Cheap smartphones from China/HK, where to order?

[Paul&John]

Hi there!

Sofar I've ordered stuff from alibaba/aliexpress, dx.com, focalprice.com, ebay.. any tips for a good site specialized for cheap smartphones?

Thanks!

[Tom-LifeSelector]

You should try tinydeal.com

[Phoenix]

Chinese ebay

[DBS.US]

http://www.dx.com/new-arrivals

[shake]

dx has a ton, also amazon carries the blu phones which are really good smartphones for the price range $90 - $200

[Paul&John]

will check then dx out.. unfortunately amazon shipping costs too much here to be an option

isn't there a chinese site dedicated only for smartphones?

[Antonio]

aliexpress.com - I think about 90% of Europe buys shit from there; just read the descriptions carefully, some are real, some are knock-offs, there are very decent Chinese brands (espcially tablets) that sell cheap. Again, do your homework before you buy

[Paul&John]

Originally Posted by Antonio

aliexpress.com - I think about 90% of Europe buys shit from there; just read the descriptions carefully, some are real, some are knock-offs, there are very decent Chinese brands (espcially tablets) that sell cheap. Again, do your homework before you buy

I'm waiting for a dispute to be settled over there (regards a smartphone), will see how it goes before ordering a different smartphone from the platform again.

[JFK]

Originally Posted by Antonio

aliexpress.com - I think about 90% of Europe buys shit from there; just read the descriptions carefully, some are real, some are knock-offs, there are very decent Chinese brands (espcially tablets) that sell cheap. Again, do your homework before you buy

what tablet would you recommend ?

[SmutGiant]

Would advise against ordering knock off Androids from China unless you want preloaded backdoors/trojans/spyware etc

[Paul&John]

Originally Posted by SmutGiant

Would advise against ordering knock off Androids from China unless you want preloaded backdoors/trojans/spyware etc

I wasn't thinking about knock offs.. there are many chinese manufacturers doing their own brands

[SmutGiant]

Originally Posted by Paul&John

I wasn't thinking about knock offs.. there are many chinese manufacturers doing their own brands

https://www.securelist.com/en/blog/2..._pre_installed

[RyuLion]

Originally Posted by SmutGiant

Would advise against ordering knock off Androids from China unless you want preloaded backdoors/trojans/spyware etc

WTF????????!!!!!!!!!

[Paul&John]

Originally Posted by Paul&John

I wasn't thinking about knock offs.. there are many chinese manufacturers doing their own brands

Of course there can be preloaded nasty stuff on those phones too..

[Captain Kawaii]

I can see the pitch now. "Get em while they're hot! (literally, these things will explode in your pocket) Fresh container filled with cheap smartphones came in from China today (plus some nice Nepalese brown )

Each phone comes with FREE Extra software as a BONUS to You, No Charge! ( See https://www.securelist.com/en/blog/2..._pre_installed )

Good times. Let me know when you get em, I'll buy a few.

if you want anything real, express mail from japan starts @ 12$

[Paul&John]

Hm what kind of phones do you got in Japan at the $100 range? Maybe got an url for a site?

[Captain Kawaii]

Originally Posted by Paul&John

Hm what kind of phones do you got in Japan at the $100 range? Maybe got an url for a site?

I passed this on to my Japanese partner. We'll get back to you. Problem may be in the compatibility of the tech. But will get back to you.

[Paul&John]

Thanks.. maybe your mobile operators doesnt operate on the same GSM frequencies as ours (EU)?

[Captain Kawaii]

Originally Posted by Paul&John

Thanks.. maybe your mobile operators doesnt operate on the same GSM frequencies as ours (EU)?

Thats the issue however I have asked him to check export markets here and see if I can get you a link. Could be worth it or could be a wild goose chase. I'll let you know.

[Paul&John]

Great thanks