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The Nokia 1280 is an affordable ultrabasic dual-band GSM mobile phone by Nokia. It was announced in November 2009 and released in March 2010 for developing countries.[2][3][4] It has a classic candybar design, intended to be lightweight and durable. Its related twin is the Nokia 103, which was released in 2012 in developed markets.[5]

Specifications

The device has a monochrome display, earpiece, mono loudspeaker, top flashlight, microphone, charging port, headset connector, and a keypad, end/power, call, navigation and selection keys.[6] The hardware specifications are:

  • Body
    • Dimensions: 107.2 mm x 45.1 mm x 15.3 mm (L x W x H)
    • Weight: 81.92 g (with battery)
    • Volume: 62.27 cm3
  • Display: Monochrome LCD
    • Display Size: 5.6 cm2
    • Resolution: 96 x 68 pixels
  • Battery: Li-Ion 850 mAh battery (BL-5CB)
    • Standby time: Up to 528 hours (22 days)
    • Talk time: Up to 8.5 hours
  • Network: 2G Network 800/900/1800 MHz[7][4]

Other features

Built-in FM radio, SMS, backlight, vibration, internet antenna, and exchangeable color covers.

Software

The Nokia 1280 uses the Series 30 software platform.[7] The main features of the phone are accessed through the Menu, which include: Messages, Contacts, Call register, Settings, Clock, Radio, Reminders, Games, Extras, and SIM services. Voice memo, multiple phonebooks, predictive text input, FM radio, are supported on this device. Calculator, calendar, reminders, and alarms can also be used.[6][8] Three games are included in this device.

Games

  1. ^ a b c d e Only available in certain regions.

References

  1. ^ “Nokia 1280 Data Sheet” (PDF). press.nokia.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 June 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
  2. ^ a b “Nokia 1280 – Mobile Gazette – Mobile Phone News”. Mobile Gazette. 4 November 2009. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
  3. ^ “Nokia launches five new affordable mobile phones and Nokia Life Tools in Indonesia  » Nokia – Press”. press.nokia.com. 4 November 2009. Archived from the original on 2012-07-10. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  4. ^ a b “Nokia 1280 – Full phone specifications”. www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  5. ^ “Compare Nokia 1280 vs. Nokia 103 – GSMArena.com”. www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  6. ^ a b Nokia 1280 User Guide.
  7. ^ a b “Wayback Machine” (PDF). press.nokia.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-06-01. Retrieved 2026-03-22. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
  8. ^ Nokia 1280 user manual.