Samsung Galaxy A12

The Helio P35 chipset paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage puts this phone squarely in budget territory, and the 6.5-inch PLS IPS screen at 720 x 1600 resolution keeps things basic too. It's not a phone for heavy multitasking or demanding games, but for calls, messaging, and casual browsing it gets the job done. Samsung Galaxy A12 price in Malaysia starts from RM499, which explains the modest specs sheet.

Where it does stand out is battery life. A 5000 mAh cell with 15W fast charging should carry most users through a full day without much worry, even with the 205g body needed to house it.

The quad camera setup includes a 48MP main lens alongside 5MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, and 2MP depth sensors, giving some flexibility in shot types even if low-light performance won't impress. Storage can be expanded via microSDXC, and there's a side-mounted fingerprint sensor plus NFC support in select markets. It runs Android 10 out of the box, so buyers should factor in fewer years of update support compared to newer models.