Are you one of those Saskatchewanians who refuses to jump on the smartphone bandwagon and prefers the classically rugged feel of a flip phone? Looking for essential features in a durable phone that has a good battery life? A phone that doesn’t have all the bells and whistles…and crazy price tag? Look no further.
The flip phone is perfect for those who are always on-the-go and don’t want to worry about smashing the glass on a gigantic screen. At Bolt Mobile in Saskatoon, we’ve got two excellent no-fuss flip phone models for you. The Alcatel GO FLIP™ and the Kyocera DuraXT LTE.
Alcatel GO FLIP™
The Alcatel GO FLIP™, which supports LTE, is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 SOC. This phone has a 2-megapixels camera, 4 GB of storage and a microSD card slot.
The Alcatel GO FLIP™ isn’t as basic as you might think. This durable and compact flip phone delivers all the essential features you need to be productive. It’s got a 2.8” display that includes an easy-to-use intuitive interface with a keypad designed for quick dialing and navigation. Need to check your calendar appointments, reply to an email, and surf the web? It’s got all that through the fast speed of 4G LTE.
Here’s a deeper look at the Alcatel GO FLIP™’s specs:
DESIGN
Dimensions: 4.13 x 2.08 x 0.74 inches (105 x 52.8 x 18.7 mm)
Weight: 4.10 oz (116 g)
Materials: Main body: Plastic
Features: Numeric keypad, Soft keys
Colors: Black
DISPLAY
Physical size: 2.8 inches
Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels
Pixel density:143 ppi
Technology: TFT
Screen-to-body ratio: 43.81 %
Additional display: Yes
Physical Size: 1.44 inches
CAMERA
Camera: 2 megapixels
Camcorder: 1280×720 (720p HD)
HARDWARE
System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 8909
Processor: Quad-core, 1100 MHz, ARM Cortex-A7
Graphics processor: Adreno 304
System memory: 0.5 GB RAM
Built-in storage: 4 GB
Storage expansion: microSD up to 32 GB
BATTERY
Capacity: 1350 mAh
Type: User replaceable, Li – Ion
Talk time: 8.00 hours the average is 19 h (1165 min)
Stand-by time: 11.7 days (280 hours) the average is 19 days (462 h)
MULTIMEDIA
Speakers: Earpiece, Loudspeaker
CELLULAR
CDMA: 800, 1900 MHz
GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
UMTS: 850, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
LTE (FDD): Bands 25, 26
LTE (TDD): Bands 41
Data: LTE, UMTS
Nano SIM: Yes
PHONE FEATURES
Notifications: Music ringtones, Vibration, Phone profiles, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Hearing aid compatibility: M4, T4
Kyocera DuraXT LTE
The Kyocera DuraXT LTE is a compact flip phone that is incredibly easy-to-use. It’s ideal for those who prioritize making calls and sending texts. This powerful phone features 3.2 MP camera 256GB of memory.
Best of all, this phone is built for extremes! The ruggedized Kyocera DuraXT meets Military Standard 810G and boasts dust shock vibration, temperature extremes, blowing rain, low-pressure, solar radiation, salt, fog, humidity, and water immersion.
It’s got Dura-Grip® which provides a rubber, non-slip exterior for a secure hold and increased durability.
Here’s a deeper look at the Kyocera DuraXT’s specs:
DESIGN
Device type: Feature phone
Dimensions: 4.00 x 2.11 x 1.12 inches (101.5 x 53.5 x 28.5 mm)
Weight: 5.30 oz (150g) the average is 5.4 oz (154g)
Features: Numeric keypad, Soft keys, D-Pad
Rugged: Water, Dust, Shock, Vibration, Temperature, Humidity resistant
MIL-STD-810 certified: Yes
Colors: Black
DISPLAY
Physical size: 2.0 inches
Resolution: 240 x 320 pixels
Pixel density: 200 ppi
Technology: TFT
Screen-to-body ratio: 22.75 %
Additional display: Yes
Resolution: 96 x 64 pixels
Physical Size: 1.00 inches
CAMERA
Camera: 3 megapixels
Flash: LED
Camcorder: Yes
HARDWARE
System chip: Qualcomm QSC6085
Storage expansion: microSD, microSDHC
BATTERY
Capacity: 1360 mAh
Type: User replaceable, Li – Ion
Talk time: 8.00 hours the average is 26 h (1589 min)
MULTIMEDIA
Speakers: Earpiece, Loudspeaker
CELLULAR
CDMA: 800, 1900 MHz
PHONE FEATURES
Notifications: Vibration, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Hearing aid compatibility: M4, T4
Other features: Voice dialing, TTY/TDD specifications
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth: 2.0, EDR
USB: Yes
Connector: micro USB
Positioning: GPS
Navigation: Yes
Still can’t decide between the two? Get in touch with us. Bolt Mobile is your neighbourhood wireless experts with 4 great locations in Saskatoon. A full service SaskTel Authorized Dealer, we can hook you up with talk, text and data plans on the coolest mobile phones.