Key Specifications
- Alphanumeric display
- Fixed status icons
- 99-contact phonebook
- SMS messaging support
- Clock, alarm & calculator
- Scratchpad feature included
- Languages: 19 supported
- 1200 mAh NiMH battery
The Ericsson GH 688 launched in 1996, was a classic GSM mobile phone known for its solid build and practical features. It featured a simple alphanumeric display capable of showing 3 lines with 12 characters each, along with fixed status icons. With space for 99 contacts in its phonebook and support for SMS messaging, it offered essential communication functionality. Additional features included a clock, alarm, scratchpad, and calculator. Powered by a removable 1200 mAh NiMH battery.
Ericsson GH 688 Full Specifications
| Network |
| Technology |
GSM |
| 2G bands |
GSM 900 |
| GPRS |
No |
| EDGE |
No |
| Launch |
| Announced |
1996 |
| Status |
Discontinued |
| Body |
| Dimensions |
130 x 49 x 23 mm (5.12 x 1.93 x 0.91 in) |
| Weight |
160 g (5.64 oz) |
| SIM |
Mini-SIM |
| Display |
| Type |
Alphanumeric |
| Size |
|
| Resolution |
3 x 12 chars |
|
Fixed icons |
| Memory |
| Card slot |
No |
| Phonebook |
99 |
| Call records |
|
| Sound |
| Loudspeaker |
No |
| Alert types |
Monophonic ringtones |
| 3.5mm jack |
No |
| Comms |
| WLAN |
No |
| Bluetooth |
No |
| Positioning |
No |
| Radio |
No |
| USB |
|
| Features |
| Sensors |
|
| Messaging |
SMS |
| Browser |
|
| Clock |
Yes |
| Alarm |
Yes |
| Games |
No |
| Languages |
19 |
| Java |
No |
|
Scratchpad
Calculator |
| Battery |
| Type |
Removable NiMH 1200 mAh battery |
| Stand-by |
96 h |
| Talk time |
240 min |
