Finding the best phone under RM2,000 in Malaysia this Black Friday is less about specs than about price discipline: in this range, some marketplace listings sell above the brand's own price. If you only have a minute, our top three picks for 2026 are the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G, the iQOO Z11 and the Redmi Note 17 5G — all three were selling below their official price when we checked.
Black Friday 2026 falls on Friday, November 27, with Cyber Monday on November 30, while Shopee and Lazada save their biggest sales for 11.11 and 12.12. Below are seven phones with their official Malaysian prices, checked on September 22, so you can tell which "deal" is actually a deal.
The list runs in two groups. First, four phones that were cheaper than their official price.
1. Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
Official price RM1,399 (8GB + 128GB) and RM1,499 (8GB + 256GB). Launched in June, it pairs a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 with a 6.7-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED screen, a 50MP main camera with OIS and a 5,000mAh battery, plus IP64 splash resistance. Samsung promises six Android upgrades and six years of security updates — rare at this price. On Lazada in 8GB + 256GB. The safe, long-lasting choice for parents and first-time smartphone buyers.
2. Samsung Galaxy A37 5G
Official price RM1,899 (8GB + 256GB) and RM2,199 (12GB + 256GB) after Samsung's September price revision. You get an Exynos 1480, a 6.7-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED display, a 50MP main camera with OIS, a 5,000mAh battery with 45W charging and full IP68 water resistance, with the same six years of updates. The 12GB version is on Lazada well below its official price — make sure the seller offers Malaysian warranty. The step up if you want IP68 and a sharper camera.
3. iQOO Z11
Official price RM1,899 (8GB + 256GB, online only). The Z11 made its global debut in Malaysia in May with a huge 9,020mAh battery and 90W charging in a body just 8.25mm thick, plus a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, a 6.83-inch 144Hz AMOLED screen and IP68/IP69 protection. On Lazada. Check you are buying the Z11, not the cheaper Z11x with a smaller 7,200mAh battery. Built for heavy users and mobile gamers.
4. Redmi Note 17 5G
Official price RM1,099 (6GB + 128GB) and RM1,299 (8GB + 256GB). Launched in September, it has a big 6.99-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, a 50MP main camera and a 7,700mAh battery that can also charge other devices by cable. On Lazada in both versions — the listing price is a good deal on the 8GB + 256GB model, but above official for the 6GB version. The best screen and battery for the least money.
Next, three good phones where the marketplace price was above the brand's own price when we checked — worth buying, but from the official store or at a lower price.
5. vivo V70 FE
Official price RM1,599 (8GB + 256GB), RM1,799 (12GB + 256GB) and RM1,999 (8GB + 512GB). Its headline is a 200MP main camera with OIS — possibly the only one under RM2,000 — alongside a Dimensity 7360-Turbo, a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED screen, a 7,000mAh battery with 90W charging and IP68/IP69. The listing we found was priced above official, so compare with vivo's own store first. For people who want the best camera on a budget.
6. realme 16 5G
Official price RM1,599 (8GB + 256GB). Launched in June, realme says it is the lightest phone in its class with a 7,000mAh battery, at 183g and 8.1mm, with 60W charging, a 6.57-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a 50MP main camera with OIS and IP68/IP69 protection. See it on realme Malaysia — marketplace listings were above that price when we checked. A good pick if you want a big battery in a smaller, lighter phone.
7. HONOR X9d 5G
Official price RM1,499 (12GB + 256GB) and RM1,699 (12GB + 512GB). A 2025 model, it is still one of the toughest phones at this price, with IP69K protection, a 6.79-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen, a 108MP main camera and an 8,300mAh battery with 66W charging. The listing we saw was above both official prices, so wait for a real discount. For people who are hard on their phones.
When to buy
Three windows matter this season: 11.11 on November 11, Black Friday from November 27 to Cyber Monday on November 30, and 12.12 on December 12. In this price range, the official price is the number to beat — only count a marketplace deal as real when it is below it after vouchers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best phone under RM2,000 in Malaysia right now?
For most people, the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G for its six years of updates, or the iQOO Z11 for battery life. If your budget is closer to RM1,300, the Redmi Note 17 5G gives you the biggest screen and battery for the money.
Why is a phone sometimes cheaper at the official store than on Lazada?
Marketplace sellers set their own prices, and some list above the brand's price even during a sale. Always check the brand's Malaysian store or its official LazMall or Shopee Mall shop before you buy.
Which phones here have the longest software support?
The Samsung Galaxy A27 5G and A37 5G, which both get six Android upgrades and six years of security updates.
Is a 7,000mAh or bigger battery worth it?
If you game, navigate or use your phone heavily all day, yes — phones like the iQOO Z11 and Redmi Note 17 5G can comfortably last more than a day. If you use your phone lightly, a 5,000mAh model is enough.
