Neo 808i: Small phone that actually looks cool

There are quite a few “very small phones” out and about now, but this is one I’ve happened across while writing a column for Etihad’s in-flight magazine. It isn’t available in Australia (it’s a UK / Middle Eastern phone), but it’s interesting enough that I thought I’d share the info – if you’re OS, you could always try nabbing one if you’re in those neighbourhoods.

Full specs and more pics after the jump.

The Neo 808i claims to be “world’s smallest full-featured” handset (though the M500 probably beats it out). It’s got a stylish brushed aluminium finish, GSM/GPRS, 1.2Mp camera, audio & video recording, MP3 & MP4 playback, microSD support, and Bluetooth. WAP is there too, though not exactly a ‘feature’, and FM Radio is there, though apparently through a network-assisted packet mode of some kind, which is weird.

If you’re going this small, though, you are probably really just after a stylish handset that will tuck away anywhere, and this really looks to fit that billing. I for one would be happy to see this hit the local scene. -Seamus Byrne

Official Site [Neo]

Size
• Dimensions : 41 x 72 x 14mm
• Weight : 90 g

Operating Frequency
• Tri-Band GSM / GPRS – 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
• Automatic switching between bands for seamless coverage.

Display
• 262K colors, TFT 26mm x 21mm

User Interface
• MTK6217
• Quick keys optimized for quick access to MP3 / MP4 players and camera.

O/S Functions
• GPRS / SMS / MMS / EMS
• WAP 2.0, GPRS Class 10

Housing
• Exterior made from Brushed Aluminum
• Black / Red
• Pink / Grey

Multimedia Functions
• MP3 , MP4 Players (Listen to thousands of songs thanks to expandable Micro SD Card Slot).
• FM Radio
• Camera
• Video Recorder
• Audio Recorder

Applications
• Image Editor
• Health – BMI calculator & Menstrual calculator
• Converters – Currency, Length , Weight
• Calculator
• Stop Watch
• Games
• Melody Composer
• E – Book reader
• World Clock

Organizer
• Calendar
• Multiple Alarms
• Address Book up to 1,000 entries
• To Do List

Usability
• Adaptive keys to 5 way directional Jog. Allocate various applications to soft keys to gain direct access.
• Quick key for Camera functions.
• Quick key for Silent mode.
• Speed Dial

Messaging
• SMS
• MMS
• Audio Messaging and recording
• Predictive text input

Connectivity
• Bluetooth with data transferSMS
• USB bi-directional
• Internet via GPRS
• WAP

Memory
• 128mb Built in memory shared with phone software.
• Free 128mb Micro SD Card – Expandable to 1 GB
• Internet via GPRS
• WAP

Voice Features
• Integrated Hands Free Speaker
• Voice Recorder

Internet Browser
• XHTML over WAP 2.0 (GPRS)
• Browser Cache
• WAP Bookmarks
• WAP security Cache

Call Management
• Speed Dialing from contact list
• Call Logs – Incoming, outgoing & missed calls
• Auto Answer with car kit

Battery
• 530 mAh Li, Specially packed
• Standby Time maximum 100 hours
• Talk Time maximum 100 minutes
• Re-Charge Time 120 minutes

Box Content
• 808i
• Charger
• USB Cable
• Earphones/Microphones Stereo
• 2 x Batteries
• Free Color Coded knitted sock type cover
• Free Color Coded Lanyard neck strap
• Manual
• CD