Telstra F153 Review

Welcome to the Telstra/ZTE F153 review. The F153 is essentially a F152 or 156 without various hardware features. This is truly a base model phone. It’s only available in Black.   It’s missing a Camera or Video, Bluetooth, No external memory and No voice recorder.   Apart from that it works exactly like the other models.

It is a basic mobile that only redeems its self on purchase price and that it’s locked to the Telstra network.  Since the network for 3G or NextG content is expensive its only recommended if you want a phone that can access Australian Idol content.  Otherwise there are cheaper and better alternatives.

Specifications

• Telstra/ZTE F153
• Network
  3G HSDPA / UMTS 850 / 2100 MHz
  Tri-band GSM (900/1800/1900 MHz)
• Design
  Candy Bar – Standard Phone
  106 x 47 x 14 mm
  L106 x W47 x D14 mm
  Weight 88 grams
• Display/s
  TFT 176 x 220, 262K colour
• Connectivity
  USB
• CPU
  225MHz Processor
• Memory
  64MB internal memory
  47-48MB available to user
• Ring tones
  MP3, MMF, MIDI, Vibration
• Features
  SMS, MMS, WAP, EMAIL
  MyWords predictive text
  JAVA MIDP 2.0
  Speaker Phone/Hands free
  Customizable backgrounds
  Picture Viewer
  Calender and organizer
  200 Hrs Standby, 180 Mins Talk Time
• Package contents
  Vista Compatible PC suite
  Personal hands free kit
  Travel charger
• Price history
  Between $149-199 AUS PRE-PAID 2007