I sprayed screen cleaner on my Vivo V9 screen and wiped it with a microfiber cloth. The next day, it started showing a ghost effect, then vertical lines, and eventually change its color. Which one should i choose: sending it to a technician for repair or buying a new Redmi Note 14 5G (within my budget)? I'm worried the technician might do something suspicious to my Vivo V9 during around the repair which takes about 30 minutes and costs around RM150. I also can't use CIMB OCTO because my Vivo V9 doesn't support Android 10 and above. Should i switch to another bank like Maybank without buying new phone?

This post has been edited by erik8lyt: Sep 15 2025, 03:36 PM

First what's your budget? If RM 1000, lots of Chinese Fons you can choose from in Shopee. Last night 15th on Shopee lots of Fon is discount

Around RM800. What chinese phones can i choose from on Shopee?

Oppo A5

I don’t want a 720p phone.

Samsung A17 around rm 800

I don’t like the notch and bezel design. By the way, Samsung is not a chinese brand. How about the Redmi Note 14 5G?

Redmi note 14 series is quite popular, you should go for it.

Is a screen protector and back cover necessary for Redmi Note 14 5G?

Yes, if you tends to drop the fon alot, case is important

I don't know about the Vivo V9 whether it's a recent model 2024/2025 or an older model say from year 2021 or 2022. In my view it's not worth repairing phones especially if it's old or cheaper models. Better buy new one if the V9 is an older phone or used for few years already. Since you mentioned CIMB OCTO can't be used on the phone since it doesn't support Android 10 and above, I presume it's an old model. Nowadays phones are cheap, below RM1k you can get one already and it just depends on your budget and requirement.

Not to mention, you can file for income tax every year up to RM2.5k under Lifestyle category if you purchase a new phone. So that's an advantage there too.

Have money get new hp. No money repair. Haiz

erik8lyt

You already bought new phone?? Or repaired current one...

Just to inform you...
If you just repaired.... And use other bank @ Maybank...
The bank updated their minimum OS for MAE.... No more support Android 9 & 10 anymore....

In the end, still need to change phone no matter what....