Hi everyone, appreciate your recommendation for this:

1. Brand. Any
2. Budget. Max RM375
3. Specs. Any
4. What you need in the phone Any, looking for best value for money for the price range

https://www.lazada.com.my/products/xiaomi-r...sAtYSw&search=1

I found this, seems to be the best to fit. Any opinions on this?

If strictly below RM700, Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus 64GB, Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 64GB, and Xiaomi Mi A1 32GB are fall into these price range, where you can get 64GB storage (except Mi A1) at this sort of price.
If your dad is non high end gamer, these with 64GB storage are worth considering, suggest Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus at these 3 choices, only downside is no quick charge, 2 generation older less powerful processor, no 5Ghz WiFi support.

However, if you can top up a bit to RM739, you actually can get Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 32GB, and beat the rest at this price point.
It comes with full package at this price range, support Qualcomm Quick Charge, but quick charger not included out of the box (can buy OEM one online for around RM30), better overall camera than the rest, dual band 5Ghz WiFi AC support, 4000mah battery.

The recently launched ASUS Zenfone Max Pro 32GB also is worth considering if you buy at the flash sale price of RM599, all specs almost same as Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 32GB, but lack Quick Charge, but comes with bigger battery at 5000mah, no dual band WiFi, true triple slot for dedicated micro SD slot and 2 sims slot, true dual 4G standby.

Tough choice between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 32GB and ASUS Zenfone Max Pro 32GB, even Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 32GB seems a bit better, you won't fully utilize it's benefit if you don't folk out extra like buying extra Quick Charger for Quick Charging, upgrade WiFi router and broadband speed to fully utilize 5Ghz WiFI AC speed, but not necessary if broadband speed is below 100mbps speed.

So, ASUS Zenfone Max Pro 32GB is top at RM599 selling price, but now may lack availability.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 32GB is top at RM739 selling price, you get what you paid for those extra features.

Definitely yes, this is the best you can buy at this sort of price.
Don't buy any other cheap subpar brand like Doogee, Homtom, Leagoo, Bluboo, Leeco, TP-Link, Alcatel, etc, as these won't come close to quality of Xiaomi at budget price.

I end up getting Redmi Note 5, 3/32GB version, for RM720.

Thanks for the input.

Alrighty thanks yea

1. Brand. Any
2. Budget. Max 2000
3. Specs. Best camera at this price range
4. What you need in the phone, good battery and camera, prefer Snapdragon units

1. Brand.
Any (except malaysian brand like leego etc)

2. Budget.
RM400-450 max

3. Specs.
not so small screen(5 inch+), durable battery

4. What you need in the phone :
Good battery(doesnt need to charge after 1 hour usage lol), able to play simple games like summoners war, mobile legend, kings raid.

p/s: gonna use as second phone where usage is mainly for auto games.

This post has been edited by teddbundy: Jun 26 2018, 12:40 PM

1. Brand. Any
2. Budget. Max 1300
3. Specs. Nothing fancy
4. What you need in the phone, Decent camera, pure android, quickcharge

Currently using 1+3T, but having GPS issues. Looking at Mi A2 for now

The 64GB Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S is your best choice with official Malaysia Warranty, Snapdragon 845. But top up around RM200, can get 128GB version.
Cons is, there is no headphone jack.

Others, not Snapdragon, Huawei Mate 10 (not the pro version) is your second best choice, 4000mah battery.
The Huawei P20 (not the pro version) may also come below RM2000, with better camera as well.

Then, cheaper option would be Huawei Honor 10, and Huawei Honor View 10 (around RM1599).
Those of course can't fight the P20 or Mate 10 on camera, then camera lack OIS, but using the same Kirin 970 AI processor.

You can compare these phone specs before buying.

You may find Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A , 16GB, 2GB RAM. (around RM435)
There is another Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime 32GB, 3GB RAM, with fingerprint scanner, but price already hike, not within your budget.

If you can stress your budget, at least get a Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, 32GB 3GB RAM or ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M1, with Snapdragon 636, not within your budget, but strongly recommended. (around RM699)
Those are with 4000mah battery and 5000mah battery, and with latest power saving processor, confirm provide long battery life.

Yes, maybe only Mi A2 can suit your need, if you strictly looking for pure Android.
Still, Oneplus 5T is your best replacement, if you can stress budget.


This post has been edited by Alan Yee: Jun 28 2018, 11:14 PM

Hi,

can list out best phone within price range?

Thanks

1. Brand. Any
2. Budget. Max 2500
3. Specs. highest possible
4. What you need in the phone : IP67 , dual speaker.

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This post has been edited by SYL17: Jul 1 2018, 01:30 PM

1. Brand. Any
2. Budget. Max 1300
3. Specs. highest possible
4. What you need in the phone : Good camera, good gaming experience

1. Brand. Any
2. Budget. Max 2500
3. Specs. highest possible
4. What you need in the phone : Good camera.

Urgent recommendation needed. Might be buying tomorrow.

1. Brand. Any
2. Budget. around 650 or less...but preferably below 500
3. Specs. big screen
4. What you need in the phone : mainly youtube and games. this is for my 6yo son (who actually plays quite some intense games) as his tab has died so might as well just get a phone so can whatsapp/video call me during weekdays (he doesnt stay with me).

tablet suggestions which can acoomodate the above are welcome also...if tablet can stretch the budget to about 7xx

This post has been edited by mADmAN: Jul 13 2018, 05:47 PM

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, 32GB 3GB RAM
ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M1
bothwith Snapdragon 636, around RM699

1. Brand. Any
2. Budget. Max RM600
3. Specs. Any
4. What you need in the phone: Best value in phone

Any suggestion would be appreciated however, Xiaomi is offering offer for
1. Xiaomi redmi note 4 4GB ROM 64GB for RM569
2. Xiaomi A1 4 GB ROM 32GB for RM589

which is better option for these two? I'm interested in Xiaomi A1 stock android but i dont mind Xiaomi UI either and note 4 has a better storage.