The Motorola W490 is crafted with sleek, compact style and compelling communication features to keep mobile consumers in touch with ease. Offering multiple messaging options, a vibrant color screen, and compelling talk-time, this innovative flip phone is a must-have. Go beyond the flip and experience the freedom to talk wirelessly,…
and capture moments in a snap.
The Motorola W490 features a camera with 1.3 megapixel resolution and 8x digital zoom, Bluetooth wireless technology, CrystalTalk audio, and a speakerphone. This cell phone has a main display with 176 x 220 pixel resolution and support for over 262 thousand colors. The Motorola W490 allows for custom ringtones (supported formats include Polyphonic, MP3, AAC, AAC+, and eAAC+) and has an integrated music and video player. This cell phone is compatible with T-Mobile's network.
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| Pros | Compared to all phones | |
|---|---|---|
| Talk time (minutes) | 450 | Best in class |
| Video capture | Yes | |
| Cons | Compared to all phones | |
| Installed memory (KB) | 5,120 | Below average |
| Appearance | Compared to all phones | |
|---|---|---|
| Phone style | Flip | |
| Antenna style | Internal | |
| Color(s) | Purple, Heather Grape, , Bubble Gum Pink, Black, Green, Black Mandarin | |
| Height (inches) | 3.89 | Average |
| Width (inches) | 1.89 | Great |
| Depth (inches) | 0.68 | Average |
| Weight (oz) | 3.77 | Average |
| Display | Compared to all phones | |
| Primary display color support | 262,144 | Great |
| Primary display resolution | 176 * 220 | Average |
| Primary display diagonal size (inches) | 1.9 | Average |
| Primary display touchscreen | No | |
| Primary display type | LCD TFT | |
| Secondary display color support | 65,536 | Great |
| Secondary display resolution | 0 * 0 | Below average |
| Secondary display touchscreen | No | |
| Secondary display type | LCD CSTN | |
| Camera | Compared to all phones | |
| Integrated camera | Yes | |
| Camera resolution (megapixels) | 1.3 | Average |
| Digital zoom | 8 | |
| Auto-focus | Yes | |
| Number of lenses | 1 | Great |
| Camera flash | No | |
| Camera features | Digital zoom | |
| Video capture | Yes | |
| Power | Compared to all phones | |
| Battery type | Li-ion | |
| Power device | Battery Charger | |
| Standby time (hours) | 350 | Great |
| Talk time (minutes) | 450 | Best in class |
| Connectivity | Compared to all phones | |
| Bluetooth support | Yes (v1.1) | |
| Infrared | No | |
| PC cable connectivity | Yes | |
| Cellular band/frequency | GSM 850, GSM 1900, GSM 1800, GSM 900 | |
| Memory | Compared to all phones | |
| Installed memory (KB) | 5,120 | Below average |
| Maximum memory supported (MB) | 2,048 | Average |
| Expansion memory type | micro-SD | |
| Audio/Video | Compared to all phones | |
| Integrated audio player | Yes | |
| Supported audio formats | AAC Plus, AAC, MIDI, EAAC+, MP3, iMelody | |
| Integrated video player | Yes | |
| Supported ringtones | EAAC+, MP3, AAC, AAC Plus, Polyphonic | |
| Features | Compared to all phones | |
| Alarm clock | Yes | |
| Audible battery alert | Yes | |
| Auto-redial | No | |
| Calendar | Yes | |
| Calling features | Call barring, Call divert, Call hold, Call timer, Call waiting, Caller ID | |
| GPS | No | |
| Input type | NAVIGATION_PAD, Keypad | |
| Internet Browser | Yes | |
| Java | Yes | |
| Messaging | SMS, EMS, MMS, IM | |
| Mobile E-mail | Yes | |
| Push-to-Talk support | No | |
| Ringer control | Yes | |
| Speakerphone | Yes | |
| Vibrating alert | Yes | |
| Voice dialing | Yes | |
| Reference Links | Compared to all phones | |
| Link to official product page | W490 page | |
| Link to phone manual | W490 manual | |
| Link to phone downloads/drivers | W490 downloads/drivers | |
| Miscellaneous | Compared to all phones | |
| WAP version | 2.0 | |
| Languages supported by device | English | |
| Language supported by manual | English | |