I'm looking for android phone with these criteria:
- Compact size (under 5 inch)
- RAM >1GB
- Good battery life
- Waterproof (optional but preferred)
- Price under $350
Here are some candidates that I found:
1. Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Pros:
* New product, so it's having better specs
Cons:
* Since it's new product, it's pricey than other candidates.
* Having the biggest size (4.7") among other candidates. I'm not sure if it can fit in pocket nicely and comfortably. FYI I'm using Xperia V (4.3") currently.
2. Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Pros:
* Smaller form factor (4.3")
* Older product, so price is cheaper
Cons:
* I worry about xperia build quality, my current xperia v is not that good in term of quality. The battery hatches is already broken in 1 year so the phone had lost the waterproof feature, the screen touch sensor becomes erratic when getting contact with water, the body plastic is easily getting dent, etc. I kinda don't trust xperia anymore and would like to try other brand.
3. Xiaomi redmi 2
Pros:
* Cheapest among all candidates
Cons:
* No waterproof
* 4.7" form factor like galaxy A3
Other candidates that I used to consider:
* Sony xperia Z5 compact
I heard of system update v7.11 issue so I hesitant to consider this phone.
* Samsung galaxy S5 mini
This phone is very difficult to find in my country. No new stock available anymore.
* Huawei Honor 3
This phone is never released in my country.
So which phone that you recommend to buy? Currently I'm leaning toward Galaxy A3, but perhaps you have better recommendation? or is Galaxy A3 already good?
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I'm also looking for a cheap android tablet under $350 that have good battery life and decent display. I will mostly use the tablet for video streaming and connect the device to TV.
- Compact size (under 5 inch)
- RAM >1GB
- Good battery life
- Waterproof (optional but preferred)
- Price under $350
Here are some candidates that I found:
1. Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Pros:
* New product, so it's having better specs
Cons:
* Since it's new product, it's pricey than other candidates.
* Having the biggest size (4.7") among other candidates. I'm not sure if it can fit in pocket nicely and comfortably. FYI I'm using Xperia V (4.3") currently.
2. Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Pros:
* Smaller form factor (4.3")
* Older product, so price is cheaper
Cons:
* I worry about xperia build quality, my current xperia v is not that good in term of quality. The battery hatches is already broken in 1 year so the phone had lost the waterproof feature, the screen touch sensor becomes erratic when getting contact with water, the body plastic is easily getting dent, etc. I kinda don't trust xperia anymore and would like to try other brand.
3. Xiaomi redmi 2
Pros:
* Cheapest among all candidates
Cons:
* No waterproof
* 4.7" form factor like galaxy A3
Other candidates that I used to consider:
* Sony xperia Z5 compact
I heard of system update v7.11 issue so I hesitant to consider this phone.
* Samsung galaxy S5 mini
This phone is very difficult to find in my country. No new stock available anymore.
* Huawei Honor 3
This phone is never released in my country.
So which phone that you recommend to buy? Currently I'm leaning toward Galaxy A3, but perhaps you have better recommendation? or is Galaxy A3 already good?
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I'm also looking for a cheap android tablet under $350 that have good battery life and decent display. I will mostly use the tablet for video streaming and connect the device to TV.
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