BenQ M220

NETWORK
Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
GPRS Class 10
EDGE No
LAUNCH
Announced 2005, Q1
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 102 x 44 x 18 mm (4.02 x 1.73 x 0.71 in)
Weight 86 g (3.03 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type CSTN, 65K colors
Size 1.5 inches, 27 x 27 mm, 7.3 cm2 (~16.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 128 x 128 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~121 ppi density)
Wallpapers
MEMORY
Card slot No
Phonebook 500 entries
Call records 10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls
300 SMS messages
CAMERA
No
SOUND
Loudspeaker No
Alert types Vibration; Polyphonic(16) – SMAF, iMelody, Midi ringtones
3.5mm jack No
COMMS
WLAN No
Bluetooth No
Positioning No
Radio FM radio
USB Proprietary
FEATURES
Sensors
Messaging SMS, EMS, MMS
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML
Games Eda Mouse, Cherry Boy
Java No
iTap
Stopwatch
Organizer
BATTERY
Type Removable Li-Ion 760 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 140 h
Talk time Up to 5 h
MISC
Colors Cool Silver, Stark White, Crystal Black

BenQ M220 Overall Review

The BenQ M220, announced in Q1 2005, is a classic mobile phone known for its straightforward functionality and ease of use. Designed primarily for calling and texting, the M220 features a 1.5-inch display, sufficient for its basic functions and showing simple graphics and text. This display size and technology were quite typical for mobile phones of that era, prioritizing battery life and device compactness.

One of the key highlights of the M220 is its 760 mAh battery, which provided commendable standby and talk times, considering the phone’s minimal power requirements. The device’s simplicity extends to its user interface, which is intuitive and user-friendly, allowing quick access to the phone’s core features like the phonebook, messages, and basic organizational tools.

While the M220 lacks the advanced features found in today’s smartphones, such as high-resolution cameras, app stores, and large touchscreens, it stands out for its durability and reliability. Phones like the M220 were built to last, with a focus on providing basic mobile communication tools in a compact and easy-to-use form factor.

BenQ M220 Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Long battery life due to low power consumption.
  • Compact and durable design, ideal for everyday use.
  • Simple and intuitive interface, perfect for users who prefer basic functionality.

Cons:

  • Very limited features compared to modern smartphones, with no camera or internet connectivity.
  • Small display with low resolution by today’s standards.
  • Lacks expandable storage or support for multimedia beyond basic ringtones.