Huawei Watch release date and price UK - Huawei Watch

At the time of writing Huawei hasn't officially released details on where the Huawei Watch will launch or when. However, we do know it will come to the UK because MobileFun has the device up for pre-order. The retailer is expecting stock in 3-5 days.

pretty sure the 3-5 was just a placeholder. It's gone now. and still no watch. I'm thinking a late spring release is more likely given that we have no news yet.

I was hoping to get myself this watch for my birthday which is next week but it looks like I will have to wait a little bit longer! I really hope it comes out this month. I been checking the news articles daily for any news about a release date.

3-5 day. it is ok

It looks beautiful. ..

Jacka696 said:
At the time of writing Huawei hasn't officially released details on where the Huawei Watch will launch or when. However, we do know it will come to the UK because MobileFun has the device up for pre-order. The retailer is expecting stock in 3-5 days.
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I can't even add this product to my basket now...... I can't wait for this watch to come out!!

Jacka696 said:
At the time of writing Huawei hasn't officially released details on where the Huawei Watch will launch or when. However, we do know it will come to the UK because MobileFun has the device up for pre-order. The retailer is expecting stock in 3-5 days.
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jason-tech-uk said:
I can't even add this product to my basket now...... I can't wait for this watch to come out!!
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It's coming out for August/September !

September would be bad, I'm really waiting for a good sized Android Wear and the Huawei Watch would match that, but my guess is that we will see more than one other watch by September (IFA Berlin). Sony, Motorola and Samsung are just some candidates and then the waiting game starts again. If Huawei would manage to deliver by Juni/Juli I would place my order right away.

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September would be bad, I'm really waiting for a good sized Android Wear and the Huawei Watch would match that, but my guess is that we will see more than one other watch by September (IFA Berlin). Sony, Motorola and Samsung are just some candidates and then the waiting game starts again. If Huawei would manage to deliver by Juni/Juli I would place my order right away.
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I don't wait ... i will take another watch.

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Jacka696 said:
At the time of writing Huawei hasn't officially released details on where the Huawei Watch will launch or when. However, we do know it will come to the UK because MobileFun has the device up for pre-order. The retailer is expecting stock in 3-5 days.
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Looking forward see this watch.
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they don't have the silver one with the black strap tho.

If you don't want to wait any longer then Amazon France has it in pre-order and shipping by the 23rd of September.
The shipping cost is very little and no matter if you are a Prime member or not you will have to pay for it.
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Cheers mate, but I'm going to wait until it's out here I think. I have the LG GWR to keep me going for now.

Cr4z33 said:
If you don't want to wait any longer then Amazon France has it in pre-order and shipping by the 23rd of September.
The shipping cost is very little and no matter if you are a Prime member or not you will have to pay for it.
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Thanks for the tip. I just ordered one there, shipping to Sweden with an estimated delivery date between 28-30 september.
It's worth noting that the price listed by Amazon is based on the VAT rates in France (20%). Since the new EU VAT rules now require sellers to pay VAT in the country the buyer is situated in (ie. the country the item is shipped to), you will have to pay a higher price than the one listed if your country has a higher VAT rate. VAT is also applied to the shipping cost.

Cr4z33 said:
If you don't want to wait any longer then Amazon France has it in pre-order and shipping by the 23rd of September.
The shipping cost is very little and no matter if you are a Prime member or not you will have to pay for it.
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Amazon France just sent me an email telling they won't ship on 09/23 so here we go again with Amazon neverending delaying story...

blunden said:
Thanks for the tip. I just ordered one there, shipping to Sweden with an estimated delivery date between 28-30 september.
It's worth noting that the price listed by Amazon is based on the VAT rates in France (20%). Since the new EU VAT rules now require sellers to pay VAT in the country the buyer is situated in (ie. the country the item is shipped to), you will have to pay a higher price than the one listed if your country has a higher VAT rate. VAT is also applied to the shipping cost.
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I never understood the reason to tax everything so extensively in the EU. Its too bad that you can't buy it here and have it shipped as a gift with the value listed at 0

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Amazon France just sent me an email telling they won't ship on 09/23 so here we go again with Amazon neverending delaying story...
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Which model did you order? The silver watch with leather band seems to have shipped already for some people. The metal link band version is delayed until the 27th though according to the email I received yesterday.
Pilz said:
I never understood the reason to tax everything so extensively in the EU. Its too bad that you can't buy it here and have it shipped as a gift with the value listed at 0
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Well, we usually end up getting something worthwhile for our higher taxes so I guess it isn't all bad.

blunden said:
Which model did you order? The silver watch with leather band seems to have shipped already for some people. The metal link band version is delayed until the 27th though according to the email I received yesterday.
Well, we usually end up getting something worthwhile for our higher taxes so I guess it isn't all bad.
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Yeah it doesn't work like that here.... Either way hopefully you can get one soon

I just phoned Huawei UK and asked about UK date - they said at least few weeks away and its not even confirmed They suggested I to keep watching www.vmall.eu for updates. Sod it, getting my mate from US to ship me one, don`t like to wait and its just 262 GBP +shipping.

blunden said:
Which model did you order? The silver watch with leather band seems to have shipped already for some people. The metal link band version is delayed until the 27th though according to the email I received yesterday.
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I ordered the silver metal link band version and got that email too although I don't trust Amazon that much when we talk about expected availability.
Last time I pre-ordered by them the waiting for my Moto 360 was a never ending story (something like 3 months...)!

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Release of SW2 in US?

According to Sony, it's not officially released in US yet. So where do you guys buying it from? I see it's being sold on Amazon (US) but is that an official Sony US retailer? Others mention eBay and someone mentioned a store in the mall (DC I think?), etc. I understand Amazon merchants could be from UK or in general outside of US, the same with ebay. So, are there any official US stores that sell it? And for those who bought it in US, where you able to contact Sony support (in US) to answer your questions?
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and it came from a shop in US?
vectron said:
and it came from a shop in US?
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Yes mine came from a company in NY called TECH1 and it came in official Sony packaging and everything.....definitely an official watch. The US customer service has been able to help me with a few questions on the watch.....I love it
Anyone know where this one is from? Link
Newegg
Amazon listed as 2-4 weeks and the other companies listed on Amazon are not Authorized Dealers. I checked. So I found it on Newegg. They were in stocked and shipped next day. Love the watch but I wish there were more apps. Where's the weather app and no watch faces.
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Anyone know where this one is from? Link
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I just ordered one from there. It's been shipped, supposed to arrive between 18 and 28 October.
Sold by http://www.amazon.com/gp/aag/detail...1-6475427&seller=A3QWSZ44N8P3XH#aag_legalInfo
I bought mine on eBay from a place in Texas and they shipped it out the day it released. I've had it since last Friday afternoon and I love it.
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/380723735743
They're listing it for $999.00 for some reason, but I bought mine for $189.00 USD.
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I bought mine on eBay from a place in Texas and they shipped it out the day it released. I've had it since last Friday afternoon and I love it.
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/380723735743
They're listing it for $999.00 for some reason, but I bought mine for $189.00 USD.
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They may be out of stock and put a high price to deter buyers
Hi guys, if I buy the watch from Amazon.co.uk with metal strap, can I get support from Sony USA under warranty terms? Does Sony have international warranty for their products? Thanks!
newegg all the way. originally ordered from mobile fun, but after they backordered it for two weeks despite them having it listed as in stock and ready to ship, i cancelled and called newegg. the girl said they had about 76 in stock so i ordered it from them. 199 +25 for overnight shipping. ordered it friday and got it on monday.. ive had the watch for about week and i love it, even though the amount of apps is pretty depressing. give me a music widget and a battery percentage icon, and ill be good for a while. :good:
RatchetM said:
Amazon listed as 2-4 weeks and the other companies listed on Amazon are not Authorized Dealers. I checked. So I found it on Newegg. They were in stocked and shipped next day. Love the watch but I wish there were more apps. Where's the weather app and no watch faces.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonyericsson.extras.liveware.extension.weather
Sony.com has both models in stock now for $199.99/$219.99. I just placed my order. There appears to be a glitch right now that allows you to get the 3 year replacement/accidental damage plan for free! Add the watch to the cart, but do not select a warranty plan. Edit the warranty plan within the card and for some reason the 3-year plan is $0. I used Chrome, if that matters....
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ij0rgei said:
newegg all the way. originally ordered from mobile fun, but after they backordered it for two weeks despite them having it listed as in stock and ready to ship, i cancelled and called newegg. the girl said they had about 76 in stock so i ordered it from them. 199 +25 for overnight shipping. ordered it friday and got it on monday.. ive had the watch for about week and i love it, even though the amount of apps is pretty depressing. give me a music widget and a battery percentage icon, and ill be good for a while. :good:
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MobileFun is bad news. I ordered from them and wasn't even given a confirmation email. Very poor communication and their US phone number just rings. I had to get my credit card company involved to cancel my order. They said it was in stock when I ordered (Oct 15th) and wouldn't give me any further information on shipment or backorder status.

UK Release Date

Anyone got any info on that?
Kahun said:
Anyone got any info on that?
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Wouldn't mind knowing myself, took a punt on the LG Watch R at the weekend, which is nice but would prefer the Zen. I have it preordered at Expansys at the moment, got in while they were taking orders rather than just the register interest page they have up now.
I had some interest in LG G Watch R because of the circular display but I think the watch is a bit too chunky. Will have a look at expansys
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I had some interest in LG G Watch R because of the circular display but I think the watch is a bit too chunky. Will have a look at expansys
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I'm currently using the LG Watch R and had the same thoughts as you, but it's not as bad as I imagined it would be. However I still have my preorder with Expansys and will decide on which one I want to keep once it arrives. Hopefully soon!
Hi all,
I pre ordered mine here: http://www.expansys.fr/asus-zenwatch-eu-265396/
Please note I'm from France.
Anyone got any news with UK release? Hopefully comes before Christmas so I can get myself a Christmas present
Noticed this morning that Simply Electronics list this on their site for £184.95. Also that they've got 5 in stock and make no mention of it being imported. Considering a UK launch date or price hasn't been announced (that I know of) I'd be very sceptical.
UPDATE: A glance at some Google Shopping reviews suggests they might not be on the level.
they are based in HK and have some very dodgy reviews - actually rang them this morning asking whether it is uk stock and this wasn't clearly answered. I then asked about customs duty and they just said its an all inclusive price - bollox. Expect duty and RM charges on top....
I actually remember I nearly bought a camera off this lot a couple of years back but they aren't exactly truthful about location of item or taxes etc - means you'll pay customs and it'll be regarded as a grey import without warranty.
I think its sad that ASUS are dragging their feet on this. I've looked at big daddy in the US but again with their $40 fee and customs, its getting expensive!
Need an american friend to buy and send as a gift!
Anyone heard anything more on the UK release?
Avoid Simply B'S they are HK based
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I decided to try se after I discussed at length where the watch was coming from (uk or abroad) , the warranty, etc. I was told it's coming from the UK. Has a UK se warranty. Ordered last week and the amount of bull I've been fed since is unreal. Been told due to amount of orders they should be able to post it by mid December! Even though they originally said 10 days..... I queried why it should even take 10 days?! They are full of sh.....
If and when it arrives, if it's not a UK warranty, I will charge it back through my credit card as I will have been mis sold the item according to trading standards. Mmm I will then follow up with trading standards and ensure they are put out of business based on their mis-sellibg practices... At least in the uk/as a UK seller.
Anyway, still no UK date grrr
Cessquill said:
Noticed this morning that Simply Electronics list this on their site for £184.95. Also that they've got 5 in stock and make no mention of it being imported. Considering a UK launch date or price hasn't been announced (that I know of) I'd be very sceptical.
UPDATE: A glance at some Google Shopping reviews suggests they might not be on the level.
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Don't order from Simply Electronics. The product they have is not certified anywhere and is dodgy. They quote low prices to draw people in and you very stung after. I got taken in by the cheap price if a macbook air but it wasn't European certified or certified by America FFC. They're customer services is rubbish and they don't reply and when they do they try to get you to keep the product at a reduced cost. I had to complain through PayPal and eventually got all my money back. Lesson learnt. They are based in HK but have warehouses in UK and Europe. If you ever do order then be wary as they're not that easy in returning and will try to get away with charges to deduct from the amount you paid on receipt of a return. I would suggest you all keep away like you would with the plague!! All the reviews online are rubbish and are made up to make them look good.
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Expansys have changed from a "keep me notified" page to a pre-order page. I don't know whether that's due to a site relaunch (can't recall whether I've seen that design before), or whether it's changing.
BTW, for a while now, I haven't seen Simply listed on the Google Shopping page when searching for the Zenwatch.
Cessquill said:
Expansys have changed from a "keep me notified" page to a pre-order page. I don't know whether that's due to a site relaunch (can't recall whether I've seen that design before), or whether it's changing.
BTW, for a while now, I haven't seen Simply listed on the Google Shopping page when searching for the Zenwatch.
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I pre ordered back in October but nothing since then obviously. Dunno if I should pre order again! Had a price when I first did it. £159.98 is the price that was given.
Just looked on simply be and it's on their site for pre order just under £200 - site has changed a lot since I made that horrible mistake of ordering from them a while ago.
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I pre ordered back in October but nothing since then obviously. Dunno if I should pre order again! Had a price when I first did it. £159.98 is the price that was given.
Just looked on simply be and it's on their site for pre order just under £200 - site has changed a lot since I made that horrible mistake of ordering from them a while ago.
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I have a zenwatch in my possession in the UK. It was ordered from the US via Big Apple Buddy. I ordered it on Friday 5th December at around 2100, paid by PayPal and had it - with shipping & tracking information and regular updates - delivered by FedEx by 1030 on Monday 8th December.
The total cost was around $285, including service charges, but felt this was still pretty good value in the realm of early adoption, given the interminable wait for the damn thing to reach the UK.
I can vouch for the fact that Big Apple Buddy are entirely safe and reputable.
And the watch? Well worth it, especially with 5.01 sideloaded.
I looked at them^ but they came back much more expensive than this!
I've just ordered a Gear VR from Samsung US using .comGateway - very reasonable $20 plus postage.
bonerp said:
I looked at them^ but they came back much more expensive than this!
I've just ordered a Gear VR from Samsung US using .comGateway - very reasonable $20 plus postage.
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How much was the postage if you don't mind me asking? Also has anyone found anything like this that has Google play store as a retailer?
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I looked at them^ but they came back much more expensive than this!
I've just ordered a Gear VR from Samsung US using .comGateway - very reasonable $20 plus postage.
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I'm surprised. How much was the quote for? May be Xmas demand related I suppose.
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How much was the postage if you don't mind me asking? Also has anyone found anything like this that has Google play store as a retailer?
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$50. I got them to pay for it too as wanted a us billing address.
Given up on simply electronics. Never before have i dealt with such an appalling company.
Dropped big Apple buddy another line. Doesn't look like the watch will be released anytime soon here!
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scrap that! Its in the uk next week!
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/132...the-uk-from-23-december-for-android-wear-fans

Best Place to Buy G4 in UK

Hi, Folks Please Send detail of Website, Links, Store location with or without contract which selling G4 including pre-orders (UK only) please
Thanks
For LG fans and overenthusiastic people I just find the website for pre-order, it's up and running for G4 for UK folks...
24 months warranty, Price match and unlocked
http://www.clove.co.uk/lg-g4
Please Note - First stock due May 28th
£437 plus VAT =531 + £5 delivery price not look better than S6 retail
Can somebody hunt better price than this ? but NOT from Ebay please
another costly one from here
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00WHEQ4...1027&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_i=LG g4&qid=1430301735
lg g4
TalkTalk mobile will probably be doing it free im a ninja
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TalkTalk mobile will probably be doing it free on contract im a ninja
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£437 plus VAT =531 + £5 delivery price not look better than S6 retail
Can somebody hunt better price than this ? but NOT from Ebay please
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Give it a week or two then price will drop if you looking to buy it pay as you go, otherwise ebay is the only option. Price wise based on spec is reasonable
I have ordered mine from amazon.co.uk
I am trying to get one from japan i believe they already have it there now. If i manage to get one from there i will cancel the amazon order
I have been waiting for the LGG4 for a long time, really looking forward to this device
I know you want this phone badly, and rightly so it's truly amazing.
But I would wait, the great deals don't start to surface until a week before release. You won't be able to get the phone any earlier than 28th May so just stay strong! :highfive:
Mobile Phones Direct have it as in stock available for delivery tomorrow on their website. Deals with EE and Vodafone, showing SIM free for £489.00 including delivery. Not bad. http://www.mobilephonesdirect.co.uk/shopping-basket
hope the link works, posting from phone.
I have purchased from them a couple of times in the past. If you look hard enough they have some really good pay monthly deals.
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Mobile Phones Direct have it as in stock available for delivery tomorrow on their website. Deals with EE and Vodafone, showing SIM free for £489.00 including delivery. Not bad. http://www.mobilephonesdirect.co.uk/shopping-basket
hope the link works, posting from phone.
I have purchased from them a couple of times in the past. If you look hard enough they have some really good pay monthly deals.
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How come they have it in stock when the release date is May 28 ?
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How come they have it in stock when the release date is May 28 ?
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The do not have stock emailed and asked yesterday about when stock will arrive but no response...
Here is the link that works: http://www.mobilephonesdirect.co.uk/contract-mobile-phones/lg-g4
When I clicked on the device it originally said in stock, however after going in again now it is showing 3 - 4 weeks .
the website states we can get it in 3-4 weeks delivery.
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unlocked mobiles state they will have stock from 25th May, so 3 days earlier than anywhere else I can find and £499 for non leather version.
http://www.unlocked-mobiles.com/sim-free-mobile-phones/lg-g4-sim-free-p-84815.html
Although personally I'm hoping to get on the insider program to try one for free for 6 weeks
https://www.theinsiders.eu/campaigns/info/14/8165/info.htm
Amazon.de , www,amazon.de , has the LG G4 available in red, brown or black leather for 699 euros, and 649 euros for white and grey plastics . Postage and packaging is 5 euros.
Converted to pounds - leather is £510, and plastic is £473.
let's just wating for the good thing
let's just wating for the good thing, and it will pay it back to you with woderful exprience of LG G4.
Clove website shows stock arriving tomorrow now - should be in peoples hands on 28th if that's the case
Oh and their prices have dropped a little too.
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Clove website shows stock arriving tomorrow now - should be in peoples hands on 28th if that's the case
Oh and their prices have dropped a little too.
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Yep, sounds good to me. Well done Clove !
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Yep, sounds good to me. Well done Clove !
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Will be ordering mine from them too - not until next week though sadly.

Production Delays?

So, I have a gut feeling that Elephone is having a tough time producing this phone. Why,?
1) GearBest originally had a shipping date of Nov 23. This is now the middle of Dec and they currently have no stock. This is despite taking thousand of pre-orders. Every time I contact them they say it is packed and ready for shipping and to wait another 1-2 days . . rinse and repeat. In reality they have no stock.
2) Coolicool have moved their shipping date to the middle of Dec
3) The only reviews I see on the web are from (what appear to be) hand picked reviewers, or people just using the stock renders.
4) No one on Aliexpress appears to have got one despite thousands of orders.
Interesting for a phone which was supposed to start shipping a week ago.
I want mine!
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So, I have a gut feeling that Elephone is having a tough time producing this phone. Why,?
1) GearBest originally had a shipping date of Nov 23. This is now the middle of Dec and they currently have no stock. This is despite taking thousand of pre-orders. Every time I contact them they say it is packed and ready for shipping and to wait another 1-2 days . . rinse and repeat. In reality they have no stock.
2) Coolicool have moved their shipping date to the middle of Dec
3) The only reviews I see on the web are from (what appear to be) hand picked reviewers, or people just using the stock renders.
4) No one on Aliexpress appears to have got one despite thousands of orders.
Interesting for a phone which was supposed to start shipping a week ago.
I want mine!
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I think Elephone underestimated the amount of pre orders they would receive and are shipping first to customers the purchased the S7 directly from them rather than stocking resellers.
I know Gearbest have the Black 4gb/64gb in stock - about 190 pieces left - for $229 as mine has just been shipped.
As for the other colours/configurations I'm not sure. However I do know the Blue 4gb/64gb is due in stock at both Gearbest & GeekBuying on the 11th Dec as I've spoken to them both.
I originally wanted a the Blue version but didn't want to wait until the new year to get the phone in my hands as it's a Xmas gift to myself (which I do every year) so I changed my order to the Black one which should be here by mid Dec.
So the moral of the story is if you want an S7 ASAP go check out the Black version at Gearbest.
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I think Elephone underestimated the amount of pre orders they would receive and are shipping first to customers the purchased the S7 directly from them rather than stocking resellers.
I know Gearbest have the Black 4gb/64gb in stock - about 190 pieces left - for $229 as mine has just been shipped.
As for the other colours/configurations I'm not sure. However I do know the Blue 4gb/64gb is due in stock at both Gearbest & GeekBuying on the 11th Dec as I've spoken to them both.
I originally wanted a the Blue version but didn't want to wait until the new year to get the phone in my hands as it's a Xmas gift to myself (which I do every year) so I changed my order to the Black one which should be here by mid Dec.
So the moral of the story is if you want an S7 ASAP go check out the Black version at Gearbest.
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The thing that really annoys me with GearBest is that they stated a shipping date when you pre-order, but clearly haven't secured the stock to do so. Now when contacted, they know they don't have stock, but won't admit to it. Instead it is "please wait 1 or 2 days more". Honesty goes a long way. I wonder if the other resellers got stuck with this too.
I'd be interested to know when your one arrives.
Mine is now marked as shipped. but I think GearBest are playing games again. If I go to DHL I can see a shipping label has been printed but the parcel hasn't actually been picked up from GearBest. Having worked in a number of companies closely associated with large despatching operations, I can't see why you would tell DHL (a priority shipping service) there is a parcel to pick up, then leave it sitting in Despatch for over 24 hours. . . More games.
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The thing that really annoys me with GearBest is that they stated a shipping date when you pre-order, but clearly haven't secured the stock to do so. Now when contacted, they know they don't have stock, but won't admit to it. Instead it is "please wait 1 or 2 days more". Honesty goes a long way. I wonder if the other resellers got stuck with this too.
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My personal opinion is that Elephone hasn't delivered (so far) on it's promises to resellers. With the S7 looking like its going to be Elephones biggest ever seller - by far, I do think they gave all major resellers the same original delivery date and have struggled to ramp up production. I think this is the case as I've spoken to eFox, Geekbuying, Gearbest and Dealsmachine and they have all initially said they would deliver in late November and now they all all saying mid December.
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I'd be interested to know when your one arrives.
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I'll certainly post here when it arrives, although I went with standard delivery rather than DHL so not expecting it for a few weeks.
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Mine is now marked as shipped. but I think GearBest are playing games again. If I go to DHL I can see a shipping label has been printed but the parcel hasn't actually been picked up from GearBest. Having worked in a number of companies closely associated with large despatching operations, I can't see why you would tell DHL (a priority shipping service) there is a parcel to pick up, then leave it sitting in Despatch for over 24 hours. . . More games.
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This is nothing new for Gearbest and is the reason I chose not to go with DHL, I've ordered a few products via this method with GB and its always taken 3-4-5 days from getting my tracking info for my package to physically enter DHLs system - I've also been hit with import tax a few times which has never happened to me with other shipping companies.
Finally, I hope your receive your device quickly and with no issues, be sure to keep us updated with the situation
Regards
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Finally, I hope your receive your device quickly and with no issues, be sure to keep us updated with the situation
Regards
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So the plot thickens. . . .
Using the tracking information I could see that DHL got a shipping notification on the first day . . . . then everything stopped. I have had a lot of things shipped via DHL and other courier services and it is very unusual for a priority service to not update for 24 hours plus.
GearBest via support tickets and LiveChat, just kept telling me to wait 2 more days, wait 3 days for an investigation, wait 2 days for tracking information etc etc etc.
I ended up doing my own investigation by calling DHL on their local contact centre.
Result?
Singapore Customs were holding the phone with concerns that it contained hazardous materials. Specifically the DHL operator questioned whether the phone was a Samsung Galaxy Note 7. I suspect that the designs are so similar that Customs may be mis-identifying these units when x-raying them, as Note 7s are banned from all carriers. As GearBest are the shippers only they can update the shipping information to get it released.
So I contacted GearBest again and twice got "please wait 3-4 days for an investigation". I got a bit stroppy with them at this point and just got a notification through from DHL that the parcel appears to be moving again.
So if you see your Elephone S7 stop moving for an extended period of time on DHL. Start questioning it.
Thanks for the update.
It makes me wonder if Gearbest are writing 'S7' on the documentation and that's what caused the delay?
Also once the parcel has entered the shipping system there's not really too much Gearbest can do to help hurry to process along, unless its a documentation issue - But can see why this can be annoying.
Anyway, glad your package is in the move again, hope you get it soon.
Mine has just left HK airport so hoping it'll be arriving at the UK sorting centre in the next few days with no customs issues.......fingers crossed!
I ordered my S7 64GB via Gearbest on Oct 21, was delivered on 28th Nov to UK.
Given that 22nd Nov was the date which GB said the stocks will arrive, it was pretty fast delivery.
I shipped via Priority Mail some £1-2 extra & there was no customs charges.
(Using the 'courier shipment' option is known to attract customs charges. Best of luck.)
Ru77ell said:
Thanks for the update.
It makes me wonder if Gearbest are writing 'S7' on the documentation and that's what caused the delay?
Also once the parcel has entered the shipping system there's not really too much Gearbest can do to help hurry to process along, unless its a documentation issue - But can see why this can be annoying.
Anyway, glad your package is in the move again, hope you get it soon.
Mine has just left HK airport so hoping it'll be arriving at the UK sorting centre in the next few days with no customs issues.......fingers crossed!
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It was a documentation issue. SG Customs held it until the shipper (GearBest) finally contacted them to update the shipping information. They only did this after sitting on the issue for a week of me getting increasingly agitated with the "Please wait" responses from GearBest.
FunkiBluDawg said:
I ordered my S7 64GB via Gearbest on Oct 21, was delivered on 28th Nov to UK.
Given that 22nd Nov was the date which GB said the stocks will arrive, it was pretty fast delivery.
I shipped via Priority Mail some £1-2 extra & there was no customs charges.
(Using the 'courier shipment' option is known to attract customs charges. Best of luck.)
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What spec and colour did you order? Apparently Elephone were very late delivering sufficient stocks of the Blue 64GB version and others.
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What spec and colour did you order? Apparently Elephone were very late delivering sufficient stocks of the Blue 64GB version and others.
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Mine was 64 GB, Black.
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Mine was 64 GB, Black.
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Thought it might have been. The black has been in stock most of the way through.
I finally have my hands om my 64GB Blue model and I am quite impressed so far. Usually with Chinese electronics I purchase there always seems to be some quirk or weird behaviour that takes the gloss off the product. After 24 hours, I've yet to find one.
I preordered a green version, but it seems there are production troubles. This morning gearbest sent me a mail:
Thank you for your recent order at Gearbest.com
This is an update about following item:
We are sorry to let you know that we cannot ship it at this time
remain items
sku*quantity:199096209 * 1 , Elephone S7 5.5 inch 4G Phablet
199629301 * 1 , 3D VR Cardboard Glasses Virtual Reality Box
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So, nobody knows when the green version will come out,
and after all the troubles with touchscreen, gps, no source code released i choose the refund. If the situation improve i'll buy it again.

Has Anyone Had a 6GB/128GB model ship from China yet?

Today is the day that the 6GB/128GB models are supposed to start shipping, has anyone got a notification yet?
Tharg0r said:
Today is the day that the 6GB/128GB models are supposed to start shipping, has anyone got a notification yet?
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Nothing yet on the blue one I ordered
I just bought it today in China (Beijing) at a Xiaomi store. It's fantastic.
Nobody has had a 6GB/128GB model ship yet then? Some people recieved notes on their orders saying it would ship on Friday. I recieved one 10 days ago saying it would ship next Wednesday.
I've given up on Aliexpress. I had 3 separate orders with Mi Global, HKG and Mi Store and they're useless at replying to messages and they won't give me a solid date for dispatch.
I've followed TechTablets' (YouTuber) advise and gone with Trading Shenhzen as they have stock of the 128GB gold/white model. The price + postage worked out a smidge higher but they actually respond to messages and they give you the option of the Chinese ROM or that bootleg "global" ROM. They're already processing my order which is fantastic considering I only ordered a few hours ago.
Black and Blue models out of stock there aswell though, cant stand gold phones.
I'm still waiting on my black 6gb/128gb from Mi Global Store on AliExpress. Ordered July 30. Haven't had any replies after they offered to compensate the delay with a free mi band 3. Basically, they, like the rest, did a pre-sale since this version only went live officially on August 10th on Xiaomi's website. I waited this long, so I'll keep waiting for a few more days. No other place has black or blue. I'm not a fan of white/gold either.
I have the phone 6GB+128GB, AMA
hanbaoquan15 said:
I have the phone 6GB+128GB, AMA
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Where did you get it and how was it delivered so quickly? Are you in Asia?
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Where did you get it and how was it delivered so quickly? Are you in Asia?
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I bought it while I was Beijing on Aug 10th, the day it came out in the store.
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I bought it while I was Beijing on Aug 10th, the day it came out in the store.
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Thanks, at least we know its actually been produced and sent out to stores then, Wednesday will be the end of the 2 weeks they asked me to wait, hopefully hear something in the next couple of days.
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Thanks, at least we know its actually been produced and sent out to stores then, Wednesday will be the end of the 2 weeks they asked me to wait, hopefully hear something in the next couple of days.
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Yep, I spoke to geekbuying. They don't get their pre-order stock until August 15th, so I think that's when online 6gb/128GB start shipping.
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I've given up on Aliexpress. I had 3 separate orders with Mi Global, HKG and Mi Store and they're useless at replying to messages and they won't give me a solid date for dispatch.
I've followed TechTablets' (YouTuber) advise and gone with Trading Shenhzen as they have stock of the 128GB gold/white model. The price + postage worked out a smidge higher but they actually respond to messages and they give you the option of the Chinese ROM or that bootleg "global" ROM. They're already processing my order which is fantastic considering I only ordered a few hours ago.
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Yes, Trading Shenhzen is the best shop IMO. Hong Kong Goldway at Aliexpress use to be great but not anymore.
I have mine being shipped to me now. I was able to buy it off China's biggest e-commerce website taobao, and have it shipped to me in Malaysia. Logistics is going to take some time, and I hope I can get it within a week or two.
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I have mine being shipped to me now. I was able to buy it off China's biggest e-commerce website taobao, and have it shipped to me in Malaysia. Logistics is going to take some time, and I hope I can get it within a week or two.
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Got a link to it on Taobao? I cant actually see it. Lots of cases already though, good to see.
Still waiting for my black 6/128 to be shipped from HK Goldway.
I was told on the 6th Aug that it would be "sometime next week".
Where I can buy or preorder 6/128 eu version with band 20 and lte 800?
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Where I can buy or preorder 6/128 eu version with band 20 and lte 800?
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All Mi Max 3 will have those bands. You can buy / preorder from AliExpress, Gearbest, Geekbuying, Honorbuy, etc., etc.
BUT currently only the Chinese ROM is available, global ROM is rumoured to be released soon.
What about the play store. Is it installed on the phone?
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What about the play store. Is it installed on the phone?
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Not on the Chinese ROM. Some resellers will install it before shipping but personally I would request them to leave the box sealed.

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