Microsoft Lumia 532

Budget shoppers looking at Windows Phone will find the Lumia 532 sticks to the basics. Its Snapdragon 200 chipset, paired with 1GB RAM, handles everyday tasks like calls, texts and light browsing without much fuss, though it's not built for heavy multitasking. The 4.0-inch touchscreen keeps things compact, and 8GB of onboard storage is thin, but the microSD slot stretches that up to 128GB if you need more room for photos or music.

Camera-wise, you get a 5MP rear shooter and a VGA front camera, both modest by today's standards but fine for casual snapshots. The 1560mAh battery is small too, matching the phone's lightweight 136.3g build. Microsoft Lumia 532 price in Malaysia starts from RM189, positioning it firmly as an entry-level pick.

It runs Windows Phone 8.1 out of the box, and comes in Black, White, Green and Orange, so there's some room to pick a colour that suits you even at this price point.