Xiaomi Mi5s Plus (5.7", 3800mAh, NFC, Dual Rear Camera) - 64GB/4GB US$390/AU$518, 128GB/6GB US$460/AU$611 @ AliExpress

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PR0r on 06/10/2016 - 22:01 aliexpress.com (1446 clicks)
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Xiaomi Mi5s Plus was released last week packing some impressive specs (see below).
Several stores now have stock so take a look if you're on the market for a new phone, or compare to the Mi5 Pro. Key features here being the Snapdragon 821 CPU, dual Sony rear cameras, NFC, and large 3800mAh battery to last the day or two.

64GB/4GB $518 - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Original-Xiaomi-Mi5s-Plus-4G…

128GB/6GB $611 - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Xiaomi-Mi5s-Plus-smartphone-…

Specifications
5.7" Display, 2.5D Curved Glass, 94% NTSC
Sony 13MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera
3800 mAh battery
Snapdragon 821 Processor, Quick Charge 3.0
Metal brushed body
NFC
USB Type C
LPDDR 4, UFS 2.0
4GB RAM + 64GB ROM / 6GB RAM+ 128 GB ROM

Band supported:
FDD-LTE (B1，B3，B5，B7)
TD-LTE (B38，B39，B40，B41)
TD-SCDMA (B34，B39)
WCDMA (B1，B2，B5，B8)
GSM (B2，B3，B5，B8)
CDMA1X / EVDO ( BC0)

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        salem on 09/10/2016 - 10:48

        @Level380: I've only done some cursory googling, but it looks like 900mhz is the 2G network, not 700mhz? Also band 17 operates on 700mhz. If telstra are pushing out more 700mhz 4G from freeing up 2G, do we know if it's band 28 or band 17?

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        brentsbits on 09/10/2016 - 11:05

        @salem: According to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LTE_frequency_bands both bands are 700Mhz so I guess it would depend on what Telstra is rolling out. It, however, doesn't change the fact that band 28 isn't the only band that LTE operates on here and there's no plans to change that, as far as we the public are aware.

        So, while band 28 might be a deal breaker for some (if you are in rural areas or even if you just want it which is perfectly valid of course) it's not essential in order to get LTE service in Australia and doesn't make this an overall bad deal, just a bad deal for individuals in the circumstances mentioned above.

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  Click_It on 07/10/2016 - 10:56

  +1

  I'm interested in the camera, it boasts 2xSony but I can't find any specs around it.

  Does anyone know if this shoots in 1080/60p ? Seems like a simple ask yet many new phones don't support it. One reason I'm still using my Samsung GNote 3.

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    Roger75 on 07/10/2016 - 11:35

    It is Sony 1200W IMX378 F2.0,support 4K 30fps,720p/1080p 30fps,720p 120 fps

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      SpaceNinja on 07/10/2016 - 11:39

      You are wrong my friend, this is the sensor in Mi 5s not Mi 5s Plus.

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        Click_It on 07/10/2016 - 11:44

        Yeah the Mi 5s couldn't do 1080p 60fps. I'm hoping theres a different camera in the PLUS which can. At a guess it's probably the same old camera though.

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        Roger75 on 07/10/2016 - 12:05

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        @Click_It: Mi 5S could do 4K 30fps,1080p 120 fps,720p 30fps and 120fps
        Mi 5S plus 4K 30fps,720p/1080p 30fps,720p 120 fps

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        Roger75 on 07/10/2016 - 12:09

        It is my bad.maybe is Sony IMX258

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        SpaceNinja on 07/10/2016 - 12:10

        @Roger75: Yes it is Sony IMX258.

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        Click_It on 07/10/2016 - 13:27

        +1

        @SpaceNinja:

        Okay looks like the Sony IMX258 can do 1080p/60fps which is good. Now to wait for global ROM and I'm in.

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  Exec-Matrix on 07/10/2016 - 12:06

  What's the massive obsession with band 28? All I ever see is people whinge about it.

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    Clear on 07/10/2016 - 12:17

    +8

    Because many Telstra 4G towers only support B28 in more rural areas.

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    dingdong3000 on 07/10/2016 - 12:20

    +1

    Yeah me too i don't see what all the fuss is about. Perhaps a lot of them are in remote areas in Oz

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    Exec-Matrix on 07/10/2016 - 13:38

    +1

    I just see people argue about b28 and always wondered.

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    smarikoe on 07/10/2016 - 13:39

    +2

    I live in a rural area and haven't had issues with my redmi note 3 …

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  Lucky13 on 07/10/2016 - 14:46

  +1

  Just remember when you're buying it that you're spending $500+ on something that doesn't come with an Australian warranty. Just thought it should be noted.

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  arctan on 07/10/2016 - 15:50

  Any review on Mi5s camera performance?

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  marquise on 20/10/2016 - 17:15

  I bought this for my dad and used DHL. Arrived today. Does not have google play store. Assumed it was a global rom, but is not.

  How can I set this up to be as user friendly for my dad? Help pls! I don't want to be a 24 hour help desk support for him.

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    brentsbits on 20/10/2016 - 17:49

    There's no global rom for it yet. It's why I haven't ordered one yet in sorry to say.

    There will be tutorials for installing the play store online I'd think

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      salem on 20/10/2016 - 19:07

      There's apparently an app in the Chinese app store to install Google play store (pretty sure it's not Google endorsed, but what are they going to do, re-un-certify them?)

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      feihong on 20/10/2016 - 19:07

      I ordered a Mi5S Plus from TOPMALL after seeing this (~$15 more expensive at the time but includes a headset, a basic protective case, a tampered glass screen protector, and pre-flashed. I have noticed the seller listed here has since updated the listing to include all of these too except the tampered glass protector). It arrived yesterday, and I am glad to report that it appears to have been flashed with a MIUI 8 global stable ROM! (or at least it checks for updates automatically)

      Here is the link to the product:
      https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Original-Xiaomi-Mi5s-plus-12…

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        brentsbits on 21/10/2016 - 11:27

        There no global rom yet, possibly just has gapps installed in English

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      marquise on 21/10/2016 - 00:46

      The biggest problem is some apps/settings are in Chinese, so have no idea what they are or do. I guess I will just try to get the Google Play store on first into a working state and reflash with a more English-centric rom later on.

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        brentsbits on 21/10/2016 - 11:27

        +1

        I know it doesn't help you now but always in the future, Google the model of the phone and "global rom"

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