Hey guys i need some personal user experiences on this matter.
I was looking to buy the Redmi 2 Prime aka 2GB RAM variant mainly because of the VFM specs on paper like 2GB RAM, good display, 720p res, affordable price though i prefer stock android.
But thanks to @Sobirvs (I think?) who told me about the Moto E 2nd Gen Dual SIM variant i'm now even more confused than ever! >.< I actually wanted the Moto E but thought that it didn't come with a dualsim variant. Google result always threw out the single sim model page on GSM nor did i bother to confirm about the existence of the dualsim, that was the only reason why i tried to go for the Redmi 2. I'm not a fan of MIUI/Xiaomi.
What i need (priority order):
1. First and foremost a dual-sim
2. Battery life
3. RAM memory
4. Graphics
5. Camera quality be damned though it would be good to have. Duh!
6. Accessories and their availability.
Now i'm not someone who simply judge a phone based on the marketed specs alone. Level of marketing gimmicks is too high when it comes to tech products. Real world performance/usage tend to be different. I've also read tons of reviews of both the phones but they didn't give me the answer which i was looking for.
Anyway, the Moto E with 2390mah seem to have a longer battery life than the Redmi 2 Prime.
My next concern is about the memory. We all know that we dont get the exact numbers with our phones. 1GB RAM phones usually come with only 800-900MB RAM out of which barely 40-60% is free for the user. The first thing which i do when i hold a smartphone is check the actual memory available for use. Whats the actual RAM available for use on the Moto E and Redmi 2 Prime? How does the 1GB RAM handle the Moto E? How much would running multiple apps affect the performance on both the phones?
Next graphics, i mostly play old ROMs using emulators. But i also want to try out Asphalt 7/8 (i've always wanted to) and similar games though i wont play them much.
I like good photography but can do with decent quality camera. Old Moto E which my sister have is also good enough for me.
GOOD QUALITY accessories are also important. I dont want flimsy things.
I didn't mention the after-sales services because both Moto and Xiaomi seem to have similar below-average service quality (based on my research online).
Do not suggest any other phone. This will be my temporary phone (reason for looking a used Redmi 2 Prime in the WTB section) till i can get the Moto X Play Dual. Thank gawd i didn't buy the S4/1+1. I'm a sucker for Krait!
I was looking to buy the Redmi 2 Prime aka 2GB RAM variant mainly because of the VFM specs on paper like 2GB RAM, good display, 720p res, affordable price though i prefer stock android.
But thanks to @Sobirvs (I think?) who told me about the Moto E 2nd Gen Dual SIM variant i'm now even more confused than ever! >.< I actually wanted the Moto E but thought that it didn't come with a dualsim variant. Google result always threw out the single sim model page on GSM nor did i bother to confirm about the existence of the dualsim, that was the only reason why i tried to go for the Redmi 2. I'm not a fan of MIUI/Xiaomi.
What i need (priority order):
1. First and foremost a dual-sim
2. Battery life
3. RAM memory
4. Graphics
5. Camera quality be damned though it would be good to have. Duh!
6. Accessories and their availability.
Now i'm not someone who simply judge a phone based on the marketed specs alone. Level of marketing gimmicks is too high when it comes to tech products. Real world performance/usage tend to be different. I've also read tons of reviews of both the phones but they didn't give me the answer which i was looking for.
Anyway, the Moto E with 2390mah seem to have a longer battery life than the Redmi 2 Prime.
My next concern is about the memory. We all know that we dont get the exact numbers with our phones. 1GB RAM phones usually come with only 800-900MB RAM out of which barely 40-60% is free for the user. The first thing which i do when i hold a smartphone is check the actual memory available for use. Whats the actual RAM available for use on the Moto E and Redmi 2 Prime? How does the 1GB RAM handle the Moto E? How much would running multiple apps affect the performance on both the phones?
Next graphics, i mostly play old ROMs using emulators. But i also want to try out Asphalt 7/8 (i've always wanted to) and similar games though i wont play them much.
I like good photography but can do with decent quality camera. Old Moto E which my sister have is also good enough for me.
GOOD QUALITY accessories are also important. I dont want flimsy things.
I didn't mention the after-sales services because both Moto and Xiaomi seem to have similar below-average service quality (based on my research online).
Do not suggest any other phone. This will be my temporary phone (reason for looking a used Redmi 2 Prime in the WTB section) till i can get the Moto X Play Dual. Thank gawd i didn't buy the S4/1+1. I'm a sucker for Krait!
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