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TSroadie
post Jan 5 2020, 01:11 PM, updated 5y ago

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i know there is a phone recommendation thread but i wanted to know Grab drivers opinion for best phone. my budget around rm600 and need good GPS (i tried 2 models xiaomi and both had problem locking GPS). icon_question.gif
lonely66
post Jan 5 2020, 01:15 PM

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want better gps, buy hp with snapdragon processor
TSroadie
post Jan 5 2020, 01:22 PM

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QUOTE(lonely66 @ Jan 5 2020, 01:15 PM)
want better gps, buy hp with snapdragon processor
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thank you! any recommendations around rm600?
lonely66
post Jan 5 2020, 01:34 PM

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QUOTE(roadie @ Jan 5 2020, 01:22 PM)
thank you! any recommendations around rm600?
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actually if u want cheap one, normally is xiaomi brand but as u say u use before xiaomi....

so u must check what is the previous processor u are using ...

if your old xiaomi hp is using snapdragon processor then u try other brand like huawei ....

if not then can try xiaomi note 8, less than 600, can check out in lazada or shopee

This post has been edited by lonely66: Jan 5 2020, 01:36 PM
TSroadie
post Jan 5 2020, 01:37 PM

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QUOTE(lonely66 @ Jan 5 2020, 01:34 PM)
actually if u want cheap one, normally is xiaomi brand but as u say u use before xiaomi....

so u must check what is the previous processor u are using ...

if your old xiaomi hp is using snapdragon processor then u try other brand like huawei ....

if not then can try xiaomi note 8, less than 600, can check out in lazada or shopee
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post Jan 5 2020, 01:40 PM

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QUOTE(roadie @ Jan 5 2020, 01:37 PM)
thanks
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welcome...or u want more info you can ask here about the hp u want ...

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andrwss
post Jan 5 2020, 03:44 PM

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QUOTE(lonely66 @ Jan 5 2020, 01:15 PM)
want better gps, buy hp with snapdragon processor
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Actually snapdragon is the one with poor gps signal, even on new high end phone u can lost signal. So read review before buying any phone, xiaomi is worst i know.
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post Jan 5 2020, 03:56 PM

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QUOTE(andrwss @ Jan 5 2020, 03:44 PM)
Actually snapdragon is the one with poor gps signal, even on new high end phone u can lost signal. So read review before buying any phone, xiaomi is worst i know.
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I use snapdragon but i dont have any issue on gps....

But actually is better to go to android section n ask those who have use the model u interested.....
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post Jan 5 2020, 04:17 PM

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QUOTE(lonely66 @ Jan 5 2020, 03:56 PM)
I use snapdragon but i dont have any issue on gps....

But actually is better to go to android section n ask those who have use the model u interested.....
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Google is best friend, search something for the model like "mi 9 gps signal lost + forum". U can find many complaints on xiaomi phone gps but very few complain on oppo etc. People in Android section not really heavy tester, many of them will say xiaomi gps have no problem for example.
darkcurves
post Jan 10 2020, 06:20 AM

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I bought Xioami MI A1 for Grab. The worse idea ever. The GPS almost impossible to lock. Currently using my old Blackberry Priv. Its damn sluggish and heats up till can burn your fingers but the GPS locks instantly. Soon have to find replacement also.

My wife is using Huawei Nova 2i or something like that and the GPS is pretty stable in that as well.
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post Jan 10 2020, 01:46 PM

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Haha i use RM3600 phone and i no regret since laugh.gif laugh.gif
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post Jan 10 2020, 05:48 PM

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I see a lot of this second hand s8 and s9 goin for RM700 to rm1000 on lazada. Safe to try those?
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post Jan 11 2020, 09:50 AM

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QUOTE(darkcurves @ Jan 10 2020, 05:48 PM)
I see a lot of this second hand s8 and s9 goin for RM700 to rm1000 on lazada. Safe to try those?
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S9 yes

S8 nope

A lot of problemo inside

Or if you can wait longer

S20 is coming in late feb to early march

S10 price will sure drop down

You can get more powerful phone 4 the cheaper bargain

 

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