Asus Zenfone 6

A 6.0-inch IPS screen dominates the front of this phone, running at 720 x 1280 resolution, which works out to roughly 245 ppi. That's a big canvas for 2014, good for browsing and video, though the pixel density won't impress anyone used to sharper panels. Inside, the Intel Atom Z2580 dual-core chip at 2 GHz pairs with either 1 GB or 2 GB of RAM depending on the variant, enough for everyday Android tasks on Jelly Bean, with an upgrade path to KitKat.

The 13 MP rear camera with autofocus and LED flash handles daylight shots and 1080p video reasonably well for the era, while a 2 MP front camera covers basic selfies. Storage comes in 8, 16 or 32 GB options, and there's a microSD slot for adding up to 64 GB more. A 3300 mAh battery backs it all, sizeable for a phone this weight at 196 g.

Asus Zenfone 6 price in Malaysia starts from RM729. It ships in Charcoal Black, Pearl White, Cherry Red and Champagne Gold, with dual-SIM support for anyone juggling two lines.