vivo Y35 5G

Budget 5G is the main pitch here. The Dimensity 700 chipset handles everyday apps and light multitasking fine, paired with a Mali-G57 GPU that won't trouble higher-tier phones but keeps things moving smoothly enough. You get up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage across the three configurations, plus a microSDXC slot if you need more room. The 6.51-inch IPS LCD runs at 720 x 1600 resolution, so it's sharp enough for browsing and video but not built for detail work.

vivo Y35 5G price in Malaysia starts from RM395, which puts it firmly in entry-level territory. Battery life should hold up well thanks to the 5000mAh cell, though 15W wired charging means top-ups take a while. Camera duties fall to a 13MP main sensor with a 2MP macro lens on the back, and a 5MP front camera for selfies and video calls.

There's no NFC here, so contactless payments are out, but you still get a side-mounted fingerprint reader, a 3.5mm jack, and dual SIM with 5G support on both slots. It comes in Gold, Black, and Blue.