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China Mobile A3S 5.2" IPS / 2GB RAM / 16GB / Snapdragon 425 4G Smartphone USD $57.59 (~AUD $74.56) Shipped @ LightInTheBox

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China Mobile A3S 5.2" IPS / 2GB RAM / 16GB / Snapdragon 425 4G Smartphone USD $57.59 (~AUD $74.56) Shipped @ LightInTheBoxAffiliate
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For those after a smaller (and cheaper) phone, I present to you the China Mobile A3s (funny brand, I know right), but pretty good specs for the price. 5.2" screen size so probably good for those that do not like the Sharp Z2 (5.5") that I posted.

Note the screen on this one is only HD @ 1280 x 720

Beat Geekbuying's deal, pretty good discussion on the China Mobile brand and this particular phone model so head over to that post to read.

Available in GOLD or SILVER colours.

Check out this short 5-minute Youtube video - the phone actually is pretty decent considering the price. Check out the screen and photo quality in the video. Longer hands-on review video here (13 minutes)

Oh, and this phone has Notification LED for those wondering.

  • Screen: 5.2-inch, 2.5D HD 1280*720P display
  • Android 7.1 OS,
  • CPU:Snapdragon 425 Quad core
  • GPU: Adreno 308 500Mhz
  • Storage: 2G RAM - 16G ROM, TF card can extend to 128GB (not included)
  • Camera type: one back one front, rear Camera:8.0MP front Camera:5.0MP
  • Network:
    2G: GSM B2/B3/B5/B8
    3G: WCDMA B1/B2/B5, TD-SCDMA B34/B39
    4G: FDD-LTE B3/B7, TDD-LTE B38/B39/B40/B41

Skyblu's checkout process:
1- Add product to cart & select USD currency (upper right, above Cart)
2- Select standard shipping ('Postal Service - Tracking')
3- Untick shipping insurance
4- Confirm payment method (if other than the default method - Paypal)
5- Verify final payable price is "$57.59" (USD) before proceeding Paypal

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  • urbancartel on 13/04/2018 - 16:33
    +1

    $1.25 USD for Express Shipping on the other deal though - would be good if LITB could match that…

    • ilikeit on 13/04/2018 - 17:21
      +3

      Express shipping and LITB do not belong in the same sentence…ever.

    • simonizmaster on 13/04/2018 - 19:26

      I got the phone from the other deal with express shipping. It is still in transit, tho.

  • Clear on 13/04/2018 - 16:33
    +3

    Almost tempted to get this for another burner phone.

    • zzymurgy on 13/04/2018 - 16:37
      +1

      avi checks out

    • Wystri Warrick on 13/04/2018 - 16:52

      Clear

      Almost tempted to get this for another burner phone.

      ……..

      • Clear on 13/04/2018 - 16:53

        I already have 2. 3 is a lucky number.

        • Wystri Warrick on 13/04/2018 - 16:56

          Excuse me, I don't know you.

        • O15 on 13/04/2018 - 17:58

          @Wystri Warrick:
          Someone with so many burner phones, maybe no-one does.

        • Wystri Warrick on 13/04/2018 - 18:01

          @O15: shhh we don't know him, or we'll end up on the list too.

        • StrayfireX on 13/04/2018 - 18:49
          +1

          8 is also a lucky number.

        • Clear on 13/04/2018 - 21:21

          @StrayfireX: Combine all the dead/disposed phones and I probably have 8.

    • bargainparker on 14/04/2018 - 00:47

      Getting bankrupt after the enquiry, aye.

  • MathNerd on 13/04/2018 - 16:36
    +3

    Does it have a notification led?

    • O15 on 13/04/2018 - 18:00

      They managed to get a fingerprint reader into that budget, I should hope it has a notification LED.

    • sky blu on 13/04/2018 - 18:14

      Yes, it does have notification LED - confirmed here.

      Have updated post and added links Youtube videos.

      • PJC on 13/04/2018 - 18:49
        +4

        That is so reasssuring.

      • Cleremy on 13/04/2018 - 19:46

        Doesn't look like it has a loudspeaker.

      • jerum3030 on 13/04/2018 - 22:33

        actually the 5 min YouTube video has 332 likes vs 11 dis' which is also a good sign

  • otter-raptor on 13/04/2018 - 16:38
    +2

    a clone of Xiaomi, oh how the times have changed :D

  • zzymurgy on 13/04/2018 - 16:40
    +1

    Looks like a great phone, compares very favourably to the Xiaomi Redmi 5A.

  • Mister Plod on 13/04/2018 - 16:44

    Far out these are getting stupid cheap for the specs.
    I paid twice this for a similar Xiaomi not long ago…

    • sky blu on 13/04/2018 - 18:02

      I know right. Imagine if this is Xiaomi branded.

    • BadGiraffe on 13/04/2018 - 18:17
      +1

      Yeah… but can you trust the software?

  • Wystri Warrick on 13/04/2018 - 16:53

    Is this a single handset?

    • tonyjzx on 13/04/2018 - 16:54
      +2

      its a timeshare handset

    • Diji1 on 13/04/2018 - 17:40
      +1

      No, it has a husband and a mistress.

  • [Deactivated] on 13/04/2018 - 17:11
    -8

    Good luck with anyone buying this. I can imagine how long it takes till u start seeing problems.

    An hour or a day.

    Don't always look at specs

    • Clear on 13/04/2018 - 18:05
      +4

      Why are you so negative in so many posts?

      • [Deactivated] on 13/04/2018 - 20:30
        +2

        Not negative just realistic.

        Check some of my posts and you'll find some positives, when it's deserved :)

        • sky blu on 13/04/2018 - 22:06
          +1

          Fair enough, but your original statement can apply to Apple iPhones. They have had many hiccups throughout different models.

          Samsung issued a global recall of the Galaxy Note 7 in 2015, but they don't generally get bagged down.

          Don't always look at specs - that's the only reason people would buy this phone. The specs are great at this price point. No one would buy based on the brand.

          On the other hand, I'm sure there are people who would blindly queue up to buy the next iPhone model.

        • trinkasharma on 13/04/2018 - 22:24

          @sky blu:

          Repeating my question here.

          Can it support 3g and above on both cards at the same time? Standby is fine for me.

        • sky blu on 13/04/2018 - 22:34

          @trinkasharma: Good question. I'm on mobile so can't exercise technical research. Have passed this enquiry to rep to check with manufacturer.

          Member Clear may also assist since he is way knowledgeable in phones and tech gadgets.

        • trinkasharma on 13/04/2018 - 22:39

          @sky blu:

          Thanks! Much appreciated. And if the answer is yes then I would not have any issues placing this order.

        • Clear on 14/04/2018 - 00:21
          +1

          @trinkasharma: I'd be confident in saying that this is going to be a 4G/2G phone as it's being advertised as Dual Standby instead of Dual Active. If I had a phone infront of me I would be able to check with some USSD codes.

        • jackystudio on 14/04/2018 - 07:33
          +1

          @Clear:
          2G standby is useless in Aus now, like my mrs' P9.

        • [Deactivated] on 14/04/2018 - 07:46
          -3

          @sky blu:

          Who said anything about Apple phones? They are overpriced pos, I haven't owned a Samsung in years. S5 was the last one.

          Not gonna bother answering this question I can see it going round and round.

        • Clear on 14/04/2018 - 08:00

          @jackystudio: You get what you pay for.

  • [Deactivated] on 13/04/2018 - 17:12
    +6

    Ring ring
    WEI

  • Joey Jo Jo on 13/04/2018 - 17:17
    +4

    I’ve ordered three items from this mob and two of them never showed up. Took an angry email both times to get my money back

    • Windows7forever on 13/04/2018 - 17:25
      +1

      Thats bad news. PP disputes?

    • Diji1 on 13/04/2018 - 17:41

      Everything I've ordered has arrived but it takes a looong time.

    • competitions on 13/04/2018 - 20:16
      +1

      I feel better now knowing I've only ever ordered once from them but the lies from them assured a non repeat customer.

      • sky blu on 13/04/2018 - 21:34
        +1

        Given the number of orders LITB gets it's bound to have hiccups sometimes. The rep on Ozbargain is quite responsive and helpful. There is Paypal to fall on to if things go pear-shaped. I think you just limit yourself if you judge a seller based on minority negative reviews.

    • Palamedes on 15/04/2018 - 07:30
      +1

      I have had 4 orders since December from LITB and all have arrived in reasonable chinese orders time and all worked and were in good nick. Luck of the draw maybe?

  • trinkasharma on 13/04/2018 - 17:42

    Can it support 3g and above on both cards at the same time?

  • eddieaus on 13/04/2018 - 17:53
    +1

    This is for China Mobile network, it only supports a few 4G bands.

    • [Deactivated] on 13/04/2018 - 18:12

      Is this the phone handset Pauline Hanson uses?

      [Deactivated] on 13/04/2018 - 18:12 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
      • [Deactivated] on 13/04/2018 - 20:31
        -1

        Yep to start her bon fires lol

      • Diji1 on 14/04/2018 - 01:30

        Yes, she's only got an issue with Middle Eastern phones nowadays.

        • [Deactivated] on 14/04/2018 - 07:49

          She must of converted to Muslim.

          She's one idiot, that makes all Australian's look like her.

          I wonder what race will be her next target

    • ethan961 on 13/04/2018 - 23:12

      Yeah, especially on Vodafone you'd have to be happy with 3G only often, depending on your area. A little more money goes a long way.

      • Diji1 on 14/04/2018 - 01:41

        I think Vodafone is actually the network you can fully use, it's Telstra and Optus that are useable but missing bands.

        Disclaimer: check yourself if buying.

        • customundo on 14/04/2018 - 07:12

          Before you wreck yourself

        • ethan961 on 14/04/2018 - 08:17
          +1

          Voda uses LTE bands 1, 3, and 5, and of those this phone only has band 3. There's no Voda Band 3 near me, so I personally would have zero Voda LTE. My case is an exception to the norm it seems as OzTowers shows 67.52% of Voda towers have B3, but not having B5 hurts a lot on Voda if you're regional. Telstra and Optus use both B3 and B7 (the only two FDD bands this phone has), though Telstra hardly uses B7 according to OzTowers.

          And on the note of B5 (850MHz), since Voda now uses that band for LTE and Optus doesn't use it at all, you'll only get 3G B1 (2100MHz) on those carriers as the phone doesn't support the 3G B8 (900MHz) they use. Telstra still uses B5 for 3G (as well as B1), so that leaves them as the only safe choice if you're regional.

          I wouldn't suggest anyone buy this as a primary phone or for any use case where connectivity is important, and those who do should carefully check that they'll actually get service where it's needed.

  • ozeebee on 13/04/2018 - 17:56
    +6

    What virus does it come free with?

    • Ryk on 13/04/2018 - 18:38
      +7

      The CCP listening app

      • oldrocker on 13/04/2018 - 21:33

        do they have Red Army marching ringtone? :-)

    • xoom on 14/04/2018 - 00:20

      The location/gps app cannot be turned off as it has report back to base 24x7.

      /s

  • PJC on 13/04/2018 - 18:09
    +1

    Tempting. Thanks OP.

  • [Deactivated] on 13/04/2018 - 18:11
    +3

    Will go up in flames quicker than you can breath in some asbestos fibres from Great Wall disc brake pads.

  • Pacify on 13/04/2018 - 18:11

    Its so weird to see a phone with a 8mp camera for 70$

  • vash12 on 13/04/2018 - 18:14
    +4

    Now the serious question.
    This or iphone X ?

    • wasdw246 on 13/04/2018 - 18:38
      +7

      (x1) IPhone X or (x15+) of this?

    • Ryk on 13/04/2018 - 18:40
      -3

      iphone X is easily 25x better ;)

    • Cleremy on 13/04/2018 - 19:39
      +2

      I bet you'd be happier with this because of low expectations.

  • Mr Mrrtn on 13/04/2018 - 18:40
    +5

    can this be flashed with custom rom to get rid of Chinese spyware?

    • PainToad on 13/04/2018 - 18:51
      +8

      It's not spyware, it's super happy fun time democracy repellent.

    • naturaldecay on 13/04/2018 - 18:53

      I am interested in this too- some of the YouTube reviews say that the weird quasi-xiaomi software skin they have going on is seriously slowing things down

    • Clear on 13/04/2018 - 18:59
      +2

      Are you sure there is even Spyware or malicious apps on it? To answer your question, there is currently no custom ROMs to download but the official firmware is available for download and root has been achieved. Having root would allow you to potentially remove anything malicious.

  • Windows7forever on 13/04/2018 - 19:31
    +2

    They make great stocking fillers at this price. Bought 50.

  • Alzori on 13/04/2018 - 19:47
    +2

    Gosh, this thing is faster than my Nexus 5 and like 15% of the cost.

    • sky blu on 13/04/2018 - 19:49

      Time for an upgrade?

      • Alzori on 13/04/2018 - 19:56

        Current upgrade is gonna be back up to a working power button. Small steps.

  • Groovyuvi on 13/04/2018 - 21:02

    Does anyone know if it will work with aldi, telstra sims?

  • thepigs on 13/04/2018 - 21:55
    -1

    ass mobile

  • chatman on 13/04/2018 - 22:35
    +1

    Impressive given the price, if only it had stock android!

  • umyob on 13/04/2018 - 23:22

    want to say that it was 81 AUD for me, so i followed instructions and payed via paypal in USD. before i knew it i had paid 56 USD. i logged into my bank acc and saw that they charged me 86 AUD, so the moral seems to be to be to just pay the 81 AUD. regards
    even at 86 dollars it lools like a bargain.

  • umyob on 13/04/2018 - 23:42

    woops. i made a mistake, it is better to pay amarican dollars with paypal, it is late in the evening. this is a great deal- ive brrn oz-bagained.

    • sky blu on 13/04/2018 - 23:54

      Great to hear. Yes it is advisable to pay in USD and use an international fee-free card.

  • lito on 13/04/2018 - 23:49

    Thanks this looks good. I'm looking for a phone for my sons birthday. Also noticed Geekbuying has it on sale at around same price: https://www.geekbuying.com/item/China-Mobile-A3s-5-2-Inch-2G…

    • sky blu on 13/04/2018 - 23:56
      +1

      Yes, I've linked it in the main post. LITB'S is slightly cheaper. You can buy from whichever site you feel more comfortable with.

  • lito on 14/04/2018 - 00:12

    Is it better to use Paypal (has spare funds in it), my Aussie credit card with no international transaction fees (Macquarie CC which has good exchange rate), or my Aussie CC linked to Paypal? I've also read you can setup Paypal account to convert using my credit card exchange rate as opposed to Paypal default rate.

    • sky blu on 14/04/2018 - 00:25
      +1

      Yes, please opt to use the card's currency conversion instead of Paypal. It takes a while to find that option as it is well hidden.

      I'd advise you to first set that up and then use a card of your choice with international fee-free and good exchange rate.

      Don't use Paypal funds unless it is in USD.

      • lito on 14/04/2018 - 00:29
        +1

        Thanks, super helpful!

  • fuzor on 14/04/2018 - 00:42

    China mobile, Great wall mobile, Panda Pan Pan mobile, Gigglypuff mobile, Peking mobile. Just a short list of very creative names if you want to start a nothing company that will provide no support.

    • Diji1 on 14/04/2018 - 01:34

      I have never used support for a mobile phone or tablet device so it doesn't seem worth it.

      • yaziyo on 14/04/2018 - 22:14

        Support generally means OS updates. I don't bother paying extra for the chance of getting software updates. Even mainstream brands for Android are pretty spotty and half the time updates end up just slowing down your device.

  • 51ngh on 14/04/2018 - 03:38

    Came here looking for the obligatory Band 28 post…
    probably doesn’t support it.

  • peuwayaqdq on 14/04/2018 - 06:37

    Sorry a bit out of topic, but in the review video, the reviewer played a game (https://ibb.co/djXCrn). Anyone knows what's the name of the game? Thanks.

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