Motorola EX119

A QWERTY keyboard paired with a small 2.4-inch touchscreen sums up what this Motorola is built for: typing messages and handling calls without much fuss. The 320 x 240 TFT display isn't for browsing or video, it's there to support the physical keys and basic menu navigation. Dual SIM with dual stand-by is worth noting if you need two lines active on one device, something a lot of smartphones in this price bracket skip entirely.

Storage is minimal at 50MB onboard, but a microSD slot takes that up to 32GB, so you're not stuck. The 3.15MP rear camera won't compete with any modern phone camera, and there's no front camera at all, so this isn't one for selfies or video calls. Battery is a modest 910 mAh, but at just 87g and 9.9mm thick, the phone is light enough to carry all day without noticing it in your pocket.

Motorola EX119 price in Malaysia starts from RM400. It comes in White or Black, with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v2.1, FM radio and a 3.5mm jack rounding out the basics.