Fresh from an expensive Christmas and looking for a value-for-money smartphone for the New Year of 2018? Well, we've got a list for you with the best smartphones for below RM1K that you can get this New Year. Consisting of some solid all-rounder favourites and some new devices with all new features like fullview 18:9 aspect ratio displays, here's our Best Value-for-money smartphones below RM1K for the New Year list in no certain order.

Back when the Sony Xperia XA got released in Malaysia last year, it got smacked down as an overpriced mid-range phone because of its poor battery life and other reasons. Whatever the problem was, Sony has brought back a newer model called the Xperia XA1. But is the new device's performance as sub-par as before and is it worth RM1199? Let’s find out.

The Sony Xperia XA1 doesn't come with the super slow-mo feature like its elder brother, the Xperia XZs, but it's certainly a more affordable smartphone (RM1199 officially) and its 23MP camera at the back isn't that bad as well. Check out our video below to see what we think along with the special 5x Clear Image Zoom camera feature too!

As mentioned at our previous coverage news, the Sony Xperia XZs and Xperia XA1 have arrived in Malaysia and they are already on pre-order at 11street.my for RM2899 and RM1199 respectively. Not only did we get to have some hands-on on the devices, but we got to test out the much-talked super slow-mo feature that can record in 960 frames per second! Check out the video below, and for the full tech-specs list, kindly visit our coverage news link above.

Today, Sony Mobile Malaysia is proud to unveil their latest Xperia XZs and Xperia XA1 in Malaysia. First appearing in MWC 2017, the XZs is the world's first device featuring a super slow-motion feature that can capture 960 fps. The devices are available for pre-order this evening at 11street.my until 9 April 2017 with a price tag of RM2899 and RM1199 respectively, and will also officially be on sale at all Sony stores, Sony Mobile stores, Sony Centres, and authorised dealers as well. Below are the official specifications: