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BenQ-Siemens S81 3G Phone Overview

Expected UK Release Date: Available

Key Features
3G Technology
1.3 Megapixel Camera with 10 x Zoom & LED Flash
Video Streaming
Music Player (MP3, ACC, ACC+ & WMA)
Bluetooth® Technology
109 x 48 x 13 mm

Design
87%
Usability
82%
Features
84%

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BenQ-Siemens S81 3G Phone Review

The BenQ-Siemens S81 is a beautifully stylish 3G phone which comes in a superior black & silver effect casing. The design of the handset is both practical & elegant. The handset is extremely slim & measures 109 x 48 x 13 mm which provides a slim classic bar style mobile phone. The phone comes with 30 Mbytes of memory & the user can add MicroSD™ memory cards to extend the memory up to 1 Gbyte. The phone provides the user with up to 320 hours of standby time & up to 4.6 hours of talk time on the battery. The BenQ-Siemens S81 is similar in looks to the BenQ-Siemens S68 but the S81 is a 3G phone.

The phone comes with a built in camera which is a 1.3 megapixel camera & has a 10 x digital zoom option which allows the user to capture all the smallest details on a still photo. The camera comes with a built in LED flash & the user can access the camera feature quickly & easily using the dedicated camera button. There is a second camera which is a VGA camera that is used for the video calling feature. The S81 allows he user to play, record & stream video footage on their phone. The video streaming feature allows the user to see real video footage including the latest sporting highlights & headline news directly to their mobile phone. The user can view all of their photos & video on the phones 262k colour TFT screen which provides a clear 2 Inch display.

The S81 has a music player which can play music in MP3, ACC, ACC+ & WMA music formats. The user can tune into live audio streams from their BenQ-Siemens S81 & enjoy all the latest tunes. The phone can play ringtones in MP3, ACC & AMR formats. The phone comes with a stereo headset which allows the user to enjoy a private listening experience.

The user can connect to other devices using a USB connection or Bluetooth® wirefree connection. The USB cable provides the user with a wired connection to USB compatible devices & the Bluetooth® connection offers the user a wirefree connection to any Bluetooth® compatible device. The 3G technology provides the user with a multi tasking & fast mobile phone which can provide real time streaming, video calling & extremely fast data downloads. The S81 comes with a tri band network & WCDMA which allows the user to use their phone comfortably throughout most of Europe & the US depending on the service operator. The phone comes with a WAP Internet browser which allows the user to search the Internet & enjoy the high speed connection.

BenQ-Siemens S81 3G Mobile Phone Front View
BenQ-Siemens S81 3G Mobile Phone Back View
BenQ-Siemens S81 3G Mobile Phone Angle View

The user can stay in contact with others using any of the highly useable messaging services which include text messaging (SMS), multimedia messaging (MMS) & email which has Microsoft Outlook® synchronisation. The email service on the S81 supports POP3 & SMTP. The SMS service provides the user with a text only messaging service & MMS allows the user to create a message which can include text, sound with video or photos. The MMS message can be sent to any MMS compatible device. The user can enjoy the Java™ games which are preinstalled on phone or download more games to suit their gaming taste.

The phone comes with a easy to access & manage phone book which stores each contacts details. The user can create a photo caller identification for their contacts which allows the user to attach a photo to any contact in the phone book. The calendar feature comes with a appointment booking feature which will work like a diary scheduler on the BenQ-Siemens S81. The phone has a built in calculator feature, notes, tasks & alarm clock feature.

The user can personalise their phone to suit their taste by changing the screensavers, wallpapers & colourful themed displays. The user can forward calls onto other user by using the call forwarding feature. The phone will store & keep a record of any missed calls, incoming calls & outgoing calls. The phone comes with a handsfree speaker phone feature which allows the user to have a conversation over the phones speakers which means the user does not have to hold the handset & can have a handsfree phone experience.


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BenQ-Siemens S81 Specifications & Features

Screen
262k TFT Colour Screen (176 x 220 Pixels)

Imaging
1.3 Megapixel Camera
10 x Digital Zoom
LED Flash
VGA Digital Camera
Dedicated Camera Button
Video Player (H.263)
Video Recorder
Video Streaming
Video Calling
Photo Caller ID
Screensaver
Wallpaper
Theme Display

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Email (POP3 & SMTP)
Microsoft Outlook® Synchronization

Sound
Music Player (MP3, ACC, ACC+ & WMA)
Ringtones (MP3, ACC & AMR)
Handsfree Speaker
Headset Stereo

Entertainment
Java™ Games
Embedded Games
Downloadable Games
Organiser
Phone Book
PIM
Calendar
Notes
Calculator
Tasks
Alarm Clock
Call Forwarding
Call Logging (Missed, In & Out)
Call Waiting & Hold
Call Timer & Cost

Connectivity
USB
Bluetooth®
3G

Network
Tri Band (GSM 900, 1800 & 1900)
WCDMA

Internet
WAP
WML
GPRS
UMTS

Memory & Talk Time
30 Mbytes Memory plus MicroSD™ Memory Card
4.6 Hours Talk Time
320 Hours Standby

Weight & Size
99 g
109 x 48 x 13 mm



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Reviewer: Ariel - Singapore
Date: 3rd Nov 2007

The 3G functions are great. However, it was a cheap buy for me but the interface is not terribly intuitive & the contact has become VERY POOR after a few months of use, so half the time the END CALL button refuses to work, which is very frustrating for me.

Design
70%
Usability
20%
Features
60%

Reviewer: Anon - Indonesia
Date: 21st Sep 2007

Great phone can't fault it.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Andry Setiyawan - Jember, Indonesia
Date: 24th Jul 2007

S81 is nice 3G phone. Well, it's not the real Siemens, but we can't forget the fact that this phone is the cheapest 3G phone available here (in Indonesia). So, IMO it has the best price/performance ratio. Too bad it has no FM radio & IrDA port, since I used those features quite often.

Design
90%
Usability
85%
Features
85%

Reviewer: Matt - Planet Earth, UK
Date: 14th Jul 2007

I have only had this phone a few hours & I am already addicted! There is a bunch of people on this site saying it's a terrible phone & that it falls apart in you're hand, they're wrong! This phone has many features & is brilliant, still waiting to get a 3G USIM tomorrow though =]

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Belkis - Queens, New York, US
Date: 21st Jun 2007

The BENQ S-81 MP3 SOUNDS GREAT LOVE the DESIGN, IS VERY STYLISH PLUS LOVE the FEATURES ON THIS CELL.

Design
95%
Usability
90%
Features
85%

Reviewer: Kikie Krisnadi - Palembang, Indonesia
Date: 30th Apr 2007

Cool, calm, stylish & smart phone, BenQ-Siemens.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
85%

Reviewer: Indra Rohim - Tangerang, Indonesia
Date: 27th Apr 2007

Good phone, but no FM Radio & I had problem to activate the 3G function.

Design
100%
Usability
90%
Features
90%

Reviewer: New User - US
Date: 22nd Apr 2007

I have had this phone for three days. Pros: looks good, nice display, takes a 1GB card, costs 100 Euro sim free. Cons: MP3 player automatically stops when you select another function (WAP, camera & some menu items), SMS interface is really, really user-unfriendly (it has no custom dictionary function so when using itap you must multitap names in every time, & some words like 'Poland' are not even in the dictionary! ), menus are really simple so the level of settings customisation is very poor, the phone is really difficult to hold while the headset is plugged in & it makes an irritating noise when switched on an off (can only be stopped by running the phone in a silent profile). In summary, a very average phone that promised a lot but doesn't deliver. Not for people who like to SMS.

Design
90%
Usability
30%
Features
80%

Reviewer: Bmorata - US
Date: 23rd Feb 2007

I love this phone is very stylish & easy to work with. Great quality pictures & the MP3 sounds incredible.

Design
95%
Usability
100%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Kadd - Pomáz, Hungary
Date: 15th Feb 2007

Good phone, but in Hungary unprocurable!

Design
95%
Usability
100%
Features
75%

Reviewer: Omar Malique - Jakarta, Indonesia
Date: 26th Dec 2006

Good phone, but still keep my s75 for s91 (hopefully) with 3, 2 mp camera, umts/hsdpa, stereo FM radio, 1.100 mAh battery, 99 gram, e71-glossy material, quadband (since they claim S-series for business purpose).

So far really impress with BenqSiemens line up, pity their German division has to face unpleasant reality. Keep exploring BenqSiemens.

Design
85%
Usability
90%
Features
75%

Reviewer: Me - Bhutan
Date: 15th Oct 2006

This is the worst phone ever. It fell apart in my hand. I don't understand why everybody else loves it because when I took it back to the shop & they gave me another one it was still as bad as the first phone.

Design
5%
Usability
5%
Features
5%

Reviewer: Uan - Bhutan
Date: 29th Sep 2006

WOW! excellent mobile. Only con is no FM radio

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Paolo - London, UK
Date: 29th Sep 2006

Fabulous phone...

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Harriet - Argentina
Date: 29th Sep 2006

The S81 is the best phone ever!

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: ILOVES81 - S81MANIA, Saint Kitts And Nevis
Date: 24th Sep 2006

One thing i have to say, WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW!

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Edith Many - Leeds, UK
Date: 24th Sep 2006

Wow!

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: BoB - Belgium
Date: 24th Sep 2006

EXCELLENT PHONE

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Tanii - Beijing, China
Date: 24th Sep 2006

FAB phone

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
95%

Reviewer: Dan - Australia
Date: 24th Sep 2006

Classy Phone! Very Stylish! Can't wait to get it.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Mandy - Sydney, Australia
Date: 24th Sep 2006

This is such a good phone. It is amazing! Well done benq!

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Oliver Jones - Lofakogppo, Ukraine
Date: 22nd Sep 2006

AMAZING PHONE! very stylish! well done benq-siemens!

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Abdul - Afghanistan
Date: 18th Sep 2006

This is a really bad mobile phone, I would not recommend to buy this phone...

Design
5%
Usability
5%
Features
5%

Reviewer: Harry Sonderland - Chicago, US
Date: 14th Sep 2006

WOW! Mega stylish phone! can't wait to get it!

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Brad Namert
Date:
20th Jul 2006

Great phone, well done Benq-Siemens. Cant wait to get it!

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Harriet Longsworthy - London, UK
Date:
18th Jul 2006

Highly classy phone, excellent features. Well done benq-siemens.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Daniel Smith - Vienna, Austria
Date:
18th Jul 2006

This is a great phone, it is sleek & elegant. It is thin & functional. I cant wait to see it in the shops. When is it coming out in Austria & how much is it! This is a masterpiece.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Henry - Australia
Date:
18th Jul 2006

This is an excellent phone, it is stylish & perfect. I recommend this phone to everyone.

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Karl - Portsmouth, UK
Date:
20th May 2006

Super looking the S81 but not sure when it is available, anyone know? I think it may be available in America but I want to know the UK availability please?

Design
100%
Usability
100%
Features
100%

Reviewer: Alan Jennings - UK
Date:
19th May 2006

3G UMTS Benq Siemens phone... Fabulous features & the technology is unbeatable, looking forward to getting hold of the s81.

Design
90%
Usability
90%
Features
90%

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