Before buying how to choose Global version over Chinese version - Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers

Going to buy Mi 8 and would like to buy the Global version.
How can I tell the real Global version before I click on Place Order?
All the ads seem to say Global.

On box it should have text - global version.

Before i place the order. When am looking at the sellers website i wont have the box in my hand.

You want global version, not global rom.
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Marshy33 said:
You want global version, not global rom.
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thanks

comandoed said:
thanks
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I purchased Global version from Geekbuying. Also check Honorbuy.

You think they will have lower prices by Black Friday?

comandoed said:
Before i place the order. When am looking at the sellers website i wont have the box in my hand.
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What I mean, decent seller always shows real packaging photo, contents etc.

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HUAWEI MATE S International Compatibility and Availability in USA!

I would like to start this thread to know the Availability of Mate S in USA and to know the LTE compatibility with US Networks.
Can someone post their experiences?
GizOK
Thank you for your mail.
Huawei Mate S 4G LTE can work in USA.
Any other question, contact us any time.
Best regards
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I just check, Huawei Mate S 4G LTE can work with T-Mobile and AT&T.
Krystyna said:
I just check, Huawei Mate S 4G LTE can work with T-Mobile and AT&T.
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which version do you have? CRR-UL00 or CRR-L09?
www.willmyphonework.net
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I was just given this as a gift. I have AT&T, but it is sim locked to China Telecom. It says 4G is locked by China Telecom. Phone calls, text, and EDGE (2G) work for me with my AT&T sim. If I were to sim unlock it, will LTE then work for me? It is the CRR-UL00 version.
Also curious about rooting and installing google play services. Any advice?
Does anyone know where to purchase one of these in the states? Been looking all over the place with no luck.
PuffinNugz;6307676Also curious about rooting and installing google play services. Any advice?[/QUOTE said:
I installed the Play Store app available in Huawei's App Center.
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asosnikhin said:
which version do you have? CRR-UL00 or CRR-L09?
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CRR-UL00 version.
Krystyna said:
CRR-UL00 version.
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CRR-L09 have 15 lte bands
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Can anyone point me in the correct direction so I can pick one of these up in the states? Thanks!
i want to buy this aswell (living in USA).
I found the 128gb version availible here. http://welectronics.com/gsm/HUAWEI/...Dgx7U-pfjmFq25GnZoF_EUOocEIn1wvMPsaApEc8P8HAQ
$999.99
At that price I might as well just pick up a flagship phone here and save some money. Haha
rolindadice64 said:
At that price I might as well just pick up a flagship phone here and save some money. Haha
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Yeah I hear ya! I was looking for something "different " than the typical American phones and found this. Then I saw the price and was like nope. But may I suggest the mate 7. Yeah it's a year old, but still a killer phone. I'm ordering it next week
ogre del said:
Yeah I hear ya! I was looking for something "different " than the typical American phones and found this. Then I saw the price and was like nope. But may I suggest the mate 7. Yeah it's a year old, but still a killer phone. I'm ordering it next week
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Yeah the Mate 7 is a killer phone and I have been contemplating it. Let me know how you like it and I'll really consider it. I just want something better than my Note 4.
@ogre del - The above website has ps2 for $219. Wtf!!
That site is insane lol
Found on amazon the 64gb version for 850, or on alliexpress the 64gb version is anywhere from 675-800. I'm contumplating ordering it from allie, but have never dealt with them. Anyone here ever use alliexpress?
ogre del said:
Found on amazon the 64gb version for 850, or on alliexpress the 64gb version is anywhere from 675-800. I'm contumplating ordering it from allie, but have never dealt with them. Anyone here ever use alliexpress?
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Is it on US site? I can't seem to find it.
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badboy47 said:
Is it on US site? I can't seem to find it.
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Amazon site is 950 sorry for typo http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=i...s=aps&k=huawei+mate+s&rh=i:aps&sprefix=mate+s
Alliexpress I use the app and found it. Idk if I'd trust the alliexpress. Never dealt with them before, but all the correct bandwidths r there for American use
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badboy47 said:
Is it on US site? I can't seem to find it.
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Here's a link to play store app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alibaba.aliexpresshd

Where to buy?

Anybody able to order yet for international delivery? Trying to get one here in USA... aliexpress & other seem not to have any yet Even though on sale......
Clove has it and carphone warehouse.
Hi,
I bought a P30 pro, 256GB with a Huawei Watch GT (a "gift") , at 3.dk in Denmark for DKK 5.160 i.e. ~ $ 775 + ~$7 a month more than I used to pay for the network. It is to be delivered next week.
I know nothing about the version no., but hope it is European 432. Dual-sim should be included.
I have been quite happy with my P20 pro, but unhappy with slow very slow updates. But after a year of updates the camera i absolutely faboulous now, which it was not to begin with.
According to our DXO friends in France the P30 pro is the absolutely best on photografing, so I am looking forward to see if they are right there
Good luck
Kurt
So Amazon UK has it for pre-order with delivery by April 6... was able to place an order here in the USA... Funny enough, Amazon France has it as well but won't... I'll see if they scrap my pre-order but in my recent experience with the Xiaomi Mi 9, if the order is in, it charges ok and then its golden... fingers cross. Should get it before April 9th!!!!
mahst68 said:
So Amazon UK has it for pre-order with delivery by April 6... was able to place an order here in the USA... Funny enough, Amazon France has it as well but won't... I'll see if they scrap my pre-order but in my recent experience with the Xiaomi Mi 9, if the order is in, it charges ok and then its golden... fingers cross. Should get it before April 9th!!!!
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It should go through. I ordered the Huawei super car charger from there and it said couldn't be delivered to the US. I got it a few days later. Already placed my order for the P30 pro from Amazon UK.
danon.brown said:
It should go through. I ordered the Huawei super car charger from there and it said couldn't be delivered to the US. I got it a few days later. Already placed my order for the P30 pro from Amazon UK.
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Mine in black arrived today and it is nice. Was able to get a 256GB / 8GB setup from an overseas contact for a little of a shipping premium. It's awesome. Worth getting however you can:good:
mahst68 said:
Mine in black arrived today and it is nice. Was able to get a 256GB / 8GB setup from an overseas contact for a little of a shipping premium. It's awesome. Worth getting however you can:good:
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What phone are you coming from?
danon.brown said:
What phone are you coming from?
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Just about all new phones but my daily recently was Mate 20 Pro. I can say without a doubt this is better and better then S10 and Xiaomi Mi 9 and Google Pixel 3 XL and Nokia 9
mahst68 said:
Just about all new phones but my daily recently was Mate 20 Pro. I can say without a doubt this is better and better then S10 and Xiaomi Mi 9 and Google Pixel 3 XL and Nokia 9
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Any chance you have TMobile? Highly doubt it but can you see if there is a Wi-Fi calling option?
danon.brown said:
Any chance you have TMobile? Highly doubt it but can you see if there is a Wi-Fi calling option?
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TMobile of course but yes no wifi calling since its not a phone available in the US even though I heard TMobile overseas has it as an offering. I haven't dig into that aspect to see if I can. I do know that you can always do the the Google voice workaround but really isn't a factor for me currently :angel:
mahst68 said:
Anybody able to order yet for international delivery? Trying to get one here in USA... aliexpress & other seem not to have any yet Even though on sale......
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I purchased mine from TechnoLec U.K. and got the unlocked Global / U.K. version for use in the USA. I did not get the best deal, but I didn't want to mess with some of the other people on eBay that seemed a little sketchy. These guys are authorized and they had 100% ratings. Hopefully it works out.
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EricMartinSoCal said:
I purchased mine from TechnoLec U.K. and got the unlocked Global / U.K. version for use in the USA. I did not get the best deal, but I didn't want to mess with some of the other people on eBay that seemed a little sketchy. These guys are authorized and they had 100% ratings. Hopefully it works out.
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Yep got mine yesterday from overseas from a guy o know. Received yesterday, black 256GB / 8GB dual SIM international version. It's great
mahst68 said:
Yep got mine yesterday from overseas from a guy o know. Received yesterday, black 256GB / 8GB dual SIM international version. It's great
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Are you using the UK model, VOG-L09 or VOG-L29? What service are you?
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EricMartinSoCal said:
Are you using the UK model, VOG-L09 or VOG-L29? What service are you?
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VOG-L29 on T-Mobile
mahst68 said:
VOG-L29 on T-Mobile
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Good to hear you are happy. I'm on Google Fi which uses T-Mobile and I was a bit worried but my VOG-L09 uses the same bands. Thanks!
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Whats the difference between L09 and L29?
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VOG-L29 on T-Mobile
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Can you confirm the phone has VOLTE on TMO US?
Place a call with wifi off and see if it still says 4g LTE.
Or download Network Cell Info Lite from playstore and go to the Device + Sim and see if VoLTE capable says "Yes".
Screen shot would be highly appreciated.
Thanks,
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Can you confirm the phone has VOLTE on TMO US?
Place a call with wifi off and see if it still says 4g LTE.
Or download Network Cell Info Lite from playstore and go to the Device + Sim and see if VoLTE capable says "Yes".
Screen shot would be highly appreciated.
Thanks,
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VoLTE confirmed. Wifi Calling of course is not supported with Huawei and TMO USA
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VoLTE confirmed. Wifi Calling of course is not supported with Huawei and TMO USA
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Great news. I have 2 VOG-L09's on order so I hope they are the same as your dual sim unlocked one
shollywood said:
Whats the difference between L09 and L29?
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I believe one is International (VOG-L29) and the other is U.K. (VOG-L09). The bands are the same. Th VOG-L29 is "hybrid dual SIM"
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microhaxo said:
Great news. I have 2 VOG-L09's on order so I hope they are the same as your dual sim unlocked one
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I also got the unlocked UK VOG-L09 and it should be the same as the other.
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Hello now I am in china if I buy mi9 can I change to global rom?

Hello now I am in china if I buy mi9 can I change to global rom?
cco12a said:
Hello now I am in china if I buy mi9 can I change to global rom?
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You can after unlocking the bootloader. Also keep in mind the Chinese version don't work on certain LTE bands in some parts of the world. I bought a Chinese one and the LTE didn't work on O2 network in UK. I had to return it and get the global Mi 9, hope this helps.
vtec303 said:
You can after unlocking the bootloader. Also keep in mind the Chinese version don't work on certain LTE bands in some parts of the world. I bought a Chinese one and the LTE didn't work on O2 network in UK. I had to return it and get the global Mi 9, hope this helps.
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Thanks a lot do you have any advice about where to buy global mi9 in China
cco12a said:
Thanks a lot do you have any advice about where to buy global mi9 in China
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The shops selling the Chinese one should have the global one as well, also check online and ebay most of the sellers selling this phone on ebay are from China, they can send you a piece on a quick delivery, keep in mind global only comes with 6gb ram and has a global rom, in order to check go to settings..... about phone and look at MIUI version it should say global, mine is "global 10.2.1 stable", hope this helps
Use the search function is the answer. It has been answered at least 10 times.

Will the CC9 gets a global market version?

Hi folks,
I'm interested in buying this phone. It looks like a good option.
However, I'm not quite sure that there is a global version. Anyone got this phone already outside of China and can approve that the AliExpress 'global' version actually works?
Thanks,
FM
ForMartha said:
Hi folks,
I'm interested in buying this phone. It looks like a good option.
However, I'm not quite sure that there is a global version. Anyone got this phone already outside of China and can approve that the AliExpress 'global' version actually works?
Thanks,
FM
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Hoping for same global version soon, although am also waiting for Mi 9t global version too.
ForMartha said:
Hi folks,
I'm interested in buying this phone. It looks like a good option.
However, I'm not quite sure that there is a global version. Anyone got this phone already outside of China and can approve that the AliExpress 'global' version actually works?
Thanks,
FM
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No, there is no global version (with band 20) and it is very unlike that it will ever be. If you can live without band 20 you can buy the chinese version and flash Xiaomi.eu.
yesterday some aliexpress sellers have began to offer mi 9 lite, it's rumoured it will be cc9 global version
there's an antutu score for mi a3 pro matching the cc9
i hope they'll release it with android one
It's really a shame. It has NFC, and is a verified device for Google services, but it still can't run Google Pay with latest Google Services.
Nicky, you own it?
nickyip123 said:
It's really a shame. It has NFC, and is a verified device for Google services, but it still can't run Google Pay with latest Google Services.
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It is running for me. I'm on eu ROM.
nickyip123 said:
It's really a shame. It has NFC, and is a verified device for Google services, but it still can't run Google Pay with latest Google Services.
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For me either
I just use my bank's app to pay throught nfc
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ForMartha said:
Hi folks,
I'm interested in buying this phone. It looks like a good option.
However, I'm not quite sure that there is a global version. Anyone got this phone already outside of China and can approve that the AliExpress 'global' version actually works?
Thanks,
FM
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Mi 9 lite is the same one

Global Version Release

Screenshot from today's conference
No 8gb/128gb global release version, what the hell are they think...
bluegizmo83 said:
No 8gb/128gb global release version, what the hell are they think...
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Pretty sure that was the original plan. Only Tencent has the smaller versions.
barry99705 said:
Pretty sure that was the original plan. Only Tencent has the smaller versions.
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Maybe, but they would have undoubtedly sold exponentially more devices if they'd release it globally...
bluegizmo83 said:
Maybe, but they would have undoubtedly sold exponentially more devices if they'd release it globally...
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It'll probably come a month or 2 later. Will not releasing that SKU.
128GB/8G is only for China
barry99705 said:
Pretty sure that was the original plan. Only Tencent has the smaller versions.
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I'm pretty sure 128GB version was only for China. reset of the world will get 512GB or above.. so if anyone want 128GB version they've to get Chinese version.
ismailonrails said:
I'm pretty sure 128GB version was only for China. reset of the world will get 512GB or above.. so if anyone want 128GB version they've to get Chinese version.
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They gotta have a reason to charge everyone else double the price.
Found a Asus Retailer - Global Version ROG 2 12GB/512GB - Releasing on Sep 23
Hello,
I found a site providing with release date for NA or Global release. I'm not sure but can be trusted as its a Asus retailer in NA,
Releasing on Sep 23, 2019
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https://www.mobileadvance.com/asus-rog-gaming-phone-ii-zs660kl-s855p-12g512g-bk-6-6-fhd-2340x1080-hdr-120hz-display-48mp-13mp-camera-12gb-ram-512gb-storage-lte-unlocked-dual-sim-cell-phone-us-warranty-black/
suresh1391 said:
Hello,
I found a site providing with release date for NA or Global release. I'm not sure but can be trusted as its a Asus retailer in NA,
https://www.mobileadvance.com/asus-...locked-dual-sim-cell-phone-us-warranty-black/
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Update GLOBAL version Asus ROG II is available in USA as on
23 sep 2019
From above site for 899 $USD
interested people can check it out
ASUS USA Retailer
https://www.mobileadvance.com/asus-...locked-dual-sim-cell-phone-us-warranty-black/
ASUS Official Store
https://store.asus.com/us/item/201909AM110000002/ASUS+ROG+Gaming+Phone+II+%28ZS660KL-S855P-12G512G-BK%29+-+6.6%E2%80%9D+FHD%2B+2340x1080+HDR+120Hz+Display+-+48MP%2F13MP+Camera+%E2%80%93+12GB+RAM+-+512GB+Storage+-+LTE+Unlocked+Dual+SIM+Cell+Phone+-+US+Warranty+-+Black,
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I'm pretty sure 128GB version was only for China. reset of the world will get 512GB or above.. so if anyone want 128GB version they've to get Chinese version.
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Apparently, they are selling the 128 GB version on INDIA too. And it isn't the Tencent VErsion. It is the global version one, with the aero case, but with the 18W charger and no cooler.
Here's the proof.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZlXsVYQDwM
If it actually comes with WW firmware natively, I'm planning on buying that one.
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Apparently, they are selling the 128 GB version on INDIA too. And it isn't the Tencent VErsion. It is the global version one, with the aero case, but with the 18W charger and no cooler.
Here's the proof.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZlXsVYQDwM
If it actually comes with WW firmware natively, I'm planning on buying that one.
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Which LTE Bands does it have?
mzahiri said:
Which LTE Bands does it have?
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Don't really know. That's why I made a thread asking for info. Had no idea that one existed. Watch the review carefully. It's like a hybrid between the Tencent version and the global one.
D_Gabe said:
Don't really know. That's why I made a thread asking for info. Had no idea that one existed. Watch the review carefully. It's like a hybrid between the Tencent version and the global one.
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Watched the video. Pretty interesting compared to the Tencent version.
Interested in finding out which LTE bands are available. Doesn't make sense from a manufacturing perspective to have all these different versions.
mzahiri said:
Which LTE Bands does it have?
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Here are some of the details of this version. No LTE Band info, though.
D_Gabe said:
Here are some of the details of this version. No LTE Band info, though.
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The Indian model is listed as having VoLTE and the only retailer I can find that has it listed is Flipkart. They list the model number as
ZS660KL-1A017IN
I'm guessing India is getting their own special version. IIRC Indian law requires a certain percentage of the phone to be manufactured in India.
mzahiri said:
The Indian model is listed as having VoLTE and the only retailer I can find that has it listed is Flipkart. They list the model number as
ZS660KL-1A017IN
I'm guessing India is getting their own special version. IIRC Indian law requires a certain percentage of the phone to be manufactured in India.
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If it has the global firmware I would want to get it. It's basically the Global version but with 128 GB ROM and 8 gb RAM.
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Which LTE Bands does it have?
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I checked Kimovil yesterday regarding tencent version's supported bands for India, and it has all the necessary ones. Which leads me to believe that the phone will be very similar to the tencent version, with some better stuff like aero case and global firmware, but not that far off. For those without a ROG 2 yet it seems worth it to get it form there, but without expecting any additional bands IMO.
Swooshpragler said:
I checked Kimovil yesterday regarding tencent version's supported bands for India, and it has all the necessary ones. Which leads me to believe that the phone will be very similar to the tencent version, with some better stuff like aero case and global firmware, but not that far off. For those without a ROG 2 yet it seems worth it to get it form there, but without expecting any additional bands IMO.
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It isn't the Tencent version, though...
D_Gabe said:
It isn't the Tencent version, though...
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I didn't say it is.
I said that the tencent version already has all LTE Bands for India, so the "India version", however different it may be with the aero case, global firmware, etc., most likely won't have a change of LTE Bands. At least that's what I think.
suresh1391 said:
Update GLOBAL version Asus ROG II is available in USA as on
23 sep 2019
From above site for 899 $USD
interested people can check it out
ASUS USA Retailer
https://www.mobileadvance.com/asus-...locked-dual-sim-cell-phone-us-warranty-black/
ASUS Official Store
https://store.asus.com/us/item/201909AM110000002/ASUS+ROG+Gaming+Phone+II+%28ZS660KL-S855P-12G512G-BK%29+-+6.6%E2%80%9D+FHD%2B+2340x1080+HDR+120Hz+Display+-+48MP%2F13MP+Camera+%E2%80%93+12GB+RAM+-+512GB+Storage+-+LTE+Unlocked+Dual+SIM+Cell+Phone+-+US+Warranty+-+Black,
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Thanks for the link, I ordered one directly from Asus. Wasn't crazy about $70 in tax but at least I know I will have a valid warranty and I can return it if I need to without a hassle.

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