Alcatel is one of the most popular brands in the UK mobile market for years thanks to their superior make and high quality. Their recent model Alcatel OT E157 mobile phone upholds this general view. This is a basic phone (low-end) available at an affordable price. Alcatel OT E157 mobile phone is well-placed in the market for its relatively cheaper price and long life battery. The over-all performance of the phone is quite good and if you are looking for a high-end model, this is not the ideal mobile phone for you.
The monochrome display of Alcatel OT E157 is relatively small when compared with other mobile phones. Its screen can display 102×80 pixels and show up to 5 text lines. The display is sufficiently bright which enables you read anything on the screen even in the daylight. The keypad is made of rubber and divided into blocks with two keys set in each block, while the blocks are separated by hollow space.
The message utility does not provide EMS support, and all the SMS are stored in the SIM. You can send group messages to your friends and add new words using the T9 dictionary.This phone uses Li-Ion standard battery that has a capacity of 650 mAh and the battery can support a talk time for more than 6 hours and a stand by time up to 250 hours.
| Network | GSM 900 / GSM 1800 |
| Announced | 2005, 1Q |
| Status | Available |
| Dimensions | 96 x 42 x 20 mm |
| Weight | 76 g |
| Type | Grayscale graphic |
| Size | 102 x 80 pixels |
| - Pseudo color display |
| Type | Polyphonic (16 channels) |
| Customization | Download, order now |
| Vibration | Yes |
| Phonebook | 250 entries |
| Call records | 10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls |
| Messaging | SMS |
| Browser | No |
| Games | 2 |
| Colors | Night Blue, Metallic Black |
| Camera | No |
| - T9 - Calculator - Calendar |
| Standard battery, Li-Ion 650 mAh | |
| Stand-by | Up to 250 h |
| Talk time | Up to 5 h |
