Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus - How do I know if I got the Global Version with Band 4? - Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Questions & Answers

Hello,
I'm planning to buy a Redmi 5 Plus 4GB/64GB for a person in Amazon.es but I need the one that has LTE Band4 [this is because I'll give it to a person who lives in Argentina where they use Band4/AWS (1700 and 2100 Mhz)]
According to Xiaomi, Spanish version has Band 4: https://www.mi.com/es/redmi-5-plus/specs/
However in Amazon I could end up getting another variant, because they are all Dispatched by Amazon, but sold by different vendors across Europe.
So is there any way to check if the Phone truly has band 4 without putting a SIM? Reading the firmware model number, using some android app or something like that? I'm planning on getting one, confirm this, and if it doesn't have band4, return it the next day. (I live in Spain so I don't have Band 4 here to test).
Thanks a lot

Global version has bands 4 and 20.
The box is orange, it says Redmi instead of Chinese letters and has a sticker that says global version on the side.
On the back of the phone it's written the model number. It should be MEG7 for global version.

jes0411 said:
Global version has bands 4 and 20.
The box is orange, it says Redmi instead of Chinese letters and has a sticker that says global version on the side.
On the back of the phone it's written the model number. It should be MEG7 for global version.
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Thanks! With all this information I should be able to confirm this perfectly!

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Confused about China vs Global

Hi all,
I'm considering getting a Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon version/Pro). I'm a little confused about the bands that it supports. When I check wellmyphonework.net it says that the Global model will work on LTE Band 4, but the China/Unicom one will not. Looking in the forums I see Global and China Roms, but nothing definitive about separate physical models.
Is the hardware all the same(ignoring RAM/Storage variations)? Do the supported bands depend solely on which ROM is installed? If there are distinct hardware versions is there any way to tell which one I would get from ebay or AliExpress?
Thanks in advance.
smallmj said:
Hi all,
I'm considering getting a Redmi Note 3 (Snapdragon version/Pro). I'm a little confused about the bands that it supports. When I check wellmyphonework.net it says that the Global model will work on LTE Band 4, but the China/Unicom one will not. Looking in the forums I see Global and China Roms, but nothing definitive about separate physical models.
Is the hardware all the same(ignoring RAM/Storage variations)? Do the supported bands depend solely on which ROM is installed? If there are distinct hardware versions is there any way to tell which one I would get from ebay or AliExpress?
Thanks in advance.
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The lte band support is hardware dependant, software doesn't matter.
I've bought mine with China global and lte is working fine in Europe.
Sent from Note 3, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3.
mr.loverlover said:
The lte band support is hardware dependant, software doesn't matter.
I've bought mine with China global and lte is working fine in Europe.
Sent from Note 3, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3.
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That's simply not true. The SD650 supports Band 4 which is what he's asking about. Europe doesn't use Band 4 and all the versions support European lte bands. On another thread here a user with AT&T was getting lte on the vendor rom and changed to the Global rom and now only gets H+. I too would like to know which version of the phone I have.

Where in europe can I find the Redmi 3 pro GLOBAL model?

I been checking with vendors and none would clarify if they carry the global model or not. I need that one because its the only one with band 4 aws
Anyone knows?
it comes from the Czech Republic https://www.xiaomiforsale.com/de/phones/312-note-3-pro-332.html

No LTE on RN3 MTK

Hi everyone. I have only 3G on my RN3 MTK. Rom is MIUI 8 Global 6.7.21 Beta. I tried to set it on LTE only from the hidden settings, but there is no signal. Anyone know a solution? Thanks
Depends on your carrier and which Band you are trying to connect to
My carrier is Vodafone DE. But I dunno which band I am triyng to connect. How can I check that?
Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using XDA-Developers mobile app
Vodafone Germany uses bands 3, 7 and are adding band 20. If you're in a band 20 area you're out of luck as only the Taiwan Special Edition SD650 version has it.
Twotems said:
Vodafone Germany uses bands 3, 7 and are adding band 20. If you're in a band 20 area you're out of luck as only the Taiwan Special Edition SD650 version has it.
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Actually I have MTK version and Fido in Canada used Band 20 and 4 and I get LTE with them
Zehlek said:
Actually I have MTK version and Fido in Canada used Band 20 and 4 and I get LTE with them
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Then you're either on Band 4 or have a Taiwan Special Edition that has both. But you definitely have the SD version and not the MTK he's referring to. If I'm wrong please post a screenshot of your "About phone" because that would be fantastic news.

Have some questions!

Thinking about buying this phone. Can you guys tell me the common issues with this phone? The one I'm most concerned with is the headphone jack, does it produce hiss sound at low volume? I ask this since I came across a lot of phones with that issue. Thanks in advance
linkzex said:
Thinking about buying this phone. Can you guys tell me the common issues with this phone? The one I'm most concerned with is the headphone jack, does it produce hiss sound at low volume? I ask this since I came across a lot of phones with that issue. Thanks in advance
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I personally don't experience hissing on this phone. As far as issues, it involves the OTA from Vendor Roms which bricked some devices. You can check your ROM version and cross reference it with the ones on the Mi website to make sure. Aside from that, I don't see anything wrong with the phone.
Hi, I'm also considering to buy Note 5 and I just wanted to say that I don't have that problem with Note 4, it doesn't mean much since I don't use N5 but I think there is very very little chance for hissing issue in any device produced in 2017.
Hi just want to ask about redmi note 5 plus.
1. How could i know if it is a international variant
2. Any one show me an SS of something like model name or variant for international variant so that i have a clue when buying it
LabLab...28 said:
Hi just want to ask about redmi note 5 plus.
1. How could i know if it is a international variant
2. Any one show me an SS of something like model name or variant for international variant so that i have a clue when buying it
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Did you manage to get the info? Please share if you did.
Is the india model the international variant?
Thanks
antares* said:
Did you manage to get the info? Please share if you did.
Is the india model the international variant?
Thanks
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No one is concern bro. ;(
Hello, I have Redmi 5 in Pakistan. It is a international variant. Screenshots are attached. Hope they help. Thanks.
LabLab...28 said:
Hi just want to ask about redmi note 5 plus.
1. How could i know if it is a international variant
2. Any one show me an SS of something like model name or variant for international variant so that i have a clue when buying it
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Hi, when I purchased seller offer also a global variant for 40 usd more.
Many people confuse about global device version and global firmware that it´s not the same.
You just have to pay special attention to the bands that is enabled, the global version has more bands enabled, by i.e my version that is a non global doesn´t have LTE bands 2 (1900) nor 4 (1700/2100) it mean that in my country it can´t work on 4G (of course I bought it so it is cause I didn´t need). This is the main difference.
SubwayChamp said:
Hi, when I purchased seller offer also a global variant for 40 usd more.
Many people confuse about global device version and global firmware that it´s not the same.
You just have to pay special attention to the bands that is enabled, the global version has more bands enabled, by i.e my version that is a non global doesn´t have LTE bands 2 (1900) nor 4 (1700/2100) it mean that in my country it can´t work on 4G (of course I bought it so it is cause I didn´t need). This is the main difference.
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I really don't understand because my device is working with the B4 (1700) band but it is not a real Global version. :silly:
Abnoiesu said:
I really don't understand because my device is working with the B4 (1700) band but it is not a real Global version. :silly:
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Why do you say that has B4? Where you saw it?
Look at this info, just 4G apparted, this is a non-global version from a chinese seller you can find these specs;
4G FDD LTE B5:850 /B8:900 /B3:1800 /B1:2100 /B7:2600
TD LTE B38：2600 /B39：1900/ B40：2300 /B41：2500 MHz
TD or TDD is the LTE FOR China, look up FDD LTE bands.
And this is a Global version, seller usually put in a red highlighted the bands added
4G: FDD LTE B5:850 /B8:900 /B3:1800 /B1:2100 /B7:2600 /B4:1700 /B20:800;
TD LTE B38：2600 / B40：2300
Differences here are bands 4 for Latin America and guess some regions of Asia and maybe others and band 20 for Spain.
SubwayChamp said:
Why do you say that has B4? Where you saw it?
Look at this info, just 4G apparted, this is a non-global version from a chinese seller you can find these specs;
4G FDD LTE B5:850 /B8:900 /B3:1800 /B1:2100 /B7:2600
TD LTE B38：2600 /B39：1900/ B40：2300 /B41：2500 MHz
TD or TDD is the LTE FOR China, look up FDD LTE bands.
And this is a Global version, seller usually put in a red highlighted the bands added
4G: FDD LTE B5:850 /B8:900 /B3:1800 /B1:2100 /B7:2600 /B4:1700 /B20:800;
TD LTE B38：2600 / B40：2300
Differences here are bands 4 for Latin America and guess some regions of Asia and maybe others and band 20 for Spain.
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I mentioned that because my 4g shouldn't work but it appears in the notification bar.
I bought the "Official Global ROM" (I saw it is not the Global Version)
FDD LTE B3:1800/B1:2100/B7:2600/B5:850/B8:900MHz
TDD LTE B34:2100/B38:2600/B39:1900/B40:2300/B41:2500MHz
This confuses me :silly:
Abnoiesu said:
I mentioned that because my 4g shouldn't work but it appears in the notification bar.
I bought the "Official Global ROM" (I saw it is not the Global Version)
FDD LTE B3:1800/B1:2100/B7:2600/B5:850/B8:900MHz
TDD LTE B34:2100/B38:2600/B39:1900/B40:2300/B41:2500MHz
This confuses me :silly:
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No, if your device hasn´t these two added bands definitely it´s not a global version (global rom concept mean nothing for this) is a hardware limitation although can work within 4G depending on your company carrier in some of the 5 frequencies enabled.
I have a Chinese RN5, it has loads of bands dudes. The chance of it not working on your network are slim.
As for the headphones dilemma, they do not hiss or produce low volume. Altho if you pair them with Xiaomi Pro HD which have a high impedance then you will notice a lack in volume. That can be easily fixed with Dolby Atmos the Magisk Module.

5G in USA?

I've been doing my best to do the search but coming up empty handed. I can't get my head wrapped around the whole bands. I am looking at getting the Pro ver. not really worried about Global or China build. Right now I am on Tmobile with the Mi Mix 3 China build.
ernicoats said:
I've been doing my best to do the search but coming up empty handed. I can't get my head wrapped around the whole bands. I am looking at getting the Pro ver. not really worried about Global or China build. Right now I am on Tmobile with the Mi Mix 3 China build.
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I decided to get CH because of band 12 I'm on T-Mobile also I can keep you posted once I get the phone.
After a month lol I finally got my mi 10 pro and I can tell you I do get 5g on T-Mobile
raven213 said:
After a month lol I finally got my mi 10 pro and I can tell you I do get 5g on T-Mobile
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What is your Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro model number? Very intrested how it work in T-Mobile USA 5G-network. Chinese version support only n41 but i didn't know it can use US 4G band as anchor.
I have listed Xiaomi MI 10 Pro 5G combinations https://cacombos.com/device?model=M2001J1C (China model).
I like to update my page so can you send to me log from your device when you are connected to 5G? I have here instruction how to get log https://mt-tech.fi/en/how-to-get-4g...phone/#Method_for_Qualcomm_Devices_after_2020 and you can send it to https://cacombos.com/contribute
This help me to build even better site to show devices 4G and 5G bands and combinations.

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