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Large batteries, upgraded cameras and gaming features lead the latest Malaysian smartphone releases.
Google Pixel 11 Series
Price: RM3,999–RM7,999
Google has released the Pixel 11 Series in Malaysia, made up of the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold smartphones. The Pixel 11 starts from RM3,999, Pixel 11 Pro from RM4,999, Pixel 11 Pro XL from RM5,999 and Pixel 11 Pro Fold from RM7,999.
The smartphone series features a redesigned edge-to-edge glass camera bar, refreshed colour options, IP68 dust and water resistance and brighter displays, including a 3,000-nit Actua display on the Pixel 11 and 3,600-nit Super Actua displays on the Pro models.
Powered by Google Tensor G6, the phones add Gemini Intelligence features for proactive help across apps, improved voice-to-text that can remove filler words and format spoken thoughts, Live Translate, Circle to Search through the Pixel Camera and upgraded camera tools.
The camera system adds magic capture, camera looks, improved night sight and up to 120× pro zoom on the pro models, while the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro Fold offer up to 30× super zoom.
The Pixel Watch 5 is available in 41mm and 45mm sizes, priced from RM1,799 and RM1,999 respectively.
Vivo V80 Lite 5G
Price: RM1,499
Vivo Malaysia has launched the Vivo V80 Lite 5G, a battery-focused smartphone built around a 10,000mAh BlueVolt battery, the largest battery used in a Vivo device.
Designed for smartphone users who want to avoid carrying a power bank, the phone uses fourth-generation silicon anode technology and magic cube battery packaging to fit the large battery into a slim body. It also supports reverse charging, allowing it to power other devices when needed.
Built for Malaysia’s weather, the V80 Lite 5G is rated to deliver stable power at temperatures of up to 45°C and includes a 3.8K Ultra Large VC Cooling System to manage heat. It also comes with battery life extender for essential functions when power is low.
The smartphone features rounded corners, ultra-slim bezels and a 6.83-inch 1.5K Oled display for work, entertainment and content creation.
Redmi Note 17 Series
Price: RM849–RM2,299
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 17 Series in Malaysia, made up of four smartphone models: Redmi Note 17, Redmi Note 17 5G, Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G.
The smartphone range starts with the online-exclusive Redmi Note 17 at RM849 for 4GB RAM and 128GB storage, while the highest model, Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 5G, goes up to RM2,299 for 8GB RAM and 512GB storage.
The Pro Max model features a 10,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, 100W hypercharge, 27W reverse charging, Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, a 6.83in 1.5K CrystalRes Amoled display, IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K dust and water resistance and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
The Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G comes with an 8,340mAh battery, 67W hypercharge, Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, 50MP main camera with OIS and the same IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K protection.
The Redmi Note 17 5G and Redmi Note 17 carry a 7,700mAh battery with 45W turbo charging, 22.5W reverse charging, 6.99-inch FHD+ Amoled display, 50MP main camera, IP65 dust and water resistance and Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
Poco F9 Series and Poco X8
Price: RM1,499–RM4,799
Poco has launched the Poco F9 Series and Poco X8 in Malaysia, with the lineup covering flagship gaming performance and large-battery midrange endurance.
The Poco F9 Series consists of the Poco F9 Ultra and Poco F9 Pro, both built around flagship mobile platforms, VisionBoost D8 visual processing and up to 185FPS gaming support.
The Poco F9 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform and features a 6.9in Poco HyperRGB Amoled display, an 8,050mAh battery, 100W wired and 50W wireless hypercharge, Sound by Bose tuning and a 200MP camera system with a 5× periscope telephoto camera.
The Poco F9 Pro uses the same 185Hz display technology in a smaller 6.59-inch body, with a 6,330mAh battery, 100W wired and 50W wireless HyperCharge, Bose-tuned stereo speakers and a 200MP main camera paired with a 50MP 2.5× floating telephoto camera.
Prices start at RM3,299 for the Poco F9 Pro and RM3,599 for the Poco F9 Ultra, going up to RM4,799 for the 16GB RAM and 1TB storage F9 Ultra variant.
The Poco X8 is positioned as the endurance model, featuring an 8,340mAh silicon-carbon battery, 67W HyperCharge, 22.5W reverse charging, Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, 6.83-inch 1.5K display, IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K dust and water resistance, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, 50MP main camera with OIS and EIS, 16MP front camera and Xiaomi HyperOS 3.
The Poco X8 is priced from RM1,499, with promo prices from RM1,299.
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