Haier M1000

NETWORK
Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800
GPRS Class 10
EDGE No
LAUNCH
Announced 2005
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 81.9 x 44.6 x 18.8 mm (3.22 x 1.76 x 0.74 in)
Weight 81 g (2.86 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type CSTN, 65K colors
Size 1.8 inches, 10.2 cm2 (~27.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
MEMORY
Card slot No
Phonebook 500 entries
Call records 20 dialed, 20 received, 20 missed calls
CAMERA
No
ADVERTISEMENT
SOUND
Loudspeaker No
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
3.5mm jack No
COMMS
WLAN No
Bluetooth No
Positioning No
Radio No
USB No
FEATURES
Sensors
Messaging SMS, MMS
Browser WAP 2.0
Games Yes
Java No
Bio-rhythm
Phone Book Easy Search
PC Sync
Organizer
BATTERY
Type Removable Li-Ion 560 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 200 h
Talk time Up to 3 h
MISC
Colors Red, Silver

Haier M1000 Overall Review

The Haier M1000, announced in 2005, is a classic representation of the early feature phone era, prioritizing simplicity and basic communication needs over the complex functionalities of modern smartphones. It boasts a compact 1.8-inch display, suitable for its primary functions such as calling and texting.

This model comes equipped with a 560 mAh battery, which, given the phone’s limited feature set, should suffice for daily use without frequent recharging. The absence of a camera aligns with the phone’s positioning as a tool for straightforward communication, rather than for multimedia consumption or creation.

In an age dominated by smartphones, the Haier M1000 reminds us of a time when mobile phones were less about endless apps and more about connectivity and portability. Its lightweight design and simple interface appeal to users looking for a device free from the complexities associated with modern technology.