Asus Zenfone Go ZC451TG

This is a basic Android handset built for simple tasks rather than heavy multitasking. The Mediatek MT6580M chipset with its quad-core 1.3GHz Cortex-A7 cores and 1GB RAM handles calls, messaging and light browsing, but you won't want to push it much further. Storage is tight at 8GB, though the dedicated microSD slot lets you add up to 64GB if needed. The 4.5-inch IPS LCD screen runs at 480 x 854 pixels, which is fine for everyday use but won't impress next to sharper displays.

Asus Zenfone Go ZC451TG price in Malaysia starts from RM429, putting it firmly in budget territory. The 5MP rear camera with autofocus and LED flash covers casual snapshots, while the VGA front camera is really just for basic video calls. A removable 1600mAh battery keeps the phone light at 133.5g, though battery life will depend heavily on how lightly you use it.

Running Android 5.1 Lollipop, it's dated by today's standards, so anyone comparing this against newer budget phones should weigh that against the low price.