Meizu MX3

The Exynos 5 Octa 5410 chipset pairs a quad-core 1.6GHz Cortex-A15 cluster with a quad-core 1.2GHz Cortex-A7 cluster, backed by 2GB of RAM. Storage options stretch from 16GB up to 128GB, though there's no external storage support, so you'll want to pick your capacity carefully upfront. The 5.1-inch display runs at 1080 x 1800 pixels with a sharp 412 ppi density, which was well above average for its era.

On the back sits an 8MP camera with autofocus and LED flash, capable of 1080p video at 30fps. The front camera is a simpler 2MP unit for calls and casual selfies. Meizu MX3 price in Malaysia starts from RM592, which fits a phone from this generation running Android 4.2 Jelly Bean under Meizu's Flyme 3.0 skin.

Battery capacity is a non-removable 2400mAh Li-Po cell, modest by today's standards but reasonable given the 9.1mm thickness and 143g weight. NFC, GPS with GLONASS, and dual-band Wi-Fi round out the connectivity, though there's no radio tuner onboard.