Poco M7 4G

Battery life is the headline here. The Poco M7 4G packs a 7000 mAh cell, well above what most phones in its class offer, and pairs it with 33W wired charging plus 18W reverse wired, so it can top up other devices in a pinch. That capacity does add weight (224g), but if you're the type who forgets to charge overnight, it's a tradeoff worth considering. The 6.9-inch IPS LCD runs at 144Hz, which is a rare find at this price point, and peaks at 850 nits under high brightness mode for outdoor visibility.

Under the hood sits a Snapdragon 685 on a 6nm process, backed by 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, with microSD expansion if you need more room. It's not a performance chipset, but it's built for everyday tasks and runs Android 15 with HyperOS 2 on top. The rear setup is a 50MP main sensor with PDAF, joined by an auxiliary lens, while the front camera sits at 8MP for video calls and selfies.

Poco M7 4G price in Malaysia starts from RM499. It also carries IP64 splash resistance, a small but useful bonus for a budget device, and comes in Chrome Silver, Aqua Blue and Carbon Black.