Design and Build
The Philips 768 showcases a compact and lightweight design ideal for its time. Featuring dimensions of 101 x 44 x 18 mm and a weight of just 85 grams, this device was easy to carry and use. It sports a sleek, minimalist design available in an attractive Silver Pebble color. The phone's body is made to be sturdy yet stylish, making it suitable for everyday use without sacrificing aesthetics.
Display
Key Features of Philips 768
- Supports GSM technology for good network compatibility.
- Compact and lightweight design with dimensions of 101 x 44 x 18 mm and a weight of 85 g.
- TFT display with 256K colors for vibrant visuals.
- Expandable memory with miniSD card support up to 512MB.
- 1.3 MP main camera for basic photography needs.
- Bluetooth 1.2 for wireless connectivity.
- Infrared port available for additional connectivity options.
- Supports a variety of messaging formats: SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, and Instant Messaging.
- Java MIDP 2.0 support for Java-based applications.
- Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery offering up to 300 hours of standby time.
Disadvantages of Philips 768
- No EDGE support for faster data connectivity
- Discontinued model, no longer supported
- Limited internal memory of 10MB
- Low screen-to-body ratio (~25.6%)
- No front-facing (selfie) camera
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
- Lacks WLAN capability
- No GPS or positioning technology
- No built-in radio feature
- Bluetooth version 1.2, which is outdated
- USB 1.1, slower than modern standards
Technology |
GSM |
2G bands |
GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
GPRS |
Class 10 |
EDGE |
No |
Announced |
2005, Q4 |
Status |
Discontinued |
Dimensions |
101 x 44 x 18 mm, 70 cc (3.98 x 1.73 x 0.71 in) |
Weight |
85 g (3.00 oz) |
SIM |
Mini-SIM |
Type |
TFT, 256K colors |
Size |
1.9 inches, 30 x 37 mm, 11.4 cm2 (~25.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution |
176 x 220 pixels (~148 ppi density) |
Card slot |
miniSD, up to 512MB |
Phonebook |
Yes |
Call records |
30 dialed, received and missed calls |
Internal |
10MB |
Loudspeaker |
Yes |
Alert types |
Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones |
3.5mm jack |
No |
WLAN |
No |
Bluetooth |
1.2 |
Positioning |
No |
Infrared port |
Yes |
Radio |
No |
USB |
1.1 |
Sensors |
|
Messaging |
SMS,EMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging |
Browser |
WAP 2.0/xHTML |
Games |
|
Java |
Yes, MIDP 2.0 |
Type |
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery |
Stand-by |
Up to 300 h |
Talk time |
Up to 4 h |