alcatel
Released: Jan 1996
alcatel HC 800
Approx. Price
USD 5
A sturdy, early GSM handset from Alcatel's 'Handy' series, built for the dawn of digital mobile networks.
The Alcatel HC 800 was a workhorse of the mid-1990s, predating the more famous One Touch series. As a member of the 'Handy' line, it was designed during a time when mobile phones were transitioning from luxury items to essential tools. It features a robust candybar design with a fixed external antenna and a monochrome character display. The device was focused entirely on reliable voice communication and basic text messaging. Its tactile, rubberized buttons and thick plastic housing made it exceptionally durable, a hallmark of Alcatel's early engineering philosophy. It typically used a clip-on NiMH battery pack and was a common sight in European markets during the initial GSM rollouts.
Full Specifications
Display
Type
Monochrome graphic
Size
1.0 inches
Resolution
2 x 12 characters
Protection
No
Refresh Rate
Standard
Processor & OS
Chipset
Proprietary
Memory & Storage
RAM
Unknown
Internal
0.0001
Battery
Capacity
580 mAh
Type
NiMH, removable
Charging
Standard
Wireless
No
Connectivity
Network
GSM
WLAN
No
Bluetooth
No
GPS
NFC
Infrared
Radio
USB
No
Sensors
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Compass
Proximity
Barometer
Fingerprint
Face ID
Body
Dimensions
150 x 50 x 25 mm
Weight
210 g
Camera
Specifications not available
SIM
Slot 1
physical (2G)
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