Overall Score
39.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#11889)39.3
Performance(#11195)54.3
Camera(#12302)0.0
Display(#11856)47.1
Battery(#11695)43.5
Build(#9770)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Siemens SL42
Short Review
- The Siemens SL42, released in 2001, features a compact design with dimensions of 105 x 46 x 17 mm and a weight of 88g, making it lightweight and portable.
- Its 1.5-inch monochrome graphic display has a resolution of 101 x 80 pixels, providing basic visual output suitable for its era.
- Performance is limited, as it lacks a dedicated chipset, CPU, or RAM, which restricts multitasking capabilities.
- The camera is non-existent, with no rear or selfie camera, making it unsuitable for photography.
- The battery capacity is 540mAh, which supports basic functionality but lacks fast or wireless charging options.
- The software environment is minimal, with no specified operating system or advanced features.
- Connectivity options are also limited, with no support for 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, or NFC.
- The device does not include stereo speakers or a headphone jack, further emphasizing its simplicity.
- Overall, the Siemens SL42 is a basic mobile phone focused on essential communication functions.
- Its design and build quality reflect the standards of early 2000s mobile technology.
Specifications
General
Release Date2001
Announced2001
DescriptionSL45 with only 16 MB
Display
Size1.5"
TypeMonochrome graphic
Resolution101 x 80 pixels, 7 lines (~86 ppi density)
PPI101
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPUN/A
GPUN/A
MemoryN/A
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotMMC, 16 MB included
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
Capacity540 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 540 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions105 x 46 x 17 mm, 69 cc (4.13 x 1.81 x 0.67 in)
Weight88 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✗
LoudspeakerNo
Audio JackNo