BenQ C30

  • Cancelled
    77g, 14.4mm thickness
    Feature phone
    microSD slot
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  • 1.8"
    128x160 pixels
  • 0.3MP
    Video recorder
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  • 650mAh
    Li-Ion

BenQ C30 - Specs

Network Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800
GPRS Class 12
EDGE No
Launch Announced 2007, September
Status Cancelled
Body Dimensions 108 x 47.3 x 14.4 mm (4.25 x 1.86 x 0.57 in)
Weight 77 g (2.72 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type TFT, 256K colors
Size 1.8 inches, 10.2 cm2 (~20.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
 Wallpapers
Memory Card slot microSD
Phonebook Yes
Call records 10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls
Main Camera Single VGA
Video Yes
Selfie camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3, AAC, WAV, AMR, MIDI ringtones
3.5mm jack No
Comms WLAN No
Bluetooth No
GPS No
Radio FM radio
USB 1.1
Features Sensors
Messaging SMS, EMS, MMS
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML
Games Yes
Java Yes, MIDP 2.0
 E-book reader
Health management
MP3, AAC, WAV player
Voice memo
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 650 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 250 h
Talk time Up to 4 h
Misc Colors Vibrant grey

BenQ C30 - User Reviews

  • I am using BenQ C-30 mobile phone from 2008, but now the battery is not charging well, need to change. Would you please tell me which battery (other brand) I can use for my phone now? so, BenQ mobile or battery is now market out!

  • this phone the bets.,.,.,.,.

  • How can I use call confarence in this mobile?

  • Many videos convert like 3gp, mp4, Avi but not support. Please How can support this mobile video support.

  • Please letme know how can i use internet modem by this phone

  • i have downloaded xilisoft video converter and converted wmv file to avi but this file is not played by player of BenQ C30. plz, write details about the procedure of conversion of video file for BenQ C30

  • Its very easy to convrt any video into avi file for benq c30 . Use xilisoft video converter . Then convert any vdo in a low quality . I did this . Now i can play vdo .

  • you may not buy the original product, there are lot of duplicate in the market.It may be damaged, just dump it.

  • i use it for 1.5years .iam unable to ply vedio with avi ,how can i solve this

  • Dear sir I,ve been trying to convert many videos like 3gp, mp4 etc to Avi format but they didn't work in my mobile phone....How to do the right way? If you answer me I will be so graceful to you

  • that is really a good mobile.i have used more than 2 years.i didn't face any kind of problem.even now i am also using that.

  • ur configuration of video convert is not right

  • sorry u can't install any software in ur mobile...for more info u can call me ruben - +8801924400474

  • it's good at all but not the best. i have used this handset for 2months, but i haven't faced any problems!

  • very bad chines set hand set.

  • an awesome phone!!! love it!

  • it haven't java

  • bad mobile

  • Amar baler set banaico budar pulara. java, jar,jad,sis,nrg,nth- kono file support kore na

  • video problem

  • how can i download any software and application for my benq c30 please tell me.my email address below, [email protected]

  • this mobile not supported for application download.like game and all accessories for benq c30 why

  • video is not invalid

  • Simply its a good fon at a very cheap rate.but im sorry 2 say,this fon doesnt support java files...so dat u cant run java files.somtimes u can download java files like operamini,mig33 etc,but u cant open those files.

  • apa hp BenQ C30 bisa bwt YM an? tlg dikasih tau.my email [email protected]

  • apa hp BenQ C30 INI BISA dipake untuk YM an?

  • How to insatll *.jar for BenQ C30

  • it's a good phone but can't open video files.would you please tell me how can i activate video files which downloaded from internet

  • I,ve been trying to convert many videos to Avi format but they didn't work in my mobile phone....How to do the right way????

  • How can I activate JAVA in my BenQ C30??? plz tell me how can i install another java player or software for this mobile?mail me at [email protected]

  • I keep wondering why such a nice phone didn't get noticed in many forums. Considering the price tag, this C30 is certainly one of its kind. And I'm talking especially about the superior sound-boost. Don't expect to install programs or modify the phone's content. It has its own OS, why bother? Besides, you can use it as a GPRS modem in Windows XP, record-by-schedule your favorite radio channel, or record the on-air conversation, and amaze your friends with the superb dual speakers playing MP3. The point is: the stylish BenQ C30 is so simple and easy to use, with top-performance over the price.

  • good day! how can i activate my GPRS... hope to entertain my question... God bless yOu guys... and more power...

  • How can I activate JAVA in my BenQ C30??? plz tell me how can i install another java player or software for this mobile? plzzzzzzzz tell me?........... mail me at [email protected]

  • How can I activate JAVA in my BenQ C30??? plz tell me how can i install another java player or software for this mobile? plzzzzzzzz tell me?........... mail me at [email protected]

  • my phone software cd is not working n i cant connect my phone to the computer.i want the software plese tell me from where can i download the software

  • the java solution posted on 07/2008..... to the person who posted it... did it work for u?

  • Hi buddy, I tried to your way but there is no work. Would you please explain details How did you do that?

  • dose no support any video file. this just support AVI. type but when I convert a video any type to AVI. format then this mobile dosen't support. how can i solve this problem & which this software? Please Inform me about this video converter name.

  • i cant activate java,is it posibble to activate jave,would be great help if anyone can help,i really need to activate java.

  • benq is good mobile

  • It doesn't support java or any other software. I want to install java software but how...

  • How can we use internet by this phone Set?

  • no, u can't use this phone to chat.

  • Yes it can work as modem. i have tested it.

  • How can I fullscreen with any image to see?

  • How can I fullscreen with any image to see?

  • which country does it make?i want to buy this phone.ans me pls

  • How to install java games and software

  • I can not install java. How can I install java

  • Sucks mobile phone,....i rather buy two giants:Nokia or SE!mp3 player sounds is weak,.......

  • does it support gprs modem?

  • Its main problem is headphone. Sound quality is very bad in headphone. No java support. And 650mh battery is just not good enough for music support.. all though i can give 7/10.. BenQ should look into these facts..

  • Can i use that phone as phone modem? If so, then what is the process for using this?

  • The Great(!!!) phone I have ever seen!

  • nice mobile, can i'm chat with c30? and how about that ? thank u

  • * TRY TO INSTALL JAVA BY CHANGING YOUR WAP OR INTERNET SETTINGS PROPERLY. Mind you that wap and internet settings are a bid different. contact your service operators. *Create a folder in your phones memory named "java" and copy the example.jar (java files)there. now browse from your Benq c30 Files directory to that folder and open those files to install java applicaations

  • what a 3rd class mobile sat.

  • the video size 124 x 104 is not available in xiliosoft video converter what cab i do

  • the video size 124x104 is not available in xiliosoft video converter

  • how to make .avi files for my benq c30... use xilisoft converter, choose .avi format. (not the divx) summary: video settings: video codec: mjpeg video size : 124 x 104 bit rate :800 kbps(i used max) frame rate : 15 fps max. audio settings: audio codec: pcm_s16le bit rate : 128 kbps sample rate: 8000 hz channels : 1 ( mono) n.b. : you can only change the bit rate to higher or lower as you wish...lower rate reduces file size. "[email protected]"

  • avi.do not supot pls help me

  • Good Evening & Thanks for give us a chance for writing about BenQ C30. I am facing the problem about MMS sending, you all said that here is MMS option available but maybe it is not available. Please give me some sugession about MMS sending. Below my E-mail Address: [email protected]

  • I'm use this BenQ c30. And I want to tell you something... DON'T BUY THIS SUCK CELLPHONE. OR YOU WILL BE VERY-VERY-VERY DISSAPOINTED. 1. It doesn't support java. 2. It's theme can't be change. 3. The button for music can't be locked... 4. and many other,,, this is really SUCK

  • as i'm using benQ c30, i found lot of points those i should pinpoint in front all of u... 1: it doesn't support java or java based any other programs.(at least i couldn't find any way yet,but trying) 2: it's hard to make ".avi" files.it took nearly 3 hours to find the actual bit rates and size.(i've posted those yesterday) 3: .avi files use only mono output.even the freq; is 8000 Hz.not 8000 KHz...!!! so, u won't able to enjoy the music videos by any means.(u can try to make it better) 4: gprs modem works only to browse or download.but u won't ever play online pc games nicely or perfectly.( "lag" problems will make u crush ur c30 phone n head) 5: it aint a 3g or it doesn't have any edge. so, if u want to buy it to use4playing online pc games...u will remember my name n may b u'll send me a mail. and so...Bangladeshi or other honorable friends, think b4 u make ur choices... let me know if u ve any probs,i'll try2solve. u know where2find..."[email protected]"

  • Bowe, If u press and hold the upper right button (upon the end call button), C30 will lock. Try it... "[email protected]"

  • how to make .avi files for my benq c30... use xilisoft converter, choose .avi format. (not the divx) summary: video settings: video codec: mjpeg video size : 124 x 104 bit rate :800 kbps(i used max) frame rate : 15 fps max. audio settings: audio codec: pcm_s16le bit rate : 128 kbps sample rate: 8000 hz channels : 1 ( mono) n.b. : you can only change the bit rate to higher or lower as you wish...lower rate reduces file size. "[email protected]"

  • I have also found that lots of Java based software is developed for BenQ c30 but i cant install. Is there anyone know the way of installing new software to this mobile.

  • does it support gprs modem?

  • Equipped with a microSD card slot for storing more files, the BenQ C30 is the ultimate accessory for young consumers, and allows easy access when transferring files from PC to phone using USB. Specifications * Network: GSM 900 / 1800 MHz * Battery: 650 mAh Li-Ion Battery * Talk Time Up to 4 hours * Standby Time Up to 250 hours * 0.3 megapixel camera * PC Sync * Health Management ( BMI, Menstrual) * E-book reader * Display 128X160,1.8", 262 TFT-LCD * Video Functions AVI(recording and playback) * Audio Functions MP3, AAC, WAV music player * FM radio ( recording/playback) * Voice memo * Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS * Ring Tones: 64-chord polyphonic ring tone MP3, AAC, WAV, AMR, MIDI * WAP 2.0 * GPRS multi-slot class 12 * USB 1.1 * Java * Memory: microSD Card slot extended up to 1GB * Dimensions: 108 x 47.3 x 14.43 mm * Weight: 77g

  • is benq c30 support java game ?

  • I've read on somewhere you can install java app on c30 but via GPRS! But I dont know how to do that! Who can help me?

  • how can i install java application file on this stupid phone.

  • how can i install a mobile dictionary?

  • yeah..same goes to me... i have inserted an AVI format VIDEO inside the phone..but it says INVALID VEIDO ...i am very much shocked and dissapointed as i bought it a day back...

  • i have insert avi format video,it said invalid video file what can i do now?? Is there avi converter that I use for this model.

  • i have insert avi format video,it said invalid video file what can i do now??

  • Hi. Who can show me : how to know JAVA software in this phone C30 n how to install the mobile dictionary ? thank so lot. I like this n want to buy but Iknow about this ( C30 )no more.

  • Hi. Who can show me : how to know JAVA software in this phone C30 n how to install the mobile dictionary ? thank so lot.

  • BenQ C30 has class 12 GPRS and work fine as a modem. ppl who r finding trouble to use the phn as grps modem follow the steps, it may help: 1. Install the phone suite 2. Run the phone suite frm start menu.. select "Settings". 3. From the "general" tab select COM port: COM3 4. Then go to "Create connection" tab. click create button. then u will see "MTK GPRS modem---COM3" in modem list. 5. Now click "New/Modify" button. New/Modify Operator window will appear..fill info as provided by ur operator. as example my infos r like, Name:ABC APN:abcinternet Number:*99***1# User name: Password: now click the "New" button. in Operator list u ll find the connection name. 6. From Operator list select the connection name tht u just created then click "Create" button again. 7. U r almost done..:) now go to d "Dial up" tab and u will find a "GPRS_urconnection" in d name list. select it and hit the "Dial up" button.. 8. Hope u r online with BenQ C30:) 9. U can also config and modify ur connection form Windows Network connections(tht's actually easy than this).. if u r little computer savvy . 10. Enjoy

  • I need the Linux driver for this phone..can anyone help?

  • BenQ C30 has class 12 GPRS and work fine as a modem. ppl who r finding trouble to use the phn as grps modem follow the steps, it may help: 1.install the phone suite 2.Run the phone suite frm start menu.. select "Settings". 3.From the "general" tab select COM port: COM3 4.then go to "Create connection" tab..click create button. then u will see "MTK GPRS modem---COM3" in modem list. 5.Now click "New/Modify" button..New/Modify Operator window will appear..fill info as provided by ur operator..as example my infos r like, Name:GP APN:gpinternet Number:*99***1# User name: Password: now click the "New" button..in Operator list u ll find the connection name. 6.From Operator list select the connection name tht u just created then click "Create" button again. 7.u r almost done..:) now go to d "Dial up" tab and u will find a "GPRS_urconnection" in d name list.. select it..and hit the "Dial up" button.. 8.Hope u r online with BenQ C30:) 9.U can also config and modify ur connection form Windows Network connections(tht's actually easy than this).. if u r little computer savvy. . 10.Enjoy

  • i have insert avi format video,it said invalid video file what can i do now??

  • is this phone supports software?

  • does it have gprs? please told me quickly.

  • ya Rana. u r right. BenQ Sucks. c30 dont hav JAVA, color not 256K, Not work as a modem, pc suit not work, its just a CHINESE phone. tank u Rana....

  • i think this mob is the show piece of BENQ. lots of things are advertised but lots of them r missing. 1. pc suit doesn't work 2. there is no java 3. web cam doesn't work 4. not work as GPRS modem 5. earphone sucks 6. there is no driver without mass storage 7. it's just a hired CHINESE phone in the shell of BENQ. ===BE CAREFUL BEFORE BUYING IT==== ====IT TOTALLY SUCKsssssssssss====

  • I dont have this phone. But i want to notify you all that this phone do not have java. So you cant install any additional software on it. Gsm arena give wrong information about this phone. Please check benq's official site. Bye.

  • to change theme! Hmm... Try these: Main Menu > Settings > 1. Phone Setup > 5. Display Characteristic > Let me know if this help u ... plz. (to all)

  • the ads said that benq c30 has java 2.0 but i can't install java app on it. is that right? please answer my question.

  • hey guys i'm useing this benq c30 set, but i can't install mig33 or any jar or jad file in my mobile. pls any one help me. tell me which kinds of file support this mobile??? mail me or call me pls. [email protected] +880-01914211181 (ruben)

  • its not my comment............its a querry. can anyone help how i can change the theme of my set?

  • some one help me to down load games.i even don't know is it(benq c30) java supported or not.

  • Awsome ... mobile lovin it ... every bit of it :D

  • sarwar, i don't know if u had already solved ur problem or not. Just in case the answer is 'no', I like to help u. Please read & try to understand what i m saying. - Ur problem is not clear, but i assume that u r hearing music only by using 'dedicated access keys' given on the top of the phone. But my suggestion is - please press & hold the meddle key given on the top a bit longer then usual [or go to menu>entertainments>1.Music player]. Here u'll see a display designed for music player. I m not going to describe everything but only ask u to select/click the icon shown at the left-bottom corner of the screen. Than u'll be able to see the list of all songs in ur mobile and also 'Option' at the left-bottom corner of the screen. Again i ask u to click this option so that u may see a list of options. Go to '5.settings' and press 'ok'. There u can see some interesting features for ur music player. U need randomly shuffle ur music list during playing!!! If so, than press the down key & u'll find 'shuffle' & by pressing the right key u can turn the option 'On'. Now press 'ok' & u'll get ur nice randomly shuffled music list. U cann't see actually but have to fill it while playing the music. Thank you & Hope that my post is enough to solve ur problem [If it isn't solved yet]. Good Luck.

  • Fais, i don't know if u had already solved ur problem or not. Just in case the answer is 'no' - u have to go to the 'option' (left-bottom Corner of fmRadio Screen), u'll find '4.Settings' & in it u'll see 'Loud Speaker'. U have to turn it 'on' & then u'll get ur loud sound. Have fun

  • what must I do to activ java aplication? I have tried to do it but I can't

  • It was a cool phone with very loud sound because it's dual speaker. But the speaker is not so durable, Some mp3 format can't be played. And the E-book reader just able to read .txt format.

  • cannot install java,cannot play video file(invalid format)this product is suck

  • hi, i m happy to get this mobile. but tell me can i use mobile dictionary in it, if yes, which version.bye

  • how can i download java application ( ver. 2 ) and how can i use this set as a gprs modem . thanks

  • Im the new user of this mobile set.could anyone tell me how it is possible to enter a video?.if possiblw plz tell me the video converting software & the vodeo supporting full file name.If I anything enter he replied "invalid video file". now what can i do?

  • actually, this phone is not support java application. c30 sucks. benq sucks. they advertisment lie.

  • how to install java application on this phone?

  • How can i lock this phone manually? b'cos there's no lock sign in the button. Is it phone has a java feature? How to install the java games in this phone?

  • Whaaat a gooood looooking cellphone...

  • how can i get "really effective" converter that will allow me to store video songs in it.

  • Im the new user of this mobile set.could anyone tell me how it is possible to enter a video?.if possiblw plz tell me the video converting software & the vodeo supporting full file name.If I anything enter he replied "invalid video file". now what can i do?

  • it's so simple to set loudspeaker in fm tuner, you must plug handsfree and set loudspeaker on.

  • its a slim well decorated colourful mobile phone.but it has a great problem such as,when i play its move songs it has no shuffle option to randam playing.why i can solve this problem please send me any advice.my tension is how long it running without problem.

  • I want to buy Benq c30.But i dislike the red colour. so i vote 1 for design. 9 for features and 10 for performance.

  • I 1 month ago bought this mobile.This is realy a great phone in low cost in bangladesh.My many friends use it. Some friends say me it have a gprs modem.i tri it but fail. Pls any body help me how to use it.

  • I bought this mobile about 1 month ago.This is realy a great phone in low cost.In this mobile have easy acess key,which i use to shortcut hear song,fm,and capturing photo.it's design is ve charming.it have dual speaker where the sound maker roaking.I also hear fm radio with dual speakers.it's sound quality is superb.it able to play many audio and video format. And it also suport java application.so at last i want to say that this the best multimedia mobile phone with a low cost.

  • i'm a little bit disappointed,, because in the ad they said that phone had loudspeaker function when playing FMRadio,, but it is not true,,

  • too expensive without bluetooth.. But realy this phone gprs is class12. ?

  • a music phone with 650mAh battery?? it'll drain fast and can't hang on a day

  • i'm in indonesia. i got this phone few days ago, this phone is not so bad for its price. BenQ claims this phone as a music phone, but the sounds quality is not so good. there are only preset equalizers. costumization for equalizer is absent. the volume is not so loud, both for the dual speaker and the headset. The manual says that the radio fm can be listened with the dual speaker, but in fact, it can't. You have to upgrade the software. i've tried 1 GB microSD to spend music and photos, and it works properly. well, again, this phone has the price.

  • well, in my opinion, not to bad for a nice middle music phone with reasonable price,

  • Its a nice phone.But I cant hear FM radio with speaker.But in phone's user manual it is also mentioned that , there will be a loudspeker option in FM radio. But there is no loud speaker option there. How can i hear FM radio using loudspeaker.Can any body help me?

  • Hello, I am in Indonesia and planning to get this phone as i8t looks, well, attractively cute, but could I ask you, Hendra, can we use our own mp3 rigntone for the message ringtone? In the past, I decided not to get Benqi phones because rge message tone was preset/ we could not change the message tone with our own mp3. Please, help.

  • no wonder the battery is only 650 mAh, not enuff to power music playing feature

  • It's quite a nice cellphone with some fruitful features but..C'mon....in this megapixel camera era...BenQ only gives VGA resolution? give me a break. and if its main strength is its music player..when i heard my friend's BenQ C30, it sounded a bit harsh...not to mention the low end frequncy that losing its grip when it comes to jazz music and rock. BenQ...in order to survive in indonesian market, you've gotta do better next time..and it's gotta be better than just good.

  • I just have C30, in indonesia there a strange type, right about battery, have no longer time, about 1,5 days. I use 1gb mSd

  • not bad cellular phone n stylish but it shame coz no bluetooth n battery life was sucks

  • Looks awsome to me. I hope this phone comes out in Australia!