iNQ Chat 3G

NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 2100
Speed HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced 2009, October. Released 2009, December
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 114.5 x 61 x 12.8 mm (4.51 x 2.40 x 0.50 in)
Weight 122 g (4.30 oz)
Keyboard QWERTY
SIM Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type TFT, 256K colors
Size
Resolution 320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio
Home screen widgets
MEMORY
Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Phonebook 1000 entries, Photocall
Call records 30 received, dialed and missed calls
Internal 100MB
MAIN CAMERA
Single 3.15 MP, AF
Video Yes
SELFIE CAMERA
No
ADVERTISEMENT
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack No
COMMS
WLAN No
Bluetooth 2.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS
Radio No
USB miniUSB 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors
Messaging SMS, MMS, Email, IM, Push GMail
Browser WAP2.0 / xHTML
Games Yes
Java Yes, MIDP 2.0
Facebook, Windows Live, Skype, Twitter applications and integration
MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player
MP4/H.263/H.264 player
Organizer
Voice memo
Predictive text input
BATTERY
Type Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Stand-by
Talk time
MISC
Colors Black, Red
Price About 110 EUR

iNQ Chat 3G Overall Review

Launched in October 2009, the iNQ Chat 3G marked a distinctive position in the mobile market with its blend of social networking integration and affordability. This device features a TFT, 256K color display, offering a decent visual experience for its time. It is equipped with a 3.15 MP primary camera, which, by today’s standards, may seem limited but was quite functional for basic photography then.

The iNQ Chat 3G is notable for its QWERTY keyboard, catering to users who prefer physical keys for texting and emailing, a preference that resonates with many even today. With a 1150 mAh battery, it delivers satisfactory performance to cover daily communication needs without constant recharges.

One of the standout features of the iNQ Chat 3G was its dedicated support for social networking applications such as Facebook, Windows Live, Skype, and Twitter, a pioneering move towards integrating social media into the mobile experience. The phone also includes multimedia capabilities like an MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player and an MP4/H.263/H.264 player, rounding out its entertainment features.

The device’s storage capacity starts at 100 MB, which can be expanded via a microSD card, providing ample space for music, photos, and apps within the constraints of its time.