Lenovo A316i

Budget hardware from a different era of Android is what you get here. The Mediatek MT6572 dual-core chip runs at 1.3GHz and pairs with just 512MB RAM, enough for basic calls, texts and light browsing but not much else. Storage sits at 4GB onboard, though a microSD card up to 32GB stretches that out. The 4.0-inch capacitive touchscreen is compact even by older phone standards, and it's running Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, a version you won't find supported by most modern apps.

Lenovo A316i price in Malaysia starts from RM285, positioning it firmly as an entry-level or backup device rather than a daily driver phone. The 2MP rear camera captures basic shots for casual use, and there's no front camera at all, so selfies and video calls are off the table.

A 1300mAh battery keeps things light at 121g, and dual SIM support with dual stand-by is handy if you're juggling two numbers. Wifi, GPS and FM radio round out the connectivity, all fairly standard for a phone built to keep costs low rather than push performance.