Sony Xperia E dual

This is a budget dual-SIM phone built around a single-core 1 GHz Cortex-A5 chipset and just 512 MB of RAM, so it's meant for calls, texts, and light browsing rather than anything demanding. The 3.5-inch TFT screen runs at 320 x 480 pixels, which is modest even by 2013 standards, and internal storage is tight at 4 GB with only 2 GB usable, though a microSD card up to 32 GB helps stretch that.

Sony Xperia E dual price in Malaysia starts from RM285, putting it firmly in entry-level territory. The 3.15 MP rear camera handles basic snapshots but there's no front camera for selfies or video calls.

Battery capacity sits at 1530 mAh, and the phone ships with Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich, upgradable to Jelly Bean 4.1.1. Wi-Fi, GPS, and HSPA data round out the connectivity, with Bluetooth 2.1 for file transfers. It's a straightforward device for anyone who just needs a working dual-SIM phone at a low price.