vivo Y28

Under the hood sits a Mediatek MT6582 quad-core chipset clocked at 1.3 GHz, paired with just 1 GB of RAM. That's a modest combo, fine for calls, texts and light browsing but not built for heavier multitasking. The 4.7-inch IPS LCD screen runs at 540 x 960 pixels, which works for everyday use though it won't impress anyone used to sharper panels. Storage is 8 GB on board, but there's a microSD slot that takes cards up to 128 GB, so you're not stuck if you need more room for photos and apps.

vivo Y28 price in Malaysia starts from RM399, putting it firmly in budget territory. The rear camera is an 8 MP unit with autofocus and LED flash, joined by a 5 MP front camera for basic selfies and video calls. Battery capacity comes in at 2100 mAh, which is on the smaller side, so expect to charge it more than once a day with regular use.

It ships with Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), an older version of the OS, and connects via Micro-SIM with Wi-Fi, GPS and HSPA data support. There's also an infrared port and FM radio, features that have mostly disappeared from newer phones.