Samsung Galaxy Note 10

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 price in Malaysia starts from RM1699, and for that you get an Exynos 9825 chipset paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, no microSD slot though, so that's fixed. The 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED panel runs at 1080 x 2280 with a 401 ppi density, sharp enough for text and video without tipping into flagship-overkill territory.

The triple camera setup covers wide, telephoto and ultrawide, with the main 12MP wide lens getting OIS and a variable f/1.5-2.4 aperture. The telephoto adds 2x optical zoom, useful for portraits without stepping closer. Battery sits at 3500 mAh, modest by today's standards, but 25W wired charging and 12W wireless charging help offset that.

Built-in S Pen support with Bluetooth remains the signature feature here, letting you trigger camera shutter or media controls remotely. Add IP68 water resistance and an under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, and you've got a phone that still holds up on core specs even a few years post-release.