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[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] scdoyle:
Wondamobile say they will have 'international version' on 31st. I have bought from them many times before. Not the cheapest but excellent service.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Zacuis:
Gearbest now has this in at $710. It says its the global rom. I did contact them on facebook to check it was the indian version. They said that it would be in stock on the 20th. So it is likely the chinese version with google play pushed to it.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] a.bellez:
Does anyone know if Vivo is making the nex with different specifications for different regions?

By specifications, I mean the phone's general specifications. The vivo Malaysia website says the nex's camera comes with OIS and EIS. But the Indian website makes mention of only OIS feature. Some reviews I have watched says the phone comes with EIS. Which is true?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Wahoux:
I just bought a second hand Nex 128/8Gb, for 580€. As it just launched few weeks ago, it's like buying a brand new. Can't wait to receive it :D
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Opa Schlumpf:
Congratulations, where exactly did you buy the Vivo?

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[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Nightmare[ITA]:
Hey buddy, did you recieved your phone yet? I was thinking of buying the phone from the same seller.

If you recieved it, was everything right with it?

Thanks
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
Yeah no problems, all good. I only just found out that the Hong Kong model is also global. It's cheaper on Gearbest.

https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_009177666969.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeBLnGn_Zc4

Did anyone found a Russian unboxing video? I only found some pictures. The one from the italian eBay seller is fake, if you look at the charger and box :)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/vivo-Nex-s...-No-China-smartphone-Android-dac/232876630155

EAN code 6935117809403 is also on the Indian box. The ROM is also the same.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Nightmare[ITA]:
Thanks for the quick answer!

I think i'll take the indian version from ebay, since a lot of people seem to have bad experiences with gearbest.

Too bad there is no 256GB global version :(

I would be kinda pissed if they realease it in Europe some weeks from now :laugh::laugh:

Edit:

I think the russian release should be end of the month.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
Well i saw a Russian shop that sells the 256GB model, but many Russian shops don't deliver outside Russia.

https://t-kit.ru/collection/vivo-nex/product/vivo-nex-s-256gb-black-2
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] tonyg_253:
Hi all, just trying to buy the right version of the NEX S, i want the global rom, not the China version. I see there are a few on EBAY now with Hong Kong version. is this the correct version to buy, to get all the Google assistant and play etc as default or should i be looking for india version? just want to make sure i get the right model.

any help appreciated, thankyou
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Nightmare[ITA]:
Hi, the Global Version should be available from following Countries:

So, Hong Kong Version should be OK too, as [MENTION=5500321]WhySoSeriousJoKer[/MENTION] mentioned. To be 100% safe just get the indian version.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] NOLA Ragin Cajun:
I ordered the global version off of AliExpress (ships from Hong Kong), and I should be getting it tonight or tomorrow. I'll post an update if and when I can verify it's the global ROM.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] tonyg_253:
Thanks for the feedback, i checked out a hong kong version on Ebay from china-town-au, he states its a HK version, but when i asked about the global rom, he said its a china version with google play loaded.

i think i'll keep looking for the India one, thanks all
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] tonyg_253:
just order the HK version, couldn't wait any longer :D, let you know how it goes with software etc

Thanks again
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] NOLA Ragin Cajun:
To follow up on my previous post, I for sure got the Chinese version with Google Play installed. Despite it coming from Hong Kong, and me very specifically asking if the phone came with the global ROM or just the Play Store installed on the Chinese one (and the merchant verifying it was the global one), I got this. Got everything set up as far as the Vivo Account and customization goes, but I really wanted the global version :( Considering keeping this one just because it was nigh impossible to find an advertised global variant that ships to the US.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] tossero:
[MENTION=5500321]WhySoSeriousJoKer[/MENTION] Thank you for the info, I just ordered it from the same seller !

I can't wait to have it ! Merrryy Christmassss! :)
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Exoma:
I purchased mine from Amazon and was shipped to Canada. Cost me $1300 CAD though. Definitely a hefty price to pay, but the seller is legit. It's also shipping from Hong Kong so I hope it's the Global variant but we'll see. (Even if it's Chinese, my wife's family have Chinese phone numbers so we're good)
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] tem3000:
Aliexpress?

(I'm always gun shy about posting a question that was answered elsewhere... I promise I looked!)

It's been good to see all the places people have been buying the nex s and what their experiences have been like. I'm curious why there's little to no mention of aliexpress however. I've had good luck buying (inexpensive) technology before. So I'm wondering if their conspicuous absence from the thread is for a reason, something that makes people wary of shopping with them. The prices seem very competitive.

Any info and/or experiences appreciated.!
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Step666:
It's definitely available on AliExpress but only from something like 3 sellers, so there's not much choice or competition. Consequently, the prices aren't massively competitive.

With that in mind, I think most people have looked elsewhere.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] tem3000:
Much obliged, sounds like you just saved me some money.

I'm unclear on the appeal of the Indian model. Is it primarily that the system/funtouch language is in English?

Have people found a source for the Indian model? Like others, I've tried various sources in India and none will ship internationally. I haven't had luck on ebay or any other sites I've tried.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
Here's a very reliable store purchasing Global version of Vivo Nex from Europe(Italy) with 2 year warranty support;)

https://www.grossoshop.net/international-version/vivo-nex-s-international-version-8-128gb-black.html

https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.grossoshop.net
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] tossero:
I've placed my order here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Vivo-N...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

The seller seems reliable, at least one xda member already got it.

Cheers~
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] -Andro1d-:
Got mine from Gearbest- 'international version', not chinese with playstore.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] tem3000:
Thank for the great resources for the international/India model. I'm ready to pull the trigger but my pocketbook isn't. As soon as it comes in, I'll post a short note about my experience with the seller.

Cheers!
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Cheesus182:
Have you purchased from here before? How do you know its coming from Italy? I've only seen "Express shipping, 8-10 days". Nothing about where its coming from.

The Nex 8GB/128GB costs EUR 599 there which is cheaper than anywhere else. If its coming from Italy that means no import cost either so this sounds too good to be true but please correct me. I want this to be true to bad :laugh:

Edit: After looking at the site for a while I still don't see anything that they ship from Italy. They do offer the standard "Guaranteed no customs express shipping" thing. The way it looks to me is that its a standard Chinese website that will take your order, then go out to buy the phone and send it to you and avoid customs some how. While there is nothing wrong with that, I do think that the 599 price tag is bullsh*t. TradingShenzen offered the 8GB/128GB for 599 for a long time while it was out of stock. When it became available it immediately jumped to 680, now down to 667 + 40 euros shipping. Lets hope Grossoshop is different.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] adwa1987:
hi guys

vivo nex s 128 available now in official vivo hongkong E store and Malaysian E store

vivomall.hk/products/vivo-x21?utm_source=website&utm_medium=vivo_official_x2 1&from=officialsite

vshare.com.my/single-product.php?p=32

i ordered malayasian unit

i will receive it after 2 days . i am from Kuwait. i used aramex to ship my device.

off course they only deliver local or inside their country . you need to use other method to deliver to ur address where ever you are .
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
Interesting, but the phone is not released in Italy? They say it comes with EU plug so it must be the Russian model?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
I’m not saying this is Italian version but that Grossoshop has in Italy warehouse.

I have a friend that recently purchased a Xiaomi device from them and sent them global version with EU plug inside the retail box and shipped from Italy.

https://m.youtube.com/user/GrossoShop/about

Their Facebook page is in Italian language

https://m.facebook.com/GrossoShop/

Also when opening site you see Italian characters in promoting or anything other info.

Probably the base land is China they then devised a system to import phones in Europe and, from these European warehouses(Italy) they ship to European countries.

That a common practice from on line store to bring to European customers goods from China and avoid EU custom and charges.

I don’t know witch version of Nex is selling you should ask them on 21th of month when opened again after vacation end to them.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] tonyg_253:
hi all, i received mine friday, it was listed as HK version. still playing with it

came with all the standard Google Play, assistant and lense stuff that you would expect, no chinese app store

have tried a couple of different launchers etc

still customizing, but loving it so far
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Guy1731:
Not sure what 'reliable' means if the specifications this seller provides for the NEX S mention 'FM Radio'.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Achillias:
Do you know if this is the Vivo Nex phone which doesn't require an Chinese Vivo account for being able to use third party launchers without an hassle.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] tossero:
I did not yet receive mine but an user here [MENTION=5500321]WhySoSeriousJoKer[/MENTION] reported that it's the international version and there are no issues with it.

Cheers
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Achillias:
He got it from eBay right?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] tossero:
Yes, the same seller.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
It's in stock now and I just bought one. The shopreviews are good. https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.grossoshop.net

I realy hope that this is the Russian model with orginal EU charger :D

Use code: EXSUMMERAC for free express shipment (no customs) and gifts (glass screen protector, bumper and standard screen protector).
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] rrlinker3:
Thanks for the heads up. I cannot place my order as it states there are no shipping options. Any idea what to do? Thanks again
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Guy1731:
ok, this is my phone: VIVO nex s, China version. I absolutely love it. Great screen, fast, easy to use, and running all apps I need. Fingerprint works great, despite what is written in the reviews, and there are other negative points that are talked about in reviews that I absolutely have to deny following my everyday use experience. An absolutely fabulous peace of smartware.

But!

(There is always a 'but')

It is MY phone, I paid for it, and I don't like the fact to be depending on someone that I don't know to be able to use it like I want. I am speaking about the VIVO account, which needs a Chinese number for a verification code, and I'm totally depending on the account in case of tuning my device (custom launcher, etc...) to expect the public account still working. By coincidence, setting up/tuning is the part I love most about a new device. Imagine 'someone' decides to change the password of the public VIVO account, and you won't be able to use it any more, or as you would like it to function. Unacceptable. I constantly feel like hijacked. By far the rudest, most restrictive, arrogant, and unacceptable way to treat someone who paid a lot to make use of your exciting and revolutionary designed product... and I nevertheless still think it's a wonderful and great phone, and I love it so much....

That's why I decided to buy the global NEX today. Thes same wonderful and fantastic phone, without the account restrictions.

I will be curious to put both phones side by side, and also it will allow me to experiment with roms and other firmware change attempts on my Chinese nex, hoping to be of any help to any other desperate user.

I ordered my NEX global at GEARBEST.

I'll keep in touch! ;)
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] rrlinker3:
I will be curious to put both phones side by side, and also it will allow me to experiment with roms and other firmware change attempts on my Chinese nex, hoping to be of any help to any other desperate user.

I ordered my NEX global at GEARBEST.

I'll keep in touch! ;)[/QUOTE]

I was going to order from them too. I just cannot tell for sure that it is the Vivo Nex that is not tied to a Chinese Vivo account. So you feel pretty comfortable that the phone is the Global/International variant??? One other question - how long before they ship your phone? Thanks for any insight you can offer.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Guy1731:
Just received a confirmation that it should be delivered at my home in 1 - 2 working days. So I presume I will get it next week somewhere.

You make me nervous when you write you have doubts it could be the Chinese version. I read here in the forum that some presumed they would get the global version, but in fact got the Chinese with the Google stuff installed previously. Still needing a VIVO account linked to a Chinese tel. number.

But I'm sure and confident the global version of the NEX coming from GearBest is the real global version, because: 1/ I asked them, and they replied positive, 2/ it's confirmed in the comments on their website, 3/ I saw an unboxing film of a global version from GearBest, and it looked legit.

Still... I am eager to get this all confirmed once I have the device.

Yesterday I went to a smartphone shop to buy a new tablet for my lovely wife, and they were very impressed when I showed them my NEX. All 3 owners of the shop couldn't keep their hands of it, and I had to ask it back to be able to leave the shop... :laugh::laugh:

I'll keep in touch!
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] rrlinker3:
Just got a reply from Gearbest and he said the Global version has Google Play preinstalled and is certified. So this is the model to get! Sorry for worry - its just so hard to know what is going on with this phone.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Goronok:
The 128GB black version on wonda mobile is also the global version.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] lude219:
Got my order in at gearbest for the black color and says shipping isn't in until Sept 13-18.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] parusia:
I ordered mine from Gearbest since July 31 and still I don't receive that one yet. The reason I brought that from them was because was supposed to be delivered after 2 days, but is almost a month and nothing.

I really hope you guys receive yours fast, but my experience had been bad so far.

In the other hand I received my Note 9 that I ordered on August 15 on Tuesday and is an amazing phone.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] lude219:
Considering that the global version didn't get release until mid August, you have to factor in that vivo isn't planning to sell 10 million of these devices compare to a note 9, so supply will be low and therefore shipment will take a while to trickle to smaller retailers. I honestly wouldn't expect for it to deliver to my doorstep until end of September for the global version.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] parusia:
I understand your point, but whenever I paid for the phone the seller stated that he have the phones in stock and was going to be delivered to me in 2 to 3 business days. That was on July 31. And as far as I know the global version was released on that day.

I will wait for the phone, but that is not the point, the point is they didn't even make the effort to contact me at all to let me know that was a problem with their stock and was a delay on the shipment. But for now I got a new toy to play with until Gearbest send me the Nex.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] lude219:
I totally get that, and I agree, that's bad communication on their side. But at the same time, they get small shipments coming in ever so often. They don't have the logistics of Amazon and carry surplus in warehouses all over the world and afford inventory to sit idly. How gearbest, Wanda, grossoshop, etc. operate is that they rely on people like you and me to pre-order then they take that number of orders and add in 10-20% for inventory overhead then go out and import the devices from manufacturer. Once they deliver that first batch to all the ppl on the ordering queue, they go out and order the inventory for the next group of queues, etc. Multiply this process from all the other retailers out there fighting for limited quantity and it could take months.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] MobilePerson:
Anyone buy it from site below ?

https://www.grossoshop.net/vivo-nex-s-international-version-8-128gb-black.html
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] rrlinker3:
I tried to buy from them but for some reason I kept getting stuck on my shipping address. Said there were no shipping options available. Ended up ordering global version from Wonda Mobile. Ordered Friday evening and had it delivered in four days to Oklahoma. Paid a nominal fee for express shipping with DHL. Incredibly fast transaction from Hong Kong to the U.S.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
Tomorrow i get the phone from Grossoshop. They shipped the package on Friday from Italy with FedEx, so no extra customs tax. I will let you know if it is the European model.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] chudybws:
Anyone have a coupon for the VIVO Nex S in the gearbest?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
Ok. Don't buy the phone from Grossoshop, if you want fast charging. I got it today and there is something strange going on. The box was factory sealed and the charger is EU (HKA01005020-3K), but it doesn't support fast charging. Also look at the picture, the charger and specifications are very different then the charger from India (V2323B-IN, China (V2323A-CN) and Russia (V2323B-EU). So it's not the Russian model and it looks like a fake travel charger. :(
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[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Mendoza':
And what about the phone itself?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] hannez80:
Did the shop gave an explanation?

I also ordered the international Nex S from Grossoshop. Status is still in progress though..
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
No not yet. The phone and software are the same like the Indian model. Very strange from Vivo to put a charger in the box with no fast charging.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] MobilePerson:
So, It seems that its a vivo issue, not to seller, right ?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
Since it was factory sealed yes it’s Vivo fault not the seller.

What is matter is that they are selling Indian version with global rom not Russian version.

And I really doubt will ever all these Chinese on line store and those with warehouses in Europe like Grossoshop will ever do.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
Still no respons from Grossoshop, but Vivo said this on Facebook.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] tossero:
I don't know if it helps, this is my charger.

I bought it from India, the fast charging is working :)
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] bloodydawn01:
I ordered mine from the same shop. I will let you know what charger came with It.

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[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
Thanks, i just got an email from Grossoshop and they also removed the stock right after that.

https://www.grossoshop.net/vivo-nex-s-international-version-8-128gb-black.html
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] rrlinker3:
I have both Chinese and HK International versions. Use the fast charge Chinese adapter with both. I bought the international version from Wonda Mobile which came with European adapter and aftermarket US converter. Works just fine.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
Was the EU charger inside the box? What model is the EU charger? Yes the EU charger i have works, but it does not support fast charging, that was one of the reasons i bought this phone.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] rrlinker3:
Will look when I get home.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
Thanks :)
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] bloodydawn01:
Your charger is not the original one that have to came in the nex box (confirmed by vivo). I assume that the shop will send you the original one when they check with their providers.

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[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Mendoza':
You are not alone, a french reseller sell also their Vivo Nex S with the same charger, you can check it in their unboxing video:

https://youtu.be/o3r_UtcAcTY?t=5m1s

He also confirm in the video that the charger doesn't support the fast charging like you said.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] bloodydawn01:
Maybe a Vivo issue?

I saw a lot of unboxings, and except your video, all phones that came with EU type charger seems to be like the Indian version.

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[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] lortwarCECH:
charger problem

Hello there, i got charger without fast charging too. any idea where to buy original vivo fast charger for next s ?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] bloodydawn01:
Where did you bought?

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[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] lortwarCECH:
GrossoShop.net
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
It is indeed the same charger. Very strange move from Vivo. Why did they not include the Russian EU charger that supports fast charging? That model is even called V2323B-EU lol.

https://hitech.vesti.ru/article/1026028/
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] rrlinker3:
I purchased the HK International version from Wonda Mobile. It has the UK adapter Model # V2323B-UK. My Chinese one came with the same type adapter we use in the U.S.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] lude219:
Got my device from gearbest. The charger is noticeably larger with a 3-prong design (3rd prong is plastic) and upon plugging in, the charge indicator goes from green to yellow signifying fast charging with some cool thunderstrike animations (plugging in to any ordinary USB and the charging icon goes back to boring green with no animation).

My device was shipped from Hong Kong, so could it be that some retailer got theirs from Russia which doesn't include fast charger?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Mendoza':
It's possible also that some resellers got the non-announced EU model and that's why you got this EU charger, who knows...
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
I found one here, but it's not EU:

https://liaow.com/vivo-nex-charger.html
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] hannez80:
Do you guys think a Aukey Quick Charger 3.0 https://www.aukey.com/products/quick-charge-3-0-wall-charger-pa-t9 works on the Nex S international version?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
I tried the Razor Phone charger that supports Quick Charge 4+, but fast charging didn't work. I think it must be a 10V at 2.25A charger to get quick charge working on Nex.

https://www.razer.com/eu-en/mobile/razer-phone-power-adapter