HTC Desire 500

HTC Desire 500 price in Malaysia starts from RM847, putting it firmly in entry-level territory. The Snapdragon 200 chipset here runs a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5 setup paired with just 1 GB RAM, enough for basic Android tasks but not much multitasking headroom. It runs Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean with HTC Sense UI 5.0 on top, on a 4.3-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 resolution, which works out to a modest 217 ppi.

On the back is an 8 MP camera with autofocus and LED flash, capable of 720p video at 30fps, while the front camera sits at 1.6 MP for basic selfies and video calls. Storage is tight at 4 GB internal, though a microSD slot takes cards up to 64 GB if you need more room for photos and apps.

Battery capacity is 1800 mAh, and the phone includes Beats Audio enhancement through its 3.5mm jack, a small nod toward multimedia use. At 123g and 9.9mm thick, it's light and pocketable, available in Black or Silver.