The S6: A Look at Amoi's Classic Feature Phone
When it comes to the world of smartphones, Amoi is not a name that is immediately recognized. However, in the early 2000s, this Chinese electronics company made its mark in the industry with their classic feature phone – the S6. Released in 2003, the S6 may not have had all the bells and whistles of modern smartphones, but it was a reliable device that stood the test of time.
Bringing Form and Function Together
The Amoi S6 may not have been the flashiest device on the market, but it was designed with functionality in mind. With a weight of just 80g and a thickness of 21mm, the S6 was a compact and lightweight phone that could easily fit in your pocket or purse. It had a simple, yet sleek design with a mini-SIM slot and a grayscale OLED display that had a resolution of 128 x 128 pixels. The blue backlight made it easy to use in any lighting condition.
Features and Limitations
As a feature phone, the Amoi S6 did not have the capabilities of a smartphone. It did not have a card slot for expandable storage and its camera was non-existent. However, it did come with a few basic features that were popular at the time. It had the ability to store up to 200 contacts with 8 fields each, and it could log up to 10 dialed, received, and missed calls. It also had 40 polyphonic ringtones and the option to download additional games, ringtones, screensavers, and wallpapers. Other features included SMS and email messaging, WAP 1.2.1 browser, and six pre-installed games.
Connectivity and Battery Life
The Amoi S6 was a GSM device with support for 2G bands – GSM 900/1800/1900. It also had GPRS technology, but lacked EDGE which was becoming popular at the time. In terms of connectivity, the S6 did not have wireless capabilities such as Bluetooth or WLAN. It did not have any positioning technology or a built-in radio. However, it did have PC sync capabilities for transferring data from your phone to a computer. As for the battery life, the S6 came with a removable Li-Ion 860 mAh battery that could provide up to 100 hours of standby time and 3 hours of talk time.
Discontinued But Not Forgotten
The Amoi S6 may have been discontinued, but it is still remembered by many as a reliable and affordable phone. It may not have had all the features of modern smartphones, but its simplicity and durability were what made it stand out. It served as a trusty companion for those who needed a basic phone for communication and on-the-go entertainment. Although it may not be well-known in today's smartphone-dominated world, the S6 will always hold a special place for those who used it.
So, while the Amoi S6 may no longer be a device on the shelves, it will always be remembered as a classic feature phone that captured the hearts of its users with its form and function.
