Nokia 301

This is a basic feature phone built for calls, texts, and light media, not a smartphone in the modern sense. The 2.4-inch TFT screen runs at 240 x 320 pixels, and with just 64 MB RAM and 256 MB ROM onboard, it's meant for simple tasks. You can expand storage with a microSD card up to 32 GB, which helps if you're loading up on MP3s or videos, since it supports MP3/WAV/WMA/AAC and MP4/H.263/WMV playback.

The 3.15 MP rear camera handles basic snapshots and QVGA video at 30fps, but there's no front camera for selfies. Nokia 301 price in Malaysia starts from RM444, and it comes in Cyan, Black, Yellow, Magenta, and White. There's no Wifi or GPS here, but it does have Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP, a 3.5mm jack, stereo FM radio, and optional dual SIM support for HSDPA/HSUPA data.

Battery life is where this phone earns its keep. The 1110 mAh Li-Ion cell, paired with a low-power display and no smartphone OS to drain it, should easily outlast typical touchscreen phones between charges. At 102g and 12.5mm thick, it's compact and easy to carry as a backup or secondary device.