Sony Xperia Sola

This is an entry-level device by today's standards, built around a dual-core 1 GHz Cortex-A9 chip paired with just 512MB of RAM. The Sony Xperia Sola price in Malaysia starts from RM660, positioning it as a budget pick rather than a performance phone. Its 3.7-inch LCD screen runs at 480 x 854 pixels, which was a compact, practical size for one-handed use back when it launched.

The camera setup is basic: a 5MP rear shooter with autofocus and LED flash, and no front camera at all, so selfies and video calls aren't part of the package. Features like touch focus, face and smile detection, and 3D sweep panorama add some versatility despite the modest sensor.

Battery capacity sits at 1320mAh, non-removable, which suits light use rather than heavy all-day sessions. Storage starts at 8GB with only 5GB usable, though microSD support up to 32GB helps offset that. It shipped on Android 2.3 Gingerbread with an upgrade path to Ice Cream Sandwich, and NFC support was a notable inclusion for its time.