Poco M6

Poco M6 price in Malaysia starts from RM539, putting it in budget territory alongside phones running similar Dimensity chips. Under the hood is a Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ built on a 6nm process, paired with Mali-G57 MC2 graphics and up to 8GB RAM with 256GB storage on the top variant. The 6.74-inch IPS LCD runs at 90Hz, which is a nice bump over the standard 60Hz you'd expect at this price, though resolution stays at HD+ rather than full HD.

The 50 MP main camera handles most shooting duties, backed by a basic auxiliary lens that mainly helps with depth. Selfie duties go to a 5 MP front camera, modest but functional for calls and casual shots. Battery capacity sits at 5000 mAh with 18W wired charging via PD, which won't be fast but should get you through a full day without much fuss. There's also a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a 3.5mm jack, and microSD expansion if 128GB or 256GB isn't enough on its own.