Realme 5

Realme 5 price in Malaysia starts from RM294, putting a quad-camera setup and a large battery within budget-phone territory. The Snapdragon 665 chipset runs the show here, paired with either 3GB or 4GB of RAM depending on which storage tier you pick, 32GB, 64GB, or 128GB. It's not a phone built for heavy gaming, but everyday apps and multitasking should run fine. The 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel keeps things simple at 720 x 1600 resolution, enough for browsing and video without pushing into higher-res territory.

On the back, you get four cameras: a 12MP main sensor with PDAF, an 8MP ultrawide, plus dedicated 2MP macro and depth sensors. That's a fair bit of flexibility for a phone at this price, even if low-light performance won't rival pricier models. The 13MP front camera handles selfies and video calls without issue.

Battery life is where this phone earns its keep. A 5000mAh cell means you're not reaching for a charger every few hours, though the 10W charging speed means top-ups take a while. It ships on Android 9 with ColorOS 6, with Realme having planned an upgrade path to Android 10.