Android Phone Recommendation Thread v3, Always remember to read the first post!
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 Oct 22 2011, 10:27 PM
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I plan to buy a budget phone, which not more than 750 as a gift to my sister. The most important thing is the screen with vivid color eg. Super Amoled but the price of super amoled phone is beyond my budget, so any recommendation? How about Xperia Mini
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Oct 22 2011, 11:09 PM
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QUOTE(fabianz03 @ Oct 22 2011, 04:04 PM) GUYS ! I'm in dilemma now ! y u dun consider SE xperia arc s ??Which phone should I get ? Incredible S or Galaxy S+ ? This will be my first Android phone, upgrading from Nokia S40. I've tested the phones and knew their specs. Both phones are in the same price range, but there's a huge difference between them which is the build quality, HTC is more solid while Samsung is more plasticky and cheap. S+ also have lower res camera with no flash but IS has higher res photo with flash but video rec. sucks. IS also have lower battery capacity than S+ which it's difference is 200mAh (?) S+ have Super AMOLED while IS has only S-LCD, screen isn't really a problem with me as long as it's "seeable". About the launchers, I'm more familliar with TouchWiz since I've used TW many times before and I find sense's UI is more laggy compared TW. Both have the same GPU, RAM is not a problem for me as I don't leave much apps open all the time. Processors as everyone knows S+ packs an overclocked Snapdragon proc while IS is the 1Ghz. SD proc. My biggest problem is the battery and the camera. I prefer higher res camera with flash but video recording kinda sucks and I don't really like the Sense UI. IN the same time S+ have higher battery capacity, lower res camera with no flash, better launcher (IMO). HOW HOW HOW ?   same processor with S+ and with 8MP camera with flash the launcher u can download from forum or google search about it QUOTE(swgiant @ Oct 22 2011, 10:27 PM) I plan to buy a budget phone, which not more than 750 as a gift to my sister. The most important thing is the screen with vivid color eg. Super Amoled but the price of super amoled phone is beyond my budget, so any recommendation? How about Xperia Mini xperia mini not bad |
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Oct 22 2011, 11:22 PM
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QUOTE(danielcmugen @ Oct 22 2011, 09:45 PM) y not go to their official thread and ask abt batt life? btw, u sure sense UI more laggy than TW? cos if im nt mistaken i heard it's the other way round  QUOTE(XeactorZ @ Oct 22 2011, 11:09 PM) y u dun consider SE xperia arc s ?? Thanks for the replies. same processor with S+ and with 8MP camera with flash the launcher u can download from forum or google search about it xperia mini not bad @Daniel - I feel that the Sense UI kinda stutters abit, that little bit when scrolling and panning though home pages, but as they say you can just download 3rd party launchers which is no problem for me.  @Xeactor - Thanks but I don't really like the design of that phone, but it's an awesome phone though. Guys I think I might go for the IS for the solid build and rubberised back with 8MP camera. |
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Oct 22 2011, 11:41 PM
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QUOTE(swgiant @ Oct 22 2011, 10:27 PM) I plan to buy a budget phone, which not more than 750 as a gift to my sister. The most important thing is the screen with vivid color eg. Super Amoled but the price of super amoled phone is beyond my budget, so any recommendation? How about Xperia Mini can consider Live with Walkman Wt19i @ 720 ap, 3.2"/5mp/3g/wifi/gps   |
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Oct 23 2011, 12:03 AM
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QUOTE(fabianz03 @ Oct 22 2011, 11:22 PM) @Xeactor - Thanks but I don't really like the design of that phone, but it's an awesome phone though. o.O its okay thenGuys I think I might go for the IS for the solid build and rubberised back with 8MP camera. as long as u happy with it |
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Oct 23 2011, 01:08 AM
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1. Brand. - Any
2. Budget. < RM1000 3. Specs. - Better or equivalent to my Huawei Ideos X5 4. What you need in the phone - Easy to root, install custom ROM etc (rules out the Xperia Neo, HTC Desire Z), nice big screen (rules out the Wildfire S, Galaxy Ace, SE WT19i), fast processor (rules out Motorala XT720, Wildfire), responsive screen (rules out CSL Mi410) RAM, storage etc are pretty much the same across most phones. So i guess its not very important. Please dont recommend LG Optimus One, CSL Mi300, Samsung Galaxy 5 etc, as those are budget androids. Looking for something midrange and above. This post has been edited by ericmaxman: Oct 23 2011, 01:18 AM |
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Oct 23 2011, 02:02 AM
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QUOTE(ericmaxman @ Oct 23 2011, 01:08 AM) 1. Brand. - Any nexus s 999 directd .2. Budget. < RM1000 3. Specs. - Better or equivalent to my Huawei Ideos X5 4. What you need in the phone - Easy to root, install custom ROM etc (rules out the Xperia Neo, HTC Desire Z), nice big screen (rules out the Wildfire S, Galaxy Ace, SE WT19i), fast processor (rules out Motorala XT720, Wildfire), responsive screen (rules out CSL Mi410) RAM, storage etc are pretty much the same across most phones. So i guess its not very important. Please dont recommend LG Optimus One, CSL Mi300, Samsung Galaxy 5 etc, as those are budget androids. Looking for something midrange and above. |
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Oct 23 2011, 03:12 AM
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QUOTE(x132755 @ Oct 23 2011, 12:41 AM) can consider Live with Walkman Wt19i @ 720 ap, 3.2"/5mp/3g/wifi/gps i wish i have money to buy this  very cool looking |
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Oct 23 2011, 09:10 AM
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QUOTE(ericmaxman @ Oct 23 2011, 01:08 AM) 1. Brand. - Any Ray @ 980 ap2. Budget. < RM1000 3. Specs. - Better or equivalent to my Huawei Ideos X5 4. What you need in the phone - Easy to root, install custom ROM etc (rules out the Xperia Neo, HTC Desire Z), nice big screen (rules out the Wildfire S, Galaxy Ace, SE WT19i), fast processor (rules out Motorala XT720, Wildfire), responsive screen (rules out CSL Mi410) RAM, storage etc are pretty much the same across most phones. So i guess its not very important. Please dont recommend LG Optimus One, CSL Mi300, Samsung Galaxy 5 etc, as those are budget androids. Looking for something midrange and above. Active @ 980 ap Neo @ 990 ap |
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Oct 23 2011, 09:49 AM
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Sony Ericsson xperia mini pro vs Samsung galaxy Ace. Which would you choose?
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Oct 23 2011, 11:19 AM
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I just saw Ice cream aka galaxy nexus with android 4.0, if i buy sensation/s2 now, will i be able to upgrade them to 4.0?
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Oct 23 2011, 11:28 AM
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QUOTE(twhong_91 @ Oct 23 2011, 09:49 AM) Sony Ericsson xperia mini pro vs Samsung galaxy Ace. Which would you choose? mini pro win ANY DAY..Ace just not worthy to buy ..EVER |
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Oct 23 2011, 11:34 AM
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QUOTE(salimbest83 @ Oct 23 2011, 11:28 AM) mini pro win ANY DAY.. but the mini pro screen smaller woAce just not worthy to buy ..EVER |
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Oct 23 2011, 11:36 AM
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QUOTE(soft214 @ Oct 23 2011, 11:34 AM) but the mini pro screen smaller wo smaller but powerful spec |
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Oct 23 2011, 11:37 AM
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QUOTE(soft214 @ Oct 23 2011, 11:34 AM) but the mini pro screen smaller wo then try choose other phone.. no ACE |
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Oct 23 2011, 11:45 AM
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QUOTE(salimbest83 @ Oct 23 2011, 11:37 AM) then try choose other phone.. no ACE got any phone suggestion, which less than RM1k |
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Oct 23 2011, 11:54 AM
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QUOTE(soft214 @ Oct 23 2011, 11:45 AM) got any phone suggestion, which less than RM1k Come try Ideos X5. No regrets yo |
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Oct 23 2011, 01:41 PM
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QUOTE(soft214 @ Oct 23 2011, 11:45 AM) got any phone suggestion, which less than RM1k htc salsa, around rm900 |
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Oct 23 2011, 02:08 PM
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QUOTE(salimbest83 @ Oct 23 2011, 11:28 AM) mini pro win ANY DAY.. Ace just not worthy to buy ..EVER QUOTE(salimbest83 @ Oct 23 2011, 11:37 AM) then try choose other phone.. no ACE Why bro? Any particular/specific reasons? Or do you have any other recommendations?my budget is only around RM700- RM800.QUOTE(ericmaxman @ Oct 23 2011, 11:54 AM) Come try Ideos X5. No regrets yo What is Ideos X5? New hp? |
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Oct 23 2011, 02:15 PM
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QUOTE(twhong_91 @ Oct 23 2011, 02:08 PM) What is Ideos X5? New hp? Ideos X5 by Huawei.http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPho...6&idPhone2=3724 ^ click the link above for the comparison. |
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