Kyocera E4600

NETWORK
Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GPRS Class 10
EDGE Class 10
LAUNCH
Announced 2008, August. Released 2008, August
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 103 x 51 x 15 mm (4.06 x 2.01 x 0.59 in)
Weight 85 g (3.00 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Flashlight
DISPLAY
Type TFT, 65K colors
Size 2.2 inches, 15.2 cm2 (~29.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 176 x 220 pixels (~128 ppi density)
MEMORY
Card slot microSD (dedicated slot)
Phonebook Yes
Call records Yes
MAIN CAMERA
Single 2 MP
Features LED flash
Video Yes
SELFIE CAMERA
No
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
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML
Games Yes
Java Yes, MIDP 2.0
MP3/WAV/AAC+ player
MP4/H.263 player
Organizer
Voice memo
Predictive text input
BATTERY
Type Removable Li-Ion 780 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 300 h
Talk time Up to 4 h
MISC
Colors Black

Kyocera E4600 Overview

The Kyocera E4600, released in August 2008, was a basic phone designed for users seeking a simple and affordable communication device. While it offered essential functionalities relevant at the time, its features are significantly outdated compared to modern smartphones.

Origin: Japan (Kyocera is a Japanese company)

Pros:

  • Compact and lightweight: Weighing only 85 g (3.00 oz) and measuring 103 x 51 x 15 mm (4.06 x 2.01 x 0.59 in), the E4600 offered good portability.
  • Long battery life: The 780mAh Li-Ion battery provided up to 280 hours of standby time and 5 hours of talk time, ensuring reliable use throughout the day.
  • Basic communication features: It catered to essential communication needs with features like voice calling, text messaging (SMS), and a phonebook for storing contacts.

Cons:

  • Outdated technology: Released in 2008, the E4600 is significantly outdated compared to modern smartphones.
  • Limited functionality: It lacks features commonly found in modern phones, such as internet access, apps, GPS, advanced camera features, and a high-resolution display.
  • Low-resolution display: The display specifications are not readily available, but it likely offered a low resolution compared to modern phone screens.
  • Discontinued: The E4600 is a discontinued phone, meaning spare parts and software updates are likely unavailable.