By VINCENT WONG YEW SING
In the modern era of smartphones, owning one is inevitable. The iPhones and the Samsung Galaxies are considered as the pioneers in any smartphone markets these days as these devices are earmarked as the benchmark in comparison with other smartphones.
However, these smartphones do not come into your possession without burning a hole in your pocket. A staggering price tag ranging from RM2500 to above RM3000 is what the iPhones and Samsung Galaxies will cost you. And this trend will continue on as both the Apple and Samsung brand has great brand recognition amongst users these days. Fret not, as below are the top five smartphone alternatives for the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy.
1. Google Nexus 5
“Nice to see, nice to hold.” That is the simplest of charms to the Nexus 5. The appearance makes it comfortable to hold. While the display, a 5-inch Full HD screen looks great, it is extremely fast, and it rarely lags. Sounds attractive so far? This is one of the more popular choices to replace any ndroid-powered device, the Google Nexus 5.
The Nexus 5 boasts fair specs which include a quad core Snapdragon processor which is what makes it lightning fast and a separate Adreno 330 GPU, which is what gives it a top notch graphic performance. The downside of the device is that it has a not outstanding but a fair 8MP back camera and a 2300 mAh battery capacity, which provides an average battery life. However with conserved usage, the Nexus 5 can last up till 17 hours.
Many users are starting to take notice of this smartphone because of the speed in which the phone performs and at an affordable price, ranging from RM799 to RM899, they get to experience a stylish, refined and fast processing smart phone.
2. LG G3
LG's latest handset is a handset that's more of a phablet (phone and tablet) than a phone. Dubbed the LG G3, this great handset contains some of the latest specs and advanced features. In short, the LG G3 is not even close to disappointing its predecessor, the LG G2, which took everyone by storm during its release year in 2013. One of the many updates on the LG G3 came directly from criticisms of the previous model such as; a memory card slot, metallic frame, removable battery and a new and updated interface.
It has a great screen with 5.5 inches display, a quad core Snapdragon 801 chipset, a high processors which helps with capturing sharper image, post processing, and virtually flawless communications, while also not taking up much battery life for premium smartphones and tablets. The LG G3 also packs the Adreno 330 graphics chip, which contributes to a better gaming inferface experience and an improved performance, the latest Android operating system, and 3000 mAh battery, which means it has enough source to back up a phone with such advanced features hence, better battery life.
Apart from that stunning screen, its magnificent 13MP back camera is a good camera even in bright lightings and with laser autofocus. The only slight let down is its dreary outer appearance. But that is where the phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover” comes into the fray. Do not underestimate its lackluster looks, cause underneath the hood; the LG G3 packs quite the firepower. The price range for the LG G3 is ranged between RM709 to RM809 depending on the retail store you are purchasing off.
3. Sony Xperia Z2
The Xperia Z2 is a reliable smartphone which provides an excellent and enjoyable user experience. It boasts all the mechanism one would expect from your standard smart device. The Xperia Z2 packs almost the same features as other smartphones offer, such as a 5.3 inches Full HD screen display, a quad core Snapdragon 801 chipset, a fast processor and an Adreno graphics chip, which contributes to its brilliant graphics.
But what makes it outstanding is the camera. It has an amazing 20.7 megapixels back camera. For all out there who loves the ‘snap life’, this phone is definitely for you. All smart devices from the Japanese manufacturer are well known for being well-built and durable to damages or outdoor purposes.
Battery life spans can be the root problem for any smart devices these days. But not for the Z2 which boasts a decent battery health life. However, it is slightly pricier, at RM 1079 because, well, it is from THE famous Japanese manufacturer, Sony.
4. HTC One M8
Imagine a phone packed with fantastic features and beautiful design, one in which you find little flaw in them. Well look no further than the HTC One M8.
The M8 packs a quad core Snapdragon 801 chipset and Adreno graphics chip, everything that a smart device need these days for the better user experience. This 5-inch Full HD screen phone also has a effective dual camera. The HTC One M8 is built to survive the onslaught of the iPhone 6 and the Galaxy S6. For the quality you get, the return is quite high as well as the HTC One M8 costs RM1278. Well that is what you get for a phone with little flaw in them, not unless you think the poor naming is also a flaw on its own (M8 means mate, anyone?).
5. Xiaomi Mi4
One of the cheapest in the list is the new Xiaomi Mi4. While this phone is dubbed the copycat of Apple product, the iPhone, it has still managed to build a reputation for itself. The Mi4 is powered by the 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800 processor, which supposedly makes it more powerful than its predecessor, the Mi3, but yet energy efficient. The 5-inch 1080p IPS display with Adreno 330 GPU contributes to a dream screen display while also equipped with 2GB of RAM. The specs seem pretty identical to the Google Nexus 5 as well (plagiarism alert!). But it is still a very fast phone, which will cost you around RM1069.
However, these smartphones do not come into your possession without burning a hole in your pocket. A staggering price tag ranging from RM2500 to above RM3000 is what the iPhones and Samsung Galaxies will cost you. And this trend will continue on as both the Apple and Samsung brand has great brand recognition amongst users these days. Fret not, as below are the top five smartphone alternatives for the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy.
1. Google Nexus 5
“Nice to see, nice to hold.” That is the simplest of charms to the Nexus 5. The appearance makes it comfortable to hold. While the display, a 5-inch Full HD screen looks great, it is extremely fast, and it rarely lags. Sounds attractive so far? This is one of the more popular choices to replace any ndroid-powered device, the Google Nexus 5.
The Nexus 5 boasts fair specs which include a quad core Snapdragon processor which is what makes it lightning fast and a separate Adreno 330 GPU, which is what gives it a top notch graphic performance. The downside of the device is that it has a not outstanding but a fair 8MP back camera and a 2300 mAh battery capacity, which provides an average battery life. However with conserved usage, the Nexus 5 can last up till 17 hours.
Many users are starting to take notice of this smartphone because of the speed in which the phone performs and at an affordable price, ranging from RM799 to RM899, they get to experience a stylish, refined and fast processing smart phone.
2. LG G3
LG's latest handset is a handset that's more of a phablet (phone and tablet) than a phone. Dubbed the LG G3, this great handset contains some of the latest specs and advanced features. In short, the LG G3 is not even close to disappointing its predecessor, the LG G2, which took everyone by storm during its release year in 2013. One of the many updates on the LG G3 came directly from criticisms of the previous model such as; a memory card slot, metallic frame, removable battery and a new and updated interface.
It has a great screen with 5.5 inches display, a quad core Snapdragon 801 chipset, a high processors which helps with capturing sharper image, post processing, and virtually flawless communications, while also not taking up much battery life for premium smartphones and tablets. The LG G3 also packs the Adreno 330 graphics chip, which contributes to a better gaming inferface experience and an improved performance, the latest Android operating system, and 3000 mAh battery, which means it has enough source to back up a phone with such advanced features hence, better battery life.
Apart from that stunning screen, its magnificent 13MP back camera is a good camera even in bright lightings and with laser autofocus. The only slight let down is its dreary outer appearance. But that is where the phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover” comes into the fray. Do not underestimate its lackluster looks, cause underneath the hood; the LG G3 packs quite the firepower. The price range for the LG G3 is ranged between RM709 to RM809 depending on the retail store you are purchasing off.
3. Sony Xperia Z2
The Xperia Z2 is a reliable smartphone which provides an excellent and enjoyable user experience. It boasts all the mechanism one would expect from your standard smart device. The Xperia Z2 packs almost the same features as other smartphones offer, such as a 5.3 inches Full HD screen display, a quad core Snapdragon 801 chipset, a fast processor and an Adreno graphics chip, which contributes to its brilliant graphics.
But what makes it outstanding is the camera. It has an amazing 20.7 megapixels back camera. For all out there who loves the ‘snap life’, this phone is definitely for you. All smart devices from the Japanese manufacturer are well known for being well-built and durable to damages or outdoor purposes.
Battery life spans can be the root problem for any smart devices these days. But not for the Z2 which boasts a decent battery health life. However, it is slightly pricier, at RM 1079 because, well, it is from THE famous Japanese manufacturer, Sony.
4. HTC One M8
Imagine a phone packed with fantastic features and beautiful design, one in which you find little flaw in them. Well look no further than the HTC One M8.
The M8 packs a quad core Snapdragon 801 chipset and Adreno graphics chip, everything that a smart device need these days for the better user experience. This 5-inch Full HD screen phone also has a effective dual camera. The HTC One M8 is built to survive the onslaught of the iPhone 6 and the Galaxy S6. For the quality you get, the return is quite high as well as the HTC One M8 costs RM1278. Well that is what you get for a phone with little flaw in them, not unless you think the poor naming is also a flaw on its own (M8 means mate, anyone?).
5. Xiaomi Mi4
One of the cheapest in the list is the new Xiaomi Mi4. While this phone is dubbed the copycat of Apple product, the iPhone, it has still managed to build a reputation for itself. The Mi4 is powered by the 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800 processor, which supposedly makes it more powerful than its predecessor, the Mi3, but yet energy efficient. The 5-inch 1080p IPS display with Adreno 330 GPU contributes to a dream screen display while also equipped with 2GB of RAM. The specs seem pretty identical to the Google Nexus 5 as well (plagiarism alert!). But it is still a very fast phone, which will cost you around RM1069.