Lenovo S939

Lenovo S939 price in Malaysia starts from RM399, putting it firmly in entry-level territory. The Mediatek MT6592 chipset with an octa-core 1.7GHz Cortex-A7 setup and Mali-450MP4 GPU handles basic tasks fine, though 1GB RAM means you won't be multitasking heavily. The 6.0-inch IPS LCD screen is generously sized for a phone from this era, and dual SIM support adds some flexibility for everyday use.

Storage sits at 8GB internally, tight by any standard, but the microSD slot stretches that up to 32GB more. The 8MP rear camera comes with autofocus, LED flash and HDR, decent enough for casual shots, while the 1.6MP front camera is strictly functional. A 3000mAh battery backs it all up, and it runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean out of the box.

At 171.5g and 8.7mm thick, it's not the slimmest device around, but the size matches its screen ambitions. Wi-Fi, GPS and FM radio round out the connectivity, keeping things practical without frills.