Lenovo A800

This one's firmly a budget, entry-level device by today's standards. The Mediatek MT6577T chipset pairs a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 processor with just 512 MB RAM, so you're looking at basic app switching and light usage rather than anything demanding. Storage is tight too: 4 GB onboard with only 1.65 GB actually usable, though a microSD card up to 32 GB helps stretch that. The 4.5-inch IPS LCD screen is compact by current phone sizes but was a normal fit for 2013.

The Lenovo A800 price in Malaysia starts from RM299, which lines up with its dated spec sheet. Camera-wise, there's a 5 MP rear shooter with autofocus and 720p video, but no front camera at all, so selfies and video calls aren't part of the deal. Dual SIM support and a 2000 mAh battery round things out, running on Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich, an OS version that's long since been superseded.

At 155g and 11.5mm thick, it's compact enough, and it comes in Black or White. Anyone comparing this against newer phones should weigh how much that older Android version and limited storage will actually matter for daily use.