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[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Step666:
We've all been burnt by Xiaomi rumours before though :(

The renders and seemingly real photos of the Mi 6 and Mi Mix 2S prior to unveiling all showed devices with much smaller bezels than what actually came to pass.

Don't get me wrong, I'd love for that image of the Mi Mix 3 to be real - my OG Mi Mix has been the best phone I've ever owned and you're basically guaranteed decent Dev support too, not to mention the camera performance of recent Xiaomi flagships has stepped up a lot.

But I'm not sure if waiting for something that may never exist is worth it.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Achillias:
This is not a render. Also the beautiful thing is is that the Vivo Nex is real so if Xiaomi doesn't deliver you still can buy the Nex. Which is also going to be cheaper the longer you wait.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] t7gc7:
Come out in september. If you can wait why not.

Maybe you can get Android P ...

Price ?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Step666:
And neither were the photos that leaked out before the Mi 6 was announced.

But that's very definitely not the phone they ended up releasing.

Anyway, I'm not telling you not to wait, simply bemoaning the fact that so many leaked handsets never make it to market nowadays - if I get the Nex and the Mi Mix 3 is as rumoured, I'll be kicking myself for not waiting; if I wait for the Mi Mix 3 and it's another let-down like the Mi Mix 2S, I'll be kicking myself for not going for the Nex.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Achillias:
You can obviously see that that picture is a render.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] KOLIOSIS:
+1...OG Mi MIX for the win, definitely liked it better than the MIX 2. ?

As for the MIX 3,I agree, I'll believe it when I see it....

As a matter of fact, one of Xiaomi's reps, as recent as July 3rd,explained why the slightly larger bezel on the bottom was necessary:

https://www.androidheadlines.com/20...manager-justifies-headphone-jack-removal.html

All of the mfgs, Xiaomi/VIVO/Samsung/etc.. & let's not forget Lenovo & their wet fart AKA Z5.....the mfgs embellish the stock photos, even the final ones, to make the phones look sleeker that they actually are.

Lenovo's Z5 is probably the worst/best example, but, they all do it, pre-release & afterwards.

FWIW, & I'm guessing many others here, kinda wish they'd waited for the Oppo Find X. Count me in that camp, but, it's curved screen edges were a turn off...

Soooooo,my unsolicited & free advice to everyone (yet still overvalued, LOL) is enjoy this phone, warts & all, while you have it, there's always going to be something else on the horizon & not necessarily better. ?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] chipspeed68:
TradingShenzhen sent my Nex this morning.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
Much prefer Funtouch OS than MIUI from what I see several reviews .:p

I’ve tried several days MIUI 10 beta on OnePlus 5T and missing many features Vivo has.

And you will have to wait couple of months not weeks.

September or October will be announced and availability start 1 month later as usual meaning 3 months minimum of waiting.

And of course Vivo Nex that time will be much cheaper and attractive than today prices IMO.

I couldn’t agree more than this exactly [emoji106]

Hunting technology is bad idea after all you’ll never catch it at the end(unless you are willing to pay and pay and pay every few months)and missing the all point.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] mercynight:
TradingShenzhen has restocked today but they increased the price of the 8GB/128GB version by 100$ to reach 777$ (with shipping cost 800$), if you want to buy it from taobao through an agent it will cost you 720$ which is 80$ less and if you managed to pay directly to taobao without an agent you will save 120$ for the 8GB/128GB version.

Tomorrow vivo will have a second round of a pre-order for all vivo nex versions which will be shipped within 15 days this means that prices will go down very soon as many stores will increase their stock.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] t7gc7:
Maybe, maybe not ... Depend also If you have to pay taxe or not. With Liaow you dont.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] mahst68:
Has anyone bought the international version 8gb/128gb ultimate? If it is international, this should mean that there's a different way to sign into vivo and the Google pay will work. Just curious. Looking at the red one from liaow. Opinions?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] KOLIOSIS:
There's no NFC on the NEX (Ultimate or the NEX A model)..........................
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] mahst68:
Oops yeah. But potentially, no Chinese number needed for vivo account?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] KOLIOSIS:
You still need a "public" VIVO Account to free up some of the peculiar settings restrictions,unless you want to get a Mainland China phone number...............

However,you don't need a VIVO account to use the VIVO app store (to d/l Google,etc....)
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
There's no international version so far.

If you sew that on any kind web store across the globe it's just a lie.

Only Chinese and from 19th of July will be available Indian version.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] t7gc7:
The Nex S have pretty much all bands for 3G / 4G (+) in Europe (i don't know for the US) so that should be not to complicate to prepare a global ROM.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
But the Mi Mix range didn't have a AMOLED screen. That's a big no for me. But maybe they change this with the Mi Mix 3. If it gets a fingerprintscanner under the screen that still only works with a AMOLED screen.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] t7gc7:
Don't need to compare an IPS screen with this one, i did the test outside (sunny) with my "old" Axon 7 that is also AMOLED and the difference is BIG. Both have a tempered glass protection but the vision is totally better on the NEX ... So i know that IPS made some improvement but i'm pretty much sure that outside (super) AMOLED will still be 1st.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Achillias:
Trandingshenzhen got it in stock again but won't buy. They raised the price to high.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] t7gc7:
The demand is surelly high if they raised the price maybe also because of the India launch. I think you will have to wait one more month to get some "discount" on it ...
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Achillias:
I don't mind but it was €570 euro's before now €677 for the 128GB version.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] t7gc7:
For pretty much the same price you can have the Liaow version with tempered glass and dhl express delivery (3-4 days).

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or Gearbest : https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_009177666969.html?wid=1349303&lkid=14841743&zanpid=7450_1530880189_faa329d5dd5d7b8e57280e4fbdf4f4fe&awc=7450_1530880189_faa329d5dd5d7b8e57280e4fbdf4f4fe&awin_publisher=291627&utm_source=zanox&utm_campaign=GearbestFR

622 EUR
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Achillias:
But are those included with no VAT payment options?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] t7gc7:
Liaow no taxes at arrival. Gearbest i don't know ...
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] cho9736:
I wonder if you buy it online , can you get refund if the phone has something wrong?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] t7gc7:
Replacement sure, refund hmm ..
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] mercynight:
GearBest reviews is very bad
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] t7gc7:
I Know but that the lowest price today ...
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] KOLIOSIS:
LIAOW's prices are already dropping, just checked & it's $879 for the 256GB model which includes shipping, $40 less than it was two weeks ago.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] riz157:
Wondamobile is brilliant. Delivered within 2 days to the uk.

Really good service and reply back to messages pretty quick.

Highly recommended for the uk.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Achillias:
Actually it seems to be real.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] KOLIOSIS:
I'm still not convinced....look at the 1st photo,under the 3rd widget....note the misaligned instagram/xiaomi text...... wassup with that? :confused:

Once I see some live video demonstrations,I'll believe it.

Even this phone here,the Nex,while it has a respectable display to bezel ratio,isn't quite up to the APEX concept,if by only a few % points.

I neither want or need a 100% display on front,just saying I've seen more than my fair share of vaporware,clickbait,concept wet dreams & the like,enough to where I'm skeptical until a phone is officially announced & demoed.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] seeqin:
The lack of headphone jack disqualifies it for me.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] naveed:
That's just a "watermark" type thing to direct you to that Instragram profile...? As if someone is going to put text that wonky and try and pass it off as being on the screen.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] KOLIOSIS:
If they can't even get the watermark right,why should anyone believe the image is legit?

Also, no shots of the backside, so, I'm not impressed with this "leak"

Regardless,I call B.S. & if I'm wrong, so be it, wouldn't be the 1st or last time......
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Achillias:
Lol you're funny, it's called a watermark. So people won't claim the scoop as theirs. And why would a video be more a proof for you than a clear picture of the device in 2 colours which isn't a Photoshop or anything else. That doesn't make sense. You can believe in whatever you want but those two pictures are legit.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
Ok after several days of waiting today received from TradingShenzhen via email tracking number:good:

If i'm lucky end of next week will receive it.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] KOLIOSIS:
I know what a watermark is......

Tell you what, if the pics turn out to be legit, I'll buy you three months of XDA Ad Free, OK?

Out of respect for the OP, let's drop it for now & steer the discussion back to the original topic.........
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Achillias:
You can keep that offer for yourself. Or maybe buy yourself a subscription if that's what you need.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] KOLIOSIS:
Back on topic.......

Here's a link from the Xiaomi Mi MIX forum with a list of a dozen or so sites to shop for phones.

https://xdaforums.com/mi-mix/help/to-buy-list-shops-t3514744

Not all are selling the NEX ATM, but, does give you some options now & for future phone purchases....
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] t7gc7:
If you search the NEXt its now in 2 months its only the last "copy". Otherwise to stay in the subject :

[IMG="Nex 2"]https://i.ytimg.com/vi/maKTdHh2ais/hqdefault.jpg[/IMG]

I love my NEX and it will be mine for a LONG Time ...
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
My package arrived at UK yesterday after 5 days ego left Hong Kong facility and now it's in transit to last destination(Greece) and delivered to me:good:
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
Yeah its a nice phone, but i'm also curious what Honor is going to do with the Honor Note 10.

https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_will_announce_the_honor_note_10_soon-news-32133.php
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] t7gc7:
I'm always curious but if i need to compare the Nex with an another phone i will take one that is on sale now, otherwise i never change my phone ...

So actually you can compare it with the MiMiX2 S for a "borderless" comparison.

Processor, you can take all 845 and guess what, the Nex S on my AnTuTu reach 288845 ...

Battery 4'000 mah ... No need to compare.

Super Amoled panel, that's the best. Ok it's not 2K but you save some battery in 1080P and the image is superbe.

Etc ...

So if you found now a borderless phone that's better than the Nex, you have to do 1 thing : buy it.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
Good news guys.:good:

https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_nex_global_launch-news-32138.php

The impressive vivo NEX phone with a pop-up selfie camera and minuscule bezels was unveiled on June 12 in Shanghai, China and today the company announced in a press release the device is hitting stores around the globe. The first five international markets that will see the vivo NEX are Russia, India, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan where the phone will appear by the end of July.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] monoke:
So besides no Chinese bloatware, pre-installed Google services/apps, proper working notifications, what are the other advantages of a global rom do ya'll think would come of it?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] 944matteo94:
Hi guys! I have buy the Nex from Tradingshenzen , is arrived yesterday , I already arrived with Vivo account, I tried to do the steps to set default to Nova, but I can not, always puts me funtouch, how can I do? (inside was already provided by Vivo account) anyone can help me?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Guy1731:
This is the way you go: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76934472&postcount=8

And it helps also to read the whole treat ;)
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] ShadyGame:
Guess I'm another new owner to this awesome phone, just bought the 256gb version on Tradingshenzen, now I just have to wait 10-20 days to arrive :/
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] ekierans:
Hi Everyone,

For those who bought from liaow, how were they in terms of getting stung for customs costs. Cheers
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
Mine yesterday afternoon arrived at my country but because of weeknd that local courier dont make any delivery,so Monday will receive it.

It took 7 days from Hong Kong to me(Greece)

Lefr Hong Kong falicity 6th of July.

So probably you wiil received less than 10 days.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] ShadyGame:
That's nice... But mine wasn't shipped yet... How long did they took to ship yours?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
It tooks almost 2 weeks to get shipped from day of order,I assume didn’t had enough stock that’s why.

Order made 24th of June.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] ShadyGame:
Hope it's not my case, it says "READY FOR SHIPMENT IN 3-5 DAYS" hopefully gets shipped Monday :D
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] t7gc7:
No customs costs at arrival for me.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] ekierans:
Thanks for letting me know, appreciate it. Which delivery option did you use if you don't mind me asking
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] t7gc7:
DHL Express
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] ShadyGame:
you guys are lucky, i cant order with DHL, i would get hit hard with taxes, like 200€ or more....sucks ill have to wait a bit more ....
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
Is there a Indian shop that ships to the EU? Nex comes 19 july there and look like the International version. They replaced Jovi with Google Assistant and Google Lens. Google apps are also preinstalled.

http://www.vivo.com/in/products/nex?from=HomePageNex#camera

Preinstalled apps:

Social Media Apps: Facebook, WhatsApp, Google Duo, Gmail

Google Services: Google, Play Store, Chrome, Gmail, Map, YouTube, Drive, Play Music, Play Movies, Photos, Voice Search, Duo

Others: Newspoint, UC Browser, Amazon, WPS Office, Amazon Pirme Video, Phonepe

http://www.vivo.com/in/products/nex

We have to wait for Indian update, but i don't know if that will work with Chinese model.

http://www.vivo.com/in/support/support-info#/in/support/system-update
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
hahahaha indian version replaced Chinese bloatware with Google one:D

To me both are unwelcome:p

As for indian version let's be released first and let's see users what is going to say and their impression and will make more safe conclusions then.

Personal talking i don't know any kind indian shop,only chinese one that are very familiar to majority of western users.

But i have the feelling it won't be very difficulty porting Google Assistant to chinese version.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
Russia is a better option for me. That one comes with a original EU charger. There it comes 31 july, but there is still nothing on www.vivo.com/ru/.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] mahst68:
I finally gave up... had tradingshenzen give back my money. I got the the Smartisan Nut R1 instead and I'm happy with that decision! :good:

I can live without the pop up front camera with a 24M front camera, easy to install google apps and third party launchers!

https://xdaforums.com/nut-r1
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
Wll charger is the less important as there's thousands eu adapter cost 1-2 euro and you are fine.

But as nuch country join the party with that wonderfull device the changes are more and more for global rom.

And of cource the one million dollar question is if all of as with chinese version will have the ability to install Global rom or not.

That's the main issue and for now there's no answer.

That's realy sad,what was the problem,they didn't shipped your order yet?:confused::(

Well if you are happy with your purchased that's more important than anything else.:good:
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
A good charger is important for me. Nex use Quick Charge 4+ and there are no cheaper chagers yet for that.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
Can't you just used eu plug adapter to chinese plug and take advantage to QC 4.0??

I don't think wiil be any kind issue.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
Yeah i use it that way now, but its realy heavy when i put it in a wall outlet. If i get my hands on the Russian model with EU charger i buy that one for sure :D
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
Well it's time for kit kat break as in half an hour begins World Cup Finale :D:p
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] ShadyGame:
Mine just go shipped today, yay :D
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] mercynight:
Happy To have Vivo Nex S

I managed to have vivo nex s from a chinese lady here in dubai the phone is amazing its has a chinese firmware but it supports multiple languages i was afraid that it will not support arabic but it did, even though i have vivo account i never tried to have a different launcher since i like the original one, I've bought multiple cases and screen protectors for the mobile which made it look even more attractive.

Really like it :)
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] ShadyGame:
Wow looks so good in red......
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] lasset:
I bought my Vivo Nex S 8/128GB from Wonda Mobile. They were very helpful and fix me for 10 £ my own Vivo account with my own password and phone number.

Delivers to me in Sweden 3 day after order (DHL Express) via UK my Vivo Nex S. Also the price included cutom fee and WAT.

Very professionell custom take care!
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
All right crew!!

Yesterday received mine order from TradingShenzhen Shop factory sealed and unopened as I asked.:)

They give me 3 extra accessories as gift(glass screen protector,usb type c adapter and of course EU power plug adapter.:good:

Manufacturing date 26-6-2018
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
Vivo Nex is now on Russian website

http://www.vivo.com/ru/products

Now to find a online shop thats going to sell it :D Or firmware when available on Chinese, but don't know if that going to work.

http://www.vivo.com/ru/support/support-info#/ru/support/funtouch-os
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
Here’s some pics side by side with OP5T and included accessories inside package.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] fahdsuleman:
How did you get the cases? I got mine from this Chinese lady too but can't find any cases :(
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] mercynight:
I purchased them from Taobao.com & Tmall.com
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] lupo77:
the global version when will be release? with band 20?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
Until now there's only chinese version and from today in India will be also released.

Other country from end of July.

The first five international markets that will see the vivo NEX are Russia, India, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan where the phone will appear by the end of July.

https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_nex_global_launch-news-32138.php

All version having band 20 imo;)
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
The global version is released today in India. Look like they also removed Vivo account, i don't see it there in settings.

Here is the India unboxing and event video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOm2c-VBPZ4&t=332s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnvo3Z8ksYU

Looks good, but going to wait for Russian global model :)
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Cheesus182:
Does anyone know the deal with buying it from Amazon India?

Its launching on Amazon India on the 25th of July and at the time of writing you can pre-order it for 558 EUR. Thats for the 8GB, 128GB Ultimate version, the only one that you can get in India it seems.

I logged into my Amazon account and it hasn't said that it can't be shipped to my address (Spain). Anyone have any idea if they will actually ship it to Europe and if we would have to pay Import fees?

According to an online calculator I would have to pay 117 euros to import it which would put it at roughly 675 euros, making it somewhat irrelevant where you purchase it from.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] cashif:
From India and took the plunge after waiting for Mi Max 3 for eternity. Worked out damn cheap with all the prebook offers going on :)

Got it for just Rs. 31600/- (~$460) against exchange of Redmi 4A (Nearly $120 discount) which was lying around.

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As far as I know Amazon India does not ship abroad whereas we are able to buy from US & UK.

Moreover, if Amazon does ship abroad, do note that they collect Import duties at the checkout stage and if the final import duty is less, they remit it back (If it is more than what we pay, they take care of it!)
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
I just bought the Indian model on Ebay (seller: lifestylegallery2012). It's 128GB but still enough for me :o Going to sell the Chinese model, when i have the Indian model.

I think the Russian model will be harder to get, because they don't have and use Ebay.

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But the Mix Max 3 is midrange. The Honor Note 10 will be more comparable to Vivo Nex S. The event is 31 july, then we know more.

http://gsmarena.com/honor_note_10_launch_july_31-news-32327.php
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] cashif:
I know, as I've been waiting for Honor Note phones even more longer as have been using Honor Note 8 since its launch. It's the longest I've gone without changing a phone.

It's global launch is August 31 and Nex is going to be my temporary device until then. Will decide between Note 10 and Mi Mix 3 as hate EMUi. (Mix 3 is also slated to have 6.9 screen and launch probably by September!) and don't want Chinese version phone as it's been a struggle with Honor Note 8 ( It did not launch in India).

Do think we will have even more large screen option by end of the year since iPhone is going to launch with 6.5 screen and Chinese follow and try to copy and/or outdo them judiciously.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Mnsm:
Can u give me the Chinese lady number in Dubai and how much the price?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] thewildwind:
A question to those in Europe who already have it: does 4G LTE work? Most countries support more than Band 20
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] mercynight:
i got her number from dubizzle she was offering her phones there but currently she does not have any as she has deleted all of her dubizzle ads, price was around 2950 AED.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] ShadyGame:
My nex arrived today, 10 days from tradingshenzen, very happy, 4g working great in Portugal

Amazing phone I gotta say, coming from MI mix 2 this is the true bezeless phone.. Amazing screen
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] NOLA Ragin Cajun:
Anybody know where and how someone in the US may go about getting a non-Chinese version? As of right now it's looking like my only option is to use Amazon India and a package-forwarding service (looking at Parcl -anyone have thoughts on that or a better alternative?). No matter where I look, I can't seem to find one that doesn't seem like it's coming from China....and for ~$800 USD and a couple weeks waiting, I'd like to be sure I'm getting the right one ;)