LG Bello II

Budget hardware defines this one. The quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 chip and 1GB RAM put the Bello II firmly in entry-level territory, and the 5-inch IPS LCD screen runs at 480 x 854 pixels, which works out to roughly 196 ppi. That's noticeably soft compared to HD panels on similarly priced rivals, though colours on the IPS panel still hold up decently at normal viewing angles. Storage is tight too at 8GB, but a microSD slot takes cards up to 32GB if you need more room.

The camera setup is modest: an 8MP rear shooter with autofocus and LED flash, plus a 5MP front camera for selfies and video calls. Video tops out at 1080p30. A 2540 mAh battery backs it all, paired with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop out of the box. LG Bello II price in Malaysia starts from RM699, and it comes in White, Titan and Gold.

Dual SIM support is optional depending on variant, and you still get GPS with GLONASS, Wi-Fi, and a standard headphone jack, so the basics are covered even if performance isn't the draw here.