Top 7 Best Gaming Phones under RM1000 in Kota Kinabalu

7 Best Gaming Phone Models Under RM1000 That Every Budget Gamer Should Consider

A gaming-worthy phone should possess three features for the best experience—a large display, a powerful chipset, and a big-capacity battery. You can find them in these devices. 

realme narzo 50

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Equipped with a Helio G96 gaming processor and an ultra-smooth 120Hz display, the realme narzo 50 is made with gamers in mind. Add to that a Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE) technology and a sizable 5,000mAh battery, you get one of the best gaming phone models under RM1000 you can buy in 2022.

Specs

• 6.6-inch FHD+ 120Hz display (2412 x 1080 resolution)
• 4GB/6GB RAM
• MediaTek Helio G96 gaming
• 64GB/128GB internal storage memory (expandable up to 1TB via microSD)
• Android 11
• Triple rear cameras (50MP primary lens + 2MP macro lens + 2MP B&W lens)
• 16MP in-display selfie camera
• 5,000mAh battery (with 33W Dart Charge technology)

Redmi Note 11 Pro

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With powerhouse specs such as a fluid 120Hz AMOLED display with 360Hz touch sampling rate, Helio G96 gaming chipset, and a whopping 67W fast charging, the Redmi Note 11 Pro rightly earns its spot as among the best gaming phone models under RM1000. Oh, and we haven’t even mentioned that it also packs a LiquidCool technology for maximum thermal efficiency!

Specs

• 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display (2400 x 1080 resolution)
• 6GB/8GB RAM
• MediaTek Helio G96
• 128GB internal storage memory (expandable up to 1TB via microSD)
• Android 11
• Quad rear cameras (108MP primary lens + 8MP ultrawide lens + 2MP macro lens + 2MP depth sensor)
• 16MP selfie camera
• 5,000mAh battery (with 67W turbo charging technology)

Infinix Note 10 Pro

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Pushing a near 7-inch screen, the Infinix Note 10 Pro is a top pick for an immersive gaming experience. Its appeal is further boosted with beefy specs, including the gaming-oriented Helio G95 processor and Infinix’s Dar-Link technology that improves image stability and prevents screen tearing.

Specs

• 6.95-inch FHD+ 90Hz display (2460 x 1080 resolution)
• 8GB RAM
• MediaTek Helio 695
• 256GB internal storage memory (expandable via microSD)
• Android 11
• Quad rear cameras (64MP primary lens + 8MP ultrawide lens + 2MP B&W lens + 2MP depth sensor)
• 16MP in-display selfie camera
• 5,000mAh battery (with 33W X Charge technology)

Oppo Reno5 F

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Oppo’s Reno5 and Reno5 F were named the official smartphone for the PUBG Mobile Middle East and Africa Esports 2021 for their “extraordinary gaming hardware and software.” The recognition speaks volumes of these phones’ gaming capabilities despite their budget price tags.

Specs

• 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED display (2400 x 1080 resolution)
• 8GB RAM
• MediaTek Helio P95
• 128GB internal storage memory (expandable via microSD)
• Android 11
• Quad rear cameras (48MP primary lens + 8MP ultrawide lens + 2MP macro lens + 2MP depth sensor)
• 32MP selfie camera
• 4,310mAh battery (with 30W VOOC Charge technology)

realme 9i

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The realme 9i delivers a smooth gaming experience with a 90Hz display and a Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE) technology similar to the realme Narzo 50 that allows the phone’s 6GB of memory to be further expanded up to 5GB, making it a total of 11GB! It also features dual stereo speakers that support Hi-Res Audio for greater gaming enjoyment.

Specs

• 6.6-inch FHD+ 90Hz display (2412 x 1080 resolution)
• 4GB/6GB RAM
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
• 128GB internal storage memory (expandable up to 1TB via microSD)
• Android 11
• Triple rear cameras (50MP primary lens + 2MP macro lens + 2MP B&W lens)
• 16MP in-display selfie camera
• 5,000mAh battery (with 33W Dart Charge technology)

Poco M4 Pro 5G

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A Poco phone is always a safe bet for a good pairing of specs and an affordable price tag. As among the best phone models fit for gaming just under RM1000, the Poco M4 Pro 5G makes for an astute choice. It has a large, fluid display and battery alongside a MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset with gameplay-enhancing properties. There is the added bonus of 5G too.

Specs

• 6.6-inch FHD+ 90Hz display (2400 x 1080 resolution)
• 4GB/6GB RAM
• MediaTek Dimensity 810
• 64GB/128GB internal storage memory (expandable up to 1TB via microSD)
• Android 11
• Dual rear cameras (50MP primary lens + 8MP ultrawide lens)
• 16MP selfie camera
• 5,000mAh battery (with 33W Pro fast charging technology)

vivo T1x

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vivo’s newly-launched T1x is a gaming phone that costs under RM1000 with among the best specs in that price point. Touted as the best valued turbo-charged gaming phone, the T1x can have up to a whopping 12GB of combined RAM to be utilised, which translates to smoother gameplays without having the system choking up. 

Specs

• 6.58-inch FHD+ 90Hz display (2408 x 1080 resolution)
• 8GB RAM + Extended 4GB RAM
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
• 128GB internal storage memory (expandable up to 1TB via microSD)
• Android 11
• Triple rear cameras (50MP primary lens + 2MP macro lens + 2MP depth sensor)
• 8MP selfie camera
• 5,000mAh battery (with 18W fast charging technology)