Ace is better but Nexus S is EVEN better.

Nexus S is the best of the three.
1. Official ICS update.
2. cheaper compared to other phones and better specced
3. It comes with a stock launcher. What's not to love
Also, Galaxy W is not getting ICS and I don't think sgs+ is. Cuz even the original SGS is not getting the ICS

Nexus S at RM9xx would be the best choice. The lack of a micro SD slot might be a turn off for you but 16GB should be more than enough for you. If its not, then I recommend you go for an AP HTC Desire S. RM899.

Too general. Specify your usage, requirement and budget.

You can check by google searching it.

Galaxy W is not getting ICS as of current news. Heck, even SGS is not getting ICS.

SGS came with Eclair my friend

I recommend you wait for the Quad Core Kal-El Transformer tablet. Should be due soon. Else, go for SG 7+

Nexus S for the ICS update.







SGS2's ICS update is due somewhere in January. Read it on Engadget

10.1 is extremely laggy. I tried it at a samsung store.

Despite mixing up the chronology, i think it would be much more accurate if it were backwards.

I would recommend you get the Nexus S since the ICS update is already available OTA.

lagfix + gps fix was already present on the Gingerbread update. You must be at least half a year out of date.

Durable eh, Xperia Active, Defy+/Defy but I would recommend something more practical like a better casing(aluminium ones) and the sort so you can get a more decent phone.

Besides, despite having those features, you're probably still gonna get a casing and an SP so what's the point.

If there is no budget limit I suggest you try looking for any non-g S2's, or a Moto Razr.

Sense is probably the second in line in terms of fluidity after the stock launcher. If you exclude custom launchers.


SGS can update their firmware over Samsung Kies. They don't have the OTA function as far as i know. Also, since not everyone has a data plan and even if they do they won't waste it on updating a firmware, most people would probably use their home wi-fi.

We recommend you don't buy the O2x as of now.

But its your choice.

Despite having a 8mp camera, its still pretty crappy as far as I know.

I know you can't judge a camera by the size it takes a picture at but it's crappy. Also, the Tegra 2 is laggy on stock firmware.

Since Q1 is approaching, MWC is coming up soon. Wait till then and see what phone are they going to release. If they don't make you then you can just go for older phones as the price will drop due to the new phones

mi410.

Neo V is a bad choice.

If you want to get an SE phone, go for Arc/Neo/Arc S.

But they're quite highly priced and the specs aren't impressive. If you're getting a phone for practical usage, go for a Galaxy W. If you're buying for the elegance of the design, Arc S should be okay.

Garage sales

Besides from the price which is extremely attractive, the specs are a downgrade from the Neo. Also, This specific lower end line of Xperia phones are known to have flimsy buttons and below average build quality.

It's a good choice for a budget user but if your budget is not limited I would recommend you go for other brands/higher end ones.

Go for the Galaxy Note if you like it.

The new batch of S2's are not recommended due to the downclocked internal and firmware issues.

I agree with your friend though. You might not like android but if you're sure you do, then you can go for a Galaxy Note/Nexus or any high end devices.

Xperia Mini(not x10 mini)/Xperia Mini Pro/Neo V/Ray/Active.


I do recommend you increase your budget to at least RM900 to get a Nexus S though. Its worth it.

1 and 2 can be done by most if not all phones above 2.2

If you're using Gmail then the Gmail app would serve you well. Provided the mail is received when you're on an active internet connection, it can still be viewed even if you don't have one.

You can probably go for any high end phones as of now. Galaxy Note would be preferable if you don't mind the size and/or prefer it to be big.

SGS2 is not recommended unless you can find the non-g version.

As a temporary phone? Go for CSL MI-310. Only RM299.

refer to the front page on how to ask for a recommendation.

What are your usages and/or requirements?

I recommend you wait for the Q1 MWC announcement for phones since you have such a high budget. The phones then might be more suited for your requirements.

After sales service wise, I can't really comment on this because as of now I still have not sent my phone for samsung's warranty. I did send my friend's Incredible S for warranty and they're really punctual.

If SQ is a major issue for you, you should invest in a pair of audiophile earphones.
Also, the screen issue on the i9100 is more geared towards the G version. According to my brother, he receives roughly 2-3 sets every week due to screen fade/overheating issues. Not sure if they have fixed it yet though.

GNex will definitely come to Malaysia but the only debate is when. AP sets have been pouring in lately so you could probably opt for that if you can't wait for the official release. But as of now, I recommend you wait for at least another month before deciding on getting a phone.

No problem Just here to help.

As for your question, I'm not too sure of that. Maybe someone else can clarify it for you.

Palm sized would probably be smaller than 4.3" and since you're so geared towards a HTC, I suggest you wait for the MWC as current offerings just don't seem decent for their price.

The Sensation is not a bad phone though but I heard there are some touchscreen issues. It's only 1.2k now though .

Also, about your statement towards the battery drain of a 4 core phone, I can assure you it won't be a big deal.

Most apps now aren't even capable of running on two threads what more four? And those cores which are not used will automatically power themselves down. As far as you are concerned though, it should consume more or less the same power.

That extra 400mhz does nothing. It's too slow to be useful for multitasking and most apps won't use pass 1ghz.

Go for the Nexus S.


Roughly around 1.1-1.3k I think. That's the only viable option for a decent qwerty phone, you don't have other choices unless you don't mind the Xperia Mini Pro's screen size.

Csl-mi300 RM299

The best phone you can get below RM400 is that.

I don't know about x8 . You can source the price from garage sales.

Not as far as I know. Read the first post. If you want US to help you decide which one is better for you, state your purposes of purchase and usage.
It doesn't include SE because the original thread's TS put it as an example.

Your huge letters are really hurting my eyes though About that foreign language thing, I dont think you'll be using it often but you should be able to grab some off the market.

Also, I recommend you top up another 300 or so to get an Xperia Pro. That would suit you more since you prefer QWERTY phones.

Else, you can go for Neo/Neo V but you still have to top up for that.

Despite what I've said above, I would suggest you opt for the Nexus S instead. Official ICS, good dev support, and definite updates in the future.

SE's line of phone is getting their update somewhere in Q2 as far as I know.

Screen size is not an issue?

Then an Xperia Mini would do just fine. To be honest I would suggest you top up another RM200 or so to get a Nexus S which already has the ICS update but since it's for your nephew I dont think he'll mind and he should be just as happy to get a phone.

Note: Not Xperia X10 Mini. Its only Xperia Mini.

Whatever glass it uses doesn't matter. In the end we're still gonna apply a layer of screen protector

There are not many military grade phones. The only ones are Defy/+ which is not worth the money.

Go for Xperia Active if durability is important.
Sound quality wise, if you are really picky, you should invest in a pair of earphones. The stock one would serve you just well if you're not too picky.

Camera wise, only a few phones are worth mentioning in the Android department as of now.

Arc/S, X10i, XT720.

Not sure if I left any out but you can't really expect a great camera from the phones on the Android platform.

Most camera's are decent though.
You can either go for a non-g S2 from Garage Sales or a Motorola Razr. Both of these are great phones. The G version is not recommended.

This post has been edited by xDarkKnightx: Dec 31 2011, 11:55 PM

SE Xperia Mini 3" screen.

SE Neo V top up slightly 3.7" screen.

Samsung Nexus S top up slightly 4" screen (best choice)

Battery life on the nexus s is immensely good and with the abundance of roms and kernals, you should find satisfaction in at least one.

RM800 in garage sales.

Wait for MWC in Barcelona on Febuary. The quad core phones should be awesome enough.

As of now I won't recommend you buy any high end phones.

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Added on January 2, 2012, 3:02 pmSE Xperia Mini 3" screen.

SE Neo V top up slightly 3.7" screen.

Samsung Nexus S top up slightly 4" screen (best choice)

Battery life on the nexus s is immensely good and with the abundance of roms and kernals, you should find satisfaction in at least one.

RM800 in garage sales.

Wait for MWC in Barcelona on Febuary. The quad core phones should be awesome enough.

As of now I won't recommend you buy any high end phones.

This post has been edited by xDarkKnightx: Jan 2 2012, 03:02 PM

Nexus S is only RM8xx now from garage sales. New set.

Ace is not a good choice.