{"id":18509,"date":"2019-09-11T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-11T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/blog\/uncategorized\/the-best-smartphones-that-wont-cost-you-a-kidney.html"},"modified":"2026-03-26T16:03:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T08:03:10","slug":"the-best-smartphones-that-wont-cost-you-a-kidney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/blog\/tech\/the-best-smartphones-that-wont-cost-you-a-kidney.html","title":{"rendered":"Smartphones That Won&#8217;t Cost You A Kidney"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/f5e7953c02534f2e9693a1ca1eff2ddb.js.ubembed.com\" async=\"\"><\/script>\n<\/p>\n<!--more-->\n<h3>Paying an arm and a leg for a mobile phone?<\/h3>\n<p>Just as it is habit, Apple launched its new 2019 phones and besides the oohs and aahs over the models, the biggest chatter among Malaysians is how expensive the phones are. So, so expensive. But don&#8217;t forget, even some of the Samsung and Huawei flagship phones can burn a hole in your pocket. Now isn&#8217;t a mobile phone is just a mobile phone? As long as it works fast, has enough storage for apps and tons of photos, most of us would be happy.<\/p>\n<p>Besides, we think that you should just cut back on expenses and use the money you saved (from buying expensive mobile phones) on better things or towards your retirement fund. While the prices of smartphones have been steadily rising through the years, and the price of a midrange phone can go to RM1,500 nowadays, there are some great devices in that price bracket. With that in mind, we&#8217;ve compiled some of best ones in between RM800 &#8211; RM1,500.<\/p>\n<p>Before we move on, it\u2019s important to note that everyone has different priorities or requirements of a mobile phone, and as such, there\u2019s really no right and wrong when it comes to picking the best option for you. This guide only has some current options in this price range, that they are all Android phones (because Apple prices are in a league of their own) and that we&#8217;ve also stuck to smartphones that are officially available in Malaysia. Prices listed are retail prices, although you can probably find slightly cheaper deals from retailers\u2014remember to check if the warranties are covered by local manufacturers, as well.<\/p>\n<div class=\"well\">\n<h3>HONOR View20 and 8X<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/144634072.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net\/hubfs\/144634072\/assets_comparehero\/honor-view-20-8x-8c.jpg?w=544&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"honor-view-20-8x-8c\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block; width: 544px;\" ><\/p>\n<p>For those who are unfamiliar, Honor is a sub-brand of the world\u2019s top three smartphone maker Huawei. No matter the segment of the market they go for \u2013 entry-level, mid-range or flagship \u2013 their goal is offer killer specs for a ridiculously low price.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hihonor.com\/my\/product\/honor-view20\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Honor View20<\/a> : RRP RM1,499<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Processor Type: Kirin 980<\/li>\n<li>RAM: 6GB<\/li>\n<li>Internal Storage: 128GB<\/li>\n<li>Expendable Storage: Yes, hybrid<\/li>\n<li>Front camera: 25 mega-pixel , F\/2.0 aperture<\/li>\n<li>Rear Camera: 48 mega-pixel, F\/1.8 aperture<\/li>\n<li>Screen Size: 6.4&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>Battery Capacity: 4000mAh<\/li>\n<li>Operating System: Magic UI2.0.1 (Based on Android 9.0)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hihonor.com\/my\/product\/honor-8x\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Honor 8X<\/a> : RRP RM799<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Processor Type: Kirin 710<\/li>\n<li>RAM: 4GB<\/li>\n<li>Internal Storage: 128GB<\/li>\n<li>Expendable Storage: Yes, dedicated<\/li>\n<li>Front camera: 16MP, Video: up to 720p<\/li>\n<li>Rear Camera: 20MP+2MP,Video:up to FHD 1080p<\/li>\n<li>Screen Size: 6.5&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>Battery Capacity: 3750mAh<\/li>\n<li>Operating System: EMUI 8.2 (Based on Android 8.1)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"well\">\n<h3>Huawei Y Max and Nova 4e<\/h3>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/144634072.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net\/hubfs\/144634072\/assets_comparehero\/huawei-y-max.jpg?w=340&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"huawei-y-max\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block; width: 340px;\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/consumer.huawei.com\/my\/phones\/y-max\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Huawei Y Max<\/a> : RRP RM1,299<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Processor Type: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660<\/li>\n<li>RAM: 4GB<\/li>\n<li>Internal Storage: 128GB<\/li>\n<li>Expendable Storage: Yes, dedicated<\/li>\n<li>Front camera: 8 mega-pixel , F\/2.0 aperture<\/li>\n<li>Rear Camera: 16 mega-pixel + 2 mega-pixel, F\/2.0 + F\/2.4 aperture<\/li>\n<li>Screen Size: 7.12&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>Battery Capacity: 5000mAh<\/li>\n<li>Operating System: EMUI 8.2 (Based on Android 8.1)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/144634072.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net\/hubfs\/144634072\/assets_comparehero\/Huawei-Nova-4e_bg.jpg?w=408&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Huawei-Nova-4e_bg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block; width: 408px;\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/consumer.huawei.com\/my\/phones\/nova4e\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Huawei Nova 4e<\/a> : RRP RM999<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Processor Type: Kirin 710<\/li>\n<li>RAM: 6GB<\/li>\n<li>Internal Storage: 128GB<\/li>\n<li>Expendable Storage: Yes, hybrid<\/li>\n<li>Front camera: 32 MP, f\/2.0 aperture<\/li>\n<li>Rear Camera: 24 MP (Wide Angle Lens, f\/1.8 aperture) + 8 MP (Ultra Wide Angle Lens) + 2 MP (Bokeh Lens)<\/li>\n<li>Screen Size: 6.15&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>Battery Capacity: 3340mAh<\/li>\n<li>Operating System: EMUI 9.0 (Based on Android 9)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"well\">\n<h3>Xiaomi Mi 9T<\/h3>\n<p>Initially slated to be released internationally as the Pocophone F2 (it\u2019s being sold in China as the Redmi K20), it was launched in Malaysia as the Xiaomi Mi 9T, and offers quite a lot for what it\u2019s priced for. And what about that <strong>20MP pop-up selfie camera?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/144634072.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net\/hubfs\/144634072\/assets_comparehero\/xiaomi-9t.jpg?w=544&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"xiaomi-9t\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block; width: 544px;\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mi.com\/my\/mi-9-t\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Xiaomi Mi 9T<\/a> : RRP RM1,199\/RM1,399<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Processor Type: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730<\/li>\n<li>RAM: 6GB<\/li>\n<li>Internal Storage: 64GB\/128GB<\/li>\n<li>Expendable Storage: No<\/li>\n<li>Front camera: 20MP Pop-up selfie camera, f\/2.2 aperture<\/li>\n<li>Rear Camera: 48MP ultra high-resolution wide camera, f\/1.75 aperture + 8MP telephoto camera, f\/2.4 aperture + 13MP ultra 124.8\u00b0 wide-angle camera, f\/2.4aperture<\/li>\n<li>Screen Size: 6.39&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>Battery Capacity: 4000mAh<\/li>\n<li>Operating System: MIUI 10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"well\">\n<h3><strong>COMING VERY SOON:<\/strong> Samsung Galaxy A50s and A30s<\/h3>\n<p>Samsung had announced a major update for their midrange A50 and A30 series last month with the A50s and A30s; meant to come either a visual redesign and a better camera. Both models just received their SIRIM certification and we&#8217;ll be anxiously waiting to find out the price. The previous A50 and A30 models came in well within our price range here.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Samsung Galaxy A30 \u2014 4GB RAM + 64GB storage \u2014 RM799<\/li>\n<li>Samsung Galaxy A50 \u2014 6GB RAM, 128GB storage \u2014 RM1,199<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/144634072.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net\/hubfs\/144634072\/assets_comparehero\/galaxy-a50s.jpg?w=476&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"galaxy-a50s\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block; width: 476px;\" ><br><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/144634072.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net\/hubfs\/144634072\/assets_comparehero\/samsung-galaxy-a50s-spec-sheet_0.jpg?w=476&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"samsung-galaxy-a50s-spec-sheet_0\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block; width: 476px;\" ><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":268230141,"featured_media":2107,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_first_post":false,"_jetpack_hide_featured_image":false,"_jetpack_featured_image_duplicate_dismissed":0,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"{title}\n\n{excerpt}\n\n{url}","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[427],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18509","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Smartphones That Won&#039;t Cost You A Kidney - CompareHero<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Paying an arm and a leg for a mobile phone? 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