Infinix Note 12 (G88)

A 6.7-inch AMOLED panel at FHD+ resolution is the highlight here, giving you deeper blacks and better contrast than the LCD screens common in this price bracket. Under the hood is MediaTek's Helio G88, paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, plus room to expand via microSD if you need more space. It's not a gaming flagship, but for everyday apps, streaming and social media, it holds up fine.

The 50MP main camera handles daylight shots well, backed by a 2MP depth sensor and quad-flash for low-light situations; the 16MP front camera covers selfies and video calls. Battery life is where this phone earns its keep: a 5000mAh cell with 33W fast charging means fewer top-ups and quicker ones when you need them. Infinix Note 12 (G88) price in Malaysia starts from RM699.

You also get dual speakers with DTS tuning, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, practical touches that matter more day-to-day than spec-sheet bragging rights. NFC is missing, so factor that in if contactless payment matters to you.