After 4G/LTE, 5G is the most recent generation of mobile networks. On average, it’s more than twice as fast as 4G, and in some urban areas, it may reach rates of up to 1,000 Mbps. Users of 5G phones and hotspots report decreased network traffic congestion and lower latency levels.
Spending more money on a 5G phone or a 5G version of the same item may seem wise and future-proof, but it will only be worth it if you have the coverage or money for 5G plans. Although 5G data plans may be within the same as 4G, the quicker service may cause prices to increase quickly. So, in 2026, these are the best 10 5G phones you can buy in Malaysia.
Is 5G Better Than 4G?
In comparison to 4G, new 5G networks have lower latency, more capacity, and higher bandwidth.
What Is Malaysia’s 5G Telco?
Celcom Axiata, Digi Telecommunications, Telekom Malaysia, U Mobile, and YTL Communications are among the local carriers already making retail 5G services available to their users.
Top 10 Best 5G Phones in Malaysia 2026
1. Vivo Y76 5G
Vivo Y76 is a 5G phone with a 6.58-inch IPS LCD, 1080x2408p resolution, 8 GB memory and 128 GB storage. It also uses MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 5G processors and Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. The sensors include a compass, proximity sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer, and side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It has 50 MP (wide), 2 MP (macro) cameras on the back and a front-facing 8-megapixel wide-angle camera.
Specifications:
- Operating system: Android 11 + Funtouch 12
- Size: 163.8 x 75 x 7.8 mm
- Colour: Cosmic Aurora and Midnight Space
Pros:
✅ Proximity sensor
✅ Fast charging
✅ Nano SIM
Price: RM1,099.00 – RM1,299.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
2. Vivo T1 5G
The Vivo T1 5G with a 6.44-inch touchscreen with a 60 Hz refresh rate and 1080×2400 pixel resolution, and 44W has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 octa-core processor. RAM is 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB. Its triple rear cameras include a 50-megapixel (f/1.8) primary camera, a 2-megapixel (f/2.4) camera, a 2-megapixel camera, and it has one 16-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture.
Specifications:
- Operating system: Android 11 + Funtouch 12
- Size: 160.80 x 73.79 x 8.42mm
- Colour: Turbo Black and Turbo Cyan
Pros:
✅ Autofocus rear camera
✅ Turbo engine design
✅ Vapor Chamber cooling system
Price: RM1,299.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
3. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro
With a Qualcomm SM7150 Snapdragon 732G, Octa-core, and Adreno 618 GPU, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro supports 5G. It has 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, and 128GB 8GB RAM. Its sensors include a fingerprint scanner (on the side), an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a compass, and virtual proximity sensing. It is rapid charging 33W wired with Li-Po 5020 mAh.
Specifications:
- Operating system: Android 11 (upgradable to Android 13) + MIUI 14
- Size: 164 x 76.5 x 8.1 mm
- Colour: Onyx Gray, Glacier Blue and Gradient Bronze
Pros:
✅ Stereo speaker
✅ Dust and splash resistant design
✅ Nano SIM
Price: RM949.00 – RM1,199.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
4. Poco X5 5G
The Poco X5 5G includes an AMOLED display with up to 1200 nits of peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, and 120 Hz refresh rate. It has up to 8GB RAM, 256GB internal storage, and 1 TB. The Poco X5 5G’s 33W quick charging and 5000 mAh battery charge in 68 minutes and have a 48 MP triple camera, 3.5 mm headphone connector, and IP53 splash and dust resistance.
Specifications:
- Operating system: Android 12 + MIUI 13
- Size: 165.9 x 76.2 x 8 mm
- Colour: Green, blue and black
Pros:
✅ Triple camera
✅ AMOLED display
✅ Long lasting battery
Price: RM1,099.00 – RM1,199.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
5. OPPO A93
Oppo A93 has a 6.43-inch touchscreen display, a 2.2GHz Octa-core MediaTek Helio P95 (MT6779V/CV), 128GB of internal storage and a dedicated microSD card slot and 8GB RAM. The back camera has a 48-megapixel (f/1.7) primary camera, an 8-megapixel (f/2.2) camera, and two 2-megapixel (f/2.4) sensors. It also has a Dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) Nano-SIM.
Specifications:
- Operating system: Android 10 + ColorOS 7.2
- Size: 160.14 x 73.77 x 7.48 mm
- Colour: Matte Black and Magic White
Pros:
✅ In-Display fingerprint sensor
✅ Fast charging
✅ Ultra sleek body
Price: RM259.00 – RM689.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
6. Samsung Galaxy S21 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G features a Snapdragon 888 CPU, 8GB RAM with 128/256GB storage, and a 4000mAh battery, among other excellent specifications. A 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate and triple-sensor arrangement, Nano SIM is featured on this phone.
Specifications:
- Operating system: Android 11 (upgradable to Android 13) + One UI 3.1
- Size: 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm
- Colour: Phantom Gray, Phantom White, Phantom Violet and Phantom Pink
Pros:
✅ Stereo speaker
✅ Dual video call
✅ Samsung Pay
Price: RM259.00 – RM689.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
7. OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite
This 6.59-inch OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite smartphone boasts a 64 MP main camera with electronic image stabilisation, an IPS screen with 120 Hz, and a 5000 mAh battery recharged via a 33-watt fast-charging power adapter. It contains an Octa-core CPU, Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G and offers 128GB 6GB RAM and 128GB 8GB RAM.
Specifications:
- Operating system: Android 12 (upgradable to Android 13) + OxygenOS 13
- Size: 164.3 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm
- Colour: Black Dusk and Blue Tide
Pros:
✅ Fast charging
✅ Decent design
✅ Image stabilisation
Price: RM1,099.00 – RM1,199.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
8. Samsung S10 Plus
The Samsung S10 Plus has a screen-to-body ratio of 6.4 inches, 128GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, and 1TB 12GB RAM. It also has an LED flash, a Nano SIM card, an IP68 dust/water resistance rating, and Bixby natural language commands and dictation. It also contains a fingerprint scanner (behind the display, ultrasonic), an accelerometer, a barometer, a heart rate monitor, and SpO2.
Specifications:
- Operating system: Android 9.0 (upgradable to Android 12) + One UI 4.1
- Size: 157.6 x 74.1 x 7.8 mm
- Colour: Prism White, Prism Black, Prism Green, Prism Blue, Canary Yellow, Flamingo Pink, Ceramic Black, Ceramic White, Cardinal Red and Smoke Blue
Pros:
✅ Stereo speaker
✅ Samsung DeX
✅ Samsung Pay
Price: RM499.00 – RM1,079.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
9. Poco M4 Pro
Poco M4 Pro supports 5G and has a Mediatek Helio G96 processor with an Octa-core CPU, as well as 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, and 256GB 8GB RAM. It also features a 3.5mm audio jack and bloatware, a 33W fast charger to speed up charging and a 5,000 mAh battery to handle games without overheating.
Specifications:
- Operating system: Android 11 + MIUI 13
- Size: 159.9 x 73.9 x 8.1 mm
- Colour: Power Black, Cool Blue, Poco Yellow
Pros:
✅ Stereo speaker
✅ Big battery capacity
✅ Water resistant
Price: RM629.00 – RM1,049.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
10. OnePlus Nord 2T
The OnePlus Nord 2T features a 6.43-inch display, a MediaTek Dimensity 1300, Octa-core CPU, 128GB 8GB RAM, and 256GB 12GB RAM. Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass are among the sensors. It has a Li-Po 4500 mAh battery and wired charging at 80W. There are three cameras: 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56″, 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), and 2 MP, f/2.2 (depth).
Specifications:
- Operating system: Android 12 (upgradable to Android 13) + OxygenOS 13
- Size: 159.1 x 73.2 x 8.2 mm
- Colour: Gray Shadow and Jade Fog
Pros:
✅ Dual stereo speaker
✅ Auto HDR camera
✅ AMOLED display
Price: RM1,699.00 – RM1,899.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
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