Huawei Ascend Y300

Specs-wise, this is an entry-level device even by 2013 standards. The dual-core 1 GHz Snapdragon chipset and Adreno 203 GPU handle basic tasks, but 512 MB RAM is thin, so multitasking and heavier apps will struggle. Storage is limited to 4 GB out of the box, though a microSD card gets you up to 32 GB more. The 4.0-inch IPS LCD screen runs at 480 x 800, fine for reading and browsing but nothing sharp by today's benchmarks.

Camera duties fall to a 5 MP rear sensor with autofocus and LED flash, paired with a VGA front camera for basic selfies and video calls. The 1730 mAh battery is small, matching the phone's compact 130g build. Huawei Ascend Y300 price in Malaysia starts from RM338, and it runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, an OS version that's long out of support.

Connectivity covers Wi-Fi, GPS with A-GPS, Bluetooth 2.1 and HSDPA data up to 7.2 Mbps, all standard for its era. It's a phone built for calls, texts and light browsing rather than anything camera or performance-heavy.