TECNO SPARK 10C

A 90Hz screen at this price point is the headline here. The 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel runs at 720 x 1612 resolution, so it's not sharp by flagship standards, but the higher refresh rate makes scrolling and casual gaming feel smoother than the usual 60Hz budget fare. Powering it is the Unisoc T606, an octa-core chipset paired with a Mali-G57 GPU and 4GB RAM, with 128GB storage on board and an extra 4GB of virtual RAM if you need it. It runs Android 12 with TECNO's HIOS 8.6 layered on top.

TECNO SPARK 10C price in Malaysia starts from RM178, which puts it firmly in entry-level territory. The 5000mAh battery with 18W wired charging is the other reason to consider it; that capacity should comfortably cover a full day even with the higher refresh rate switched on.

Camera-wise, you get a 16MP main shooter with PDAF and an 8MP front camera, both capped at 1080p video. There's no NFC, but you do get a side-mounted fingerprint reader, a 3.5mm jack, and USB Type-C. It comes in Mecha Black, Amber Gold, and Hurricane Blue.