Vodafone 228

  • Released 2008, February
    83g, 14.3mm thickness
    Feature phone
    No card slot
  • N/A 139,728 hits
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    128x160 pixels
  • NO
    No video recorder
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  • 720mAh
    Li-Ion

Vodafone 228 - Specs

Network Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800
GPRS No
EDGE No
Launch Announced 2008, February
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 97.5 x 47.5 x 14.3 mm (3.84 x 1.87 x 0.56 in)
Weight 83 g (2.93 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type TFT, 65K colors
Size
Resolution 128 x 160 pixels
Memory Card slot No
Phonebook 300 entries
Call records 10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls
Camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker No
Alert types Vibration; Polyphonic(16) ringtones
3.5mm jack No
Comms WLAN No
Bluetooth No
GPS No
Radio No
USB No
Features Sensors
Messaging SMS
Browser No
Games Yes
Java No
 Predictive text input
Calculator
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 720 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 180 h
Talk time Up to 6 h 50 min
Misc Colors Gray
SAR EU 0.49 W/kg (head)    

Vodafone 228 - User Reviews

  • For a slider, it has a really small screen.

  • its really awsome slider phone...its my first phone so lots of unforgotable memories are connect with this phone...its really really gud phone

  • Phone is very good, but not save sms in sentbox. and phone RadioFM is good quility...

  • my vodafone 288 is no voice hear from 4month but all of condition is good i asked to technician no repair because of chines part

  • i like this handset bcz it is slim as well as gool shape

  • i can't get my messages to send they go into draftbox how do i fix this

  • Nice Phone nice bettary...

  • i have my new nokia 5233 bt whn ill see the new mobile of vodafone its 228 slider awesome mobile now ill buy m new vodafone

  • I have this fone for 3yrs now and yes it does reflect its price but the sad part about it is the colour of the face that jst goes off and sometimes it just freezes.

  • my dad has that phone but its black it alrigt

  • I have this phone for 3 years now, and i'm not that satisfied. I am 13 and dad bought one fo me passing exams and it was broken so we changed it and I got this one because as I saw it I got blind to get it. At first it was really good but now, after 3 years I am trying to convincce them to buy me anothe one (HTC wildfire).This phone is really durable. I mean it fell 24 steps and not even a scatch!!!

  • Its a realy stylish phone i mean realy, the design is neat and it is portable and all but its features reflect otherwise, honestly i am disappointed

  • i dont think you can download songs on here

  • how can you down load games on here i am soooo bored with this phone some one plz help :)

  • this is a very disappointing phone you cant even go on the internet on it :(

  • The worlds first TRULY disposable (instantly) cellphone. Words can't adequately describe how utterly useless this cell is. When you walk out of the shop with it you'd be better off simply throwing away the cellphone and instead using the box it came in (you'd probably get better reception, functionality and battery life from the box) We remember poor quality long after we've forgotten cheap prices. Thank you Vodafone.

  • this is a nice phone. easy to use,just for calling,sms,and fm. price is very cheap best buy today better than nokia.belieave me

  • can we access facebook in this ?

  • This phone is very much slow...

  • how's bettery backup of this phone...?

  • does this fone available in unlock version?

  • i bought this fone last wk cus ma good fone was stolen (nokia n73)i had nothing else it cost around 15-25 pounds and thats how it felt CHEAP, i cant do anything with this its soooo annoying but it has a radio gsmarena got it wrong it has a radio but thats it. top tip: DON'T BUY IT.

  • this phone is not worth purchasing. even though it is basic it still annoying to have to scroll into everything especially in texting on the dictionary.aswell as it tends to always have issues.

  • this is nice phone

  • yeah, nokia is da bomb. luv nokia.

  • I just got this phone, luv it as I dont use for anything other than texting and calling. basic phone=good basic phone is this phone....

  • i purchased this phone yesterday... it is very very basic and the buttons are annoying to use, the clock can only be on 24 hour timing, no bluetooth, no decent ring tones, customization is very poor, interface screems CHEAP! slider feels loose when u open it, speaker volume is crap normal/loudspk - however it does look very cool. One cant expect to much for 60 bucks. Stick with nokia guys.

  • Fantastic phone very practical if u need a phone just for calling and sending TXT messages like me. it is light and small , long lasting battery.and anything more than a cell phone should have.especially cos i had it for free from vodafone.

  • no bt or c how bad

  • This is just a BASIC PHONE...this is easy to use when your need is only calling and SMS.. If you need anything else aside from calling and texting... don't buy BASIC PHONE!!

  • Hi, I have recently bought a java game and pic but it doesn't view it it says that it will come in a service message and when it comes it is blank. Please help Thanks

  • i recently bought this phone, and have to say even for the price, was disappointed. the man at the store did not even tell me that it did not have MMS. i at least expected that, and a decent calendar. i used my old phone's calendar for everything, this one can't do anything on it! very basic phone. you get what you pay for i suppose.

  • the repair components parts for this phone are not available in gsm-shops!!!

  • This is a basic phone, in every way. When you write text's, it struggles to keep up. When you call and it doesn't connect, there's no audible warning, so your stuck there waiting when it's not even trying. Battery is pretty good. Don't know why people are saying it's bad. Mine lasts a week without charge, with steady texting. I wouldn't buy this phone again.

  • hows the ring volume? as loud as nokia?thanks.

  • Very nice touch, easy to use, does whta it was designed to well: Phone calls and text messages. If you wanted to download ringtomes, listen to radio, take photos, check your global coordinates,etc. you shouldn't have bought a BASIC phone! (Specs on website wrong, it does have a fine speakerphone). All in all this p[hone is a pleasure to own.

  • Just bought this phone for 49 Euros brand new I have a UK phone that's free (including calls) with work, so I just wanted something cheap and cheerful so I'd have an italian number for people to ring me on. I'll probably use it for some SMS-ing too. It feels a little cheap, there's barely any features (though it has tetris!!) and no camera. For what I bought it to do and what it cost me it's absolutely fantastic. My only improvement would be bluetooth, as a lot of hands free car kits use it.

  • What do you expect when you buy a ohone that costs $60??

  • It's got a radio

  • its beutiful for nothing since you cant exlore even mtn manue

  • omg!!!!!!!i cant even download a ring tone...what fone is this!!!!!!!geez i shouldnt even bought it.....

  • Nice basic phone, sms's, calls etc, thats it.

  • hi all the batery problem : upgrade your software will last 3-4 days

  • what is with this phone??? i charged it last night and its not even turning on:( i only bought it yesterday

  • omg no its not a goood fone well i got my for free anyway dont wast ya money

  • Hi to all i have just bought this phone and think its gr8 its basic sure but thats what im looking for so if your looking for a basic phone then please buy this one its a gr8 bargin

  • Battery only lasts 1 day even in standby. Vodafone have replaced the phone but battery still only lasts 24 hours.

  • i am facin the speaker problem it is not loud enough.. is anyone there facing the same prob?

  • is anyone facing any problem with the specker on this phone? when i switch to the loud spaeker mode it is jus a lit bit louder then the normal mode sound

  • shuld i buy this phone?does it have alarm??or recorder??

  • I am using this phone for almost 8 months now and accd. to me if someone is looking for just a basic phone with primary functions like, make calls, answer/reject calls, send/receive messages - then this is the phone to buy. Great look and feel (in that price range of INR 2100.00 to INR 2400.00). Trust me, you will not regret your decision to buy this handset. I am not even after using it for almost 8 months now. ADVICE: Arrange for nice pouch to carry this since its little slippery on dry hands and tends to slips out if not careful.

  • We complain on every phone. Now someone should help me here, which phone is the best? One that will not suffer all these crucification.

  • We compalin about almost every phone on this forum. Now my question is, which is the best phone to use. One that is problem free...

  • Is this a piece of trash or a phone? Sombody should just touch me and I will know that I am alive and not dreaming. How can you design a phone so sleek yet so useless. Just give me a break, at least not in this era when I have hook on the net while on the move. From: Day

  • i think this is a very good phone even though it doesn't have bluetooth,infrared or internet but it's useful.

  • It's good to grab as a back phone, if something happens to your real phone. It's good for kids who you don't want accessing the Internet or you don't want to worry too much if they lose it or break it. It's good for old people who make one or two calls a year and don't want to be confused by too many features. It's just a run of the mill cheap basic phone.

  • This phone was made as a throwaway phone, if you were silly enough to buy it as an everyday phone thats your problem. Do your research before purchasing something, save people having to read complaints

  • this phone is hard to use i dont no how to down load things if u wanna by a phone dont bye this 1

  • no internet babe

  • This phone is a very combination of clamshell form factor with basic specifications. One who wants to have a cheap clamshell phone, should not miss it.

  • This phone is for people who dont want a complicated pphone, obviously- look at the specifications. It was clearly made as a basic phone for people who want something easy to use-so it is great for that category of people. Dont buy it if your goin to complain that it has no features look at the specs b4 you purchase

  • Can we download any other ringtones or games in this mobile??? If possible please any one tell how to do so.....

  • I have this phone. It's a total crap. The only things that I like are the shape, the weight and the slide.

  • this is the wors phone i'd never had,looks good from the outside but verry bad from the insid. it googd for people ho need a phone only to call and work.

  • nice looking....but thats it, good finishing but poor quality, slow and extremely hard to read display....

  • Good phone for people who don't need or want all the flashy features most phones have. Especially for people who just use phones for an emergency.Basic, easy to use, simple!

  • This is the dumbest phone I have ever used. It is slow as hell too... SMS, old-school games and ability to call. That is it. No fancy ring tones... NOTHING!! Nice shape BUT WASTE OF MONEY

  • This is def not a 10/10 look at specs b4 ne silly gradings.