Should I buy this note 9?

ManosMax13 · February 14, 2020

I found a refurbished note 9 for 390 dollars. I was going to buy the xiaomi mi 9t pro 128gb brand new which costs 350 where I live. Which one im better of with?

Oswin · February 14, 2020

the note 9 is still a solid phone. if its in good condition, just get it

Matacks · February 14, 2020

As long as its good with your carrier.

Ive had the experience of buying an "unlocked" phone and it won't update the OS software on my carrier. I have T-Mobile and the phone was orgianlly at&t.

So a few features are missing like wifi calling and att spam call blocker app. It's kinda annoying. I think I'm going to try to borrow someone's sim card on att to see if it will let me update the OS. I'm probably missing some nice camera features and stability fixes.

But if that phone is all good that sounds like a deal.

ManosMax13 · February 14, 2020

2 hours ago, Matacks said:

As long as its good with your carrier.

Ive had the experience of buying an "unlocked" phone and it won't update the OS software on my carrier. I have T-Mobile and the phone was orgianlly at&t.

So a few features are missing like wifi calling and att spam call blocker app. It's kinda annoying. I think I'm going to try to borrow someone's sim card on att to see if it will let me update the OS. I'm probably missing some nice camera features and stability fixes.

But if that phone is all good that sounds like a deal.

I dont think in greece we have phones tied to specific carriers. You just pop the sim in and go

Matacks · February 14, 2020

1 hour ago, ManosMax13 said:

I dont think in greece we have phones tied to specific carriers. You just pop the sim in and go

Man that sounds great.

ManosMax13 · February 15, 2020

9 hours ago, huilun02 said:

Refurbished... by who? Sold by who?

If you are expecting hardware to be in brand new condition (especially the battery) you are in for a surprise.

Its solld by a store in greece its not a big brand store. Also the man promised me everything sealed and stuff and I would be able to take a look at the phone before i buy it for no scratches and stuff. It comes with 3 months guarantee by the seller.