Simple to use the Nokia 1101 is an ideal GSM mobile phone specially designed for students. The phone is only 20mm thick and weighing 86g, very small and light making the phone easy to carry. The phone comes with Monochrome graphic display screen of resolution 96 x 65 pixels, an ideal resolution for this category of phones. Nokia 1101 is simple and basic phone that giving all the basic features, so if you just want the phone for communication (Calls and SMS), go for it. But, if looking for advance features, this is not for you. Just below the display there is a numeric keypad with well placed keys.

Its numeric keypad is excellent, made of nylon and washable too. There is also a two-way navigation key to operate various menu options. For network connectivity the Nokia 1101 supports Dual-band GSM 900/ GSM 1800 MHz. The phone doesn't support for any connectivity for data transfer; no Blue tooth, no infrared even no GPRS. Other features of the phone are Monophonic ring tones, SMS, Vibration alert, Games, T9, Calculator, Calendar, Stopwatch, Picture editor and phonebook. The unique feature of the phone is its Flashlight, which can be used in night as a torch.

Powered by Lithium battery the Nokia 1101 has excellent battery backup that gives 300 hours of standby time and 3 hours of talks.

Overall, the Nokia 1101 is a simple and easy to use mobile phone. Its rubberized grip protect from damage while dropping some times, nice features!