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Nokia N81

Smartphone

Display diagonal
2.40 in*
Battery capacity
1,050 mAh

Display

Display diagonal
2.40 in*
Display pixel density
167 ppi*
Resolution
240 x 320
Panel
Display: TFT, 16M colors
Horizontal pixels
240 px
Vertical pixels
320 px

Displays

  • Display*
    Diagonal
    2.40 in*
    Horizontal pixels
    240 px*
    Vertical pixels
    320 px*
    Technology
    TFT, 16M colors*

Processing & platform

Processor
369 MHz ARM 11*

Memory & storage

Storage options
12 MB, 96 MB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 96 MB RAM / 12 MB storage*
    Memory
    96 MB*
    Capacity
    12 MB*

Memory options

  • 0.09375 GB*
    Capacity
    0.09375 GB*
  • 96 MB*
    Capacity
    96 MB*

Storage options

  • 12 MB*
    Capacity
    12 MB*

Supported storage media

  • SD card

Cameras

  • Rear camera 1
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Position
    Rear
    Resolution
    2 MP

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
1,050 mAh

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Symbian
Cellular networks
GSM / UMTS*
Wi-Fi
Reported value 1: WLANWi-Fi 802.11b/g with UPnP*
Reported value 2: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g with UPnP*
Reported value 3: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g with UPnP*
Bluetooth
Reported value 1: 2.0, A2DP*
Reported value 2: 2.0, A2DP*
Reported value 3: 2.0, A2DP*
Reported value 4: 2*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
102 x 50 x 17.9 mm, 86 cc (4.02 x 1.97 x 0.70 in)*
Weight
140 g

Colors

  • Cobalt blue*
  • Graphite grey*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 27 fields
Body Weight
140 g (4.94 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    140*
    unit
    g*
    original
    140 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body SIM
Mini-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Type
2.4 inches, 17.8 cm*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2.4*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    2.4 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    17.8*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    17.8 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Display Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    240*
    y
    320*
    unit
    px*
    original
    240 x 320*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
Platform OS
Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Platform Cpu
369 MHz ARM 11*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    369*
    unit
    MHz*
    original
    369 MHz*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Memory Cardslot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    2 GB*
    span
    • 28*
    • 32*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Name
Nokia N81*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Memory Internalmemory
12MB 96MB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    12*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    12MB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    96*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    96MB*
    span
    • 5*
    • 9*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Cameraspecs
2 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    2 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Features
LED flash*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
MainCamera Video
320p@15fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    15*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    15fps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
SelfieCamera Cameraspecs
CIF videocall camera*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound Feature
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Sound 3.5mmjack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS WLAN
WLANWi-Fi 802.11b/g with UPnP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS Radio
Stereo FM radio*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
COMMS USB
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Battery Type
Removable Li-Po 1050 mAh battery (BT-6MT)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1,050*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    1050 mAh*
    span
    • 16*
    • 24*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Colors
Cobalt blue, Graphite grey*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price
About 200 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Technology
GSM / UMTS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 2gbands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network 3gbands
UMTS 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Body Dimensions
102 x 50 x 17.9 mm, 86 cc (4.02 x 1.97 x 0.70 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    17.9*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    17.9 mm*
    span
    • 11*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.7*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.70 in*
    span
    • 41*
    • 48*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 2 · 1 fields
model
N81*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 3 · 42 fields
body weight
140 g (4.94 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    140*
    unit
    g*
    original
    140 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body sim
Mini-SIM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display type
TFT, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display size
2.4 inches, 17.8 cm (~35.0% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2.4*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    2.4 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    17.8*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    17.8 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
display resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
  • x
    240*
    y
    320*
    unit
    px*
    original
    240 x 320*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
display
Touch-sensitive Navi wheel*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory card slot
microSD, up to 8 GB (dedicated slot), 2 GB included*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    8 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    2*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    2 GB*
    span
    • 38*
    • 42*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
model
N81*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound alert types
Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, monophonic, MP3 ringtones*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g with UPnP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms bluetooth
2.0, A2DP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms gps
No*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms radio
Stereo FM radio*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
comms usb
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features sensors
V1*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features browser
WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network technology
GSM / UMTS*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
features
MP3/AAC/MP4 player Predictive text input Push to talk Voice dial/memo Organizer*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc colors
Cobalt blue, Graphite grey*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 3g bands
UMTS 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network speed
Yes, 384 kbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform os
Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
platform cpu
369 MHz ARM 11*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    369*
    unit
    MHz*
    original
    369 MHz*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
memory internal
12 MB, 96 MB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    12*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    12 MB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    96*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    96 MB*
    span
    • 7*
    • 12*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera single
2 MP*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    2*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    2 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
320p@15fps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    15*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    15fps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc price
About 200 EUR*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
main camera features
LED flash*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network gprs
Class 10*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
network edge
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
selfie camera single
CIF videocall camera*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch announced
2007, August. Released 2007, November*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar eu
0.81 W/kg (head)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.81*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.81 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
misc sar
0.73 W/kg (head)     0.60 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.73*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.73 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.6*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.60 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Removable Li-Po 1050 mAh battery (BT-6MT)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1,050*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    1050 mAh*
    span
    • 16*
    • 24*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
launch status
Discontinued*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery talk time
Up to 4 h (2G) / 3 h (3G)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery stand.by
Up to 410 h*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
body dimensions
102 x 50 x 17.9 mm, 86 cc (4.02 x 1.97 x 0.70 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    17.9*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    17.9 mm*
    span
    • 11*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.7*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.70 in*
    span
    • 41*
    • 48*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Specifications 4 · 17 fields
Body Weight (g)
140* g
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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Display Type
TFT, 16M colors*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Pixels X
240*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Pixels Y
320*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Display Size (inches)
2.4* inches
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Screen to Body Ratio (%)
35* %
Scope and conditions
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optical_format_declarations
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RAM (GB)
0.09375* GB
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Main Camera Single (MP)
2* MP
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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declared_pixel_matrices
Comms Bluetooth
2*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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Battery Capacity (mAh)
1,050* mAh
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
Price in USD
274.0*
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Model
Nokia N81*
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Launch Expected Year
2007.0*
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Height (mm)
102* mm
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Width (mm)
50* mm
Scope and conditions
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Thickness (mm)
17.9* mm
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Specifications 5 · 42 fields
Battery · Stand-by
Up to 410 h*
Battery · Talk time
Up to 4 h (2G) / 3 h (3G)*
Battery · Type
Removable Li-Po 1050 mAh battery (BT-6MT)*
Body · Dimensions
102 x 50 x 17.9 mm, 86 cc (4.02 x 1.97 x 0.70 in)*
Body · SIM
Mini-SIM*
Body · Weight
140 g (4.94 oz)*
Comms · Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP*
Comms · Positioning
No*
Comms · Radio
Stereo FM radio*
Comms · USB
microUSB 2.0*
Comms · WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g with UPnP*
Display · Features
Touch-sensitive Navi wheel*
Display · Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)*
Display · Size
2.4 inches, 17.8 cm2 (~35.0% screen-to-body ratio)*
Display · Type
TFT, 16M colors*
Features · Browser
WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML*
Features · Features
MP3/AAC/MP4 player Predictive text input Push to talk Voice dial/memo Organizer*
Launch · Announced
2007, August. Released 2007, November*
Launch · Status
Discontinued*
Main Camera · Features
LED flash*
Main Camera · Single
2 MP*
Main Camera · Video
320p@15fps*
Memory · Card slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included*
Memory · Internal
12MB 96MB RAM*
Misc · Colors
Cobalt blue, Graphite grey*
Historical price
About 200 EUR*
Misc · SAR
0.73 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)*
Misc · SAR EU
0.81 W/kg (head)*
Network · 2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
Network · 3G bands
UMTS 2100*
Network · Speed
Yes, 384 kbps*
Network · Technology
GSM / UMTS*
Platform · CPU
369 MHz ARM 11*
Platform · OS
Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI*
Selfie camera · Single
CIF videocall camera*
Sound · 3.5mm jack
Yes*
Sound · Alert types
Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, monophonic, MP3 ringtones*
Sound · Loudspeaker
Yes*
Colors
Cobalt blue
Cobalt blue*
Graphite grey
Graphite grey*
Display
Display
Diagonal
2.4* in
Horizontal pixels
240* px
Vertical pixels
320* px
Technology
TFT, 16M colors*
Memory options
96 MB
Capacity
96.0* MB
12 MB
Capacity
12.0* MB
96 MB RAM / 12 MB
Memory
96.0* MB
Capacity
12.0* MB
Rear cameras
Rear camera 1
Resolution
2.0* MP
Position
Rear*

* Provisional data