Honor 3X

An octa-core 1.7GHz Mediatek MT6592 chipset runs the show here, paired with 2GB RAM and a Mali-450MP4 GPU. That's enough for basic multitasking and browsing on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, though it won't handle demanding apps the way newer chipsets do. The 5.5-inch IPS LCD screen runs at 720 x 1280, giving you a decent-sized display for the era at around 267 ppi.

Camera-wise, you get a 13MP rear shooter with autofocus and LED flash, plus a 5MP front camera for selfies and video calls. The Honor 3X price in Malaysia starts from RM749, and it comes in either Black or White. Storage starts at 8GB or 16GB depending on variant, with microSD support up to 64GB if you need more room.

A 3000mAh battery keeps things running, backed by dual SIM support for anyone juggling two numbers. At 162g and 8.9mm thick, it's a reasonably compact phone for what it packs in, though buyers today should note this is an older Jelly Bean-era device rather than a current release.