Oppo A16

Budget buyers looking at basic daily use will find the Helio G35 chipset paired with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage enough for calls, messaging and light browsing, though it's not built for demanding apps or games. The 6.52-inch IPS LCD runs at 720 x 1600 resolution, which keeps things sharp enough for everyday reading and video without pushing into higher refresh-rate territory. Oppo A16 price in Malaysia starts from RM489.

Camera-wise, you get a triple rear setup headlined by a 13MP main lens, plus 2MP macro and 2MP depth sensors that mostly help with background blur shots. An 8MP front camera handles selfies and video calls. There's no NFC here, so contactless payments are off the table, but you do get a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for quick unlocking.

Battery life is where this phone earns its keep: a 5000 mAh cell should comfortably get most users through a full day and then some. At 190g and 8.4mm thick, it's not the slimmest phone around, but that extra bulk buys you the bigger battery.