Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL

Battery life is the headline here. A 5000 mAh cell means you're not hunting for a charger by mid-afternoon, and it's paired with a Snapdragon 660 chipset that handles everyday apps and moderate gaming without much fuss. The 6.26-inch IPS LCD runs at 1080 x 2280, giving you a sharp enough picture for streaming and browsing, with a tall 19:9 ratio that fits more content on screen.

On the back, a 12MP main lens with an f/1.8 aperture handles most shots, backed by a 5MP depth sensor for portrait shots with blurred backgrounds. It can shoot 4K video too, which isn't a given at this price point. Storage options range from 3GB RAM with 32GB storage up to 6GB with 64GB, and there's a dedicated microSD slot if you need more room, up to 512GB.

Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M2) ZB631KL price in Malaysia starts from RM692. It ships with Android 8.1 out of the box but is upgradable to Android 9.0 Pie, and you still get a rear fingerprint sensor and a proper 3.5mm jack with noise-cancelling mic support.