Vodafone 150 & 250
Ultra-cheap phones for those that need a second or third, or just to make calls. These are the cheapest phones around (less than $15 for the 150, less than $20 for the 250) and are no frills or thrills. They are said to be mainly targeting emerging markets but it is possible they will show up in others as well.
Vodafone 150 Features:
- Display – Monochrome, 96 x 64 pixels, 1.0 inches
- Networks (3G)
- GSM:900/1800 MHz
- Memory: 100 phonebook entries
- Messaging
- SMS
- Battery
- Talk time: up to 5 hours.
- Standby time: Up to 400 hours
- Connectivity
- USB (for charging only)
- Colors – Black
- Extras - flashlight, organizer, voice memo, vibration
Vodafone 250 Features:
- Display – CSTN, 65K colors, 128 x 128 pixels, 1.45 inches
- Networks (3G)
- GSM:900/1800 MHz
- Memory: 100 phonebook entries
- Messaging
- SMS
- Battery
- Talk time: up to 5 hours.
- Standby time: Up to 400 hours
- Connectivity
- USB (for charging only)
- FM Radio
- Colors – Black, Grey-Blue
- Extras - flashlight, organizer, voice memo, vibration, speakerphone
Vodafone has stated that these are aimed at ‘emerging markets’ and have announced release plans for India, Turkey, Qatar, South Africa, Lesotho, Mozambique, Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana and Congo.