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Motorola i686 review

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Motorola i686
Motorola i686
Motorola i686
Motorola i686
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The Motorola i686, aka the Brute, is a tough clamshell that is built to military specifications, which means it meets military standards for shock, dust, vibration, extreme temperatures, humidity and other environmental challenges. The phone's exterior is designed for an easy, solid grip.

The Motorola i686 offers two displays: the external display measures 1.3 inches and provides time, date, battery and signal strength information, and the internal, 2.2-inch display offers 176 x 220 pixel resolution.

Features include a 2MP camera with LED flash, video record (352 x 288), MP3 player, basic internet browser and GPS. Additional features: calendar, alarms, Bluetooth and expandable memory up to 8GB via microSD/microSDHC. Talk time is rated up to 5.8 hours and standby time is rated up to 150 hours.

The durable phone is ideal for folks who work in inclement conditions and who need to stay in voice contact rather than share documents. For those busy folks, this phone offers ease of use and dependability.


Custom
Operating system
Operating system
Custom
Unknown
Processor
Processor
Unknown
2.2"
Screen Size
Screen Size
2.2"
2+ MP
Camera
Camera
2+ MP
1750 mAh
Battery



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Common Questions


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Motorola backs up the i686 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your i686 has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Motorola support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Motorola's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.




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Screen Size
2.2"

The Motorola i686's screen size is 2.2 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
Unknown

There is a processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
2+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 2+ MP camera.

There's no secondary front camera.

Storage
180 MB

Internal memory is 180 MB. An external, MicroSD (up to 8 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
1750mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 1750 mAh battery. Motorola's performance ratings are 6.5 days standby time.

Motorola i686 Specs

Overview
Release Date January 11, 2010
Regions Available USA, Canada
Operating System No

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Processor
Internal Storage 180 MB
RAM No
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation No
SAR Head: 0.59 W/kg
Body: 0.86 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) Yes
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
No
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 2.1
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, BPP, DUN, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi No
Mobile Hotspot No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD (up to 8 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
2+ Megapixels
Zoom
4x digital
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Geotagging, Self-timer, White balance
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC
Video Recording Parameters
CIF (352 x 288 pixels), 15 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 65k
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size 2.2 inches
Secondary Display No
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features -
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 1750 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Up to 6.5 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Flip
Colors Gray
Dimensions [H x W x D] 9.9 x 5.3 x 2.6 cm (3.9 x 2.1 x 1 in)
Weight 160 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design Yes
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 2.5mm
External Speakers No
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Standard / 12-key Numeric
Navigation Type D-pad
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS, IM
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: T9
Voicemail Key: Yes
Any Key Answer: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Contact List Capacity: 1200
Multiple Numbers Per Contact:
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
PC Synchronization: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, AAC+, AAC, AMR, Real Audio, WMA, WAV
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Wi-fi Encryption: -
Games: Downloadable
Apps: No
Included Software / Apps: -
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Motorola Brute
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