main phone, I like redmi.

  • I thought it was the best phone for its price until just two days ago. My Redmi Note 3 Pro flatout just stopped recharging, the battery drained and I haven't been able to charge it or turn it back on since then.

    I've tried many things to troubleshoot it, at this point I have a feeling it's the battery that has died or the micro USB port. It had only been around 2 months since I got it too.

    The best thing I can do now seems to be pay up 100$+ to get it diagnosed and fixed, most repair booths don't have Xiao Mi parts as well so it may be higher. Since I bought it online there isn't any local service centre that warranty falls under. Also rooting it had voided whatever warranty I had (seller statement).

    Just beware what you're buying, a heavy user that charges every night all night like me won't be able to last that long compared to other phones. Also it takes super long to recharge.

    • +1

      Send it back under warranty PayPal page for return shipping if you bought using PayPal. Who you buy from ? Just install Xiaomi official rom and unroot, it's hardware fault not software.

      • the battery drained and I haven't been able to charge it or turn it back on since then

        Don't think they'll be able to unroot. :P

      • I bought it on eBay, I can probably do the PayPal thing but there's no point if they don't fix it because it's rooted. Also it was already running the official ROM, I just flashed a more updated official rom to root it.

        • Sounds like they'll have to fix it to even know it's rooted?

  • Anyone managed to find a silicon case that fits? Please post link :)

    • +2

      +1 For a Tpu case and glass protector.

    • +1

      I even went into my local shopping centre, and went to the mobile repair/phone case stalls they have but they don't carry any at all.

      If I had known this was that rare, I probably would've opted with the non B28 version :(

      • Nothing at Melbourne Chinatown and Highpoint! :(

    • +2

      I got this one from eBay and it fits! http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/291759321720?_trksid=p2057872.m27…

      Unfortunately no Australian seller selling this but surprisingly the case arrived earlier than the estimated time. I bought it on Aug 31 and got it today, to Melbourne CBD (estimated delivery Sep 19-30). As you can see from the photos there are wide holes for the top (headphone jack & mic) and bottom (USB & mic) instead of individual small holes for each of those, plus a big hole for the infrared. So when stretched to fit the phone, they don't get covered as well as the speaker grills at the back which is taller than the standard RN3.

      Personally I have been getting this style of cases (the grips on the sides are good for handling) and finding it manages to fit on the taller RN3 SE pleases me. Also, after trying out ways to put on the case, I found putting the phone into the case from the left/right first is better than going top/bottom. This makes the case able to properly wrap around the sides of the phone's front and still able to protect the screen if it lands face down.

      Other cases I have tried and found unfit are the slim ones (generic and this Invisium brand by an Aussie ebay seller), those Chinese shock proof ones (with bulging corners but unfortunately smaller holes), and this surprisingly genuine Xiaomi TPU case (called skidproof case) by another Aussie ebay seller.

      • Thanks for this. Now to wait

  • Quick question, does GeekBuying tamper with the ROM at all? I had a bad experience purchasing a Lenovo K3 Note through GearBest, who seemingly loaded it with malware. I had to go through the hassle of flashing a custom ROM. I'm really hoping I won't have to do that for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro that I purchased through GeekBuying, so that I can start using it right away.

    • +1

      Some phones will have Google Play installed and Global ROMs from mi.com are often used for Xiaomi.

      No one has reported any 3rd party ROMs on this phone.

      • No worries. Thanks for letting me know.

      • Sorry, just a follow up question. Which would be the correct ROM listed here? It appears there is a "Redmi Note 3" or a "Redmi Pro" but no "Redmi Note 3 Pro".

        • +1

          This one should be the correct one.

          http://en.miui.com/download-301.html#449

        • +1

          Phone is "Redmi Note 3". When you click through, select "Redmi Note 3 Special Edition Global" from the top.

        • @Clear: I received the phone today and have flashed that ROM. However, during setup, "Australia" isn't listed in the locales. Should I just select another random country, or have I flashed the incorrect ROM?

        • @Ben1985: Yeah just choose another. Xiaomi never intended their phones to be in Australia so it was never added.

        • @Clear: Why do I always find this out after purchasing? :( What problems is the wrong locale going to cause me?

        • @Ben1985: AFAIK nothing.

    • Someone reported a malware preinstalled (Cheetah Mobile Cleanmaster SDK)
      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/263289?page=3#comment-3984…

      • That's not actually malware. It's the default MIUI app found in Security > Cleaner. I believe Samsung also use it in Touchwhiz.

      • +1

        Cheetah Mobile Cleanmaster SDK is installed in ALL xiaomi phone. I have a redmi note (1st Generation) bought directly from Xiaomi Singapore, and it is also in my phone.

  • Do we have root specifically for this version at all?
    I only need to have root and to install Viper4Android for my music. If anyone can confirm I would jump on this

  • HI guys, first post here. Any idea what the stock levels are like for the grey 3/32gb. I.e. The special. Want to pull the trigger and order one. How long realistically would it be before I have one in my hands. I'm in Qld, north Brisbane.

    • I've sent a message to the team to see how it's all going in HK.

      • great also eagerly awaiting stock report

  • +1

    @Clear Can you please post link to a case that would fit the Special Edition? Many thanks!

    • Same here if possible.

    • Looks like we can only wait for the manufacturers to start making the cases for the special edition now that it's more readily available. But we can only hope :/

      • Or if there is Note 3 Special Edition owner who owns also a 3D printer and is willing to venture into making the case.

        • Probably easier to find a TPU case maker whom makes cases or would for the Redmi, and ask them to make a run of a thousand or couple. Might cost a bit more, but i don't mind if it's good like my diztronic one i got for oneplus

  • +1

    I ordered the Gold one from previous deal on the 02 Sep.
    It was picked up by DHL on Sunday (11/09/2016) and it is out for delivery in Perth today (Tuesday 13/09/2016).
    Very quick delivery when Geekbuying have the stock.

    • Have you received it yet? Any thoughts on the phone?

      • +1

        I have received the phone on Tuesday 13/09/2016 before lunch time.
        I ordered this one for a friend and I have bought 2 others of non band28 for my family.
        This Redmi Note 3 is excellent for under AUD$250.
        I am currently using the older non Band28 version and it has been fantastic.
        The operating system is easy to use, just make sure you get the official ROM for international users with OTA updates.
        The battery can last me 2+ more days and the download and upload speed is also very good for a non band28.
        Very well built. Pay extra for DHL or TNT if you are unwilling to wait upto 3 weeks for delivery from China/HK.
        The cheapest I have seen them on sale was USD$170 plus shipping.
        I might get another one if there is another price drop :)

  • Questions, these two phones are basically the same internally, the different is only the Mi max has a bigger screen?
    Can anyone suggest best camera from Xiaomi range?

    Thanks,

  • I've been trying to cancel my preorder from this deal. Person who replies to me keeps asking me if I want to substitute for something else even though I told them upfront I want a refund. Should I raise a issue with Paypal?

  • Any deal for the grey 3GB/32GB with the case and screen protector? code doesn't seem to work on that bundle.

    Cheers

  • +4

    I ordered one of these on the 12th Sept, even though the site said that international orders are processed in 1-2 days it’s taken until today, 22nd Sept, for them to get their act together and ship the phone. Then they ignore my additional payment for DHL freight and send it by Airmail so I have another 15-30 business days to wait. Incredible.

    • +1

      I placed an order on Sunday for the 3GB/32GB non-band 28 version, I wonder if they'll do the same for mine… paid for DHL too. Still in processing. Not only that, but the page for that particular one now shows "preorder/presale"… yet when I paid it said they had stock in "HK Warehouse". They better have stock for my order because there's no way in hell I'm waiting "19 days" for it to ship, then potentially getting it sent by airmail too.

    • +1

      I placed an order also on 12th Sept for a gold version (thought gold had less demand lol), got an email saying

      Dear Sir or Madam
      This is the customer service from Geekbuying,thanks for your order . We are sorry to tell you that we just got the information from factory , the item you ordered “ geekbuying:371731 209802 ” is too popular to meet all the demands , we just need to get them from the factory again .
      it is estimated that it will be in stock this week. please don't worry ,once it is in stock , we will ship it out ASAP.
      We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.

      infuriating…… I purchased DHL shipping too.

  • can this phone simultaneously operate both SIMs on 3G or higher? e.g. Dual Sim 4G & 3G?
    http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/dual_sim_4g3g_phones

  • Just recieved this today, after emailing them about why my order from Sunday hadn't shipped yet.

    "Dear sir,
    Thanks for your order .
    We are sorry to inform you that the item 362395 is extremely popular, we just need to get them from the factory.
    We can't confirm the available time,
    would you mind changing to the golden color"362396 "(207812), there are only several ones left in our warehouse.
    We would appreciate your early reply.We apologize for the inconvenience.
    If you have any question, please feel free to contact us.
    Anyway we will try our best to help you.
    Best regards,
    Debbie"

    Ridiculous. They should update the site properly, I wouldn't have bought if it was a damn presale.

    • "would you mind changing to the golden color"362396 "(207812), there are only several ones left in our warehouse. "

      this is probably a lie, see my msg above. If they have stock for gold one then why hasn't my order been posted yet?

      Kind of regretting my order now… good aliexpress sellers are more reliable

      • Yeah, real sus. Thinking of ordering off AliExpress now, after cancelling my order…

  • +1

    How do you check to confirm that you have kate version?
    I thought Kate was suppuse to come with MIUI 8 mines 7.5.2.0

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