Poco C65

Budget buyers get a lot of storage headroom here: 256GB built in, plus a dedicated microSD slot if that's still not enough. Poco C65 price in Malaysia starts from RM399, which puts it firmly in entry-level territory, but the 8GB RAM pairing helps keep things moving for everyday apps and multitasking. The Helio G85 chipset won't handle demanding games at high settings, but it's a known quantity for this price bracket, and the 90Hz IPS LCD panel makes scrolling feel smoother than the usual 60Hz budget norm.

The 5000 mAh battery is the other headline here; it should comfortably get most users through a full day, though the 18W charging speed means you're waiting a while to top it back up. Camera-wise, there's a 50 MP main sensor with PDAF doing the heavy lifting, backed by a 2 MP macro lens that's more of an extra than a genuine second camera. An 8 MP front camera handles selfies and video calls.

There's no NFC, so contactless payment isn't on the table, but you do get a 3.5mm headphone jack and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, both increasingly rare at this price point.