Nokia 6101
{{Short description|Flip phone released in 2005}}
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| manufacturer = Nokia
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| networks = GSM 900 1800 1900
GSM 850 1800 1900 (US)
GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32-48 kbit/s
HSCSD 43.2 kbit/s
EDGE Class 6, 177.6 kbit/s
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| predecessor = Nokia 6060
| successor = Nokia 6103
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| form = clamshell
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| battery = BL-4C
860 mAh
Internal rechargeable li-ion
| input = Keypad
| display = {{convert|1.8|in|mm|abbr=on}} TFT
128x160 px
65k colors
| ext_display = 96x65 px
4096 colors
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| front_camera = 640x480 px VGA video
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| connectivity = Infrared
USB pop-port (CA-42)
| other = Push to Talk
FM Radio
Java MIDP 2.0
SyncML
T 9
Presence Enhanced Contacts
Calendar
Built-in handsfree
Voice dial-memo
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The Nokia 6101, 6102, and 6102i are a line of mid-level GSM clamshell cell phones created by Nokia, announced on February 14, 2005.{{Cite web |title=Nokia 6101 announced, flip-phone - MobileTracker |url=http://www.mobiletracker.net/archives/2005/02/14/nokia-6101 |access-date=2025-06-01 |website=www.mobiletracker.net}} It was one of the last Nokia phones that still had an external antenna. The design of the 6101 was noticeably different than the company's previous flip phones{{Cite web |title=Nokia 6101 review: The Asian way |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_6101-review-40.php}} that were more experimental, but with the 6101, Nokia chose a safer and established clamshell look.{{Cite web |title=Nokia 6131 review: Highly addictive |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_6131-review-94.php |access-date=2025-06-01 |website=GSMArena.com |language=en-US}}
The differences between the 6101 and 6102 are very small and the only visible differences are the style of the keypads and front bezel plate. These were also the first Nokia flip phones to get mass market distribution in the US. It was released there in September 2005 on T-Mobile as 6101 followed by Cingular as 6102.{{Cite web |title=T-Mobile launches 6101 - MobileTracker |url=http://www.mobiletracker.net/archives/2005/09/22/t-mobile-nokia-6101 |access-date=2025-06-01 |website=www.mobiletracker.net}} Nokia 6102 is also the name of the version made specifically for China Mobile.{{Cite web |title=Nokia Form 20-F 2004 |url=https://www.nokia.com/system/files/files/form20-f-04-pdf.pdf |website=Nokia}}
The 6102i is an updated version of the 6102 featuring Bluetooth capabilities and increased memory space. This was introduced in January 2006.{{Cite web |title=Nokia adds Bluetooth with 6102i/6103 |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_adds_bluetooth_with_6102i_6103-news-150.php |access-date=2025-06-01 |website=GSMArena.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2006-06-23 |title=Cingular beefs up the low end with Nokia's 6102i |url=https://www.engadget.com/2006-06-23-cingular-beefs-up-the-low-end-with-nokias-6102i.html |access-date=2025-06-01 |website=Engadget |language=en-US}} Another updated version of the 6101/6102 is the Nokia 6103.
Its direct successor is the Nokia 6131/6125, which includes microSD card slot and native USB connectivity.
Features
- Weight: 5 Ounces
- Dimensions: 3.35 x 1.77 x {{convert|0.95|in|mm}}
- Two color displays: 128 x 160 pixel internal display with up to 65,536 colors and external mini display
- Indicators for battery power and signal strength (audible indicators for both also available)