Overall Score
38.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#12157)38.4
Performance(#10625)54.3
Camera(#12125)0.0
Display(#12148)42.6
Battery(#10745)43.5
Build(#8913)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Sagem MC 820
Short Review
- The Sagem MC 820, released in 1998, features a compact design with dimensions of 130 x 50 x 26 mm and a weight of 135g, making it portable but relatively bulky by modern standards.
- Its alphanumeric display is minimal, offering a resolution of 3 x 12 characters and a low pixel density of 3 PPI, which limits visual clarity.
- Performance specifications are basic, with no RAM or storage, indicating it is designed for simple tasks rather than demanding applications.
- The camera capabilities are non-existent, lacking both rear and selfie cameras, which is typical for phones of this era.
- Battery specifications are also absent, suggesting limited functionality without modern charging options.
- The software environment is unspecified, and there are no stereo speakers or headphone jack for audio output.
- Connectivity options are minimal, with no support for 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, or NFC, indicating a focus on basic communication.
- The lack of advanced features reflects the phone's intended use as a straightforward communication device.
- Overall, the Sagem MC 820 embodies the simplicity of late 90s mobile technology, prioritizing essential functions over modern capabilities.
- Its design and performance are aligned with the era's standards, appealing primarily to users seeking basic mobile connectivity.
Specifications
General
Release Date1998
Announced1998
DescriptionN/A
Display
SizeN/A
TypeAlphanumeric
Resolution3 x 12 chars
PPI3
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPUN/A
GPUN/A
MemoryN/A
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main CameraN/A
Main Camera DetailsN/A
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video RecordingN/A
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
CapacityN/A
Battery DetailsRemovable NiMH battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions130 x 50 x 26 mm (5.12 x 1.97 x 1.02 in)
Weight135 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsN/A
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiNo
BluetoothNo
NFC✗
USBN/A
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningNo
Software
Operating SystemN/A
OS VersionN/A
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsN/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo