BenQ T3

NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 3, 7
Speed HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced 2014, September. Released 2014, September
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 131.9 x 66.7 x 8.5 mm (5.19 x 2.63 x 0.33 in)
Weight 128 g (4.52 oz)
SIM Micro-SIM
DISPLAY
Type IPS LCD
Size 4.5 inches, 55.8 cm2 (~63.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PLATFORM
OS Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU Adreno 305
MEMORY
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 4GB 1GB RAM
eMMC 4.5
MAIN CAMERA
Single 8 MP, AF
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video Yes
SELFIE CAMERA
Single VGA
Video
ADVERTISEMENT
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS
NFC No
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
BATTERY
Type Li-Ion 1840 mAh, non-removable
Stand-by Up to 450 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 15 h (3G)
MISC
Colors Black, White, Green
Price About 80 EUR

BenQ T3 Overall Review

The BenQ T3 is an Android smartphone that was announced in September 2014, marking its entry into the competitive market with a focus on providing essential features at an affordable price point. It boasts a 4.5-inch display, offering a comfortable viewing experience for media consumption and web browsing. Powered by the Snapdragon 400 chipset and equipped with 1GB of RAM, the T3 is capable of handling everyday tasks with relative ease.

Photography on the T3 is facilitated by an 8 MP primary camera, capable of capturing decent quality photos under good lighting conditions. The phone also comes with 4 GB of internal storage, expandable via a microSD card, providing ample space for apps, photos, and music. A 1840 mAh battery powers the device, ensuring a day’s worth of usage on a single charge under moderate use.

The T3 runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), offering access to a wide range of apps and services available on the Google Play Store. Its connectivity options include standard support for 3G networks, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, allowing for seamless internet access and file sharing.

BenQ T3 Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • The 4.5-inch display is adequately sized for browsing and media consumption.
  • Snapdragon 400 chipset and 1GB RAM provide a smooth experience for basic tasks.
  • 8 MP primary camera delivers respectable photo quality for its class.
  • Expandable storage via microSD card is a convenient feature.

Cons:

  • Limited by 4 GB of internal storage, which may require frequent management or expansion.
  • Battery capacity might not suffice for heavy users or long hours of internet browsing.
  • Runs on an older version of Android, which may not support newer apps and features.
  • Lacks support for 4G LTE, limiting internet speeds to 3G.