Energizer E241 and E241S are cheap feature phones running KaiOS
Energizer is present at IFA with two new handsets, and they're both feature phones. The Energizer E241 and E241S are basically the same device, except the former has 3G connectivity while the latter packs in 4G.
They run KaiOS, the feature phone platform that wants to bridge the gap between 'dumb' and smartphones. KaiOS has pre-installed commonly used apps such as WhatsApp, YouTube, Facebook, Google Assistant, and Google Maps. On top of that the KaiStore offers dozens more apps to choose from.
As you can see, the new Energizer phones have a traditional T9 keyboard, and the 2.4" screen isn't touch-enhanced. The center navigation button can be used to invoke the Google Assistant.
They have dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi, GPS, and a 1,900 mAh battery that's good for 6 days of standby, 28 hours of calling, and 9 hours of video playback. They have both rear and front cameras, with an LED flash on the back. They are going to be available in black or blue, with an extended 3-year warranty.
The E241 with 3G is priced at €29.99, while the E241S with 4G will cost €34.99. Availability details haven't been shared at this time.
Reader comments
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- 2Cb
Sadly, after looking at it further, the E241S doesn’t support the necessary LTE bands for the USA. In fact, no KaiOS phones would be feasible in all / most developed countries (even the Nokias). You can chose 4G for Asia/Europe or USA, not both....
- atom
- 2Cb
I’ve been looking forward to the E241S for a couple of months: I need a compact dual-SIM, dual-standby 4G (or at least 4G/3G) and WhatsApp-capable phone to replace my Nokia 301 since 2G is getting shut down here. Sadly, there’s no real details on how...
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