Key Specifications
- Alphanumeric display (3x12 chars)
- GSM 900 network
- 100-contact phonebook
- Monophonic ringtones
- 600mAh NiMH battery
- 2.5h talk time
- SMS messaging
- Calculator function
Sagem RC 730 Overview
The Sagem RC 730 was a no-frills 1997 GSM mobile phone featuring basic call functionality with its alphanumeric 3-line display and 100-contact memory. Weighing 158g, it offered 150 minutes of talk time from its removable NiMH battery, targeting users needing simple cellular connectivity without extras like games or graphics. Its monophonic ringtones and fixed icon display represent early mobile technology before the smartphone era. Read More
Sagem RC 730 Pros and Cons
Pros
- Simple, reliable call functionality
- Lightweight for its era (158g)
- Good 2.5 hour talk time
- Basic organizer with calculator
- Removable battery
Cons
- Tiny 3-line text-only display
- No GPRS data capability
- No polyphonic ringtones
- No games or entertainment
- Limited 100-contact storage
- No call records
- Obsolete GSM-only network
- No alarm clock
Sagem RC 730 Full Specifications
| Network |
| Technology |
GSM |
| 2G bands |
GSM 900 |
| GPRS |
No |
| EDGE |
No |
| Launch |
| Announced |
1997 |
| Status |
Discontinued |
| Body |
| Dimensions |
140 x 50 x 21 mm (5.51 x 1.97 x 0.83 in) |
| Weight |
158 g (5.57 oz) |
| SIM |
Mini-SIM |
| Display |
| Type |
Alphanumeric |
| Size |
|
| Resolution |
3 x 12 chars |
|
Fixed icons |
| Memory |
| Card slot |
No |
| Phonebook |
100 |
| 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 |
| Java |
No |
|
Calculator |
| Battery |
| Type |
Removable NiMH 600 mAh battery |
| Stand-by |
70 h |
| Talk time |
150 min |
