Innostream INNO 50

Key Specifications

  • TFT display (176 × 220 pixels)
  • 2G GSM support (900/1800 MHz)
  • Mini-SIM, 180° swivel design
  • 1.3 MP rear camera with LED flash
  • 12MB internal storage, no card slot
  • Infrared port, WAP browser, Java support
  • Removable Li-Ion battery, 100h standby
  • Available in Silver
6.3
Display6 / 10
Battery6 / 10
Camera6 / 10
Design7 / 10
Performance6.5 / 10
Launch
Announced 2004, Q1
Status Discontinued
Display
Type TFT, 256K colors
Resolution 176 x 220 pixels, 11 lines
Second external display, STN, 65K colors (96 x 96 pixels), 180 deg swivel, Downloadable logos
Design
Dimensions 88.6 x 44.5 x 22.5 mm (3.49 x 1.75 x 0.89 in)
Weight 90 g (3.17 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Colors Silver
Rear Camera
Single 1.3 MP
Features LED flash
Video Yes
Front Camera
No
Storage
Card slot No
Phonebook 250
Call records 20 received, dialed and missed calls
Internal 12MB
Battery
Type Removable Li-Ion battery
Stand-by Up to 100 h
Talk time Up to 3 h
Speaker
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic ringtones
3.5mm jack No
Connectivity
WLAN No
Bluetooth No
Positioning No
Infrared port Yes
Radio No
Networks
Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800
GPRS Class 10
EDGE No
Features
Messaging SMS, MMS
Browser WAP 1.2.1
Games Yes + downloadable
Java Yes, MIDP 2.0
Predictive text input, Organizer

Quick Review

Innostream INNO 50 Quick Review

The Innostream INNO 50 is a stylish flip phone released in 2004, featuring a 180-degree swivel design and a dual-display setup. It comes with a primary TFT screen supporting 256K colors and an external STN display for quick notifications. The phone runs on 2G GSM networks and supports SMS, MMS, and WAP browsing.

Equipped with a 1.3 MP rear camera and LED flash, it allows basic photography and video recording. It offers 12MB of internal storage, stereo speakers, and Java support for downloadable games. The removable Li-Ion battery provides up to 100 hours of standby and 3 hours of talk time, making it a solid choice for its time.

Innostream INNO 50 Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Unique 180° swivel design
  • Dual display with external STN screen
  • 1.3 MP camera with LED flash
  • Stereo speakers for better sound quality

Cons

  • No Bluetooth or expandable storage
  • Short battery life (100h standby, 3h talk)
  • No 3G or advanced connectivity options