The Huawei T161L is a lightweight feature phone introduced in the third quarter of 2008, built for users seeking dependable communication without unnecessary complexity. Its 1.4-inch monochrome display and ergonomic keypad made calling and texting effortless, while its compact build offered excellent portability and durability.
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Designed to focus on essentials, the Huawei T161L supported SMS messaging, predictive text input, and basic utilities such as a calculator and games. With its removable Li-Ion battery, the phone provided long standby times, making it ideal for users who needed a secondary or backup phone. Though basic, it represented Huawei’s early commitment to functional mobile design.
Huawei T161L Full Phone Specifications Table
| Category | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Network Technology | GSM |
| Launch | Announced: 2008, Q3 — Status: Discontinued |
| Body Dimensions | – |
| Weight | – |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Display Type | Monochrome graphics |
| Display Size | 1.4 inches, 6.0 cm² |
| Display Resolution | 68 x 96 pixels (~84 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 | No |
| USB | No |
| Messaging | SMS |
| Browser | No |
| Games | Yes |
| Java | No |
| Other Features | Predictive text input, Calculator |
| Battery Type | Removable Li-Ion |
| Colors | Black |
