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From smartphones with pro-grade cameras to budget-friendly devices that pack a punch, check out the hottest launches from Xiaomi, Oppo and more

Xiaomi 12T Series

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Above The Xiaomi 12T Pro in Black (Photo: Xiaomi)
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Above The Xiaomi 12T in Blue (Photo: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi’s latest flagship smartphone series, the 12T, was launched in Malaysia this month. Touted as Malaysia’s first 200MP imaging system smartphones, a highlight of the series is pro-grade cameras with powerful low-light capabilities. The Xiaomi 12T Pro, for example, features a 200MP imaging system that captures details in fine clarity, producing stunning photography even in night settings or with fast-moving subjects. Content creators will love the 12T Pro’s photo-editing features like Xiaomi ProCut and Ultra burst, and be able to shoot in 8K resolution.

Stunning photography in low-light conditions is ensured, thanks to a triple camera array comprising a 108MP pro-grade primary camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera, and 2MP macro camera.

The smartphones boast a 6.67" CrystalRes AMOLED display enhanced be an AdaptiveSync feature, which dynamically adjusts the refresh rate based on content viewed. They are also equipped with a large 5,000mAh battery with 120W HyperCharge technology, hitting full charge in as quickly as 19 minutes and good for up to 13.5 hours of screen-on time.   

Related: How the Xiaomi 12 Series Puts You in Charge

Huawei Mate 50 Series

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The Huawei Mate Series has come a long way since the launch of Ascend Mate 1 and Mate 2 series in 2013. The powerful new Huawei Mate 50 Series will soon debut in Malaysia, packed with impressive features that include an Ultra Aperture XMAGE camera with an adjustable physical aperture of 10 sizes in Professional Mode, a 4460mAh large capacity battery, IP68-rated splash, water, and dust resistance. and more. Register here to get a first-hand preview of the Mate 50 series at selected Huawei Experience Stores in Malaysia.

realme C33

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Photo 1 of 2 The realme C33 in Aqua Blue
Photo 2 of 2 The realme C33 in Night Sea

Starting from RM559, the realme C33 is the latest budget-friendly smartphone, and one of the only smartphones in this price range to feature a 50MP AI primary camera.

Aside from producing vibrant image quality enhanced by a dynamic CHDR algorithm, the realme C33 is powered by an Unisoc T612 processor and UFS 2.2 chip for powerful performance. It’s also the first C series smartphone by realme to run on Android 12.

Weighing just 187g, the realme C33’s ultra-slim body measures just 8.3mm. Its long-lasting battery life comes from a 5000mAh battery that’s capable of lasting up to 37 days on standby mode. It also supports an Ultra-Saving mode that gives users up to 1.8 hours of calling time on just five per cent of battery level.

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Oppo A57

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The Oppo A57 is available in shimmering colours of glowing green, glowing black as well as a limited-edition glowing gold. From a 5,000mAh battery with lightning fast 33W SuperVooc charging abilities to a 6.56-inch display and ultra-linear stereo speakers, the Oppo A57 is a stylish but durable device with scratch-resistance, IPX4 water resistance, and IP5X dust resistance.

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Honor X6

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The Honor X6 is another budget-friendly smartphone. Priced below RM600 with 128GB of storage and a MicroSD slot for an additional 1TB of storage for photos, videos, and audio files, it also boasts a 50MP triple rear camera with a 2MP depth camera and a 2MP macro camera along with a 5MP front camera. It comes with a 6.5-inch HD all-screen display and a side fingerprint-unlock feature.

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