antutu benchmark almost the same

True, as the case with Samsung but Moto G and Xiaomi aren't badly optimised.

This post has been edited by DannyOP: Feb 24 2014, 12:08 AM

Miui has weekly updates which addresses users input and fixes bugs, it is even more up to date than Kitkat, which is why some users prefer Miui over Kitkat. It is also very fast if you read the reviews compared to other manufacturers using different roms, Miui is much faster and no lag even with 1GB ram.

thats kind of a deal breaker also, no expandable sdcard?

http://asia.cnet.com/product/xiaomi-redmi-46730997.htm

from the review I also can spot the external sdcard slot.. so it seems ok then.

can the sdcard be assigned as the main memory?

Just found that there is a way to assign the sdcard as main memory to solve the memory issue :-

http://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/replace...-sd-card.22100/

Those who have this phone can try and post your feedback?

This post has been edited by DannyOP: Feb 24 2014, 04:34 PM

where did u buy it from?

which phone did u try?

yes mi3 available from few shops already eg 1 Gadget and Mobile 7 for RM1399 now and some free gifts.

Where to try the Hongmi? I was looking for it to compare with Mi3 but haven't found any.

Singtel? U must be from Singapore then, it will be cheaper once it launches March 7

who's selling?

There's a new version the 1s already, maybe they are clearing stocks of the old RedMi.

Was deciding between this and moto G, end up getting the moto G because of the superior speed and more on board memory. Also the screen of the Hongmi when turned off is grey colour instead if black, makes it look cheap. Most online resellers selling them way too high at rm600-650 makes it too close to other better performers like Huawei G700, moto G, lenovo s650, s930,p780.

The Mi2S going for rm899 is also more attractive for users who want compact phones but 4.3in too small for me.

This post has been edited by DannyOP: Mar 5 2014, 12:37 AM

Moto G isn't as bad as everyone says, I used it for a few days and looks acceptable if there is some light source. However indoor and low light it doesn't fare well.