HTC Desire 310

HTC Desire 310 price in Malaysia starts from RM381, putting it firmly in entry-level territory. The Mediatek MT6582M chipset with a quad-core 1.3GHz Cortex-A7 processor handles basic tasks, but with just 512MB to 1GB of RAM, you'll want to keep expectations modest. Storage is limited too at 4GB, though a microSD slot lets you push that up to 32GB. The 4.5-inch TFT display runs at 480 x 854 pixels, which works fine for everyday screen reading but won't impress anyone used to sharper panels.

The 5MP rear camera captures decent daylight shots and can record 1080p video, though the VGA front camera is strictly for basic selfies. A 2000mAh battery powers the whole package, paired with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and HTC's Sense UI 5.1 on top. Wifi, GPS with GLONASS, and Bluetooth 4.0 cover the connectivity basics.

At 140g and 11.3mm thick, it's a manageable size, available in Black, White, or Red depending on what you find in stock.