BenQ T51

NETWORK
Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
GPRS Class 10
EDGE No
LAUNCH
Announced 2007, August
Status Cancelled
BODY
Dimensions 86.4 x 45.3 x 20.8 mm (3.40 x 1.78 x 0.82 in)
Weight 85.5 g (3.00 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type TFT, 256K colors
Size 1.8 inches, 10.2 cm2 (~26.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 176 x 220 pixels (~157 ppi density)
Second external mono OLED display 128 x 32 pixels, 1 inch
Wallpapers
MEMORY
Card slot microSD
Phonebook Yes
Call records 10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls
Internal 23MB
MAIN CAMERA
Single 2 MP
Video Yes
SELFIE CAMERA
No
SOUND
Loudspeaker No
Alert types Vibration; Polyphonic(64), MP3, MIDI, iMelody ringtones
3.5mm jack No
COMMS
WLAN No
Bluetooth 1.2
Positioning No
Radio FM radio
USB 1.1
FEATURES
Sensors
Messaging SMS, MMS
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML
Games Yes
Java Yes, MIDP 2.0
Webcam funciton
Predictive text input
Stopwatch
Organizer
BATTERY
Type Removable Li-Ion 750 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 150 h
Talk time Up to 3 h 30 min
MISC
Colors Burnished graphite, Peach essence

BenQ T51 Overall Review

The BenQ T51, announced in August 2007, marks a notable entry in the mobile phone market of its time, showcasing features that were quite appealing for users seeking functionality and simplicity. It comes equipped with a 1.8-inch TFT display, offering a resolution that fits the device’s compact design and user interface requirements. This display size and technology were quite standard for the time, ensuring adequate visibility for calls, text messaging, and basic browsing.

Photography on the BenQ T51 is handled by a 2 MP primary camera, allowing for decent picture quality in well-lit conditions. While not competing with modern smartphones, this was a commendable specification for casual photography during the phone’s release period.

The device is powered by a 750 mAh battery, which was sufficient for the lower power demands of phones from this era. With 23 MB of internal storage, the T51 focuses on providing a straightforward mobile experience, emphasizing core functionalities like calling, SMS, and basic multimedia features.

BenQ T51 Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • Compact and user-friendly design, easy to navigate and carry.
  • The 2 MP camera offers basic photographic capabilities.
  • The 1.8-inch TFT display provides clear visibility for everyday phone use.

Cons:

  • Limited internal storage capacity of 23 MB, with minimal room for additional applications or media.
  • The 750 mAh battery may offer limited usage time by current standards.
  • Lacks the advanced connectivity and multimedia features found in newer smartphones.