Samsung Galaxy Pocket

Small and light at just 97g, this is a basic Android handset built for calls, texts and simple apps rather than heavy use. The 832 MHz ARM 11 chip and Android 2.3 Gingerbread mean it handles only the lightest tasks, and the 2.8-inch TFT screen at 240 x 320 pixels is small even by 2012 standards. Samsung Galaxy Pocket price in Malaysia starts from RM414.

Storage is limited out of the box but the microSD slot stretches things to 32GB, useful since there's no front camera and the 2MP rear shooter is strictly casual snapshot territory. Wifi, GPS and 3G with HSDPA are all present, so basic connectivity needs are covered.

The 1200 mAh battery matches the phone's low-power hardware, and at 12mm thick it sits comfortably in a pocket. It's a phone for someone who wants Android basics without any of the extras.