Asus Zenfone 5 Lite A502CG

This one's from a much older era of budget phones, so specs need to be read with that in mind. The Intel Atom Z2520 dual-core chip runs at 1.2 GHz and pairs with just 1 GB RAM, which was entry-level even by 2014 standards. Storage tops out at whatever's onboard plus a microSD card up to 64 GB. The 5.0-inch IPS display keeps things simple with no high refresh rate or sharp resolution to speak of, just a standard capacitive touchscreen running Android 4.4.2 KitKat.

Camera-wise, you get an 8 MP rear shooter with autofocus and LED flash, plus a VGA front camera for basic selfies and video calls. Asus Zenfone 5 Lite A502CG price in Malaysia starts from RM479. The 2500 mAh battery is modest, and dual SIM support with Wi-Fi, GPS and HSPA data covers the basics for calls and browsing.

At 160g and 10.8mm thick, it's not a slim phone by today's standards, but it comes in Charcoal Black, Pearl White or Cherry Red if color options matter to you.