Haier M260

NETWORK
Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800
GPRS Class 10
EDGE No
LAUNCH
Announced 2006, Q2
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 104 x 46.5 x 16.8 mm (4.09 x 1.83 x 0.66 in)
Weight 95 g (3.35 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Size 1.8 inches, 10.2 cm2 (~21.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
Handwriting recognition
MEMORY
Card slot miniSD
Phonebook 500 entries
Call records 20 dialed, 20 received, 20 missed calls
MAIN CAMERA
Single 2 MP
Video Yes
SELFIE 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 FM radio
USB No
FEATURES
Sensors
Messaging SMS, MMS, Email
Browser WAP 2.0
Games Yes
Java Yes, MIDP 2.0
MP3/MP4 player
PC Sync
TTS
Voice memo
Organizer
BATTERY
Type Removable Li-Ion 650 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 174 h
Talk time Up to 4 h
Type Extended battery, Li-Ion 1000 mAh
Stand-by Up to 288 h
Talk time Up to 5 h 20 min
MISC
Colors Black, White

Haier M260 Overall Review

The Haier M260 is a classic feature phone that harks back to a simpler era in mobile technology. Announced in Q2 2006, it offers a compact 1.8-inch display, which is standard for phones of its time, focusing on providing the essential functions of calling and texting without the complexities of modern smartphones.

Equipped with a 2 MP primary camera, the M260 allows users to capture photos with a modest quality reflective of the period’s technology. While not competing with today’s high-resolution cameras, it served well for basic photography needs at the time.

One of the M260’s notable constraints is its 650 mAh battery, which by current standards, offers limited usage time. However, given the phone’s minimal power requirements relative to today’s devices, users could still expect a reasonable performance through a typical day’s use.

Featuring a TFT resistive touchscreen with 65K colors, the Haier M260 embraced the early adoption of touchscreen technology, offering users an innovative way to interact with their device beyond the traditional keypad input. This feature, along with handwriting recognition, positioned the M260 as a forward-thinking device within its category.