T-Mobile Garminfone
The T-Mobile Garminfone is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2010).
2010 · Entry-level · Android 2.1 (Eclair)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.5" · 116 x 62.2 x 12 mm (4.57 x 2.45 x 0.47 in)
RAM256MB
Storage4GB
Main Camera15 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓256GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 136g — easy to carry
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,150 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 165 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2010, February. Released 2010, June
Also Known As
Identical toGarmin-Asus nuvifone A50
⚙️ Performance
RAM
256MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
165 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
15 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,150 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
136g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
116 x 62.2 x 12 mm (4.57 x 2.45 x 0.47 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, Garmin navigation
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the T-Mobile Garminfone does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the T-Mobile Garminfone supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The T-Mobile Garminfone SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
No, the T-Mobile Garminfone does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The T-Mobile Garminfone ships with Android 2.1 (Eclair).
The T-Mobile Garminfone uses 2.0.
The T-Mobile Garminfone supports Wi-Fi 802.11b/g.
The T-Mobile Garminfone has 2.0, A2DP, EDR.
