Xiaomi MI-3

Xiaomi MI-3 price in Malaysia starts from RM728, and for that you get a Snapdragon 800 chipset paired with 2GB RAM, a combo that was flagship-tier back when this phone launched in December 2013. The quad-core Krait 400 CPU runs at 2.3GHz with an Adreno 330 GPU handling graphics, and storage comes in 16GB or 64GB variants with no microSD slot to expand it. The 5.0-inch IPS LCD display packs a 1080 x 1920 resolution into a 441 ppi pixel density, which was sharp for its time.

Camera-wise, you're looking at a 13MP rear shooter with autofocus and dual-LED flash, plus a 2MP front camera for video calls and basic selfies. Both support HDR shooting. A 3050 mAh non-removable battery keeps things running, and the phone ships with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, upgradable to KitKat 4.4.2.

Other details worth noting: NFC is onboard, GPS comes with GLONASS support, and the body weighs 145g at 8.1mm thick. It's available in eight colour options including White, Gray, Black, Yellow, Pink, Blue, Gold, and Green for the 16GB version.