Huawei Mate S

Huawei Mate S price in Malaysia starts from RM440, putting a 2015-era flagship well into budget territory today. Under the hood sits a Kirin 935 chipset paired with 3GB RAM, and buyers get a choice of 32GB, 64GB or 128GB storage, with microSD expansion available if you're willing to give up the second SIM slot. The 5.5-inch AMOLED screen runs at 1080 x 1920 with 401 ppi, sharp enough for text and video even by today's standards.

The 13MP rear camera comes with OIS and a dual-LED flash, useful for steadier low-light shots, while the 8MP front camera handles selfies with its own LED flash. Battery capacity is modest at 2700 mAh, non-removable, so heavy users will need to charge more often. It shipped on Android 5.1.1 with a planned Marshmallow upgrade, and still includes a fingerprint sensor and NFC, features that weren't universal at this price point back then.

At 7.2mm thick and 156g, it's a slim, light phone by any era's standards. Colour options include Luxurious Gold, Mystic Champagne and Titanium Grey, so there's some choice if aesthetics matter to you.