Xiaomi Redmi 10

A 90Hz refresh rate on a budget phone isn't a given, but the Redmi 10 has one, paired with a 6.5-inch FHD+ display at 405 ppi. Under the hood sits MediaTek's Helio G88, an octa-core chipset built on 12nm with a Mali-G52 MC2 GPU handling graphics. 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage come standard, and there's a dedicated microSD slot for expansion up to 512GB if that's not enough room.

The camera setup leans on a 50MP main sensor, joined by an 8MP ultra-wide, and two 2MP macro lenses for close-up shots. Front-facing selfies get an 8MP camera. Xiaomi Redmi 10 price in Malaysia starts from RM279, which puts a 5000mAh battery and 18W fast charging within reach without stretching the budget.

Dual speakers, a 3.5mm jack, and USB-C round out the practical stuff, while Bluetooth 5.1 and dual-band Wifi cover connectivity. NFC is absent, so tap-to-pay isn't part of the deal here, but infrared is included for those who still use it to control appliances.