Xiaomi Redmi 4a

Xiaomi Redmi 4a price in Malaysia starts from RM399, putting it firmly in budget territory. Under the hood sits a Snapdragon 425 chipset with a quad-core 1.4GHz Cortex-A53 setup and Adreno 308 graphics, paired with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. That's enough for basic apps and everyday browsing, though you'll want the microSD slot (up to 256GB) if you plan to store much media. The 5-inch IPS LCD screen runs at 720 x 1280 pixels, which is standard fare for this price bracket.

Camera-wise, there's a 13MP rear shooter with autofocus and LED flash, plus a 5MP front camera for basic selfies and video calls. Features like HDR, panorama and face detection round things out without overpromising.

Battery life should hold up well thanks to the 3120 mAh cell, and at 131.5g the phone stays light in hand. It runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with MIUI 8 on top, and comes in Gold or Rose Gold.