Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM

Budget hardware is the story here. The Lumia 430 Dual SIM runs on a dual-core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 200 chipset paired with just 1GB RAM, enough for basic calls, texts and light apps but not much beyond that. Storage is 8GB out of the box, though a microSD card up to 128GB covers the shortfall. The 4-inch screen is small by today's standards and its 480 x 800 resolution keeps things looking soft rather than sharp.

Camera-wise, you're getting a 2MP rear sensor and a VGA front camera, both firmly in entry-level territory and fine only for casual snapshots. The 1500 mAh battery is modest too, so don't expect long stretches away from a charger. Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM price in Malaysia starts from RM499, and it ships with Windows Phone 8.1, with Microsoft having planned an eventual Windows 10 upgrade.

Dual SIM support and expandable storage are the practical wins here, useful if you're after a simple secondary phone rather than a daily driver for heavy use.