Best phones under RM1000 in Malaysia (2025): Affordable 4G and 5G options to consider
This article was last updated on 13 March 2025
Looking for your next budget smartphone? We’ve got you covered. In a marketplace full of questionably expensive smartphones, it’s completely understandable if you’d prefer a device that won’t cost you your kidneys. Plus, do you really need all the bells and whistles that come with exorbitantly priced phones?
Sometimes, the best option is one that won’t torment your financials.
In Malaysia, we’re lucky to have a heap of wallet-friendly devices to choose from – including ones capable of supporting 5G connectivity. Here are the best smartphones you can find in Malaysia for under RM1,000 in 2025.
Budget 5G smartphones under RM1,000
Samsung Galaxy A06 5G
- Price: RM699 (6GB/128GB)
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 CPU
- Display: 6.7″ LCD, HD+ (1600×720), 90Hz
- Battery: 5,000mAh, 25W wired charging
- 5G: YES
- Launch Date: March 2025
vivo Y39 5G
- Price: RM999 (8GB/256GB)
- Processor: Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
- Display: 6.68″ LCD, HD+ (1608×720), 120Hz
- Battery: 6,500mAh, 44W wired charging
- 5G: YES
- Launch Date: February 2025
realme 14x 5G
- Price: RM899 (8GB/128GB), RM1,099 (8GB/256GB); Available for free with selected telcos
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G
- Display: 6.67″, HD+ (1604×720), 120Hz, 625nits (peak), ArmorShell Glass
- Battery: 5,000mAh, 15W wired charging
- 5G: YES
- Launch Date: January 2025
Redmi Note 14 5G
- Price: RM799 (6GB/128GB), RM899 (8GB/256GB)
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7025-Ultra
- Display: 6.67″ AMOLED, 2400×1080, 120Hz, 2,100nits (peak), Gorilla Glass 5
- Battery: 5,110mAh, 45W wired charging
- 5G: YES
- Launch Date: January 2025
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Price: RM899 (8GB/256GB)
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6300
- Display: 6.7″ Super AMOLED, FHD+ (1080×2340), 90Hz
- Battery: 5,000mAh, 25W wired charging
- 5G: YES
- Launch Date: November 2024
Budget 4G smartphones under RM1,000
realme C75x
- Price: RM599 (6GB/128GB)
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
- Display: 6.67″, HD+ (1604×720), 120Hz, 625nits (HBM)
- Battery: 5,600mAh, 45W wired charging
- 5G: NO
- Launch Date: March 2025
vivo Y29
- Price: RM799 (8GB/256GB)
- Processor: Snapdragon 685
- Display: 6.68″ LCD, HD+ (1608×720), 120Hz
- Battery: 6,500mAh, 44W wired charging
- 5G: NO
- Launch Date: February 2025
Nubia V70 Max
- Price: RM399 (6GB/128GB)
- Processor: Unisoc T7200
- Display: 6.9″ HD+ (1640×720), 120Hz
- Battery: 6,000mAh, 22.5W wired charging
- 5G: NO
- Launch Date: February 2025
realme Note 60x
- Price: RM369 (4GB/64GB)
- Processor: Unisoc T612
- Display: 6.74″, HD+ (1600×720), 90Hz, 560nits (HBM), Reinforced glass
- Battery: 5,000mAh, 10W wired charging
- 5G: NO
- Launch Date: January 2025
Redmi Note 14
- Price: RM699 (8GB/256GB)
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G99-Ultra
- Display: 6.67″ AMOLED, 2400×1080, 120Hz, 1,800nits (peak), Gorilla Glass 5
- Battery: 5,500mAh, 33W wired charging
- 5G: NO
- Launch Date: January 2025
realme C75
- Price: RM699 (8GB/256GB)
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G92 Max
- Display: 6.72″, FHD+ (2400×1080), 90Hz, 690nits (HBM), ArmorShell Glass
- Battery: 6,000mAh, 45W wired charging
- 5G: NO
- Launch Date: December 2024
Samsung Galaxy A16 LTE
- Price: RM659 (4GB/128GB)
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G99
- Display: 6.7″ Super AMOLED, FHD+ (1080×2340), 90Hz
- Battery: 5,000mAh, 25W wired charging
- 5G: NO
- Launch Date: December 2024
realme Note 60
- Price: RM399 (4GB/128GB)
- Processor: Unisoc T612
- Display: 6.74″, HD+ (1600×720), 90Hz, 560nits (HBM), Reinforced glass
- Battery: 5,000mAh, 10W wired charging
- 5G: NO
- Launch Date: December 2024
Infinix HOT 50
- Price: RM499 (6GB/256GB)
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G100
- Display: 6.78″ LCD, FHD+ (1080p), 120Hz, 800nits (peak)
- Battery: 5,000mAh, 18W wired charging
- 5G: NO
- Launch Date: December 2024
HONOR X7c
- Price: RM699 (8GB/256GB)
- Processor: Snapdragon 685
- Display: 6.77″ LCD, 720×1610, 120Hz, 850nits (peak)
- Battery: 6,000mAh, 35W wired charging
- 5G: NO
- Launch Date: November 2024
POCO C75
- Price: RM499 (6GB/128GB), RM599 (8GB/256GB)
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra
- Display: 6.88″, 1640×720, 120Hz, 600nits (HBM)
- Battery: 5,160mAh, 18W wired charging
- 5G: NO
- Launch Date: November 2024
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