The Huawei T261L is a compact and practical feature phone released in the third quarter of 2008. Designed for straightforward communication, it featured a 1.5-inch CSTN color display and a lightweight design ideal for daily use. Its simple user interface made calling and texting effortless, appealing to users who preferred a no-fuss mobile experience.
Focused on reliability, the Huawei T261L supported basic utilities such as SMS messaging, a calculator, and optional FM radio for entertainment. Despite lacking multimedia features, it provided dependable performance and long-lasting power with its removable Li-Ion battery. Affordable and functional, it was one of Huawei’s durable models in the early mobile era.
Huawei T261L Full Phone Specifications Table
| Category | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Network Technology | GSM |
| Launch | Announced: 2008, Q3 — Status: Discontinued |
| Body Dimensions | – |
| Weight | – |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Display Type | CSTN, 65K colors |
| Display Size | 1.5 inches, 7.3 cm² |
| Display Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~121 ppi density) |
| Memory Card Slot | No |
| Phonebook | 100 entries |
| Call Records | 10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls |
| SMS Storage | Up to 50 entries |
| Main Camera | No |
| Video Recording | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm Jack | No |
| WLAN | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Positioning | No |
| Radio | FM radio (optional) |
| USB | No |
| Messaging | SMS |
| Browser | No |
| Games | Yes |
| Java | No |
| Other Features | Predictive text input, Calculator |
| Battery Type | Removable Li-Ion |
| Colors | Black |








