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 Android Phone recommendation thread v4, The fourth of many, many more to come

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post Jan 24 2012, 03:16 PM

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QUOTE(drinity @ Jan 24 2012, 02:47 PM)
hey guys, i really need ur help..

i've been looking to buy a phone for ard a month now. this would be my first smartphone. my budget is ard rm1250.<kais pagi makan pagi while sem break>

at first i was close to purchasing xperia arc s Ap set. but then my friends told me tht SE phones are not as good as samsung. they said that the phone will start to lag or hang after 6 months and the build quality isn't as good as samsung. like the cover will start to come out after a while.
so i then directed my sights on galaxy S+ ori. can get ard 1.2k i think. but the problem is that the camera has no flash. xperia arc s- 8mp flash vs s+ 5mp no flash.. that spec really bugs me..

so basictly my queation, is SE buld quality really as bad as some say or should i just go for it. or are there other phones that im overlooking. my requirements for the phone would be good build quality, good camera with flash, large screen, and doesnt have any lag issues...
plzz help me...
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SE build quality is bad but for the lag/hang issue, I dun think that's really true unsure.gif . Yes arc S got the crack issue (not sure newer batch still got or not) on the plastic part on top of the screen, but it can be fixed through warranty so I suggest u better buy ori instead. Cuz the crack isnt obvious (I've seen it on my friend's arc) and if u wanna send it for AP warranty they might say dun have crack as an excuse to not fix.

Samsung's build quality also not that good, HTC is the 1 good...totally solid thumbup.gif

I suggest huawei honor, around 1k and suits your needs
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QUOTE(wyen @ Jan 24 2012, 01:17 PM)
Less games but those light light ones...i'm a girl and actually i prefer appearance more than internal heheh...screen wise and music which one is better? thx
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Arc S or 2nd hand xperia X10, both got brilliant design!


Added on January 24, 2012, 3:25 pm
QUOTE(yeejin9004 @ Jan 24 2012, 03:23 PM)
Digi Smartplan punya s2 is G or Non G??
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Should be G

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QUOTE(drinity @ Jan 24 2012, 04:48 PM)
for HTC which model would you recommend?
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HTC desire S or incredible S

Desire S - better take ori as I heard that it got some motherboard issues.

Incredible S - need to top up a bit for ori, AP is in your budget...can go for it if u willing to take risk

Got some slowness in both after update to sense 3.0

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QUOTE(sasaug @ Jan 24 2012, 07:51 PM)
What could I get with 600-800 budget? Still new to android and I want to try out Android and might write some apps for it because I'm a developer as well. Any nice phone to start out with?
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Huawei ideos x5 or top up and get samsung galaxy W
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QUOTE(bakry @ Jan 25 2012, 03:27 PM)
Brand: up for recommendation
Budget: 1.5 - 1.8k
Usage: music, surfing, media, calls, maybe work, are all android os customizable?

Am also wondering, i dont see the moto droid razr being mentioned often. Is it not good?

Am really looking to buy asap since my bold 3 KO d.

Oh, not s2 since two of my family members r using it already
Edit: doesnot need to be within my budget range. Can b cheaper. Just want something that is upgradable, durable n fun. Im sick of my colleagues asking me to get iphone. Yes, im the odd one without an iphone at work. Haha
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^ I dun really get wat u mean in that.

Anyway, RAZR is ok but very few custom ROMS. For good customising ability, best in specs other than s2 is HTC sensation XE. Or why not save some $ and get huawei honor instead? Around 1k only and it will get ICS update as well

Oh ya, all androids also can customize in some ways.

Reply to your latest question : I heard that the XE got some weird lag issues, but it should be solved after an update fix or something. But still, it wont be 100% lag free

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QUOTE(XeactorZ @ Jan 25 2012, 02:10 AM)
not should be, is exactly
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Ok thx for the info


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QUOTE(Calex @ Jan 25 2012, 04:30 PM)
Both the RAZR and S2 is probably the best I can recommend. laugh.gif
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How about sensation XE?


Added on January 25, 2012, 4:36 pm
QUOTE(bakry @ Jan 25 2012, 04:29 PM)
What i meant by upgradable is like what you said, the ability to install newer OS versions.

Ok, seems like a good bet, this Huawei Honor, where can i get it? Im in Damansara. Honestly, i have never heard of huawei before. But since you guys are recommending it, i'll give it a shot.
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Sensation XE also probably will get it. Actually even if dun have official 1, u still can flash an ICS custom ROM or so. Unofficially, u got the update icon_rolleyes.gif

Huawei is actually a reputable china brand, not those ciplak copy cat type. I think x132755 got sell, or u can go to digital mall section 14 and ask

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QUOTE(aliqueamyrei @ Jan 25 2012, 11:13 PM)
Guys I need advice and recommendations. Help please.

BUDGET :

RM900 to RM1000

PREFER :

Android
Easy to root, backup or update
Doesn't lag
Music
Surfing
Document reader - pdf,epub
Note taking - todolist and etc
Whatsapp, viber
Android apps dev - for test and development

CURRENT CONSIDERATION :

Samsung Galaxy W
Samsung Google Nexus S

Any phone other than both above can ya suggest?

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Huawei honor
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post Jan 26 2012, 12:25 AM

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QUOTE(aliqueamyrei @ Jan 26 2012, 12:18 AM)
I know but I read somewhere that Nexus is easy to handle those upgrade since it is Google phone. I newb dunno much about that so afraid got stuck in the future when want to upgrade.

How much is the price for Honor? I can't find it at Garage Sale. Spec almost same with Nexus with better reso and processor. But review said the display is poor tho.
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Around 1k, I think x132755 got sell. The main prob for nexus S now is that it's very hard to find new set
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QUOTE(kasha @ Jan 27 2012, 07:07 PM)
1. Brand: open to suggestion, mainly i'm just considering Samsung and SE

2. Budget. 500-700

3. Specs. : I dont need OTT specs. Entry level is ok, but not too low or too many problems. scratch resistant.

4. What you need in the phone:
    Am hoping for at least 5mp coz i want this phone to serve as digicam+able to wifi during travel.
    I'm not the type who will constantly upgrading my phone,so i need a phone with less trouble. coz from what i read
    in the forum, a lot of android phones got this problem la,that problem la..   rclxub.gif

Here are the list that i've considered:

1. Galaxy Y : main problem with me is its 2mp camera
2. SE Xperia Mini Pro : Seems ok except for its small screen-i'm afraid i will crave for bigger screen.
3. CSL MI-410  : CSL really ok? quite scared to try CSL range.

Help me by suggesting any models. mind you, this is my 1st time using Android.
And is it ok if i just buy AP model?

thanx!
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CSL MI-410 got buggy stock ROM if Im not mistaken, better dun buy since u will use it long term. Somemore CSL only rebadge those cheapo china phones. wink.gif

1 question, are u the type that will root the phone and all that?

If not, galaxy ace will suit u well. The main issue Im facing now (Im using 1) is the unlock lag, other users face this too but very little lag only (non-stock launcher, stock 1 laggier). Mine is kinda bad, even lasts a couple of secs after unlock. Probably some apps caused it, not too sure. But it can be solved by using a custom ROM I guess. nod.gif

Or top up and get huawei ideos x5 thumbup.gif

For 2nd hand, can look at used SE xperia x10.

AP sets are not that recommended since the price difference of ori and AP are kinda little. AP sets are warrantied by AP company, ori sets are warrantied by official distributers.

Ori - Pay more now, future worry less
AP - Pay less now, future worry more

We recommend ori as many people got bad experience with AP warranty. smile.gif

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QUOTE(kasha @ Jan 27 2012, 11:34 PM)
thank you for ur detailed input.
i'm a newbie in android arena  tongue.gif  but i think i will root the phone sooner or later.
galaxy ace was being considered as well.

but may i know the reason u suggest user xperia x10?  apart from small scree,is there any problem with xperia mini pro?

reading this thread also makes me noticing huawei. too bad huawei honor has a 1K price tag  unsure.gif
am also considering ideos x5.huhu.. hope to see lower price in feb
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X10 got good camera and better than ace, but 2nd hand though.

Mini pro is ok apart from the small screen.

Galaxy ace is ok for simple use. Since u gonna flash ROM, that would make it better but still not as good as x10, x5 or mini pro

U choose biggrin.gif

Oh ya, X5's camera not that good for a 5MP


Added on January 28, 2012, 12:05 am
QUOTE(wan_109 @ Jan 27 2012, 11:01 PM)
Best phone for max RM700?

Big screen (not small like Xperia Mini)

Thanks.
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CSL mi-410 (I think), in terms of specs.

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QUOTE(areola @ Jan 27 2012, 10:38 PM)
OK, my current phone is dying.. planning to get an android phone.. Budget 1k. Is Galaxy W the only choice?
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No. Huawei honor, nexus S(if still can find), HTC desire S and SE xperia neo/neo V
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QUOTE(wan_109 @ Jan 28 2012, 07:48 AM)
Other than that?  smile.gif
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Mini pro is 3" right? Then 3.2" SE live with walkman (AP set) ok? Must be new set right?
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QUOTE(kasha @ Jan 28 2012, 12:46 AM)
tq! now i've shortlisted mini pro and x5. x5 camera not that good eh? in terms of what?
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Not too sure. They all say ace's camera is better than x5, but ace's camera is just okay/decent or somewhere in the middle for a 5mp...so I guess that means the x5 is below average? hmm.gif U can check the reviews..


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QUOTE(lsjlee81 @ Jan 29 2012, 05:50 PM)
Dear all sifu here,

I am planning to get my first android as previously am an iphone user. My budget is around 1.2k. my main concern is i need at least 4inch screen as i think iphone is too small for me. i dun play much game only some normal game. Camera also not very important for me. mostly is the phone must be smooth and battery is good. don't always hang also very important.

now i had 2 choice either is huawei honor or samsung galaxy s plus.

huawei still i am not too much confidence.

please advise on this.
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Huawei brand should be alright. If Im not mistaken, arc S ori set is around 1.3k+..not sure

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QUOTE(SlowCiken @ Jan 30 2012, 06:14 PM)
do some suggestion to me:
1. brand: samsung (smartphone)
2. budget: rm500-1000
3. specs: not sure but fast
4. what u need: long life battery, fast, good quality camery
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Must be samsung? If yes, then galaxy W
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QUOTE(SlowCiken @ Jan 30 2012, 08:10 PM)
why not samsung ace?
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U said u want a fast phone below 1k, of course is galaxy W nod.gif ...very worthy for the price.

Ace is only ok for simple usage
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QUOTE(tolaktakjatuh @ Jan 31 2012, 08:28 PM)
got a budget around 300-400 for a 2nd hand phone,

i'm looking for ZTE Blade or Optimus One,

1. ZTE Blade for good ram and large screen, and it's cheap

2. Optimus for large ram too, but smaller screen.

Anymore choices for me at this tight budget?

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Huawei ideos x3, SE xperia X8, galaxy mini or Y and maybe got somemore I forgot hmm.gif


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QUOTE(Feinberg1 @ Jan 31 2012, 07:02 PM)
1. Brand. currently samsung galaxy W, checking other brand too.
2. Budget. 1k, max 1.2k ( must ori )
3. Specs.
4. What you need in the phone (Good camera/good sound quality/durable)

-android, let me to whatsapp, viber
-view & edit excel, words, power point, view adobe .pdf file
-play some simple game : cut the rope , ( no need HQ HD )
-record some HQ audio, speech ( is it doable with apps? )
-listen to some music, with 3.5mm audio jack
-some self-organizing software/apps, reminder, calendar, to-do list

-camera 5mp with flash
-GPS
-better screen looking ( better resolution ? )
-good wifi connection
-good battery life !!
is samsung galaxy W ok to handle all the above ?
any other phone recommendation ?
new phone to be launch in next 2-3 months also ok

Thanks !!
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Yeap, good enough. Or can consider google nexus S(if still can find)

Edit, sorry sorry. Just discovered that huawei honor got bad sound recording quality even using various apps, sorry again for the mistake

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QUOTE(tolaktakjatuh @ Jan 31 2012, 10:30 PM)
Comparing your suggestions to ZTE Blade and Optimus One, these two are quite superior in terms of pixel size and ram.

1. Is ram going to affect the performance much? coz i'm aiming for at least 512MB of ram, or 256MB is enough?

2. Secondly, is the Optimus One already stopped in production? coz hardly find shops selling this unit these days.
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1. Yes, will kinda effect. 256MB is kinda low but if the proccessor is fast, that would balance things up smile.gif
2. Maybe. But aren't u finding 2nd hand 1?
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QUOTE(tolaktakjatuh @ Jan 31 2012, 10:46 PM)
1. I noticed that most low-range and mid-range Android phones used the same proc, Qualcomm MSM7227 only some at 600 and some 800. does this mean that manufacturer just overclock it a bit and sell it at higher price?

2. Just that, some shop's owner, they don't even know Optimus One if I asked them if they got a 2ndhand unit.  doh.gif
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1) Yup, just overclock. Actually I would strongly suggest u to top up and get a used huawei ideos X5, the proc is underclocked from 1GHZ brows.gif , different chipset. Or SE live with walkman(AP set) and xperia mini/mini pro(not x10 mini pro)
2) Lol, some workers will know 1 la how can dunno this famous model?

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QUOTE(LOLmama @ Feb 1 2012, 02:52 PM)
Come to think of it, gaming is not a priority. If i take away gaming, any other smartphones to recommend?
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Upgradable to ICS? Huawei honor or google nexus S biggrin.gif


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QUOTE(Dannyl @ Feb 1 2012, 09:01 AM)
Atrix vs LG Optimus 2X, which is better?  Will be rooting and flashing ROM.
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U changing phone again? laugh.gif
I think o2x should be better since atrix got locked bootloader and not many custom ROMS as far as I know

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QUOTE(Deani_77 @ Feb 1 2012, 10:47 PM)
Bro...

Nexus S not categorize under upgradable anymore but already received official ICS upgrade from Google...  brows.gif
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Oh ya, thx for reminding biggrin.gif

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