MiChat Lite is a lightweight version of this instant messaging app for meeting new people and chatting with your loved ones. This app is very popular in Indonesia and other Asian countries. When you sign up, you can see which of your contacts also have the app and start talking to them.
You can also find people around you with the Nearby People feature. You can set up a distance radius of 50 or 100 meters or even go up to 1 kilometer if you want to cast a wider net. There are also lots of chat groups and rooms full of people who share your interests.
If you want to add a friend in the app, you can do so with QR codes. If you don't want to receive messages from strangers, you can activate "friend verification" to limit messages to your friends.
You can send messages to individuals or groups of up to 500 people. You can also send all kinds of multimedia content, including photos, videos, voice messages, texts, and files. When it comes to sending videos, you can also send shorts. As for photos, you can send them with or without compression. In the latter case, your contacts will see them with the highest quality.
If you're looking for a comprehensive messaging app, download the MiChat Lite APK here.