Not that sure of other phones smaller than Redmi 2 that provides good quality finishing.

If that's the case, ever thought of upgrading ur Note 3? Can consider Note 4 duos, LG G4 dual, LG G3 dual. All dual sim model. U can put both sim in the same phone.

Based on ur budget, can go for flagships like Galaxy S6, Xperia Z3, LG G3.

For lower price, can go for Mi4, Honor 6 Plus or Honor 6. Both Mi4 and Honor 6 is using Sony IMX 214 camera sensor, which is quite good based on my naked eye. But of coz not as nice as S6's camera la.

This post has been edited by briantwj: Jul 5 2015, 12:54 PM

Galaxy S6 (focus manually, adjust exposure compensation and ISO, white balance too)

Xperia Z3 (Exposure Compensation, White balance, Metering, Image stabilization and ISO)

top up for LG G4.

Not sure bout other's manual mode. Some have manual mode, but even in manual mode, it has limited feature.

Yea. That's the con. All import set, so warranty is with the shop that u purchased from.

If that's so, better continue to hunt for cheap secondary phone for ur sub line.

Can also consider Honor 4X, Redmi Note, Padfone S. Padfone S at RM700+ is quite a good deal. Cons is the small battery. If u have a powerbank, then it'll be ok.

U can alo top up for Honor 6 or Mi4, more RAM and better processor.

Never owned 1 before. So can't really comment much bout it. So I'm actually not quite sure of the camera performance. Maybe u can proceed to Nexus 6's thread to ask actual users how is the camera.

Do u mean android smartwatch that has calling function like Galaxy Gear S?

U can insert ur sim in the watch, but then it feels weird to use it for call function. And if ur environment bising, habis lah. U can use ur sim's data plan too i think. But then I'm not sure if anyone would enjoy web browsing with such small screen.

But then of coz everything comes down to different ppl having different preference. Some like to use their smartwatch as a standalone phone.

Hmm. Somehow i feel android's watch, especially those on android wear os are not designed to make phone call. It's more like a notification center, u can view ur sms or email without taking out ur phone. Or u can use voice to reply sms when u are driving. Or set up alarm using voice.

I dont think android smartwatch on android wear will venture into standalone smartwatch wif call function. but i could be wrong. Maybe next google i/o, google will announce native calling function on android wears.

if u absolutely need the microsd, go for Note 4 Duos.

If not, Note 5 has better specs and more worth it.

Btw Note 5 Duos now got SME unit? Just checked lelong. import set only. Maybe I overlook at some other place.

Yea. Note 5 better front cam.

And also the battery, Note 4 removable, Note 5 not. If u are d type that likes to buy a spare battery n exchange it when ur phone battery is gone, then Note 4 is a gud choice.

Mi4i, Zenfone 2 Laser ZE550KL, Zenfone 2 ZE550ML

top up for Mi4, Honor 6 (both 3gb RAM at RM899), Meizu MX4

Well, if u really want the pure Android feel, Oneplus Two. But don't expect it to be flagship killer at that price. Not that cheap anymore and not that killer.

Honor 6, Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE550KL, Meizu M2 Note. All support microsd up to 128gb.

As for custom rom, u might need to check out xda to see which custom rom they support.

Redmi Note 2 is better than Mi4i in terms of screen size. But in terms of processor, I would prefer the Snapdragon powered Mi4i.

U can also consider Mi4, Honor 6, Zenfone 2 (2GB RAM variant). Else u can top up for Vibe Shot and Zenfone 2 (32gb ROM, 4gb RAM variant) at RM1199.

This post has been edited by briantwj: Oct 19 2015, 02:41 PM

Honor 6's processor is comparable to snapdragon 800. U can head over to honor 6's thread to read more bout it.

In terms of multitasking, more RAM is better. If possible go for 3gb RAM device.

Yea. But it was juz announced recently. It'll take time for shops like directd to import them. Good choice if ur a flashaholic.

Within ur budget: Honor 7, Mi Note

top up for: LG G4 (original import set at 1799), Oneplus Two, Xperia Z3 (ori set at 18xx)

Mi 4i 2gb RAM, Honor 6 3gb RAM. I would pick Honor 6 for more apps to be in 'ready state' to be resumed. Plus Honor 6 has microsd support too.

In terms of smoothness, it's MIUI vs EMUI. Each is different, and also everyone's preference is different. For me, I'm bored with MIUI dy, so no more Xiaomi for me, unless there is AOSP rom to be flashed.

As for custom toms, check out

http://www.modaco.com/forums/topic/374941-...or-the-honor-6/

http://en.miui.com/thread-138587-1-1.html

For the camera, Honor 6 uses Sony's IMX214 sensor, as for Mi 4i, it's not sure which sensor they use, it's stated as Sony/Samsung. Both front camera have this beautify feature for selfie user. But imo, better bring ur gf to digi/maxis store, and let her test out both's front camera.

in terms of processor, Redmi Note 2 is better. Resolution and camera are both very similar, u'll have to test both of them hands on in a shop to see which is better.

I think u can add , Alcatel Flash 2, Honor 4X, Lenovo P70 into ur consideration too. If u are ok with online purchase, can go to DirectD or Satugadget's website.

based on ur budget: Newer models are Zenfone 2 (4gb RAM variant), Honor 6 Plus, Honor 7, Vibe Shot, Mi4C (3gb RAM variant). If you don't mind older models, LG G Pro 2 & LG G3 (some shop still clearing stocks for these 2 phone)

top up a little for Xperia M5 dual, Mi Note

I would go for Honor 7 if I am in ur shoe. Currently best bang for buck under 1.5k imho. If u got voucher code, can use Lazada to purchase it at 1.1k region.

This post has been edited by briantwj: Oct 23 2015, 03:29 PM

Can also consider LG G4, One M9. Personally I would go for LG G4. imho, it's camera is only second to Note 5.

Honor 7 best bang for buck currently. Other than that, u can consider Zenfone 2 (4gb RAM variant), Mi4C

Device 1:
Since ur used to a Nexus device, I suggest u go for Moto G 2nd gen at RM699. Stock android feel. Cheaper choices would be Redmi 2 Enhanced (RM529), Honor 4C (RM569), Alcatel Flash 2 (RM549, coming soon). Alcatel Flash 2 looks quite stock android, but then it display is 5".

Device 2:
Redmi Note 4G ap set from directd at RM529. My dad is using this phone. So far so good. Got senior mode somemore, where they can make those icons bigger.

This post has been edited by briantwj: Oct 27 2015, 07:37 PM

if u are ok with original import set, can conider LG G4.

at that price point, Honor 7 is the best bang for buck. Cheapest LG G4 is at RM1799 (ap set by DirectD)

U can also consider Mi4C (3gb RAM, 32gb ROM version), but make sure u are getting the 1 with Sony camera sensor IMX258. So far there are only import set of Mi4C sold by shops.

LG G4, Nexus 6. Basically u can go for top of the line phones from each brand dy. Or u can wait a little longer for Z5 Premium. But it will be more costly I think.

Mi4, Honor 6. Both has 3GB ram and is slightly above RM800. Difference is Mi4 do not support microsd, while Honor 6 supports. In terms of offline GPS, I think Mi4's Snapdragon would outperform Honor 6's Kirin chipset.

Comparing online gps, both shud perform equally well.

Honor 4X, Redmi Note 4G, Zenfone 2 Laser, Alcate Flash 2, Redmi Note 2 (import set by shop),

or u can wait for the official Redmi Note 2 by Xiaomi Malaysia. Coming soon.

online GPS meaning those that requires data, like Waze, Google Maps. So it relies more on ur data connection.

offline GPS meaning those that can run without the usage of data, like Sygic, Papago. It only relies on the built in gps in the chipset processor.

import set are original sets too, but from other country.

import set - warranty by the shop that u purchase from, if anything happen to the phone, the shop technician will fix it for u.
ori set - warranty by Xiaomi Malaysia, can send for warranty in any Xiaomi Service Center in Malaysia. If anything happen to the phone, Xiaomi's technician will fix it for u.

For common problems, u might nid to refer to the honor 6 thread. It is a good buy, but better get it quick. With Honor 7 out now, Honor 6 is no longer in production i guess. Some shops might still have it.

dat day i saw expansys.my dy got sell import set. RM2300 I think. but now search balik, dun have dy. habis direbut. hahaha

edit, it was Moto X Style.

This post has been edited by briantwj: Oct 29 2015, 10:46 PM