Nokia 2

Battery life is the headline here. A 4100 mAh cell is unusually large for a phone this cheap, and paired with the low-power Snapdragon 212 chipset, it's built to last through a full day without much fuss. That same modest hardware, 1 GB RAM and an 8 GB Cortex-A7 processor, means this isn't a phone for multitasking or heavy apps, but basic calls, messaging and browsing should run fine. The 5.0-inch LCD display runs at 720p, which is enough for everyday use without straining the budget.

Camera-wise, you get an 8 MP rear shooter with autofocus and LED flash, plus a 5 MP front camera for video calls and casual selfies. Storage is tight at 8 GB out of the box, but there's a dedicated microSD slot supporting up to 128 GB if you need more room. It runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat, with Nokia having promised an Oreo update down the line.

Nokia 2 price in Malaysia starts from RM299, making it one of the more affordable options if long battery life matters more to you than raw speed. It comes in Pewter/Black, Pewter/White and Copper/Black.