Aspera F24: Plans | Pricing | Specs

Matt Sayer

Last updated: Sep 13, 2018

The flip phone is back with the Aspera F24, a budget 3G handset that prioritises accessibility over bleeding-edge technology.

2.4 inches

Display size

N/Apx

128MB

Internal storage

0.3 MP

Rear camera

900 mAh

Battery size

Finder rated as Average vs similar phones

Display

Display Size

2.4 inches

Resolution

N/Apx

Pixels per inch (PPI)

167 ppi

Camera

Rear camera megapixels

0.3MP

Rear camera aperture size

N/A

Video recording

Front camera aperture size

N/A

Physical Dimensions

Dimensions

104mm x 51.5mm x 19mm

Weight

120g

Connectivity

NFC

Wi-Fi

N/A

Network category speed

N/A

Power, storage and battery

Processor

N/A

RAM

64MB

Operating system

Custom

Internal storage

128MB

External storage support

Up to 32GB

Battery capacity

900mAh

Device features

Headphone jack

Yes

Fingerprint sensor

Water resistance rating

N/A

Wireless charging

Launch price (RRP)	$99
Launch date	2012

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Matt Sayer

Matt Sayer is a technology writer and editorial engineer for Finder, combining industry expertise with data-driven solutions to help people make better decisions. His extensive portfolio spans investigate reporting on the roll-out of 5G, statistical analysis on the legacy of E3 and guides for popular products like mobile phones and smart speakers. Matt has a Bachelor of Computer Science from RMIT University and is passionate about finding ways that technology can better our lives.

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Design
Camera
Performance
Battery
Pricing and availability
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Aspera F24 specs

Styled after mobile phones of the early 2000s, the F24 serves as a pure communications device rather than a portable computer. By trading 4G connectivity and virtual buttons for a clean and simple interface driven by a large physical keypad, it provides an accessible and affordable alternative for keeping in touch on the go.

Design

Flip-phone design is compact and convenient
Second screen and emergency SOS button provide functionality even when the phone is closed

Aspera's classical approach to phone design with the F24 is evident from the first glance. Rather than ape the modern trend of large handsets with full-body screens, the F24 returns to the age of the humble flip phone. It follows the traditional clamshell design to a T, combining a physical numerical keypad on its bottom half with a non-touch 2.4-inch screen on its top half. When hinged shut, the top half reveals a second 1.8-inch screen that displays the time, battery and network information and notifies you when you have an incoming call or text.
The bottom half also hides additional features for use when the F24 is closed. A small SOS button just below the hinge can be configured to call a specific number when you hold it down for three seconds. Alternatively, you can disable this feature if you're concerned about activating it accidentally.
It's not just aesthetics the Aspera F24 takes from phones of the early 2000s: its features closely resemble phones of that era, too. For starters, there's no Wi-Fi functionality, so accessing the Internet is only possible through the phone's 3G network connection. A basic GPRS/WAP 2.0 web browser comes pre-installed, though between the F24's small screen and the limited functionality of such an old browser, mobile browsing is unlikely to be an ideal experience. However, the F24 does support tethering over USB, allowing you to use the phone's 3G connection to access the Internet on a laptop or PC.
While it might not be a "smartphone", the Aspera F24 does pack a few neat features outside of its basic calling and texting functionality. Not only can it play audio and video files, it has a built-in FM radio for tuning into local stations. If you'd rather not blast your tunes for everyone to hear, there's a 3.5mm audio jack as well as Bluetooth 2.1 support for connecting wireless headphones. You won't be able to load the F24 up with many songs out of the box, though, as it only has 128MB of internal storage. Fortunately, you can expand this by slotting in a microSD card. Just bear in mind that the F24 only supports microSD cards up to 32GB.

Camera

Handy for quick note-taking and chronicling sudden events
Not ideal for taking photos you want to share

Whether it's to preserve a memory, take a visual note or document proof of dangerous behaviour, having quick access to a camera is incredibly handy in our modern world. Aspera clearly recognises this, as the F24 includes a 0.3MP camera mounted just above its secondary screen. This is a low-resolution camera even by budget phone standards, but as a tool you can call upon at a moment's notice in situations like those mentioned above, it's a valuable addition to the F24's repertoire.
Interestingly, even though the resolution is on the low side, the Aspera F24's camera includes an auto-focus feature, digital zoom and the ability to record video as well as capture still photos.

Performance

Should handle all your basic needs without a hitch
Phone functionality has some limitations worth keeping in mind

Performance is an odd metric to judge for a phone like the Aspera F24. Since it does away with the app libraries and feature-packed operating systems of modern smartphones, the only tasks it needs to perform are making and receiving calls and texts, navigating your phone book and playing multimedia files. These are relatively straightforward tasks that require minimal processing power and should run smoothly on the F24.
It is worth flagging a few limitations inherent to the F24's basic hardware. Its call log can only store the last 20 calls made, received or missed, and its speed dial feature only supports up to eight different phone numbers. The phone book has a hard limit of 200 contacts as well, so you may need to carry around a Rolodex if your retinue of friends and family exceeds that.

Battery

900mAh is small for a phone battery, but should prove adequate for infrequent use

Pricing and availability

Price: RRP $79
Where to buy: Amazon Australia | eBay | Bing Lee | Kogan

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Aspera F24 specs

Display

Display Size

2.4 inches

Resolution

N/Apx

Pixels per inch (PPI)

167 ppi

Camera

Rear camera megapixels

0.3MP

Rear camera aperture size

N/A

Video recording

Front camera aperture size

N/A

Physical Dimensions

Dimensions

104mm x 51.5mm x 19mm

Weight

120g

Connectivity

NFC

Wi-Fi

N/A

Network category speed

N/A

Power, storage and battery

Processor

N/A

RAM

64MB

Operating system

Custom

Internal storage

128MB

External storage support

Up to 32GB

Battery capacity

900mAh

Device features

Headphone jack

Yes

Fingerprint sensor

Water resistance rating

N/A

Wireless charging

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