Few years ago, I was as skeptical as u when it comes to buying a phone using the mtk chipset. Yes, back then they had bad reviews and horrendous usability. Gps was my main concern (because I often travel outstation to unfamiliar places) and at that time, it wasn't gps friendly.

But these days, the Helio X20 had promising feedbacks, and in the end I just bought it (last year). Dude, it's superb. Gps locked in seconds, no lag even multitask a few heavy games, battery lasted at least a day's work till bedtime. Tried opening an autocad .dwg (2d) file and surprisingly, no lag/hang at all.

However, mtk versions have no/less custom rom builds (if ure into that) than the SD versions. Majority will state SD has better battery utilization than mtk.

i read preview here and it seems that
Note 4 (Mediatek) > Note 3 (SD650) > Note 4 (SD625)

http://m.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_4-review-1568p3.php

Note 3 scores higher in single core performance test and graphic power but overall the Mediatek version performs better

can anyone share best screen protector for Note 4 which fits perfectly without 'bubble' at the side die to 2.5D curved display

thanks

This post has been edited by cahayamalamku: Feb 18 2017, 11:21 PM

I use the nillkin 9h+ pro (something like that). The side edges of the SP ends at the inner border of the side bezels..

is this the same as yours?

http://nillkin.org/smartphones-accessories...mi-note-4-h-pro

can upload your Note 4 pictures after installed this tempered glass? thanks!

Here is mine

What about the heat? I'm using a HTC running the old Helio X10, I think it heats up relatively quickly...especially at areas with poor reception.

Attracted to the new blue and black colour variants. Too bad the front bezels are not blue for the blue variant.

This post has been edited by danielcmugen: Feb 19 2017, 02:21 AM

Hows mtk performance vs sd on battery life usage?

Not familiar with X10, but on X20 if u waze at a bad coverage area, it does heat up. So far, I've encountered just once heat warning 42°c bcoz of that.. but new updates that came in some how fixed that I supposed.

looks ok... i know there's no screen protector which can cover the whole 2.5D display right?

i am going to order the nillkin frost back cover because it comes with a normal screen protector and hopefully its dimension is the same as your nillkin tempered glass.

still can't decide whether to get the Mediatek or SD625

Hi all,
If I buy a MTK or SD version of Redmi Note 4, Imported version, how do I flash Global Stable Rom? Do I need to unlock?

Thanks

Majority sold online eg Lazada have been unlocked and flashed to Global stable rom, unless stated otherwise.

Greats. Now I have to decide MTK or SD

Lol.
Whose mom flashes ROM?

I regret buying Redmi Note 3 MTK, so hard to unlock bootloader

If battery life is the most important, go for the SD version. The adreno 506 gpu performs better than the Mali-T880 MP4 too. Only downside to the SD version is build quality, it's top and bottom part of the phone is plastic like the redmi note 3.

read from 11st user reviews that the handset with global rom has some issues with virus, malware and stuff. is this the case?

11street sellers have this warranty T&C
*ALL GOODS SOLD ARE NOT REFUNDABLE!!!*

WARRANTY TERMS & CONDITIONS

1 YEAR LABOUR SERVICE FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASED AGAINST ALL MANUFACTURING DEFECTS EXCLUDING ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED THIRD PARTIES OR WATER/LIQUID DAMAGE.

3 MONTHS WARRANTY COVERED FOR LCD DISPLAY, TOUCH SCREEN, KEYPAD, TRACK PAD AND TOUCH PAD.

1 MONTH WARRANTY COVERED FOR CAMERA, BATTERY, EARPHONE AND AC TRAVEL CHARGER.

wondering whether lazada seller or DirectD has the same T&C as they are not stated there

anyone here can recommend a trustworthy seller either from lazada or 11st? tqvm!

This post has been edited by RedDevils88: Feb 19 2017, 11:16 PM

Idk abt 11st but my unit from lazada has global rom, and none of those u mentioned. No bloatwares, no virus and what 'stuff' did u mean?

Yet u pay more than mtk version which is fully metal body?

yea both got pros and cons. mtk version solid build with full metal body and looks better with chamfered edges. sd version better battery life with the power efficient SoC.

Build quality comparison



This post has been edited by xperiaVuser: Feb 20 2017, 01:01 AM

So from what i read here are pro and cons.

MTK
Made in China
Full metal body
Faster processor
Runs hotter on some apps
Poor battery efficiency
Import set about RM100 cheaper than SD

SD
Made in India
Metal + Plastic Body
Slower Processor
Runs much cooler
Better battery efficiency
Import set about RM100 more than MTK

Think think think. Need to get 1 for my mom.

Can't wait any longer for Mi Malaysia to launch

This post has been edited by stinky: Feb 20 2017, 09:36 AM