Haier U53

NETWORK
Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800
GPRS Class 10
EDGE No
LAUNCH
Announced 2010. Released 2010, April
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 111 x 59.3 x 13.4 mm (4.37 x 2.33 x 0.53 in)
Weight
Keyboard QWERTY
SIM Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
DISPLAY
Type TFT, 65K colors
Size 2.0 inches
Resolution
MEMORY
Card slot microSD (dedicated slot)
Phonebook Yes
Call records Yes
MAIN CAMERA
Single Yes
Video No
SELFIE CAMERA
No
ADVERTISEMENT
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack No
COMMS
WLAN No
Bluetooth 2.0
Positioning No
Radio FM radio
USB No
FEATURES
Sensors
Messaging SMS, MMS
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML
Games No
Java Yes, MIDP 2.0
MP3/MP4 player
Yahoo and Skype apps
Predictive text input
BATTERY
Type Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
MISC
Colors Black

Haier U53 Overall Review

The Haier U53 stands as a feature phone that harks back to the era where simplicity and basic functionality were key. Announced in 2010, it features a 2.0-inch display, catering primarily to users seeking straightforward communication tools without the complexities of modern smartphones. The U53 is equipped with a 1000 mAh battery, promising to deliver enough power to cover basic phone activities throughout the day.

With a modest 0.3 MP camera, the Haier U53 offers the capability to capture photos, although the quality is reflective of the technology of its time, suited more for quick snapshots than high-quality photography. It embodies the essence of feature phones, focusing on call quality, text messaging efficiency, and the durability to withstand daily wear and tear.

The inclusion of features like an MP3/MP4 player, along with support for Yahoo and Skype apps, suggests an attempt to bridge the gap between feature phones and the emerging smartphone technology of its era, offering users some level of multimedia and internet communication capabilities within a simple, user-friendly interface.