Motorola 8900 International
Release year: 1998
The phone is identical to the previous 8700, with the only exception being the white Motorola lettering on the display, and the keypad, which features different character graphics. Motorola 8900 is one of the best dual-band phones equipped with basic functions, besides vibration. The audio quality is good, good signal. The ringtones are the usual Motorola ones, and their volume is good; the vibration also does its job well.
Technical specifications
| Networks | Dual-band GSM 900 / 1800 MHz |
| Dimensions | 130 x 59 x 25 mm. |
| Weight with battery | 200 g |
| Battery | NiMH |
| Standby time | 60 h |
| Talk time | 180 min. |
In the box: 1 battery , 1 charger mains, 1 user manual.
Messaging
| SMS |  |
| EMS |  |
| MMS | |
| Chat | |
Messaging notes: Equipped with traditional SMS.
Design and display
| Display | n/a |
| Display color | Black and white |
| Display size | n/a |
| Backlit keypad | |
| Keypad lock | |
| One-touch phonebook access | |
| Antenna | external |
| Vibration | |
| Headphone jack | |
Design notes: Not small in size, this phone shows unmatched sturdiness.
Features
| SIM Application Toolkit | |
| Built-in speakerphone | |
| J2ME support | |
| Conference calling | |
| Voice dialing | |
| Voice recorder | |
| Phonebook entries | 100 |
Feature notes: Equipped with basic functions.
Connectivity
| GPRS | |
| WAP | |
| IrDA (infrared) | |
| Built-in modem | |
| |
| Bluetooth | |
Connectivity notes: n/a
Personalization
| MP3 player | |
| Custom ringtones | |
| Silent mode | |
| Downloadable ringtones | |
| Polyphonic ringtones | |
| Downloadable images and logos | |
| AM/FM stereo radio | |
| Games | |
| Downloadable games | |
| Interchangeable covers and faceplates | |
Personalization notes: Possibility of customizing the menus.
Camera
| Camera | |