Best phones under RM3000 in Malaysia (2025): Upper mid-rangers between RM2000 – RM3000
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This article was last updated on 12 June 2025
Got money, but not too much money? We understand the dilemma. If you’ve got some cash to spare and you’re looking to upgrade your smartphone while keeping your finances in check, the upper mid-range segment is where you’ll likely find most joy.
Upper mid-range phones range between RM2,000 to RM3,000. They’re not exactly flagship devices, nor are they budget to the point you compromise on key unique features. Oftentimes, the phones between this price range are the watered down variant of a more superior (and vastly more expensive) flagship model, while retaining the highlight feature of the series.
So, for example, while the flagship model may boast a main camera, a telephoto camera, and an ultra-wide camera, the upper mid-range model may only come with the main and ultra-wide camera. In this case, while you are missing out on the telephoto lens, you still have the flagship-level main camera to shoot with.
These phones are perfect for price-conscious individuals with some money to spare. So, if you’re looking for phones with top-tier features packaged in a less burdensome price range, here are the best phones you can get in Malaysia for under RM3,000.
Phones under RM3,000 in Malaysia
iQOO Neo 10
- Price: RM1,999 (12GB/256GB), RM2,199 (16GB/512GB)
- Processor: Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
- Display: 6.78″ AMOLED, 1.5K (2800×1260), 144Hz, 5,500nits (peak)
- Camera: 50MP main + 8MP ultra-wide
- Battery: 7000mAh, 120W wired
- 5G: YES
- Launch Date: June 2025
HONOR 400 Pro
- Price: RM2,699 (12GB/512GB)
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Display: 6.7″ AMOLED, 2800×1280, 120Hz, 5,000nits (peak)
- Camera: 200MP main + 50MP telephoto + 12MP ultra-wide
- Battery: 6000mAh, 100W wired, 50W wireless
- 5G: YES
- Launch Date: May 2025
POCO F7 Ultra
- Price: RM2,999 (12GB/256GB), RM3,299 (16GB/512GB)
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Display: 6.67″ AMOLED, WQHD+ (3200×1440), 120Hz, 3,200nits (peak), POCO Shield Glass
- Camera: 50MP main + 50MP floating telephoto + 32MP ultra-wide
- Battery: 5,300mAh, 120W wired, 50W wireless
- 5G: YES
- Launch Date: March 2025
POCO F7 Pro
- Price: RM2,299 (12GB/256GB), RM2,499 (12GB+512GB)
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Display: 6.67″ AMOLED, WQHD+ (3200×1440), 120Hz, 3,200nits (peak), Gorilla Glass 7i
- Camera: 50MP main + 8MP ultra-wide
- Battery: 6,000mAh, 90W wired charging
- 5G: YES
- Launch Date: March 2025
ROG Phone 9 FE
- Price: RM2,999 (12GB/256GB)
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Display: 6.78″ E6 AMOLED, FHD+ (2400×1080), 185Hz, 2,500nits (peak)
- Camera: 50MP main + 13MP ultra-wide + 5MP macro
- Battery: 5,500mAh; 65W wired, 15W wireless
- 5G: YES
- Launch Date: March 2025
vivo V50
- Price: RM1,999 (12GB/256GB), RM2,399 (12GB/512GB)
- Processor: Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
- Display: 6.77″ AMOLED, FHD+ (2392×1080), 120Hz, 4,500nits (peak)
- Camera: 50MP main + 50MP ultra-wide
- Battery: 6,000mAh, 90W wired
- 5G: YES
- Launch Date: March 2025
iPhone 16e
- Price: RM2,999 (128GB), RM3,499 (256GB), RM4,499 (512GB)
- Processor: A18 (4-core GPU)
- Display: 6.1″ Super Retina XDR OLED, 1170×2532, 60Hz, 1,200nits (peak), Ceramic Shield
- Camera: 48MP Fusion
- Battery: 4,005mAh; Charges 50% in 30 minutes
- 5G: YES
- Launch Date: February 2025
OPPO Reno13 Pro 5G
- Price: RM2,999 (12GB/512GB)
- Processor: Dimensity 8350
- Display: 6.83″ AMOLED, FHD+ (1272×2800), 120Hz, 1,200nits (HBM), Gorilla Glass 7i
- Camera: 50MP main + 50MP telephoto + 8MP ultra-wide
- Battery: 5,640mAh, 80W wired
- 5G: YES
- Launch Date: January 2025
OPPO Reno13 5G
- Price: RM2,299 (12GB/256GB), RM2,599 (12GB/512GB)
- Processor: Dimensity 8350
- Display: 6.59″ AMOLED, FHD+ (1256×2760), 120Hz, 1,200nits (HBM), Gorilla Glass 7i
- Camera: 50MP main + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP depth
- Battery: 5,600mAh, 80W wired
- 5G: YES
- Launch Date: January 2025
HUAWEI nova 13 Pro
- Price: RM2,399 (12GB/512GB)
- Processor: Kirin 8000
- Display: 6.76″ OLED, FHD+ (2776×1224), 120Hz
- Camera: 50MP main + 12MP telephoto portrait + 8MP ultra-wide
- Battery: 5,000mAh, 100W wired
- 5G: NO
- Launch Date: December 2024
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