The year 2022 is now at the end where we have been in the last month which is December. Overall, we have reviewed a wide variety of devices from all manufacturers. It also does not count the type of segment whether it is a flagship, mid-premium, mid-range or basic device.
We start this annual article with a list of the best smartphones under RM1,000 first because it is the most popular segment among users. Here are three smartphone models chosen by us.
Choosing criteria:
Launched in 2022 & officially sold in Malaysia.
Price below RM1000 before promotion.
6-inch screen & above.
Performance is still satisfactory despite the age of the processing chip.
USB-C charging port.
Using Android 12.
Third Place – Realme 9 4G
Realme is one of the brands that often offers smartphones at pocket-friendly prices. This year, Realme 9 4G is our choice as one of the cheap but uncompromising smartphones with added value that meets daily needs. For example, the 6.4″ SAMOLED 90Hz screen is one of the best features offered on this smartphone.
Realme 9 4G also has a high-resolution 108MP camera that allows users to take artistic photos. The long-lasting 5000mAh battery means users don't need to charge this smartphone often, complete with 33W charging.
As for performance, it may be quite modest with a Snapdragon 680 chip and only support 4G. But, it is still adequate as a smartphone for daily use, rather than the first session at the highest settings.
Specifications: 6.4” Super AMOLED FHD+ 90Hz, Snapdragon 680 (4 x 2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold, 4 x 1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver), 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, 108MP + 8MP + 2MP (main) + 16MP (selfie), 5000mAh ( 33W), Android 12.
Price: RM899 (6/128GB)
Second Place – Samsung Galaxy A23 4G
Prefer a smartphone with a camera that supports OIS? We put the Samsung Galaxy A23 as the second best device under RM1,000 as it is the only smartphone with OIS support at this price. With OIS, more stable photos can be taken with sharper looking images.
The photography capabilities are more interesting with a 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP quad-camera and an 8MP selfie camera. Like Realme above, the performance part may be a bit modest but still adequate as a daily smartphone.
The Snapdragon 680 chip is used while cellular support is limited to 4G only. This is okay considering that 5G network coverage in Malaysia is still small and 4G is still fast. Then the charging system may also not be very fast but the 5000mAh battery capacity used is able to last a long time.
Specifications: 6.6” TFT LCD FHD+ 90Hz, Snapdragon 680 (4 x 2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold, 4 x 1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver), 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP (main) + 8MP (selfie) , 5000mAh (25W), Android 12.
Price: RM899 (6/128GB)
Champion – Redmi Note 11S 5G
Apart from Realme, Redmi is also a brand that 'doesn't lose' in offering devices at an affordable but still worthwhile price. We crowned Redmi Note 11 S 5G as the champion of the best smartphone under RM1000 because it has a good design and comes with various functions that users need.
Although sold at a price of RM999, users can get a 5G-enabled smartphone due to the use of the MediaTek Dimensity 810 chip. The large 6.6-inch screen used supports a 90Hz refresh rate that makes use feel smooth especially when watching videos, browsing the web and using media applications. social. All of these experiences are made more enjoyable by the presence of stereo speakers.
The included 5000 mAh battery can provide SOT up to 12 hours and through 33W charging can be charged in around 70 minutes. Some other bonus features are NFC support, 3.5mm audio jack and infrared emitter. The only downside is that there is no waterproof and dustproof rating but no device in the win segment has ever offered it.
Specifications: 6.6” IPS LCD FHD+ 90Hz, MediaTek Dimensity 810 (2 x 2.4 GHz Cortex-A76, 6 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55), 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, 50MP + 8MP + 2MP (main) + 32MP (selfie), 5000mAh (33W), Android 12.
Price: RM999 (6/128GB)
The list of Best Devices 2022 Under RM1000 is complete. Hopefully with this list it will be easier for readers to find the most suitable smartphone for their daily needs depending on price, classification and performance. See you in 2023 which we believe will be a more interesting year although it is expected to be more challenging due to economic constraints.