Honor V9 Play

A Mediatek MT6750 octa-core chipset handles daily tasks here, paired with a Mali-T860MP2 GPU and either 3GB or 4GB of RAM depending on the variant. Storage sits at 32GB, but there's a microSD slot good for up to 256GB if you need more room, though it shares space with the second SIM slot. The 5.2-inch IPS LCD runs at 720 x 1280 pixels, which is fine for everyday browsing and video without pushing into sharper territory.

On the back is a 13MP camera with phase detection autofocus and an LED flash, while the front camera comes in at 8MP for selfies and video calls. A 3000mAh battery keeps things running through the day, and there's a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for quick unlocks. Honor V9 Play price in Malaysia starts from RM729.

It runs Android 7.0 Nougat with EMUI 5.1 on top, and comes in Black, Blue, Gold, Red or Rose Gold. At 7.7mm thick and 145g, it's light enough to carry without much notice.