Philips 298
Philips 298

The Philips 298 was announced in 2008, May. Released 2008 With 1.8 inches, 10.2 cm2 (~22.1% screen-to-body ratio) TFT, 256K colors, Its VGA rear camera captured crisp photos and Yes video, while the Removable Li-Ion 600 mAh battery ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM
  • 2G bands: GSM 900 / 1800
  • GPRS: Class 10
  • EDGE: No

Launch

  • Announced: 2008, May. Released 2008
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 97 x 47.5 x 13.9 mm (3.82 x 1.87 x 0.55 in)
  • Weight: 82 g (2.89 oz)
  • SIM: Mini-SIM

Display

  • Type: TFT, 256K colors
  • Size: 1.8 inches, 10.2 cm2 (~22.1% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
  • Note: 4-way navigation key

Memory

  • Card slot: microSD (dedicated slot)
  • Phonebook: Yes
  • Call records: 30 received, dialed and missed calls
  • Internal: 400 KB

Main Camera

  • Single: VGA
  • Video: Yes

Selfie camera

  • Note: No

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • Alert types: Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
  • 3.5mm jack: No

Comms

  • WLAN: No
  • Bluetooth: No
  • GPS: No
  • Radio: No
  • USB: Proprietary

Features

  • Sensors:
  • Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS
  • Browser: WAP 2.0/xHTML
  • Games: Yes
  • Java: No
  • Note: MP3 player, Organizer

Battery

  • Type: Removable Li-Ion 600 mAh battery
  • Stand-by: Up to 220 h
  • Talk time: Up to 3 h

Misc

  • Colors: Gray
  • SAR: 0.88 W/kg (head)