BenQ E55

NETWORK
Technology GSM / UMTS
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands UMTS 2100
Speed Yes, 384 kbps
LAUNCH
Announced 2008, July. Released 2008, July
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 94 x 48 x 19 mm (3.70 x 1.89 x 0.75 in)
Weight 95 g (3.35 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type TFT, 256K colors
Size 2.0 inches, 12.6 cm2 (~27.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi density)
Wallpapers
Second external 1-inch 65K CSTN display, 96 x 64 pixels
MEMORY
Card slot microSD (dedicated slot)
Phonebook Yes
Call records Yes
Internal 45MB
MAIN CAMERA
Single 2 MP
Video Yes
SELFIE CAMERA
Single VGA videocall camera
Video
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
3.5mm jack No
COMMS
WLAN No
Bluetooth 1.2, A2DP
Positioning No
Radio No
USB 1.2
FEATURES
Sensors
Messaging SMS, EMS, MMS, Email
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML
Games Yes
Java Yes, MIDP 2.0
MP3/MP4 player
Organizer
Voice memo
BATTERY
Type Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 180 h
Talk time Up to 2 h 40 min
MISC
Colors Red, Brown

BenQ E55 Overall Review

Introduced in July 2008, the BenQ E55 marks its presence in the mobile market as a device catering to the essential needs of communication and multimedia of its time. Featuring a 2.0-inch TFT display with 256K colors, the E55 provides a compact and clear screen for navigating through its functions and viewing content. This device is equipped with a 2 MP primary camera, allowing users to capture photos with basic clarity, a significant feature for a phone from this period.

The BenQ E55 is powered by a 900 mAh battery, which was adequate for sustaining the device’s operations through moderate usage during its release time. With 45 MB of internal storage, the phone offers limited space for storing multimedia files and data, which was relatively standard for the era.

Despite its basic feature set by today’s standards, the BenQ E55 was designed with practicality in mind, emphasizing ease of use, essential multimedia capabilities, and communication functions. Its compact form factor and lightweight design make it a suitable choice for users looking for a straightforward mobile phone experience.

BenQ E55 Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Compact and easy-to-use design, ideal for basic phone functions.
  • 2 MP camera for simple photography needs.
  • A clear 2.0-inch display suitable for its range of features.

Cons:

  • Limited by 45 MB of internal storage, restricting multimedia and data capacity.
  • The 900 mAh battery may not meet the demands of heavy users by current standards.
  • Lacks advanced connectivity and smart features found in more modern devices.