NEC e232

NETWORK
Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
GPRS Yes
EDGE No
LAUNCH
Announced 2003, Q2
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 90 x 43 x 23 mm, 97 cc (3.54 x 1.69 x 0.91 in)
Weight 90 g (3.17 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type TFT, 65K colors
Size
Resolution 128 x 160 pixels
Second 12 colors LED (30 x 96 pixels)
Download wallpapers, animations
MEMORY
Card slot No
Phonebook 500 x 8 fields, Photo call
Call records 10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls
10 x 20 sec. voice memo
MAIN CAMERA
Single CIF
Video No
SELFIE CAMERA
No
SOUND
Loudspeaker No
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic ringtones
3.5mm jack No
COMMS
WLAN No
Bluetooth No
Positioning No
Radio No
USB
FEATURES
Sensors
Messaging SMS, EMS, MMS
Browser WAP 1.2.1
Games 5
Java No
Predictive text input
Organizer
Voice memo
BATTERY
Type Removable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 220 h
Talk time Up to 3 h 30 min

NEC e232 Overview

Release Date: The NEC e232 was announced in the second quarter of 2003.

Network and Connectivity: The phone operates on GSM technology with 2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900. It supports GPRS for data connectivity.

Design and Body: With dimensions of 90 x 43 x 23 mm and weighing 90 g, the NEC e232 is compact and lightweight. It uses a Mini-SIM card.

Display: The phone features a TFT display with 65K colors. The main display has a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, and there’s a secondary 12-color LED display with a resolution of 30 x 96 pixels. It supports downloadable wallpapers and animations.

Memory: There is no card slot for external memory. The phone’s internal memory includes a phonebook with capacity for 500 contacts with 8 fields each, along with photo call functionality. It can store up to 10 dialed, received, and missed calls, as well as 10 voice memos of 20 seconds each.

Camera: The NEC e232 features a single CIF resolution camera. It doesn’t support video recording.

Sound: The phone lacks a loudspeaker but supports vibration and downloadable polyphonic ringtones.

Communications: The e232 does not support Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or radio.

Features: Messaging options include SMS, EMS, and MMS. It has a built-in WAP 1.2.1 browser and comes with five pre-installed games. Other features include predictive text input, organizer functions, and voice memo.

Battery: Powered by a removable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery, the e232 offers up to 220 hours of standby time and up to 3 hours and 30 minutes of talk time.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When was the NEC e232 announced?
A: The NEC e232 was announced in the second quarter of 2003.

Q: What is the resolution of the main display?
A: The main display has a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels.

Q: How many contacts can the phonebook store?
A: The phonebook can store up to 500 contacts with 8 fields each, along with photo call functionality.

Q: Does the NEC e232 support external memory cards?
A: No, there is no card slot for external memory.

Q: What is the capacity of the battery?
A: It comes with a removable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery.

Q: Can I send MMS with the NEC e232?
A: Yes, the phone supports MMS messaging.

Q: How much talk time does the NEC e232 offer?
A: It offers up to 3 hours and 30 minutes of talk time.