ZTE Blade G

Specs-wise, this is a budget device through and through. The Snapdragon S4 Play chipset pairs a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor with just 512 MB of RAM, so multitasking is limited and app loading will feel dated by today's standards. The 4.5-inch IPS LCD screen runs at 480 x 854 pixels, giving a 218 ppi density that's fine for basic use but won't impress next to sharper panels.

ZTE Blade G price in Malaysia starts from RM329. Camera duties fall to a 5 MP rear sensor with autofocus and LED flash, plus a VGA front camera for the occasional low-res selfie. There's no headline photography feature here, just the basics covered.

A 2000 mAh battery keeps things running, and at 140 g with a 9.2 mm profile, it's light and pocketable. Storage is modest too: 4 GB built in, with roughly 1.9 GB usable, though a microSD card up to 32 GB fills the gap. It ships with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, NFC, and GPS onboard.