Haier T3000

NETWORK
Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
GPRS Class 10
EDGE No
LAUNCH
Announced 2005, Q1
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 85 x 45 x 23.5 mm (3.35 x 1.77 x 0.93 in)
Weight 85 g (3.00 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type 65K colors
Size
Resolution 128 x 160 pixels
Screensaver
Downloadable logos
MEMORY
Card slot No
Phonebook Yes
Call records
Internal 4MB
MAIN CAMERA
Single VGA
Video No
SELFIE CAMERA
No
ADVERTISEMENT
SOUND
Loudspeaker No
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic ringtones
3.5mm jack No
COMMS
WLAN No
Bluetooth No
Positioning No
Infrared port Yes
Radio No
USB
FEATURES
Sensors
Messaging SMS, MMS, EMail
Browser WAP 1.2.1
Games Yes
Java Yes, MIDP 2.0
Push To Talk
Predictive text input
Calculator
Voice memo
BATTERY
Type Removable Li-Ion 600 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 200 h
Talk time Up to 2 h

Haier T3000 Overall Review

The Haier T3000, announced in Q1 2005, is a classic representation of the early 2000s mobile phone era. This device features a 65K color display, offering basic but clear visuals for its time. With a compact storage capacity of 4 MB, it caters to the fundamental needs for storage of contacts and messages, which were the primary functions of phones from that period.

Powered by a 600 mAh battery, the T3000 was designed for efficiency, providing sufficient power to support its modest feature set without the need for daily charging. This aligns with the era’s expectations, where the usage of mobile phones was predominantly for calling and texting.

The phone’s design is simple and straightforward, emphasizing ease of use with a physical keypad and a small form factor. This makes it easily navigable for all users, particularly those who value the tactile feedback of physical buttons over touchscreens.