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TSExa_Bytez
post Oct 13 2019, 04:07 PM, updated 7y ago

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Hi guys, I need a recommendation for a smartphone. currently using Lenovo K3 Note which is lagging already. Currently contemplating on whether I should get a used flagship phone from 2015-2017 or new entry level phone. For used phone, currently eyeing for samsung note 5 which is around RM300 and entry level phone from xiaomi.

Come help recommend worthy used phone/ new entry level phone under this budget. Thanks. smile.gif
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post Oct 13 2019, 04:09 PM

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Phone gets obsolete really fast. Supports, updates, accessories.

New mid range phone is better than yesteryear's flagship., generally.
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post Oct 13 2019, 04:10 PM

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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Oct 13 2019, 04:09 PM)
Phone gets obsolete really fast. Supports, updates, accessories.

New mid range phone is better than yesteryear's flagship., generally.
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Unless play around with custom roms.
soulz69
post Oct 13 2019, 04:11 PM

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redmi 7
snapdragon 632
under 500
SUSjimmyoon1994
post Oct 13 2019, 04:12 PM

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Redmi Note 8 3GB RAM / 32 RAM
or Redmi Note 7

Both almost same specs, only Redmi Note 8 have better camera setup
Chobits
post Oct 13 2019, 04:12 PM

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iphone 6, rm 438 at lazada. works better than my new oppo mid tier 2018 phone

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Zanei Gundan
post Oct 13 2019, 04:14 PM

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QUOTE(soulz69 @ Oct 13 2019, 04:11 PM)
redmi 7
snapdragon 632
under 500
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bang redmi 8 dah keluar bang
SUSFenix98
post Oct 13 2019, 04:14 PM

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IPhone 5 plus bawang
soulz69
post Oct 13 2019, 04:18 PM

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QUOTE(Zanei Gundan @ Oct 13 2019, 04:14 PM)
bang redmi 8 dah keluar bang
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tapi redmi 8 snapdragon 439 downgrade ciket
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post Oct 13 2019, 04:19 PM

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Iphone6S
chilskater
post Oct 13 2019, 04:22 PM

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Realme 2 pro
Zanei Gundan
post Oct 13 2019, 04:33 PM

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QUOTE(soulz69 @ Oct 13 2019, 04:18 PM)
tapi redmi 8 snapdragon 439 downgrade ciket
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9 kurang power than 2???
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post Oct 13 2019, 04:37 PM

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QUOTE(Zanei Gundan @ Oct 13 2019, 04:33 PM)
9 kurang power than 2???
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iya bang. sebab 6 lebih power dari 4
Zanei Gundan
post Oct 13 2019, 04:41 PM

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QUOTE(soulz69 @ Oct 13 2019, 04:37 PM)
iya bang. sebab 6 lebih power dari 4
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i see

14nm better than 12nm
TSExa_Bytez
post Oct 13 2019, 04:57 PM

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Since I can find Samsung Note 5 for around RM300, is there any phone that is comparable in terms of hardware performance and camera quality? The only drawback I can think of for N5 is no expandable storage.
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post Oct 13 2019, 04:58 PM

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Huawei nova 2i . I used 2years. No performance hiccup
Consistent update from Huawei
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post Oct 13 2019, 05:09 PM

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Get yourself another 500 and buy a 845 snapdragon phone it will last you a long time trust me

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