Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace

Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace price in Malaysia starts from RM369, putting it firmly in entry-level territory. What stands out here is the 4.3-inch Super AMOLED screen, a panel type you don't usually see at this price. Resolution is modest at 480 x 800 pixels, but colours on AMOLED tend to look punchier than the LCD screens common in this segment.

Under the hood there's a quad-core 1.2 GHz chip paired with just 768 MB of RAM and 4 GB of storage, so this is built for basic tasks: calls, texts, light browsing. A microSD slot lets you add up to 128 GB if you need more room for photos or files.

The 5 MP rear camera with autofocus and LED flash handles casual shots, while the 2 MP front camera covers simple selfies. A 1900 mAh battery keeps things running, and dual SIM with LTE support means you get decent connectivity options despite the modest specs sheet. It runs Android 4.4.4 KitKat, dated by today's standards but functional for a basic device.