Xiaomi Poco X3 GT

Xiaomi Poco X3 GT price in Malaysia starts from RM1199, putting a Dimensity 1100 5G chipset within reach of budget-conscious buyers. That's a 6nm chip with four Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.6GHz, paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage, no card slot though, so what you buy is what you get. The 6.6-inch IPS LCD runs at 120Hz with HDR10 support and hits 399 ppi, sharp enough for text and smooth enough for scrolling or gaming.

The rear camera setup leads with a 64MP wide sensor alongside an 8MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro lens, covering the basics without pretending to be a flagship shooter. Video tops out at 4K30fps. Battery life comes from a 5000mAh cell, and 67W fast charging gets it from empty to full in about 42 minutes, according to Xiaomi's own figures.

Rounding things out: stereo speakers tuned by JBL, an IR blaster for controlling appliances, NFC for contactless payments, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It ships with Android 11 and MIUI 12.5 for Poco, and comes in Stargaze Black, Wave Blue, or Cloud White.