Xiaomi Hongmi 2

This one's built for basic daily use rather than heavy multitasking. The Snapdragon 410 chipset with Adreno 306 graphics and a quad-core 1.2 GHz processor handles calls, messaging, and light apps fine, though you won't want to push it much further. You get a choice between 1GB RAM with 8GB storage or 2GB RAM with 16GB storage, and there's a microSD slot for adding up to 32GB more. The 4.7-inch IPS LCD screen runs at 720 x 1280 pixels, sharp enough for everyday reading and browsing at this size.

Camera-wise, there's an 8MP rear shooter with autofocus and LED flash, paired with a 2MP front camera for basic selfies and video calls. The 2200 mAh battery is modest by today's standards but matches the phone's low-power hardware. Xiaomi Hongmi 2 price in Malaysia starts from RM570, and it comes in Black, White, Yellow, Pink, and Green.

Dual SIM support and LTE Cat4 connectivity round out the package, so it still handles calls and mobile data reasonably well despite its age.