Embark on a journey back to the roots of mobile communication with the Benefon iO, a classic device that harks back to the essentials of mobile connectivity. With its monochrome graphic display and straightforward design, the Benefon iO is a testament to the era when phones were simple yet functional.
Key Features:
The Benefon iO is a nod to the past, offering reliability and ease of use for those who yearn for the uncomplicated mobile phones of yesteryear. Whether you’re looking for a secondary phone or a primary device that sticks to the basics, the Benefon iO is a choice that stands the test of time.
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) CDMA 800 / 1900 |
GSM 900 |
Announced | November, 1999 |
Status |
Discontinued |
Dimensions | 122 x 56 x 24 mm (4.80 x 2.20 x 0.94 in) |
Weight | 167 g (5.89 oz) |
SIMs SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. |
Mini-SIM |
Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | Monochrome graphic |
Resolution | 6 lines Dynamic & user-selectable font size Cyrillic characters |
Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. |
No |
Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. |
No |
Loudspeaker | No |
3.5mm jack |
No |
WLAN |
No |
Positioning |
No |
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | No |
Infrared Infrared connectivity is an old wireless technology used to connect two electronic devices. It uses a beam of infrared light to transmit information and so requires direct line of sight and operates only at close range. | |
USB | No |
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. | |
Radio |
Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydrid) |
Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | NiMH 700 mAh |
Placement | Removable |
Colors |
6 |
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