Top 10 Best Phones Under RM500 in Malaysia 2025

In today’s world, smartphones have become a crucial necessity. They are multipurpose devices that allow us to communicate, explore information, entertain ourselves, store various types of data, including notes, photos, and videos. Moreover, they can fit comfortably in our hands or pockets, making them convenient to carry with us everywhere we go. Purchasing an affordable smartphone doesn’t imply sacrificing all your desired features. 

If you have a budget of RM500 for your phone? Selecting and purchasing the ideal smartphone that fits your budget has become more effortless. We have compiled a list of the best phones under RM500 currently available in the Malaysian market. Most of these devices are inexpensive, entry-level smartphones with average camera, specifications, and build quality. Here are the 10 best phones under RM500 in Malaysia.

Should I buy 4GB or 6GB RAM for my phone?

4GB is the minimum need for your smartphone now. It is enough RAM for web browsing, social media, video streaming, and some popular mobile games. However, the amount of RAM you need depends on the apps you use. Besides that, most people prefer smartphones with between 6GB-8GB RAM as they are faster and more efficient.

How much battery is enough for phone?

More the battery capacity, longer will your phone last. The phone’s battery is measured in mAh. There are 2 things to consider in a battery while choosing the phone. The first one is the type of charging. There are 3 types of charging which are Normal Charging, Fast Charging and Wireless Charging. Besides that, you need to consider about the battery’s capacity. Most of the smartphones today are coming with 3500-4000mAh batteries, sufficient enough to provide 1 days charge on normal use.

10 Best Phone Under RM500 in Malaysia 2025

1. Xiaomi Redmi 9C

Redmi 9A is a new budget offering that comes with a 6.53″ HD+ display (1600×720 pixels) and it runs on a 2.0GHz MediaTek Helio G25 processor. It comes with 2GB LPDDR4x RAM and 32GB of eMMC 5.1 storage which is expandable via microSD in Malaysia. For the camera, it gets a single 13MP f/2.2 main camera while the front comes with a 5MP f/2.2 selfie shooter that supports Face Unlock. Redmi 9C is powered by 5,000mAh battery which charges via a microUSB port. Redmi 9C is available in 3 colours – Granite Gray, Peacock Green and Sky Blue.

Price: RM399.00

*Prices may vary at the time of purchase 

2. vivo Y15A

The vivo Y15a is powered by a Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) CPU processor with 64GB, 4GB RAM. You can turn on the display and unlock your phone at the same time as the Side-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner design integrates the fingerprint scanner with the power button. It also makes the user interaction near effortless which its design makes Y15A look sleek and classy. The time it takes to unlock from a lit screen is a mere 0.232 seconds.

Price: RM499.00

*Prices may vary at the time of purchase 

3. POCO C40

The C40 is today Poco’s cheapest 4G smartphone sacrifice and it is under their current Mseries.The Poco C40 gets a large 6.71 ″ with its outspoken display which pushes a rather low 1650 × 720 pixels resolution. Different from the usual MediaTek or Unisoc processor, this phone runs on an 11nm JLQ JR510 octa- core processor. C40 has a large 6,000 mAh battery with 18W fast. According to the manufacturer, the phone has IP52 certification, which denotes that it is just water and dust splash-resistant and should not be immerse in water.

Price: RM499.00

*Prices may vary at the time of purchase 

4. Xiaomi Redmi 10A

Xiaomi Redmi 10A has a single 13MP back camera that supports 1080p video recording at 30 frames per second. A 5MP selfie camera is included on the front to ensure that you don’t miss any significant occasions. Xiaomi Redmi 10A is powered by a 12nm MediaTek Helio G25 processor with a PowerVR GE8320 GPU that has a 2.0 GHz maximum clock speed. The Xiaomi Redmi 10A has WiFi, Mobile Hotspot, Bluetooth, and 4G connectivity, among other connectivity options. For the battery life, the phone has a 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery that does not provide fast charging.

Price: RM479.00

*Prices may vary at the time of purchase 

5. vivo Y15s

The 6.51-inch IPS LCD screen of the Vivo Y15s mobile phone has a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and runs the Android 11 operating system. The Octa-core processor and MediaTek chipset power the smartphone. It contains 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. The Vivo Y15s is powered by a 5000mAh Non-Removable Li-Po battery and runs Android 11. It can be the best phone for occasional use. It operates quickly when using common apps like Facebook, Whatsapp, and a few more essential ones.

Price: RM449.00

*Prices may vary at the time of purchase 

6. Xiaomi Redmi 9A

Xiaomi Redmi 9A has a huge battery that can last two days with moderate to light use. It is functional for the essential call, text, browser, and social media apps. The MediaTek Helio G25 octa-core processor, 2GB RAM, and 32GB eMMC 5.1 Storage power the Redmi 9A. As the base storage is just 32GB, storage capacity can still be increased using a micro SD card if necessary.

Price: RM369.00

*Prices may vary at the time of purchase

7. vivo Y02s

Everything about the vivo Y02s screams ‘premium,’ from its boxy shape, which it borrowed from the designs of more premium phones, to its largely flat side bezels, and the glittery and velvety. The Y02s has a 5000mAh battery, which is larger than that of some slimmer flagship phones. The Y02s are mostly used for social media and can handle watching video at high brightness. It can lasted about 5 days on standby and nearly 9 hours on screen before dropping below 10%.

Price: RM449.00

*Prices may vary at the time of purchase 

8. Wiko T10

The WIKO T10 is a high-quality but low-cost phone with features that enable you to do more despite its affordability. The camera is adequate when compared to competitors, and the phone’s larger memory design. The WIKO T10 is equipped with a 12 nm MediaTek Helio A22 quad-core processor, PowerVR8300, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of expandable storage. It also comes with a 5,000mAh battery and a It comes pre-installed with Android 11 (Go Edition).

Price: RM499.00

*Prices may vary at the time of purchase 

9. Xiaomi Redmi 10C

The Xiaomi Redmi 10C has a large 6.71-inch screen, but the resolution is only HD at 720 x 1650 pixels. However, it can still watch all movie streaming from YouTube even though our phone lacks Full HD resolution. The XIAOMI REDMI 10C is a low-cost smartphone that attempts to improve camera performance. Despite the fact that this phone only has a dual lens with 50 megapixels f/1.8 for standard wide and 2 megapixels f/2.4 for depth, the main 50 MP camera will provide better camera results both indoors and outdoors. 

Price: RM449.00

*Prices may vary at the time of purchase 

10. Samsung Galaxy A03s

The Samsung Galaxy A03s is also known as the latter type because it is one of the most cheapest phones of Samsung brand. It has a large 6.5″ display, a triple camera, and a massive battery with fairly fast charging.  It combines classic colours with a soft-touch look and feel. The refined curves design make it comfortable to hold and easy to navigate the screen. The Main Camera can be used to capture memorable moments in high resolution. The camera features such as wide shots, panoramas, portraits, and closeups provide a varied experience.

Price: RM499.00

*Prices may vary at the time of purchase 

Disclosure: This list was compiled by the team at My Weekend Plan after extensive research and shared opinions to suggest helpful recommendations for the public. The sequence of brands is in no particular order so if you have any other great suggestions too, please email us support@myweekendplan.asia. For more information, kindly refer to our copyright, privacy & disclosure policy.