Honor X7

Honor X7 price in Malaysia starts from RM640, putting it firmly in budget territory. Under the hood is a Snapdragon 680 chipset paired with Adreno 610 graphics, an octa-core setup that handles everyday apps and browsing without fuss, though it's not built for demanding games. The 6.74-inch LCD display gives you a decent-sized canvas for video and reading, and 4GB RAM plus 128GB storage (expandable via microSDXC) should cover most users' app and photo needs.

Battery life is where this phone earns its keep. A 5000mAh cell with 22.5W SuperCharge means you're less likely to be hunting for an outlet mid-day, and charging back up doesn't take forever either. The 8MP front camera handles selfies and video calls at 1080p, and there's a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for quick unlocking. It runs Android 11 with Magic UI 4.2 on top, and skips NFC, so contactless payments aren't part of the deal.