Spice M-5180
Detailed Review
Display
This smartphone presents a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels. The Spice M-5180 possesses a display of 4.5 cms; approximately 1.77 inches. As the display size is 1.77 inches, the phone would be a tad tough to use, although it is pocket-sized.Battery
On 2G network, this device manages to offers 500 hrs of standby time. The Spice M-5180 smartphone, has a modest battery life, are able to last few hours to facilitate at par texting and calling functions. The battery of this smartphone that offers 5 hours of talk time on 2G network might be a concern area for heavy users.Camera
With the Yes, 640 x 480 recording modes of this smartphone, and a resolution of Yes, 0.3 pixels, shooting video is as much fun as clicking pictures. Megapixels are not the sole determiners of the quality of your images and videos. You can get surprisingly good results even with a Yes, 0.3 megapixels camera when the sensor is of good quality.General Features
The Spice M-5180 weighing a meagre 90 g, is crafted for extended usage without causing any inconvenience. Pre-loaded with a number of is credited with, this smartphone possesses dimensions of 46.5x105.7x15.2. You get at par accessories such as Handset, Battery (1800mAh), Charger, Headset, Service Centre List, User Manual in the box, along with the Spice M-5180. The Spice M-5180 here is credited with a Black & Golden body.Connectivity
You get a Dual Sim, GSM, GSM sim with this smartphone. This Spice M-5180 is also designed to upgrade calling feast your eyes on as it is equipped with both at par and advanced boasts of like Speed Dialing, Loudspeaker, Call Timer, Call Divert. The wireless connectivity of the built-in Bluetooth of this phone is is one that you'll be grateful for in a hectic lifestyle, as it lets for instant syncing with compatible devices for file sharing and hands-free communication. The sim cards present in this phone is a Mini SIM.Memory
The expandable memory of 8 GB is all available for use as against the cramped internal storage which already has space allocated to default apps and other programs; now you have the flexibility to carry your entertainment in your p. Multimedia FM is a refreshing change from the set loop of your playlists. With the help of microSD memory cards, it is possible to expand the existing internal storage offered by the device.Performance
The Spice M-5180 possesses a platform that operates at GSM - 900, 1800 GHz.Mr. Ajmera's Review (A business user)
No point fidgeting with a screen that poses real difficulty both while watching videos and typing on the cramped keyboard, the portability that is offered by the smaller screen seems futile against the little value it offers with respect to functionality. The battery of this phone would be okay only if you are fine being on a constant quest for charging options within half a working day. If you are a road warrior like me then you better rethink your choice of device. Not an hour goes by without my phone ringing, that's why I always go for something like the Spice M-5180 that has all the advanced features to ease the communication. Although I am not so much into file sharing via Bluetooth as I am more of an email guy, but it is quite essential for hands-free calling.Mrs. Iyer's Review (A homemaker)
I hate typing messages on the Spice M-5180 with its tiny keypad as I misspell a single word more than 3 times. Video recording is fun and lets me record all beautiful memories of birthday parties and the energy and excitement of a house party. A smartphone without a good camera is really not my choice, even if the Spice M-5180 sports other excellent features and fairly makes up. I always feel the more the better when it comes to smartphone storage and I would always chose the Spice M-5180 with expandable memory against any other smartphones that are overpriced and overloaded with confusing features.Ishan's Review (A geek)
The 1.77 inch display may be quite decent for a smartphone but I don't like it for my reading or gaming purpose. If you have gaming and ebook library as huge as mine, you can never say no to an extendable memory storage. The battery does last for 3-4 hours of a graphic-heavy game session, however immediately after this I need to put the Spice M-5180 on charging; really can't do much post the session.Technical Specification
General Features | |
| Brand: | Spice |
| Handset Color: | Black & Golden |
| Form: | Bar |
| Keypad: | Yes , Alphanumeric |
| SIM Size: | Mini SIM |
| Call Features: | Speed Dialing , Loudspeaker , Call Timer , Call Divert |
| Model Name: | M-5180 |
| SIM Type: | Dual Sim , GSM , GSM |
| In the Box: | Handset , Battery (1800mAh) , Charger , Headset , Service Centre List , User Manual |
Camera | |
| Video Recording: | Yes |
| Video Recording: | 640 x 480 |
| Other Camera Features: | Exposure Control , Night mode |
| Rear Camera: | 0.3 MP |
Multimedia | |
| Video Player: | Yes |
| Video Player: | Supports MP4 , 3GP , H.263 |
| Ringtone: | MP3 , MIDI , WAV |
| Music Player: | Yes , Supports MP3 , MIDI |
| FM: | Yes , with Recording |
Internet & Connectivity | |
| WAP: | Yes |
| Preinstalled Browser: | WAP |
| Bluetooth: | Yes |
| Internet Features: | |
| GPRS: | Yes |
Other Features | |
| Phone Book Memory: | 500 |
| Call Memory: | Yes |
| SMS Memory: | Yes |
| Additional Features: | Games , Calendar , Alarm , Calculator , Torch , Currency and Unit Convertor , Incoming Call Guard , Webcam |
Display | |
| Display Resolution: | 128 x 160 Pixels |
| Display Size: | 1.77 inches |
Dimensions | |
| Weight: | 90 g |
| Size: | 46.5x105.7x15.2 mm |
Warranty | |
| Warranty Summary: | 1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories |
Battery | |
| Talk Time (2G): | 5 hrs |
| Standby Time (2G): | 500 hrs |
| Capacity: | 1800 mAh |
Memory And Storage | |
| Expandable Memory Card Type: | microSD |
| Expandable Memory Capacity: | 8 GB |
Platform | |
| Operating Freq: | GSM - 900 |
| Operating Freq: | 1800 |
Prachi's Review (A social butterfly)
The first thing I noticed in the Spice M-5180 was its 1.77 inches display. The screen size of the Spice M-5180 is too cramped and so I can't text that easily on this screen size. The Yes, 0.3 MP camera resolution is not that cool. You can easily opt for any other smartphone with a better camera, it might even be cheaper. I don't think this smartphone can click awesome pictures, which by the way is my favourite hobby.