Before smartphones became the norm, there was a time when feature phones ruled the market. One such phone was the Deco Mini, released in 2011 by BLU. Let's take a closer look at this compact and affordable device.
Design and Dimensions
Weighing in at just 75g and with a thickness of 13.5mm, the Deco Mini was one of the lightest and slimmest phones of its time. It had a QWERTY keyboard and a mini-SIM slot, making it easy to type and call on the go. The phone came in an array of vibrant colors, including yellow, green, orange, white, electric blue, fucsia, and black.
Display and Memory
The Deco Mini featured a 2.0-inch TFT display with 65K colors and a resolution of 220 x 176 pixels. While these specs may seem outdated now, they were considered decent for a feature phone back then. The phone also had 64MB ROM storage and 32MB RAM, along with a microSDHC slot for expandable storage.
Camera and Other Features
The Deco Mini may not have had the best camera, with only a 1.3 MP single lens, but it did have the ability to record videos. It also had a music and video player, FM radio, and organizer, making it a decent entertainment device.
Battery and Connectivity
This device ran on a removable Li-Ion 850 mAh battery, providing up to 168 hours of standby time and 3 hours of talk time. While it did not have Wi-Fi or GPS, it did come with Bluetooth 2.1 and a microUSB port for data transfer.
Pricing and Availability
The Deco Mini was released in Q3 of 2011 and had a reasonably affordable price tag of around 30 EUR. It was discontinued shortly after, but it's still possible to find some used versions of this phone online.
Conclusion
In today's age of smartphones and high-tech gadgets, the Deco Mini may seem obsolete. But for its time, it was a reliable and compact device that offered basic features at an affordable price. This little phone deserves a spot in the history of mobile phones and will always hold a special place in the hearts of those who owned one.
