BlackBerry Curve 9380

Specs-wise, this is a budget BlackBerry through and through. The 806 MHz processor and 512 MB RAM are enough for BlackBerry OS 7.0 to run its messaging and browsing basics, but don't expect much multitasking headroom. The 3.2-inch TFT display at 360 x 480 pixels is small and low-res by today's standards, though it was typical for a compact business phone of its era.

The 5 MP rear camera comes with LED flash, image stabilization and face detection, useful extras for a phone this old, but there's no front camera for selfies or video calls. Storage is limited to 512 MB onboard, so you'll want that microSD slot (up to 32 GB) if you plan to keep photos or media on the device. BlackBerry Curve 9380 price in Malaysia starts from RM283.

Connectivity covers HSDPA/HSUPA, Wi-Fi b/g/n and A-GPS, which was solid enough for 2011-era browsing and navigation. It ships only in Black, weighs 98 g and runs on a Li-Ion battery, making it a light, pocketable device rather than a performance pick.