Xiaomi Redmi 3S (go with the 32 GB ROM variant)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

Xiaomi Redmi 3s
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Alcatel Flash Plus 2

By the way, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is not available yet here, but you can by the import set here.

OnePlus 3
Huawei Honor 8
Huawei P9
Samsung Galaxy A9

As for the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+, I don't mind about it a lot, go ahead. It's last year's flagship tho.

Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro
OnePlus 3 (64 GB ROM/ 6 GB RAM)
Huawei Honor 8
Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL (64 GB ROM/ 4 GB RAM)

This post has been edited by lylee73: Nov 29 2016, 01:05 PM

I highly recommend Xiaomi Redmi 3s or Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. You can also get Lenovo Phab, although it wasn't as good as any of these.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Xiaomi Redmi 3s

The Redmi Note 3 is. Shouldn't be too much of a problem for me, but if you want 2 SIM cards and a MicroSD at once, go with the Redmi 3s.

Very obvious; the Honor 5C.

Asus Zenfone 3 (ZE552KL, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB ROM)
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
Huawei nova plus

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is not available in Malaysia yet. Would of course recommend Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 or Xiaomi Redmi 3s. You can also opt for Alcatel Flash Plus 2 as well.

Should be quite decent, if it's not in par with the Redmi Note 3.

There is external storage, but it's hybrid; which means that if you put in your MicroSD card, you can only use 1 SIM card. If you need more internal storage, go with the 32 GB version of the Redmi 3s.

I am not sure, but since it's not available here yet, I recommend you to buy the 3s or the K5. Imports won't be a good thing since it's a hassle.

3s is also hybrid.

And also, Note 3 > 3s.

One of the best in sub-RM 600 class. It's impressive battery life and performance would be one of its main highlights.

The Note 3 is generally better than Redmi 3s, although it is more expensive.

The J7 Prime should be okay to say at least, but the front camera isn't well that great from what I read from reviews. The Vivo V5.... I don't know, but it should at least get the job done.

Go with any of them chosen; you won't regret it. After all, there will be a huge discount on the Redmi 3s and Note 3. It's not everyday that you get a very good phone for a low price like this.

Xiaomi Mi 5 > Asus Zenfone 3 > Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime in general opinion.

Oh, by the way, just as an announcement for those who wanted to buy an impressive phone for RM 500 for under; from tomorrow until 14th December, there is a sale on the Xiaomi Redmi 3s (16 GB) and Redmi Note 3 (16 GB), both for RM 499 each on Lazada. Here's the link to the info:

https://www.lowyat.net/2016/120810/xiaomi-l...ed-smartphones/

Xiaomi Redmi 3s: http://www.lazada.com.my/redmi-3s-2gb-16gb...d-16229305.html

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3: http://www.lazada.com.my/xiaomi-redmi-note...r-16229308.html

Xiaomi Redmi Mi4i (RM 399): http://www.lazada.com.my/mi-4i-16gb-grey-16229297.html

This post has been edited by lylee73: Dec 12 2016, 11:02 AM

Check my post on the last page. Or otherwise, if you are not too keen to get to the last page, here it is:

http://www.lazada.com.my/redmi-3s-2gb-16gb...d-16229305.html

http://www.lazada.com.my/xiaomi-redmi-note...r-16229308.html

Here's my thought on the three phones:

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) LTE 4GB RAM/32GB
+ 4 GB RAM
+ Comparable to 2014 flagships
+ 1080p screen
+ Have a rather decent camera
- So-so battery life
- Does not have a very good chipset
- Bloatwares!

Flash Plus 2 32GB

+ 1080p screen
+ An excellent choice for a phone
+ Commendable performance
+ Close to stock
- So-so battery life
- Does not have a good camera

Xiaomi Redmi 3s Pro

+ Also an excellent choice for a phone
+ Very good battery life
+ Less to no bloatware
+ Commendable performance
+ Good camera
- Lack of service center?

S7 edge in all obviousness, but it's up to you to choose which of the phone you want.