TECNO SPARK 10 5G

5G on a budget phone used to mean cutting corners elsewhere, but the Spark 10 5G pairs its Dimensity 6020 chipset with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, plus another 8GB of virtual RAM if you need it. That's enough headroom for everyday multitasking without much fuss. The 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen runs at 90Hz, so scrolling and animations feel smoother than the usual 60Hz panels at this price point.

TECNO SPARK 10 5G price in Malaysia starts from RM499, and for that you get a 50MP main camera with PDAF for reasonably sharp focus, backed by an 8MP front camera for selfies and video calls. Battery capacity sits at 5000mAh, which should comfortably cover a full day, and 18W wired charging tops it back up without too long a wait.

Round things out with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm jack still intact, and you've got a phone that covers the basics without pretending to be something it's not. It comes in Black, Blue, and White.