Xiaomi Mix 3 5G Deals

Over the next couple of years, 5G will complete the rollout across the UK. This is an upgraded version of 4G, which will enable customers to get a faster service, more people to connect at the same time, and generally be an improvement. 4G will remain available, and in order to use the new 5G network, you will need a 5G enabled handset. The specific modem included in the phone is what accesses the network, and without it, you will remain on 4G. 

With that in mind phone manufacturers have been releasing 5G handsets for those who want to be among the first people to benefit from the new service. This is right across the board from the high-end flagship handsets to some of you may not have heard of including Xiaomi. Their 5G enabled Mix 3 handset is eight good looking 6.39-inch infinity screen offering. It has no front-facing camera notch as it also features pop-up camera technology which slides the camera into use when required. Thanks to the glass front ceramic back and aluminium frame, this is a premium feeling handset that really looks the part. What is even better is that the company focuses on excellent value for money and the prices are simply amazing for a handset of this standard.

So how do you get your hands on a new phone? The easiest way is to find a pay monthly contract deal. This gives you a fixed monthly price, which means you can find something that suits your budget and comes with flexibility you do not get with pay-as-you-go. The three main allowances are your talk time, texts, and data and providing you stay within the allowances you choose the monthly price shown will be all you pay. 

However, should you happen to go over any of your allowances you do get charged at penalty rates. So, it is worth considering exactly what you need before choosing a package. The talk time and texts are considered to be the cheaper element of a contract, and with that in mind, you will typically find many deals that offer unlimited talk time and text provision. This takes away any danger of going over the allowance and makes it a popular choice. The only chargeable calls and texts are those made to premium-rate numbers, including customer helplines, text competition entry and a few others.

When it comes to data, you need to be careful as this is the more expensive element of a contract. So you want to make sure you have enough data that you do not go over your allowance in the month. Some companies will allow you to roll over any unused minutes to the following month, but most simply reset the clock and start again. When it comes to 5G, you will also need specific 5G data, but if you are buying a handset in this category, you will be shown the correct details, so you will get what you need. If you use a lot of data, then a big data deal might be the solution. 

This is where the company works hard to present a low price for a large data package. Of course, there are also deals that have very little data for those who do not really use it. To clarify, data is used when your handset displays 4G/5G which means you are not connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you are accessing the Internet because you are sending and receiving email, using apps, or streaming movies and music that is not stored locally on your phone.

So when it comes to price, the cheapest deal is often a false economy. There is no point looking for deals that do not offer you the amount of data you need. It is actually more expensive than people realise to go over a data allowance, so it is better to start looking at your minimum data requirement upwards. There are so many deals on offer you will still find a lot of competition giving you the purchasing power. 

There are other ways you can save money on your pay monthly deal, and this includes going for a longer contract length. This is not available with every provider, so check in advance, but the average contract is two years. Some companies will extend this to 3 years, and this gives you a better rate as the contract cost is split over a more extended period and you are rewarded for your loyalty. You can also contribute towards the cost of the handset; you will see that most deals off for the handset for free. But when it comes to some of the more premium rate expensive phones, they can be a charge towards the cost of the phone. 

If you are up this slightly you will save even more money on your monthly deal it all depends on what the network provider will let you do. Finally cashback is an option that is offered quite often. This means you are given a rebate on a more expensive pay monthly deal, so you get a better benefit for a lower price. Cashback comes as automatic, which means that the network will apply it for you or claimable, which means you must do it yourself. Failure to do this will mean you do not get the cashback at all, which would be a loss.

If you would prefer you can purchase a new handset on a Sim free deal. This means you are only buying the phone, and do not get any Sim card or deal attached to it. In order for the handset to work, you will need a Sim card. This needs to be on the same network as the handset, or the handset needs to be unlocked. Customers who prefer a pay-as-you-go Sim card often use this Sim free method to get a new handset. It could also be an option if you have broken a phone that is currently on contract and needs a temporary replacement. You have to pay the full cost of the handset which can vary and in some cases be several hundred pounds. But it is a fiercely competitive industry so you will find many different deals, including some that offer free gifts.