Tech moves at breakneck speed, and nowhere is that more evident than in the smartphone world. Try keeping up with all the new releases. Chances are you will lose track at some point as smartphone manufacturers keep pumping out new devices year after year, month after month so long there is demand (till the next game-changing technology replaces the smartphones, that is). Yes, it takes a lot of effort to keep up with all the developments, which is why we have come up with this list to keep you in the loop on the latest phone releases in Malaysia. Keep yourself updated and check back often to get the lowdown on all the new phones launched in Malaysia throughout 2023!
Latest Phones In Malaysia: January 2023
Honor and Oppo kicked off 2023 by launching new phones in Malaysia.
1. Honor X9a 5G
The Honor X9a 5G’s highlight feature is its curved OLED display, which is something you rarely find on a phone at this price point. Not only is it pretty to look at, but it is also made of ultra-tough, super-reinforced glass that can take on everyday bumps and drops like a champ.
Specs:
- 6.67-inch OLED FHD+ 120Hz curved display (2400 x 1080 resolution)
- 8GB RAM
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
- 256GB internal storage memory
- 5G compatible
- Android 12 (with MagicUI 6.1)
- Triple rear cameras (64MP primary lens + 5MP ultrawide lens + 2MP macro lens)
- 16MP selfie camera
- 5,100mAh battery (with 40W Honor SuperCharge fast charging)
RRP: RM1,499
2. Honor X7a
Launched alongside the Honor X9a 5G, the midrange Honor X7a features a massive 6,000mAh battery that the company claims can last up to three-and-a-half days! It currently tops the DXOMARK battery test ranking.
Specs:
- 6.74-inch LCD HD+ 90Hz display (1600 x 720 resolution)
- 6GB RAM
- Mediatek Helio G37
- 128GB internal storage memory (expandable up to 1TB)
- Android 12 (with MagicUI 6.1)
- Quad rear cameras (50MP primary lens + 5MP ultrawide lens + 2MP macro lens + 2MP depth sensor)
- 8MP selfie camera
- 6,000mAh battery (with 22.5W Honor SuperCharge fast charging)
RRP: RM799
3. Oppo A78 5G
Oppo’s latest and first phone release in Malaysia in 2023 is the midrange A78 5G, which offers a combination of beefy RAM (it comes with the ability to add virtual RAM) and a big battery.
Specs:
- 6.56-inch LCD HD+ 90Hz display (1612 x 720 resolution)
- 8GB RAM (with 8GB extended RAM)
- Mediatek Dimensity 700
- 128GB internal storage memory
- Android 12 (with MagicUI 6.1)
- Dual rear cameras (50MP primary lens + 2MP black and white sensor)
- 8MP selfie camera
- 5,000mAh battery (with 33W SuperVOOC fast charging)
RRP: RM1,099
4. Nokia 5710 Xpress Audio
Remember feature phones from the olden days? They still exist, and the Nokia 5710 Xpress Audio is the latest feature phone to drop in Malaysia. Of course, specs aren’t a consideration for those interested in getting one of these, but it does have a neat trick up its sleeve—would you look at that the built-in wireless earbuds!
Specs:
- 2.4-inch LCD display (320 x 240 resolution)
- 48MB RAM
- Unisoc T107 chipset
- 128MB internal storage memory
- 0.3MP rear camera
- 1,450mAh battery
RRP: RM339
Latest Phones In Malaysia: February 2023
Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and vivo take centre stage by giving us their first flagship phones of the year.
1. Samsung Galaxy S23
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is an incremental upgrade from its predecessor. It features the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, a tougher display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, new camera software features geared towards taking better shots of the night sky, and a battery capacity bump.
Specs:
- 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 120Hz display (2340 x 1080 resolution)
- 8GB RAM
- Custom Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset
- 128GB/256GB internal storage memory
- Android 13 (with One UI 5.1)
- Triple rear cameras (50MP primary lens + 12MP ultrawide lens + 10MP telephoto lens)
- 12MP front camera
- 3,900mAh battery (with 25W wired charging + 10W wireless charging + 4.5W reverse
RRP: RM3,899 (128GB), RM4,199 (256GB)
2. Samsung Galaxy S23+
The Samsung Galaxy S23+ is everything the Galaxy S23 is, but with a bigger display and battery capacity, along with faster wired charging speed.
Specs:
- 6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 120Hz display (2340 x 1080 resolution)
- 8GB RAM
- Custom Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset
- 256GB/512GB internal storage memory
- Android 13 (with One UI 5.1)
- Triple rear cameras (50MP primary lens + 12MP ultrawide lens + 10MP telephoto lens)
- 12MP front camera
- 4,700mAh battery (with 45W wired charging + 10W wireless charging + 4.5W reverse
RRP: RM4,699 (256GB), RM5,199 (512GB)
3. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The top-of-the-line Samsung flagship phone gets a brand new 200MP main camera lens with Adaptive Pixel. It also comes with all the new features seen in the two non-Ultra Galaxy S23 phones. Also, the Malaysian market officially gets the 1TB variant in the Ultra line for the first time.
Specs:
- 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 120Hz display (2340 x 1080 resolution)
- 8GB/12GB RAM
- Custom Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset
- 256GB/512GB/1TB internal storage memory
- Android 13 (with One UI 5.1)
- Quad rear cameras (50MP primary lens + 12MP ultrawide lens + 10MP telephoto lens + 10MP periscope lens)
- 12MP front camera
- 5,000mAh battery (with 45W wired charging + 10W wireless charging + 4.5W reverse
RRP: RM5,699 (256GB), RM6,199 (512GB), RM7,199 (1TB)
4. Oppo Reno 8T
Oppo’s latest midrange phone in malaysia sports a “fiberglass-leather design” with a textured pattern on the rear that draws inspiration from luxury leather goods. The eye-catching look is punctuated by an “orbit light” around the camera lens that signals incoming notifications.
Specs:
- 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ 90Hz display (2400 x 1080 resolution)
- 8GB RAM
- Mediatek Helio G99
- 256GB internal storage memory
- Android 13 (with ColorOS 13)
- Triple rear cameras (100MP primary lens + 2MP microlens + 2MP depth sensor)
- 32MP front camera
- 5,000mAh battery (with 33W fast charging)
RRP: RM1,399
5. Oppo Reno 8T 5G
Besides the addition of 5G support, the Reno 8T 5G is also the first Oppo phone to feature a 108MP camera.
Specs:
- 6.7-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display (2412 x 1080 resolution)
- 8GB RAM
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
- 256GB internal storage memory
- Android 13 (with ColorOS 13)
- Triple rear cameras (108MP primary lens + 2MP microlens + 2MP depth sensor)
- 32MP front camera
- 4,800mAh battery (with 67W fast charging)
RRP: RM1,799
6. OnePlus 11
OnePlus’ latest and greatest features some impressive numbers in the specs department, notably the bumper RAM and 100W fast charging that gets the phone from zero to 100% juiced up in just 25 minutes.
Specs:
- 6.7-inch AMOLED 120Hz display (3216 x 1440 resolution)
- 8GB/16GB RAM
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- 128GB/256GB internal storage memory
- Android 13 (with OxygenOS 13)
- Triple rear cameras (50MP primary lens + 48MP ultrawide lens + 32MP telephoto lens)
- 16MP front camera
- 5,000mAh battery (with 100W fast charging)
RRP: RM3,299 (8GB + 128GB), RM3,599 (16GB + 256GB)
7. Poco X5 5G
The one-half of the new Poco X5 series that debuted in Malaysia is nothing spectacular but offers an overall decent package for its price point.
Specs:
- 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display (2400 x 1080 resolution)
- 6GB/8GB RAM
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
- 128GB/256GB internal storage memory
- Android 12 (with MIUI 13 for Poco)
- Triple rear cameras (48MP primary lens + 8MP ultrawide lens + 2MP macro lens)
- 13MP front camera
- 5,000mAh battery (with 33W fast charging)
RRP: RM1,099 (6GB +128GB), RM1,199 (8GB + 256GB)
8. Poco X5 Pro 5G
For a few extra hundred Ringgit over the Poco X5, you get an upgraded processor, a better primary camera, and faster charging.
Specs:
- 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display (2400 x 1080 resolution)
- 6GB/8GB RAM
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G
- 128GB/256GB internal storage memory
- Android 12 (with MIUI 14 for Poco)
- Triple rear cameras (108MP primary lens + 8MP ultrawide lens + 2MP macro lens)
- 16MP front camera
- 5,000mAh battery (with 67W fast charging)
RRP: RM1,299 (6GB +128GB), RM1,499 (8GB + 256GB)
9. vivo X90
The vivo X90 series is all about putting a pro camera in your pocket. The standard X90 sports ZEISS professional imaging suite that includes ZEISS Cine-flare Portrait that simulates movie-like effects and 4K ultra-sensing night video.
Specs:
- 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display (2800 x 1260 resolution)
- 12GB RAM
- Dimensity 9200 5G
- 256GB internal storage memory
- Android 13 (with Funtouch OS 13)
- Triple rear cameras (50MP primary lens + 12MP ultrawide lens + 12MP telephoto lens)
- 32MP front camera
- 4,810mAh battery (with 120W fast charging)
RRP: RM3,699
10. Vivo X90 Pro
On top of all the features found on the vivo X90, the more premium “pro” model offers an even more impressive camera array, a larger battery, wireless charging capability, and a rear vegan leather finish.
Specs:
- 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display (2800 x 1260 resolution)
- 12GB RAM
- Dimensity 9200 5G
- 256GB internal storage memory
- Android 13 (with Funtouch OS 13)
- Triple rear cameras (50MP primary lens + 50MP telephoto lens + 12MP ultrawide lens)
- 32MP front camera
- 4,870mAh battery (with 120W fast charging + 50W wireless fast charging)
RRP: RM4,999
11. vivo V27e
Aside from the flagship models, vivo has also introduced the midrange V27e to the local market. It packs a high-resolution main camera and impressive fast charging speed in a shell with an eye-catching flower motif (only in the Lavender Purple colourway).
Specs:
- 6.62-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display (2400 x 1080 resolution)
- 8GB RAM
- MediaTek Helio G99
- 256GB internal storage memory
- Android 13 (with Funtouch OS 13)
- Triple rear cameras (64MP primary lens + 2MP bokeh lens + 2MP macro lens)
- 32MP front camera
- 4,600mAh battery (with 66W fast charging)
RRP: RM1,299
12. realme 10
Curiously, the new realme 10 has lesser specs on paper compared to the realme 9. But if you’re looking for a new phone that doesn’t cost more than RM1,000, this one shouldn’t escape your radar.
Specs:
- 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED 90Hz display (2400 x 1080 resolution)
- 8GB RAM
- MediaTek Helio G99
- 256GB internal storage memory
- Android 12 (with realme UI 3.0)
- Dual rear cameras (50MP primary lens + 2MP B&W lens)
- 16MP in-display front camera
- 5,000mAh battery (with 33W fast charging)
RRP: RM999
13. Honor X8a
Remember the Honor X9a and Honor X7a that the company brought into our market in January? Yep, Honor didn’t forget the X8a and here it is. Better late than never.
Specs:
- 6.7-inch FHD+ IPS 90Hz display (2388 x 1080 resolution)
- 8GB RAM
- MediaTek Helio G88
- 128GB internal storage memory
- Android 12 (with MagicUI 6.1)
- Triple rear cameras (100MP primary lens + 5MP ultrawide lens + 2MP macro lens)
- 16MP front camera
- 4,500mAh battery (with 22.5W fast charging)
RRP: RM999
14. Xiaomi 13
Xiaomi’s latest 2023 flagship phones are here in Malaysia and the Xiaomi 13 features some pretty substantial numbers in the specs sheet. But for even more eye-gorging figures, go look at the Pro model.
Specs:
- 6.36-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display (2400 x 1080 resolution)
- 12GB RAM
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- 256GB internal storage memory
- Android 13 (with MIUI 14)
- Triple rear cameras (50MP primary lens + 12MP ultrawide lens + 10MP telephoto lens)
- 32MP in-display front camera
- 4,500mAh battery (with 67W fast charging + 50W wireless fast charging + 10W reverse wireless charging)
RRP: RM3,499
15. Xiaomi 13 Pro
Easily one of the top Android phones of the year, giving the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra a run for their money.
Specs:
- 6.73-inch 3D-curved AMOLED 120Hz display (3200 x 1440 resolution)
- 12GB RAM
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- 256GB/512GB internal storage memory
- Android 13 (with MIUI 14)
- Triple rear cameras (50MP primary lens + 50MP ultrawide lens + 50MP telephoto lens)
- 32MP in-display front camera
- 4,820mAh battery (with 120W fast charging + 50W wireless fast charging + 10W reverse wireless charging)
RRP: RM4,599 (12GB + 256GB), RM4,999 (12GB + 512GB)
Latest Phones In Malaysia: March 2023
A new foldable, Samsung flooding the market with more midrange phones, and new iPhones (sort of).
1. Oppo Find N2 Flip
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip foldable series finally has worthy competition in the form of the Oppo Find N2 Flip. While very similar in form factor, the latter has a larger and more usable cover screen on the outside.
Specs:
- 6.8-inch FHD+ (2520 x 1080 resolution) 120Hz main screen + 3.26-inch secondary screen (720 x 382 resolution)
- 8GB RAM
- Mediatek Dimensity 9000+
- 256GB internal storage memory
- Android 13 (with ColorOS 13.0)
- Dual rear cameras (50MP primary lens + 8MP ultrawide lens)
- 32MP front camera
- 4,300mAh battery (with 44W SuperVOOC fast charging)
RRP: RM3,999
2. Apple iPhone 14 & iPhone 14 Plus
Apple has released new colourways to give its iPhone lineup a midcycle refresh in previous years. This year, yellow takes the spotlight.
Specs:
- 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display (iPhone 14)/ 6.7-inch Super Retina OLED XDR display (iPhone 14 Plus)
- 6GB RAM
- Apple A15 Bionic
- 128GB/256GB/512GB internal storage memory
- iOS 16
- Dual rear cameras (12MP primary lens + 12MP ultrawide lens)
- 12MP front camera
- 3,279mAh battery (iPhone 14)/ 4,323mAh battery (iPhone 14 Plus)
RRP: From RM4,199 (iPhone 14), from RM4,699 (iPhone 14 Plus)
3. Samsung Galaxy A14
Probably one of the most affordable Samsung smartphones released this year
Specs:
- 6.6-inch FHD+ LCD display (2408 x 1080 resolution)
- 6GB RAM
- Mediatek MT6769 Helio G80
- 128GB internal storage memory
- Android 13 (With One UI 5)
- Triple rear cameras (50MP primary lens + 5MP ultrawide lens + 2MP macro lens)
- 13MP front camera
- 5,000mAh battery (with 15W fast charging)
RRP: RM799
4. Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
Largely similar to the Samsung Galaxy A14, but with the addition of 5G support, a different chipset, and also a different rear camera composition.
Specs:
- 6.6-inch FHD+ LCD display (2408 x 1080 resolution)
- 6GB RAM
- Exynos 1330
- 128GB internal storage memory
- Android 13 (With One UI 5)
- Triple rear cameras (50MP primary lens + 2MP macro lens + 2MP depth sensor)
- 13MP front camera
- 5,000mAh battery (with 15W fast charging)
RRP: RM949
5. Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A34 5G is a step up from the Galaxy A14 5G with a better-quality screen, faster processor, and faster charging, among others. However, it loses the headphone jack (if it matters to you).
Specs:
- 6.6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED 120Hz display (2340 x 1080 resolution)
- 8GB RAM
- Mediatek Dimensity 1080
- 256GB internal storage memory
- Android 13 (With One UI 5)
- Triple rear cameras (48MP primary lens + 8MP ultrawide lens + 5MP macro lens)
- 13MP front camera
- 5,000mAh battery (with 25W fast charging)
RRP: RM1,599
6. Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
For a few hundred Ringgits more over the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G, the Galaxy A54 5G gives you improved cameras (both front and back) that take better photos and selfies.
Specs:
- 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED 120Hz display (2340 x 1080 resolution)
- 8GB RAM
- Exynos 1380
- 256GB internal storage memory
- Android 13 (With One UI 5.1)
- Triple rear cameras (50MP primary lens + 12MP ultrawide lens + 5MP macro lens)
- 32MP front camera
- 5,000mAh battery (with 25W fast charging)
RRP: RM1,899
7. realme C55
Behold, the first Android smartphone to copy the Dynamic Island feature from the iPhone 14 Pro series.
Specs:
- 6.72-inch FHD+ LCD 90Hz display (2400 x 1080 resolution)
- 6GB/8GB RAM
- Mediatek Helio G88
- 128GB/256GB internal storage memory
- Android 13 (With realme UI 4.0)
- Dual rear cameras (64MP primary lens + 2MP depth sensor)
- 8MP front camera
- 5,000mAh battery (with 33W SuperVOOC fast charging)
RRP: RM699 (6GB + 128GB), RM799 (8GB + 256GB)
8. vivo V27
The vivo V27 stands out for having a colour-changing back panel (Emerald Green)!
Specs:
- 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display (2400 x 1080 resolution)
- 8GB/12GB RAM
- Mediatek Dimensity 7200
- 256GB internal storage memory
- Android 13 (With Funtouch 13)
- Triple rear cameras (50MP primary lens + 8MP ultrawide lens + 2MP macro lens)
- 50MP front camera
- 4,600mAh battery (with 66W fast charging)
RRP: RM1,799
9. Redmi 12C
If a big screen and a big battery in a phone for a small price are what you’re looking for, don’t let the Redmi 12C slip off your radar.
Specs:
- 6.71-inch HD+ LCD display (1650 x 720 resolution)
- 4GB/6GB RAM
- Mediatek Helio G85
- 64GB/128GB internal storage memory
- Android 12 (With MIUI 13)
- 50MP rear camera
- 5MP front camera
- 5,000mAh battery (with 10W fast charging)
RRP: RM599 (4GB + 128GB), RM699 (6GB + 128GB)
Latest Smartphones In Malaysia: April 2023
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