Samsung Galaxy S IV / S4

Samsung Galaxy S IV / S4 price in Malaysia starts from RM748, putting this Exynos 5 Octa 5410-powered handset in budget territory these days. The chip pairs quad-core 1.6GHz Cortex-A15 cores with quad-core 1.2GHz Cortex-A7 cores, backed by 2GB RAM. Storage comes in 16, 32 or 64GB variants, and there's a microSD slot for another 64GB if you need it. The 5.0-inch Super AMOLED screen runs at 1080 x 1920 with around 441 ppi, sharp enough for text and video at this size.

On the back sits a 13MP camera with autofocus and LED flash, capable of HDR shots and image stabilization; the front camera is 2MP and handles video calls. A 2600mAh battery keeps things running, and Samsung threw in extras like NFC, infrared for remote control functions, and a barometer among the sensor array.

It ships with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 4.3, and comes in White Frost, Black Mist or Arctic Blue. At 130g and 7.9mm thick, it's a compact package for what was once a flagship spec sheet.