LG Optimus L3 E400

Specs here sit firmly in budget territory, even by older standards. The 800 MHz processor and 384 MB RAM handle basic tasks only, and with just 1 GB of internal storage, you'll want that microSD slot (up to 32 GB) from day one. The 3.2-inch TFT screen runs at 240 x 320 pixels, which is low density even for a phone this size, so text and images won't look sharp.

Camera-wise, there's a single 3.15 MP rear shooter and no front camera at all, so selfies and video calls are off the table. The 1500 mAh battery is modest but matches the low-power hardware and dim, small display. LG Optimus L3 E400 price in Malaysia starts from RM211, and it runs Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread, an OS that's long outdated and won't support most current apps.

It does include Wi-Fi, GPS with A-GPS, Bluetooth 3.0 and a stereo FM radio, so basic connectivity needs are covered despite the dated core hardware.