Nokia 208

This is a phone built for calls, texts and not much else. The 2.4-inch TFT screen runs at 240 x 320 pixels, fine for reading messages or browsing a simple menu, but don't expect anything close to a modern smartphone experience. With 64 MB of RAM and 256 MB of internal storage, you're limited on what you can install, though a microSD slot lets you add up to 32 GB for music or photos. There's no WiFi and no GPS here, so this isn't a device for mobile data or navigation.

The 1.3 MP rear camera handles basic snapshots, and there's no front camera for selfies. What it does offer is battery life: the 1020 mAh cell paired with a low-power display and no smartphone bloat should easily last days between charges. At 89.6g and 12.8mm thick, it's light and easy to pocket.

Nokia 208 price in Malaysia starts from RM315. It comes in Cyan, Red, Yellow, Black and White, and supports optional dual SIM if you need to juggle two numbers on one device.