| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $40.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 100 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM
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| Launch | Announced | 2008, Q3. Released 2008, November |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 108 x 44 x 14.9 mm (4.25 x 1.73 x 0.59 in) |
| Weight | 85 g (2.75 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| Display | Type | CSTN, 65K colors |
| Size | 1.6 inches, 8.3 cm2 (~17.4% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~113 ppi density) | |
| Platform | OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSD (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 1MB | |
| Phonebook | 500 entries | |
| Call records | 10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls | |
| Main Camera | Triple | 13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF |
| Features | No | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 8 MP, f/2.0 |
| Features | HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Comms | WLAN | No |
| Bluetooth | No | |
| Positioning | No | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio | |
| USB | 1.1 | |
| Features | Features |
MP3 player Predictive text input Organizer Voice memo |
| Messaging | SMS(750), MMS, Email | |
| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML | |
| Games | Yes | |
| Battery | Type | Removable Li-Ion battery |
| Stand-by | Up to 465 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 9 h 30 min | |
| Misc | Colors | Red |
| SAR | 1.28 W/kg (head) 1.32 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 40 EUR |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Motorola W231
Advantages
- Outstanding multi-day or week-long standby battery longevity between charges
- Tactile physical alphanumeric keypad providing positive-click dialing and messaging
- Tough, drop-resilient casing engineered to withstand everyday accidental drops
- Streamlined, distraction-free mobile experience dedicated strictly to core calling and SMS
Disadvantages
- Restricted to fundamental calling and text functions without modern app store ecosystems
- Compact non-touch display with modest resolution and limited viewing angles
- No integrated camera hardware for photo or video capture
Built with a steadfast commitment to straightforward utility and rugged durability, the Motorola W231 stands as a dependable voice and text communicator. Featuring an ergonomic handheld footprint and a tactile physical alphanumeric keypad, the phone ensures swift, error-free dialing and messaging with positive physical key travel.
Operating without the bloated overhead of complex modern operating systems, the device delivers instant, lag-free responsiveness. Speaker acoustics are loud and punchy, ensuring clear voice call intelligibility even in bustling outdoor environments. The distraction-free design dispenses with unnecessary camera hardware, focusing purely on call clarity and battery longevity.
Where this phone truly triumphs is power endurance: sustained by a highly efficient battery cell, it easily delivers multi-day or even week-long standby times between recharges. In summary, the Motorola W231 is an unpretentious, rock-solid communication tool tailored for users seeking absolute reliability, simplicity, and unbeatable standby endurance.
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