HTC Desire X

This is an entry-level Android phone built around a dual-core 1 GHz Snapdragon chipset and just 768 MB of RAM, paired with Adreno 203 graphics. That's modest even by 2012 standards, so don't expect it to handle much multitasking. The 4.0-inch Super LCD screen runs at 480 x 800 pixels, giving a pixel density around 233 ppi, fine for basic use but not sharp by today's comparison.

The HTC Desire X price in Malaysia starts from RM311, positioning it as a budget pick rather than anything flagship. Storage is tight at 4 GB internal, though a microSD card up to 32 GB fixes that. On the camera side, there's a 5 MP rear shooter with autofocus and LED flash but no front camera at all, so selfies and video calls aren't an option here.

Battery capacity sits at 1650 mAh, modest even for a device this size, and it ships running Android 4.0 with an upgrade path to Jelly Bean. At 114g and 9.3mm thick, it's light and pocketable, which fits its role as a simple, no-frills phone rather than a specs powerhouse.