Oppo A17

Budget buyers get a straightforward spec sheet here. The Helio G35 chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage handles calls, messaging and light browsing without fuss, though it's not built for heavy gaming or multitasking. The 6.56-inch IPS LCD panel runs at 720 x 1612 resolution, which is fine for everyday use but noticeably softer than higher-end displays in this price bracket.

The 50 MP main camera with an f/1.8 aperture does the heavy lifting on the triple camera setup, backed by a 2 MP depth sensor for portrait shots. Video tops out at 1080p30, so don't expect anything fancier. Battery life should be a strong point: the 5000 mAh cell is generous for a phone this size, and Oppo A17 price in Malaysia starts from RM479.

It still uses microUSB instead of USB-C and skips NFC entirely, both worth noting if you rely on tap-to-pay or fast charging cables you already own. ColorOS 12.1.1 runs on top, and it comes in Lake Blue or Midnight Black.