Huawei Ascend G600

This is an entry-level Android phone from 2012, built around a dual-core 1.2 GHz chip and 768 MB of RAM. That's light by any modern standard, so don't expect much multitasking muscle. Storage sits at 4 GB internally, though a microSD card up to 32 GB helps stretch that. The 4.5-inch IPS LCD screen runs at 540 x 960 pixels, which is fine for basic use but won't impress anyone used to sharper panels.

The rear camera comes in at 8 MP with autofocus and LED flash, decent enough for casual shots in good light. There's also a front camera for video calls, NFC for contactless use, and GPS for navigation. A 1930 mAh battery powers the whole thing, and it runs Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box. Huawei Ascend G600 price in Malaysia starts from RM677.

At 145 g and 10.5 mm thick, it's easy enough to carry around, and it still comes in the usual black or white finish. It supports Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, and a stereo speaker setup too, small extras for a phone this age.