Mi501 has better signal because Snapdragon S4 proc. MTK6577 has terrible signal. As for watching videos, BP 2 is better because smaller screen = better ppi.

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Added on December 26, 2012, 1:55 amCongratulations! Adding you to the userlist. Please do share some review.

This post has been edited by Cranky guy: Dec 26 2012, 01:55 AM

Actually you have third option in a form of Huawei G600 with 4.5" IPS screen.

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2640151

This post has been edited by JJKTP: Dec 26 2012, 02:05 AM

Huawei G600 is RM799? Wasn't it RM899?

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Added on December 26, 2012, 1:59 amOnly at Titiwangsa at a special promo price. But it is awesome! Although not as great as my coming JiaYu G3.

This post has been edited by Cranky guy: Dec 26 2012, 01:59 AM

RRP is RM799 and some guy in Huawei G600 even manage to get it for just RM700. Some seller even sell it at RM688.

The more competition, the merrier.

Yes, agree with you there.

Nope. I have answered in my post above.

Yes, JiaYu G3 has much bigger battery and personally, I have no problem with JiaYu having MTK6577 as a processor.

Tat screen+ dat battery = awesomeness

100% agree. Might get one once they upgrade its processor to MTK6589. In the mean time, I wait for your review and try to hold my saliva.

Just get JiaYu G4, got everything you need. Also, I just found out that the G3 is going to get a JB update. Yay me.

Good for you bro.

If they launch it earlier, I might get myself the G3. But now, with MTK6589 production chip already in the manufacturers hands, I might as well wait.

That said, G3 seems like a good phone. But with that price? It is just GREAT!!!

Agree.

But for users who want official Malaysian Warranty, the best option right now is 4.5" Huawei G600. At RM688 or even RM700, it is a no brainer.

Got a hands on with Huawei G600 earlier. When I swiped the screen, I noticed that while it was really smooth, Mercury just felt smoother. But the difference was barely noticeable. The screen on the Huawei is really good, colours were vibrant and not oversaturated. However, the screen is kind of far from the glass, so I didn't actually feel like I was touching the screen. Antutu score was 6720, slightly less than Mercury, but still beats LG Optimus 2X. Camera performance is really good too. The speakers however, were not loud enough. When calling people, it was hard to hear the person on the other side because the speaker wasn't loud enough. Back speaker was good though. Most games that work on Mercury work on the G600. Overall, I would say this is a great phone, and if anyone were to want a cheap android with a good screen and performance, I would definitely recommend this phone. Although I still feel that overall, Mercury just feels better. I will also be comparing the G600 to my JiaYu G3 that is coming soon, so stay tuned!

And not just that.

By having a 4.5" IPS dual-core S4 in a form of Huawei G600 gunning for the price of RM680, it will surely keep others (CSL, 9tology, ZTE etc) from jackup their prices as they pleased.

FYI, any benchmark that have screen resolution in the equation will certainly favour against Huawei G600 as its screen resolution is higher than Mi501. It is qHD vs WVGA.

Anyway, for RM680 this Huawei G600 certainly make Mi501 and Stealth 2 seem expensive. The brand alone already add to the weight.

This post has been edited by JJKTP: Dec 26 2012, 06:54 AM

Stealth 2 seems expensive. Mercury still has some tricks that will keep it going. Namely, it's dual sim capability, it's 5 inch screen, the rumored Jelly Bean update that is currently in testing stages, the good build quality and the general smoothness of everything. While 9tology Stealth 2 is almost the same , RM899 is a bit overkill, and it's so laggy.

Agree. If dual-sim is a must, then Mi501 is better. Noticed that Mi501 has been jackup because of low stock. Capitalism at work, I would say.

But if the user don't need dual-sim phone then Huawei Ascend G600 priced at RM680 is a no brainer.

No U can't! It failed to function. We talking abt Urbeats with mic here rite? Or the normal Urbeats?

This post has been edited by syncomp: Dec 26 2012, 07:58 AM

Thx for anseWering my question, so is better to get mi501, I will try to get it as possible.

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Added on December 26, 2012, 8:03 amActually Mi501 and black pearl 2 come in my mind because of the dual sim dual standby.

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Added on December 26, 2012, 8:05 amYa , that one that come with HTC, if fail play the music? I want use it just for the music.

This post has been edited by JinLeon: Dec 26 2012, 08:05 AM

You can play music with it unless u press the button hahaha. I tried before on my Sony too.


@Cranky Guy.

Currently i'm urge to see your battery life on JiaYu G3. I might grab a phone from Bro (Username Is Username) Pretty soon. Any recommendation. I want a phone that has great battery life, good performance and of course durable lol

i will get my huawei G600 today. just frustrated to wait for mercury stock, moreover g600 is better in the specs besides screen size and dual sim which i dont mind.
stay tuned for the review. lol