Nokia 3.1 Plus

Nokia 3.1 Plus price in Malaysia starts from RM399, putting it firmly in budget territory. Under the hood you get Mediatek's Helio P22 chipset paired with either 2GB or 3GB of RAM, enough for everyday apps and light multitasking rather than heavy gaming. It runs on Android One, which means a cleaner interface and a promised bump to Android 9.0 Pie without manufacturer bloat. The 6.0-inch HD+ display with its 18:9 ratio gives you a taller screen for browsing and video without a huge phone footprint.

On the back, a 13MP main camera works alongside a 5MP depth sensor for portrait shots, while the 8MP front camera handles selfies. A 3500 mAh battery backs it all up, which should comfortably cover a full day for most users. Storage tops out at 32GB, but the microSD slot supports up to 400GB if you need more room for photos and apps. It's a straightforward set of specs for a phone at this price point, nothing flashy but covers the basics.