Nokia 110

Basic doesn't mean bad here; the Nokia 110 sticks to the essentials. You get a 1.8-inch TFT screen at 128 x 160 pixels, a VGA rear camera for the occasional low-res shot, and 10 MB of onboard storage that you'll want to pad out with a microSD card, since it supports up to 32 GB. There's no WiFi, no GPS, and no front camera, so this isn't a phone for browsing or selfies. Bluetooth 2.1 is on board for basic file transfers.

Where it holds up is battery life and build. The 1020 mAh Li-Ion cell is small by modern standards but has little competition for power since there's no data radio or WiFi draining it. At 80g and 14.5mm thick, it's light and pocketable, and it comes in Black, Magenta, Lime Green, or Cyan. Nokia 110 price in Malaysia starts from RM71, making it one of the cheapest phones you'll find on any comparison list.

It also plays MP3, WMA, and AAC files, has an FM radio with recording, and includes a basic organizer and voice memo app, covering the core non-smartphone functions people still look for in a backup or feature phone.