Hari Raya Aidilfitri is coming back with many people who can't wait to go back to the village to meet relatives who haven't seen each other for a long time. In conjunction with Hari Raya, traditionally we will award some of the best devices that have been launched this year. Today it's the turn of the Best Raya Device 2023 Mid-Premium Class.
This is a tough category for us to pick the top three because there are too many devices in this class that are just solid at affordable prices. After discussing among the editorial board, here are the three Best Mid-Premium Raya Devices
Choosing criteria
Price below RM3000 before promotion.
A screen with a high refresh rate.
Performance is very satisfactory with a mid-range chip.
Best value for the price offered.
Using at least Android 12
Has been officially launched in Malaysia in 2023.
Third Place – Vivo V27
Vivo V27 is classified as a mid-range smartphone. But the fact is that the DImensity 7200 processor used is equipped with a Cortex A715 core that usually exists on flagship class chips. It is also produced using 4nm technology to save energy consumption.
The design of the device is quite attractive with a 6.78″ AMOLED 120Hz screen that supports HDR10+. The main tri-camera has wide-angle, ultra-wide-angle and macro lenses complete with OIS. This will ensure pretty good photography capabilities. It is in third place because it is only equipped with mono speakers, no audio jack and a 4600 mAh battery that only supports 66W charging. But if you're looking for the most powerful flagship mid-range device, the Vivo V27 is the answer.
Specifications: 6.78” AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz, MediaTek Dimensity 7200 (4nm) (2X Cortex-A75 2.8 GHz + 6X Cortex-A51o ? GHz), 8/12GB RAM, 256GB storage, 50+8+2 MP (Main), 50MP ( Selfie), 4600 mAh (66W), Android 13.
Price: RM1799 (8/256GB), RM1999 (12/256GB), Click here to Buy Vivo V27
Second Place – iQOO Z7
In second place is the iQOO Z7 which is quite powerful because it is equipped with the still new Snapdragon 782G chip. We like the Z7 because of its very reasonable selling price when compared to its specifications. The screen is 6.64″ IPS LCD but supports a refresh rate of 120Hz, equipped with stereo speakers, audio jack support and also has a 5000 mAh battery with 120W charging.
It doesn't get first place because it still uses an LCD screen, doesn't have any waterproof standards, doesn't have a microSD card slot and the camera doesn't have the ultra-wide lens that we now feel is necessary.
Specifications: 6.64” IPS LCD FHD+ 120Hz, Snapdragon 782G (6nm) (1X Cortex-A78 2.7 GHz + 3X Cortex-A78 2.4 GHz + 4X Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz), 8/12GB RAM, 128/256 GB storage, 64+ 2MP (Main) OIS, 16MP (Selfie), 5000 mAh (120W), Android 13.
Price: RM1299 (8/128GB), RM1499 (12/256GB) - Click Here to Buy iQOO Z7
Champion – Redmi Note 12 Pro+
The Redmi Note 12 Pro+ may be a somewhat controversial choice as the winner of this category but the fact is that it is the most complete and worthwhile package. The 6.67″ screen from the AMOLED family supports 120Hz and Dolby Vision which is available on Android devices. The Dimensity 1080 chip, despite being quite old, is still powerful.
The most notable advantage of the Note 12 Pro+ is the huge 200MP camera that comes with OIS. It's also IP53 waterproof which the two devices above don't have. Finally, the 5000 mAh battery used is long-lasting with 120W fast charging support. All at a price of RM1599 only.
Specifications: 6.67” AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz, Dolby Vision, MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm) (2X Cortex-A78 2.6 GHz + 6X Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz), 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, 200+8+2 MP (Main) OIS, 16MP (Selfie), 5000 mAh (120W), Android 12.
Price: RM1599 (8/256GB) - Click Here to Buy Redmi Note 12 Pro+
Well this is the list of the best devices in the Mid-Premium category for Hari Raya 2023. For the Best Devices of Raya 2023 Mercu Class please wait for it tomorrow.