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Customer Review
Reviewed in Canada on January 6, 2024
This is a decent (albeit rather basic) flip mobile phone that appears to be reasonably well made and for the most part it works as expected without issues. It runs a variation of Linux but the apps (not that many anyway) are generally no different than most other Android phones and they work more or less in the same way.
It has most, if not all, of the typical and common functions and features that you might find on budget mobile phones including messages, call history, contacts, gallery, media player, camera, browser and so on. The apps are rather basic in natural but that's expected since this phone is rather basic with only 1GB of RAM and 8GB storage (expandable to 128GB if needed although I really don't see anyone would wanna do that).
Aside from the usual apps and whatnot, it does have a built-in GPS, Wi-Fi and BT that the cheaper alternatives don't always have. It has a decent screen size of 2.8" (TFT) but no touch screen so just keep that in mind since navigating using buttons isn't just old-fashioned but it's also tiresome in my mind. In addition, it features secondary external display that's about 1.77" in size.
Like most of these budget/basic phones it's equipped with a 2MP main camera but unfortunately it doesn't have a selfie camera. I don't have to tell you the quality of both of these is, well, pretty bad to put it mildly; however, they do serve the purpose of being a just-in-case or something-good-to-have kind of camera.
It has a rather small battery of 1400 mAh but that's actually not bad given the circumstance. It's actually slightly smaller than many others but it should still last for a few days based on the expected usage and/or use case (which should be close to none) of this particular phone. This would be a great secondary phone or even as a primary one who doesn't do a lot of reading because I do find the screen to be irritatingly (and tiresome) small after a while.
As aforementioned, it has a 2MP main camera and it's unlikely that the camera can be useful as a 'camera' by today's standard; however, it can still be used in an emergency situation of course provided that you're aware of its limitations (or when picture quality isn't a concern).
As a simple old-fashioned flip phone, this is more than adequate; however, I do find the navigation buttons a bit difficult (or at least not as easy as expected) to use because they are too close to each other and/or the round ENTER button at the center. Oh well, perhaps I just need some, practice.
≡ Value
All things considered, this is a somewhat decent (albeit very basic) flip mobile phone with basic apps and features as one would expect; however, it's a bit pricey at $126 for what it provides and its overall futures, usability, versatility, and performance. I've come across about a dozen of these non-smart mobile phones (for seniors or whatnot) and this is amongst some of the least capable ones at this price range and there are certainly many other options and/or alternatives out there if you care to shop around. Your mileage might vary.
It has most, if not all, of the typical and common functions and features that you might find on budget mobile phones including messages, call history, contacts, gallery, media player, camera, browser and so on. The apps are rather basic in natural but that's expected since this phone is rather basic with only 1GB of RAM and 8GB storage (expandable to 128GB if needed although I really don't see anyone would wanna do that).
Aside from the usual apps and whatnot, it does have a built-in GPS, Wi-Fi and BT that the cheaper alternatives don't always have. It has a decent screen size of 2.8" (TFT) but no touch screen so just keep that in mind since navigating using buttons isn't just old-fashioned but it's also tiresome in my mind. In addition, it features secondary external display that's about 1.77" in size.
Like most of these budget/basic phones it's equipped with a 2MP main camera but unfortunately it doesn't have a selfie camera. I don't have to tell you the quality of both of these is, well, pretty bad to put it mildly; however, they do serve the purpose of being a just-in-case or something-good-to-have kind of camera.
It has a rather small battery of 1400 mAh but that's actually not bad given the circumstance. It's actually slightly smaller than many others but it should still last for a few days based on the expected usage and/or use case (which should be close to none) of this particular phone. This would be a great secondary phone or even as a primary one who doesn't do a lot of reading because I do find the screen to be irritatingly (and tiresome) small after a while.
As aforementioned, it has a 2MP main camera and it's unlikely that the camera can be useful as a 'camera' by today's standard; however, it can still be used in an emergency situation of course provided that you're aware of its limitations (or when picture quality isn't a concern).
As a simple old-fashioned flip phone, this is more than adequate; however, I do find the navigation buttons a bit difficult (or at least not as easy as expected) to use because they are too close to each other and/or the round ENTER button at the center. Oh well, perhaps I just need some, practice.
≡ Value
All things considered, this is a somewhat decent (albeit very basic) flip mobile phone with basic apps and features as one would expect; however, it's a bit pricey at $126 for what it provides and its overall futures, usability, versatility, and performance. I've come across about a dozen of these non-smart mobile phones (for seniors or whatnot) and this is amongst some of the least capable ones at this price range and there are certainly many other options and/or alternatives out there if you care to shop around. Your mileage might vary.
