Huawei Ascend G700

Huawei Ascend G700 price in Malaysia starts from RM1004, putting it in budget territory for a phone running Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Inside is a Mediatek MT6589 chipset, a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 setup paired with a PowerVR SGX544 GPU and 2 GB RAM. Storage sits at 8 GB but a microSD card gets you up to 32 GB more if you need the room. The 5-inch IPS LCD screen runs at 720 x 1280 with a pixel density around 294 ppi, sharp enough for everyday browsing and text.

The rear camera is an 8 MP unit with autofocus and LED flash, capable of 1080p video at 30fps, while the front 1.3 MP camera handles basic selfies and video calls. A 2150 mAh battery keeps things running, and dual SIM support means you can juggle two numbers on one device. Connectivity covers Wi-Fi, GPS with A-GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, and HSPA data speeds up to 42.2 Mbps down.

At 155g and 9mm thick, it's a compact handset that fits easily in a pocket. Colour choices are limited to Black or White.