Microsoft Lumia 535 Dual SIM

Snapdragon 200 and 1GB RAM put this in budget territory, and the 5-inch IPS LCD panel at 540 x 960 resolution keeps things basic too, at roughly 220 ppi. It's fine for calls, texts and light browsing, but don't expect smooth multitasking or demanding apps to run well. Windows Phone 8.1 is the other thing to know here; it's a discontinued OS, so app support and updates are a real concern if you're buying this today rather than back in 2014.

Both cameras sit at 5MP, front and back, with autofocus and LED flash on the rear unit. Video tops out at 480p, so this isn't a phone for photography. The 1905 mAh battery is modest by current standards, though the low-res display and low-power chipset should help it stretch further than the number suggests. Storage starts at 8GB but microSD expansion up to 128GB gives some breathing room. Microsoft Lumia 535 Dual SIM price in Malaysia starts from RM426, and it supports dual Micro-SIM with 3G HSPA data.

Built at 8.8mm thick and weighing 146g, it's a light, pocketable device available in six colours including orange, green and blue.