Lenovo Vibe K5

This one sits in the budget segment, built around a Snapdragon 415 chipset paired with Adreno 405 graphics and 2GB of RAM. That combination handles everyday apps and browsing fine, though it's not built for heavy gaming. Storage is 16GB out of the box, but there's a dedicated microSD slot that takes cards up to 32GB, so you're not stuck if you install a lot of apps.

The 5-inch IPS screen runs at 720 x 1280 pixels, giving a pixel density around 294 ppi, decent enough for reading and streaming without straining. Lenovo Vibe K5 price in Malaysia starts from RM599, putting it firmly in entry-level territory.

On the camera side, you get a 13MP rear shooter with autofocus and LED flash, plus a 5MP front camera for selfies and video calls. It records video at 1080p and 30fps. The 2750mAh removable battery isn't huge but should get most users through a full day, and dual SIM support with LTE means you can juggle two lines while staying on 4G.