Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL

Asus Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL price in Malaysia starts from RM629, putting it in budget territory alongside a Snapdragon 616 chipset, an octa-core setup pairing four 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 cores with four 1.2 GHz cores. Adreno 405 handles graphics duties. Buyers get a choice of 2 GB RAM with 16 GB storage or 3 GB RAM with 32 GB, and there's a microSD slot for up to 128 GB more if that's not enough. The 6.0-inch IPS LCD panel runs Full HD resolution at 367 ppi, which is sharp for its price class.

The rear camera is a 13 MP unit with laser autofocus and dual-LED flash, useful for quicker focus lock in low light, backed by a 5 MP front camera for selfies and video calls. A 3000 mAh battery covers daily use, and dual SIM support with LTE Cat4 means it handles two lines plus decent data speeds.

It ships on Android 5.0 Lollipop with a planned Marshmallow upgrade, and comes in Glacier Gray, Sheer Gold or Glamour Red. Dual speakers and a 3.5mm jack round out the media side.