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Best lightweight phone in Malaysia

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Weight and release date are scored by formula, quality by three AI models from dated tests; stock never changes a score. Prices marked ≈ are converted overseas prices, before shipping, duty and warranty; 12 phones are imports, and the Pova Slim 5G's local stock was unconfirmed on 28 Sep 2026.

Ranked for lightness and quality

The Galaxy S26 is the best light phone sold in Malaysia: 167 g, 67.0/100, RM3,999 on promotion; the S25 is lighter and scores higher on quality but ranks lower for its age. The Honor Magic8 Pro Air scores highest (75.5, 155 g) but is a China-only import.

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RankPhoneScoreWeightPriceReleased
1 Honor Magic8 Pro Air 75.5 155 g ≈RM3,041 Jan 2026 · 8 mo
2 Samsung Galaxy S26 67 167 g RM3,999 Feb 2026 · 7 mo
3 Motorola Edge 70 66.5 159 g ≈RM1,277 Oct 2025 · 11 mo
4 Samsung Galaxy S25 65.6 162 g RM3,999 Jan 2025 · 1y 8m
5 Infinix HOT 60 Pro+ 65.3 155 g ≈RM588 Aug 2025 · 1y 1m
6 Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 63.9 163 g ≈RM4,493 May 2025 · 1y 4m
7 Apple iPhone Air 62.2 165 g RM5,299 Sep 2025 · 1y 0m
8 Motorola Edge (2026) 61.2 160.5 g ≈RM2,451 Jun 2026 · 3 mo
9 Apple iPhone 17 60.7 177 g RM4,299 Sep 2025 · 1y 0m
10 Motorola Edge 60 Neo 59.8 174.5 g ≈RM1,163 Sep 2025 · 1y 0m
11 Apple iPhone 17e 58.7 170 g RM3,299 Mar 2026 · 6 mo
12 Sony Xperia 10 VII 58.1 168 g RM1,999 Sep 2025 · 1y 0m
13 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 58 180 g RM5,199 Jul 2026 · 2 mo
14 Tecno Pova Slim 5G 57.5 156 g RM939 Sep 2025 · 1y 0m
15 Samsung Galaxy A57 56.4 179 g RM2,099 Mar 2026 · 6 mo
16 Apple iPhone 16e 56.3 167 g RM2,399 Feb 2025 · 1y 7m
17 Sharp AQUOS sense9 55.6 166 g ≈RM1,521 Nov 2024 · 1y 11m
18 Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G 53.5 178 g RM899 Jan 2026 · 8 mo
19 Motorola Edge 60 53.3 179 g ≈RM2,055 Apr 2025 · 1y 5m
20 POCO M8 5G 52 178 g RM899 Jan 2026 · 8 mo
21 Motorola Edge 60 Fusion 52 178 g ≈RM1,163 Apr 2025 · 1y 6m
22 Honor 400 Lite 51.6 171 g RM1,299 Apr 2025 · 1y 5m
23 Motorola ThinkPhone 25 51.1 171 g ≈RM2,434 Oct 2024 · 1y 11m
24 Honor 600 Lite 50.2 180 g RM1,399 Mar 2026 · 6 mo
25 moto g96 5G 50.1 178 g ≈RM766 Jul 2025 · 1y 2m
26 Oppo Reno14 F 5G 46.2 180 g RM1,399 Jul 2025 · 1y 3m
27 realme NARZO 80 Pro 5G 44.4 179 g ≈RM851 Apr 2025 · 1y 5m
28 nubia Air 41.4 172 g RM1,099 Sep 2025 · 1y 0m

What to choose

The order balances weight, recency and quality; this answers specific needs.

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If you wantLook atBefore buying
The best light phone sold hereGalaxy S26, 167 g, RM3,999 Seven years of updates; slow 25 W charging.
The lightest phone sold officially hereTecno Pova Slim 5G, 156 g, RM939, stock unconfirmed; Galaxy S25, 162 g, is the lightest in stock Slow chip; stock unconfirmed.
A small flagshipGalaxy S25, 6.2 inches and 162 g, RM3,999 Throttles under load; first sold Jan 2025.
The lightest iPhoneiPhone Air, 165 g, RM5,299 Weakest flagship battery here; one rear camera.
A cheaper iPhoneiPhone 16e at RM2,399 from Switch, or iPhone 17e at RM3,299 Both have 60 Hz screens.
The longest battery sold hereXperia 10 VII, 23 h 51 min in Notebookcheck's test, RM1,999 Slow chip; dim display.
Under RM1,000 sold hereRedmi Note 15 5G or POCO M8 5G at RM899 (178 g), or Pova Slim 5G Weak cameras; bloatware.
A phone that foldsGalaxy Z Flip8, exactly 180 g, RM5,199 Small battery, slow charging.
The lightest phone of all, importedHonor Magic8 Pro Air, 155 g, China model China ROM, no update promise, no local warranty.

Before you buy

Thirteen phones are imports with no local warranty, and China-market models may lack Google services.