vivo X3S

This one's from vivo's 2014 lineup, built around an octa-core Mediatek MT6592 chip clocked at 1.7 GHz paired with just 1GB of RAM. That's a modest setup even by 2014 standards, so don't expect heavy multitasking. Storage sits at 16GB with no card slot mentioned, so what you buy is what you get. The 5.0-inch IPS LCD screen runs at 720 x 1280 resolution, giving a pixel density around 294 ppi, decent enough for everyday viewing.

On the camera side, there's a 13MP rear shooter with autofocus and LED flash, capable of 1080p video at 30fps. A front camera is present too, though resolution isn't listed. The 2000mAh battery is on the smaller side, and at just 6mm thick and 150g, the phone leans toward slim rather than long-lasting. vivo X3S price in Malaysia starts from RM789, and it comes in White or Blue.

Dual SIM support, Wi-Fi with hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS round out the connectivity. It runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, which is dated but was standard for its release period.