Xiaomi Mi Note 3

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 price in Malaysia starts from RM754, putting a Snapdragon 660 chipset, 6GB RAM and either 64GB or 128GB storage in the same package. That's a decent amount of headroom for a phone in this bracket, and the 5.5-inch 1080p IPS LCD display keeps things sharp for everyday use, streaming, or scrolling. Android 7.1 runs the show, paired with a fingerprint sensor up front and NFC for contactless payments.

The camera setup is where this one stands out: a 12MP main sensor with OIS sits alongside a second 12MP telephoto lens offering 2x optical zoom, useful if you shoot a lot of portraits or need to get closer without losing detail. Selfie duty goes to a 16MP front camera. Round the back, a 3500mAh battery handles the power side, charged over USB Type-C, and there's a headphone-jack-free design that leans on 24-bit audio output instead.

Built with a glass front and back on an aluminum frame, it weighs 163g and comes in Black or a Blue variant tied to the 128GB/6GB configuration.