In the fast-paced world of technology, it's easy to forget about devices that were once considered advanced and groundbreaking. One such device is the Amoi 6201, a feature phone released in 2006.
About the Device
The Amoi 6201 was released in the second quarter of 2006 under the brand Amoi, a Chinese-based manufacturer of mobile phones and other electronic devices. It was a lightweight phone, weighing only 80g and measuring 11.9mm in thickness. These features made it compact and easy to carry around.
Operating System and Storage
The Amoi 6201 ran on a feature phone operating system, which was commonly used at the time. It had 128MB of internal storage, but unfortunately, it did not come with a card slot for additional memory.
Network and Launch
The device supported GSM technology and worked with 2G bands for GSM 900, 1800, and 1900. It had a Class 8 GPRS for internet connectivity, but no EDGE availability. The Amoi 6201 was announced in 2006 and was discontinued soon after.
Design and Display
The Amoi 6201 had a simple and straightforward design. It measured 106 x 45 x 11.9 mm and came in at 80g. Its Mini-SIM card slot was standard at the time. The display was a 2.0-inch TFT screen with 65k colors. Its resolution was 176 x 220 pixels, giving it a ~141 ppi density and a screen-to-body ratio of 26.4%.
Memory and Camera
The device had a limited memory capacity, with no card slot option. Its phonebook could hold up to 500 entries, and the call records could store 20 dialed, 20 received, and 20 missed calls. The main camera was a single 1.3 MP shooter, with the ability to capture videos. It did not have a selfie camera.
Sound and Communication
The Amoi 6201 had a loudspeaker and supported vibration and downloadable polyphonic and MP3 ringtones for alerts. It did not have a 3.5mm audio jack. Its communication features included Bluetooth and miniUSB 1.1 for connecting to other devices. Unfortunately, neither WLAN nor radio capabilities were available.
Features and Battery
The phone had basic features such as SMS, MMS, a WAP 2.0 browser, and pre-installed games. It did not support Java technology, which was commonly used in mobile games at the time. In addition, it had an MP3/MP4 player, PC sync, voice memo, photo editor, organizer, stopwatch, and world time. The phone was powered by a removable Li-Ion 720 mAh battery, providing up to 150 hours of standby time and up to 4 hours and 30 minutes of talk time.
Final Thoughts
The Amoi 6201 was a simple and functional feature phone that served its purpose well during its time. While it may seem outdated now, it was once a popular and innovative device that helped shape the future of mobile technology. It may no longer be in production, but its legacy lives on in the ever-changing landscape of mobile phones and devices.
