OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite

Snapdragon 695 5G handles day to day tasks and 5G connectivity without fuss, and with 8GB RAM plus 256GB storage on tap, there's room for apps and media without constantly juggling storage. The 6.72-inch IPS LCD runs at 120Hz and hits up to 680 nits peak brightness, which helps outdoors, though it's still LCD rather than AMOLED so black levels won't be as deep.

The 108MP main camera with PDAF is the headline feature here, backed by a 2MP macro and 2MP depth sensor for portrait shots. Selfies come from a 16MP front camera. OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite price in Malaysia starts from RM1099, which puts it in budget territory despite the high-res sensor.

Battery life should hold up well thanks to the 5000mAh cell, and 67W wired charging means a quick top-up gets you to 80% in about 30 minutes. At 195g and 8.3mm thick, it's not the lightest phone around, but the stereo speakers and side-mounted fingerprint sensor round out a fairly practical package for the price.