HONOR X9b

A 6.78-inch AMOLED panel running at 120Hz gives the X9b a smooth, sharp display for scrolling and video, and it hits 1200 nits at peak so outdoor visibility shouldn't be an issue. Under the hood sits a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 chipset built on a 4nm process, paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, which is a generous amount of space for this price bracket. HONOR X9b price in Malaysia starts from RM999.

The camera setup leads with a 108MP main sensor with PDAF, joined by a 5MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro lens. It won't rival flagship zoom or night modes, but for daylight shots and social media use, that resolution gives you room to crop without losing detail. The 16MP front camera handles selfies and video calls at 1080p.

Battery life is backed by a 5800mAh cell, one of the larger capacities in this segment, with 35W wired charging to top it up quickly. It runs Android 13 with Magic UI 7.2 on top, and comes in Sunrise Orange with a vegan leather back, Titanium Silver, or Midnight Black.