Asus Zenfone Go ZB690KG

This one's built around size rather than speed. The 6.9-inch IPS LCD panel was huge for a 2016 device, though the 600 x 1024 resolution keeps pixel density low at 172 ppi, so text and images won't look particularly sharp up close. Under the hood, a quad-core chip pairs with just 1 GB RAM and 8 GB storage, which is thin even for budget standards today, though the dedicated microSD slot lets you add up to 256 GB.

Camera-wise, you get a 5 MP or 8 MP rear shooter with autofocus and LED flash, plus a 2 MP front camera for basic selfies. Asus Zenfone Go ZB690KG price in Malaysia starts from RM499. Battery capacity sits at 3480 mAh, non-removable, which was reasonable for the screen size at the time.

It runs Android 5.1 Lollipop, dual SIM, with Wi-Fi and GPS support built in. At 270g and 8.9mm thick, it's not a light phone, but it comes in Glacier Grey or Pearl White if either fits your taste.