Buying smartphone abroad

[asif_c]

Hi,

I will buy a new unlocked smartphone (Xiaomi redmi note 10T) in Japan which accepts nano sims and esims. I am assuming I will be able to use my O2 nano SIM (or esim) when I return to London?  Please can anyone help. 

Asif

[MI5]

@asif_c 

You can check here WillMyPhoneWork.net - Check if your phone works on a network

[asif_c]

Thanks for the reply.  They don't have my model but I've sent them a message.  Keeping fingers crossed they will reply.

[madasaf1sh]

@asif_c 

It should work for the majority of features, but be aware (and I talk from experience) buying phone in Hong Kong) some features might not work.. 

Visual Voicemail - If Supported

Wifi Calling 

Make sure you can get all menus in English as that can be fun... 

There will be no warranty on the phone in the UK, so any issues, you will have to talk to Xiaomi in Japan

[jonsie]

I bought a Samsung in Hong Kong and apart from a few 'unique' features the phone works fine in Thailand and the UK

[asif_c]

Thanks for letting me know.  I've decided to buy the phone in the UK instead.

[MI5]

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@asif_c wrote:

Thanks for letting me know.  I've decided to buy the phone in the UK instead.

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Sensible decision.

[jonsie]

Wise option, removes any doubt