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Customer Review
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 December 2021
Update Jan '22
I figured out the predictive text issue! There is no visual cue but whilst a suggested word is underlined you press down on the centre ring and alternate words from the dictionary will be displayed.
UK Gov. has announced 2033 is the termination of 2g and 3g networks, mobile operators are doing it earlier though so get a 4g phone before your 2/3g one is redundant.
The good
It has 4G network support, as 2g and 3g networks could be disconnected soon it will be supported for longer.
In use the phone feels very responsive and quick.
Accessibility - The font size can be increased to 'large' and the menu can be 'zoomed'.
Calls - Decent when making a phone call, clear and loud enough.
Predictive text - Thankfully it has this feature, many backup phones from other manufacturers do not.
Backlit keypad - Good for night use, the timer can be adjusted before it turns off too.
Camera - Compared to my smartphone this takes photos lightning quick. It is much lower resolution however.
The bad
Screen - Low resolution, small but serviceable. Plastic is a fingerprint magnet.
Accessibility - The text can only be increased once to 'Large' no further adjustment is available. The larger fonts only apply to dialling numbers and Menu items. SMS text messages and phone address book remain small.
SMS / Texting - Predictive text is present but sadly impaired. I can't seem to activate or select alternative suggested words other than the first word it comes across in the dictionary! Also there is no emoji/smileys/emoticon etc. Texts are also not stored in a threaded view, you will have several entries from the same person for each message received.
Audio - A poor quality speaker is apparent as distortion can be heard when simply listening to the built in ringtones with higher pitch. It is fine for most calls or music though.
Software - Less options than a Nokia 206 circa 2012. Can't edit all the shortcuts, change text colour.
Camera - Inexplicably the flash the the camera is missing but they put a torch on the top of the phone instead. This makes no sense as it can't be used to help illuminate photos. It is also a very low resolution camera, you'd only use this in an emergency.
Value - It's not bad value for money but could be around £10 cheaper to compete with the similar spec phones like Tesco Mobile Imo Dash 4g. I'd suggest trying to buy this with a carrier subsidy rather than sim free.
I figured out the predictive text issue! There is no visual cue but whilst a suggested word is underlined you press down on the centre ring and alternate words from the dictionary will be displayed.
UK Gov. has announced 2033 is the termination of 2g and 3g networks, mobile operators are doing it earlier though so get a 4g phone before your 2/3g one is redundant.
The good
It has 4G network support, as 2g and 3g networks could be disconnected soon it will be supported for longer.
In use the phone feels very responsive and quick.
Accessibility - The font size can be increased to 'large' and the menu can be 'zoomed'.
Calls - Decent when making a phone call, clear and loud enough.
Predictive text - Thankfully it has this feature, many backup phones from other manufacturers do not.
Backlit keypad - Good for night use, the timer can be adjusted before it turns off too.
Camera - Compared to my smartphone this takes photos lightning quick. It is much lower resolution however.
The bad
Screen - Low resolution, small but serviceable. Plastic is a fingerprint magnet.
Accessibility - The text can only be increased once to 'Large' no further adjustment is available. The larger fonts only apply to dialling numbers and Menu items. SMS text messages and phone address book remain small.
SMS / Texting - Predictive text is present but sadly impaired. I can't seem to activate or select alternative suggested words other than the first word it comes across in the dictionary! Also there is no emoji/smileys/emoticon etc. Texts are also not stored in a threaded view, you will have several entries from the same person for each message received.
Audio - A poor quality speaker is apparent as distortion can be heard when simply listening to the built in ringtones with higher pitch. It is fine for most calls or music though.
Software - Less options than a Nokia 206 circa 2012. Can't edit all the shortcuts, change text colour.
Camera - Inexplicably the flash the the camera is missing but they put a torch on the top of the phone instead. This makes no sense as it can't be used to help illuminate photos. It is also a very low resolution camera, you'd only use this in an emergency.
Value - It's not bad value for money but could be around £10 cheaper to compete with the similar spec phones like Tesco Mobile Imo Dash 4g. I'd suggest trying to buy this with a carrier subsidy rather than sim free.
