Lenovo A680

This is a budget phone from 2014, built around Mediatek's MT6582 quad-core chipset running at 1.3 GHz alongside a Mali-400MP2 GPU. RAM sits at just 1 GB, paired with 4 GB of internal storage, so you'll want that microSD slot (up to 32 GB) if you plan to keep photos or apps around. The 5.0-inch capacitive touchscreen handles basic tasks fine but won't impress anyone used to modern panels.

Camera-wise, you get a 5 MP rear shooter and a VGA front camera, both modest even by the standards of their era. A 2000 mAh battery keeps things running, dual SIM support is included, and it ships with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean out of the box. Lenovo A680 price in Malaysia starts from RM249.

At this price point, it's a phone for calls, texts and light browsing rather than anything demanding. Wifi, GPS and FM radio round out the basics, and it comes in Black or White.