Bird D716

NETWORK
Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800
GPRS Class 12
EDGE No
LAUNCH
Announced 2007
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 105.8 x 46 x 12.8 mm (4.17 x 1.81 x 0.50 in)
Weight 81 g (2.86 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type TFT, 260K colors
Size 1.9 inches, 11.4 cm2 (~23.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 176 x 220 pixels (~148 ppi density)
MEMORY
Card slot microSD (dedicated slot)
Phonebook Yes
Call records 20 dialed, 20 received, 20 missed calls
Internal 60MB
MAIN CAMERA
Single 2 MP, AF
Video Yes
SELFIE CAMERA
No
ADVERTISEMENT
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
3.5mm jack No
COMMS
WLAN No
Bluetooth No
Positioning No
Radio No
USB Proprietary
FEATURES
Sensors
Messaging SMS, EMS, MMS
Browser WAP 2.0
Games Yes
Java Yes, MIDP 2.0
MP3/ MP4 player
Audio Recorder
Data/ Fax Modem
FR,HR,EFR,AMR voice codecs
Languages: Chinese, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi
BATTERY
Type Removable Li-Ion 600 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 120 h
Talk time Up to 3.30 h
MISC
Colors Mirror Silver

Bird D716 Overall Review

The Bird D716 is a classic example of an early feature phone, introduced in 2007. This device offers a 1.9-inch display, catering to basic phone functionalities like calling and texting with ease. A notable feature is its 2 MP primary camera, which, for its time, provided users the ability to capture essential photographs with modest quality.

With 60 MB of internal storage, the Bird D716 could store a limited number of photos, messages, and contacts. Users had the option to expand this storage with a microSD card, a valuable feature for additional space. Powered by a 600 mAh battery, the D716 was designed for minimal power consumption, providing adequate battery life given its limited range of functionalities.

Its design reflects the era’s preference for compactness and simplicity, featuring a physical keypad that ensures ease of use for all demographic groups. Despite its basic nature, the D716 incorporated features that were quite forward-looking for feature phones at the time, such as an MP3/MP4 player for multimedia playback.