Energizer E241S

The Energizer Energy 241S KaiOS powered Smart Feature Phone.
Competitively priced European phone. The only weaks link are the VGA cameras and even though it is dual sim phone only one has the option for 4G data

[@kotence]

Thank you, finally a clip that shows what the phone actually does. Most clips show that it comes with a cable and a box, if we're lucky, they might show where the battery or sim goes... but what could be interesting is what it does and you're showing just that, even telling us how to download PWs.

[@6ikappa]

That's the review I was searching for! Thanks. Mine will arrive on monday 🤞

[@Ts-ti1vd]

Did u get it? How's it? Good?

[@mohammedsaif1410]

The only channel who legit answers every single comment sections questions 😂. Great video!

[@Palcious]

When I was a teenager - 15years ago -, I would've sold a kidney for a phone with that kind of functionality. Internet on the go? MP3, youtube. Just bought one online for 29,99 because my fifth smartphone broke down on me in 7 years. It's ridiculous how much money we spend on phones. Especially considering that the usually last 2 years max.

[@ponyconvert505]

come to think of it, who in their minds would've thought that button phones will be able to connect to the wireless network xD

[@antonimus1130]

The proccesor of this phone it's the Unisoc SC9820E, no the Snapdragon 205.

[@keithbartlett8926]

That's right.

[@danhnguyen655]

Best reviews

[@saberes.a.la.escucha]

Thanks for this review! I just bought it and I was really disappointed when I found out that WhatsApp calls are not possible, because this was basically the only reason why I bought it. Is there any other web calls app that this phone does support?

[@keithbartlett8926]

Not that I know of. Google Duo is available for some KaiOS phones but not this one.

[@memphis8427]

thanks a lot

[@nicklarenfr]

Thank you Keith!! Do you know if the hotspot is any good (tethering)? (I'm thinking about sharing this phone's 4G through WiFi it with a smartphone or tablet) How's the speed? Thanks mate!

[@keithbartlett8926]

The speed seems to be good. Reliable as well. Multiple devices can be tethered at the same time. This will obviously drain the battery quicker. Dedicated MiFi routers last between 6 - 8 hours, this phone will easily beat that.

[@nicklarenfr]

@@keithbartlett8926 Thank you! I'm hesitating between this 40€ Energizer phone, and a more expensive Nokia 2720, as the guts seem about the same on both...

[@keithbartlett8926]

@@nicklarenfr I have tried the 8110, 2720 and Energizer. They all perform quite well. I timed the 8110 with 8 devices connected and it ran for around 9 hours as a hotspot. The 2720 has a bigger screen and big keyboard. I think the Energizer is slightly faster and the battery last longer. For some reason I prefer the 8110 especially for one hand use. The 2720 has KaiOS v2.5.2 whilst the Energizer has 2.5.1.1 and the 8110 has 2.5.1. If you want to install Google Duo voice and video calls only the 8110 can do this. This is my observations from UK handsets.

[@interstat2222]

It's actually made by a French company for a change!

[@yesindeed000]

Also the only think that scares me is the name , is it from the battery company? I dont know !

[@keithbartlett8926]

Avenir Telecom make the phones with Energizer branding. Like HMD Global make the Nokia branded phones now.

[@shahdkazem5405]

From where can buy this phone? And how much is it ?

[@keithbartlett8926]

In the UK I bought mine through Amazon

[@powerlinkers]

I am considering between E241s and nokia 6300 4G(will be available next month) for my mother-elderly person. Keith, which one do you think that would be better?

[@keithbartlett8926]

I think the Nokia will be better because of the call quality will be much better if past Nokia's like the 8110 and 2720 are to go by. The volume is relatively quiet on the E241S

[@Harbinger1985]

Nice review. Few details about the MP3 player? Can I create palylist, have a sleep mode? I can play an album only.

[@keithbartlett8926]

The only playlist available are Most played and recently added. Other KaiOS phones with newer versions of KaiOS can create your own playlist such as the Nokia 2720 Flip, Nokia 6300 and 8000 and probably the Nokia 800 tough.

[@Harbinger1985]

@@keithbartlett8926 Thank you for your answer. I looking for a Nokia, but this phone is so cheap in my country.

[@keithbartlett8926]

@@Harbinger1985 Agree the price is very good compared to the Nokia ones. Also the performance is faster on the Energizer with faster keypad response.

[@hishamabdulnisar4018]

Can this phone be used for voice calls on a network without 2G and only 3G/4G on Etisalat, U.A.E . I got Nokia 220 4G phone and although it features 4G and VoLTE, it does not work on Etisalat yet while there is no 2G signals, even though it received full signals with 4G written at the top.. I would now like to replace it with this very phone (E241S). Can someone confirm to me that it may be used for the purpose I have mentioned above?

[@keithbartlett8926]

I would contact Energizer to confirm. The phone itself can work on 3G where I live. Perhaps ask on the Reddit/KaiOS group.

[@hishamabdulnisar4018]

Keith Bartlett thank you for responding Keith. When you say it works fine on 3G, does it mean that you can make or receive calls while it’s on 3G and it has 3G written at the top, or does it switch to 2G to receive or make phone calls? I ask this because that’s what happens with Nokia 220 4G that I got, whereby, it receives 4G signals all the time and when I have to make a call or when somebody tries to call me, it switches automatically to 2G to allow voice communication wherever 2G is available and where there is no 2G connectivity as in the scenario I am on, I cannot make or receive calls and the caller receives a usual ‘out of coverage’ message and it exits the call without succeeding when I try making a call on that device.

[@keithbartlett8926]

@@hishamabdulnisar4018 At the moment someone else is borrowing my Energizer. I'm quite sure it reverts to 3G on calls. The same thing happens on my Nokia 8110 4G. When I can confirm I will reply again.

[@hishamabdulnisar4018]

Keith Bartlett thank you very much..I shall look forward to that👍

[@keithbartlett8926]

@@hishamabdulnisar4018 If your network supports Volte it will switch to that. Otherwise 3G. Phone works with HD calling network dependant.

[@yaxl]

I suppose these kaios phones don't multi-task? RAM seems too low for that

[@keithbartlett8926]

That's right. Music can keep playing but that's about it.

[@abubakrfaizullah]

Does this have call recording?

[@pacer1705]

How can we change the widgets on the left side of E241S home screen?

[@keithbartlett8926]

I don't think it is possible. This is the same on all KaiOS phones with the widgets. The early phones don't have the widgets.

[@shahriarhabib6452]

Hi,friend.habib here

[@keithbartlett8926]

Hi Habib. Hope you're well

[@Abd-tq1ij]

Do wireless headphones/earbuds work with these?

[@keithbartlett8926]

Yes they do. I have tried two different brands and both worked fine. (Goodman's and Skullcandy).

[@Abd-tq1ij]

@@keithbartlett8926 Will it also work with Bluetooth 5.0 earbuds?

[@keithbartlett8926]

@@Abd-tq1ij my Skullcandy JIB+ are Bluetooth 5 and work fine

[@yeety1208]

@@Abd-tq1ij any Bluetooth version will work with it because its backwards compatible

[@martinoscagnet7554]

Is it possible to listen to music using Spotify? Thank you

[@keithbartlett8926]

Not on KaiOS devices. If you have CD collection and rip them to MP3 you can put them on to a microSD card in the phone. 32GB will store loads

any problem with bluetooth or wi fi connectivity sir?

[@keithbartlett8926]

WiFi rock solid. Bluetooth seems to work okay. I don't use Bluetooth that much though

@@keithbartlett8926 thanks for answering

[@kennethlow6619]

Where do you normally download your Music from because this phone does not have Spotify or SoundCloud

[@keithbartlett8926]

I put my mp3s onto an MicroSD card and use the built in music player.

[@kennethlow6619]

@@keithbartlett8926 may I know where you download the music from as in which website. I wouldn’t want to download music from random websites filled with malware so I’m looking to do it the legal way

[@keithbartlett8926]

@@kennethlow6619 the mp3s are from my cd collection. Some have also been bought from Amazon.

[@sonyericssonlawak1]

Hi, can change the font size? Suitable for old folks?

[@keithbartlett8926]

There is a font size change available in the settings.

[@wiitard123]

Would this support a Three UK simcard?

[@keithbartlett8926]

Yes this phone does. Remember only sim card slot 1 supports 4G (LTE) data. Sim slot 2 only 2G

[@randomtech6713]

Does it have Wifi Hotspot feature inbuilt ?

[@keithbartlett8926]

Yes this phone does. I think most KaiOS powered phones do. Makes the phone very useful

[@Matteo-pado]

hello beautiful review, i am an italian guy and vile ask you if you could change the language in english in mine in italian?!? thanks

[@keithbartlett8926]

Italiano is in the language selection list :-)

[@antiglobgergo]

Hi! Is the battery working well or draining quickly? Whatsapp voice call?

[@keithbartlett8926]

WhatsApp on KaiOS does not have voice call :-( Battery on this phone last about 3 days with frequent messages and normal voice calls. I also use the phone as an MP3 player regularly.

[@antiglobgergo]

@@keithbartlett8926 thanks.

[@keithbartlett8926]

@@Talha-wl1vx Not push notification. You have to manually open the FB app and look for a notification

[@marcinwojciechowski3577]

Which is better Alcatel 3088X or Energizer E241s ? Thank You

[@keithbartlett8926]

I personally would choose the Energizer E241S as there are reports of the Alcatel s failing. The Energizer has a selfie camera but it's cameras are very poor.

[@marcinwojciechowski3577]

​@@keithbartlett8926 thank you for quick response , stay safe !

[@TheMis2ryameen]

Nice review. Could you upload a video of WhatsApp video calling and Facebook calling?

[@keithbartlett8926]

Hi. This phone like all phones running KaiOS doesn't support video calling in Whatsapp or Facebook. Some KaiOS phones do have Google Duo though which does work. Apparently this may be released to more KaiOS powered phones in the future. Though I would never recommend buying a phone on a promised update as it may never happen. Google Duo does prove that the hardware and OS is capable of video calling. Hopefully Whatsapp will update as well.

[@trinhnguyen-doan2614]

@@keithbartlett8926 so does it support audio-only call over whatsapp? Thanks

[@abubakrfaizullah]

Does this have smart search (like T9 dictionary search) in contacts?

[@keithbartlett8926]

Yes but can be quite slow if you have lots of contacts but it does work.

[@abubakrfaizullah]

Thanks for the quick reply.. i used LG A290 (tri-sim) phone earlier.. it was one of the best feature phone i used..

[@abubakrfaizullah]

Got my device today.. to update on this question.. it seems this device doesn’t support smart search in contacts.. like when u type on keyboard in home screen, only number gets smart search, name doesn’t gets smart searched like in android, though this smart search option from keypad isn’t supported in iPhone..

[@passaggioalivello]

Do Google Duo video calls work on e241s? Thank you.

[@keithbartlett8926]

Not at the moment as the app has been removed from the KaiOS store. For those that got it at the time it does. Hopefully it will be back when Google update it.

[@passaggioalivello]

@@keithbartlett8926 Thank you.

[@Rasengandattebayo82]

how is the battery life on the phone?

[@keithbartlett8926]

Light to moderate usage I get about a 5 days between charges

[@gregorynemirovsky]

Hi! Do Telegram work on e241s? Thank you!

[@keithbartlett8926]

Not that I know of. Not officially anyway

[@aaronramdial8793]

How do i get upper case letters

[@keithbartlett8926]

Use the # key to select between ABC, Abc, 123 and Predictive

[@Jose-Ribeiro]

Does the Energizer E241S support VoLTE?

[@keithbartlett8926]

Depending on your carrier it does :-)

[@Jose-Ribeiro]

@@keithbartlett8926 Thanks. Where is the option on the phone to enable it?

[@abubakrfaizullah]

Are both sim in dual-standby ?

[@keithbartlett8926]

Yes but only SIM card 1 works in 4G.

[@ejtoernyosfilmek833]

Hai! Can i use this phone as a wifi hotspot? TX

[@keithbartlett8926]

Yes you can. I think most KaiOS powered phones can if they are 4G

[@ejtoernyosfilmek833]

@@keithbartlett8926 Thanks!

[@RUSTYDUSTY666]

hi sir.. which is the best? energizer e241s or nokia 8110?

[@keithbartlett8926]

Hard to give an outright win. The Energizer. It has a later version of KaiOS which allows you to add words to the predictive input. Better version of KZbin. It also has a selfie camera. Battery life seems better. Keyboard a bit more responsive. The 8110 has superior rear camera and the ability to download Google Duo.

[@RUSTYDUSTY666]

thanks for reply.. and how about screen display quality? which is the best?

[@keithbartlett8926]

@@RUSTYDUSTY666 very similar. Probably the Energizer slightly brighter.

[@nxel2]

@@keithbartlett8926 better battery?. How long it lasts?

[@m-a2506]

How can i share hotspot .?

[@keithbartlett8926]

Go to settings > network & connectivity > internet sharing > WiFi hotspot and turn on. Then scroll down and make a note of the password and Name of the phones hotspot. You can customise this if you want to.

[@yesindeed000]

Can i download Messenger or Viber ? 😯

[@keithbartlett8926]

If you get instructions on how to by going to the Banana hackers website.

[@nxel2]

Battery life? Real one

[@keithbartlett8926]

If used mainly for occasional calls and text about 4 days easily. Start watching KZbin clips, MP3 player and browsing perhaps 2 days. If you use as a hotspot then about 10 hours, which is good as I have a Huawei MiFi unit and that last 6 hours. These are my results

[@abubakrfaizullah]

*#8378269# (*#testbox#) - Testing mode for E241s

[@randomtech6713]

Can we install Gmail ?

[@keithbartlett8926]

You can collect G Mails and other emails using the built in Email program.

[@mojito167able]

Can this phone QR Scan?

[@keithbartlett8926]

The app can be downloaded but the poor camera would mean it would need to be a big in size QR code.

[@mojito167able]

@@keithbartlett8926 the common QR Code sizes in my area is around a palm size, sometimes smaller. Will the E241S camera have trouble scanning those?

[@keithbartlett8926]

@@mojito167able hopefully then should be ok if palm sized

[@mojito167able]

Ok cool thanks!!

[@keithbartlett8926]

@@mojito167able I haven't got this phone at the moment as my daughter is using it whilst her smartphone is broke or else I would try it myself. Works fine on my Nokia 8110 but that has a better camera

[@antiglobgergo]

Greeting! Can a whatsapp voice message be sent?

[@keithbartlett8926]

You can send a voice recording

[@sridharkolipaka]

Whatsapp works ?

[@keithbartlett8926]

Yes. It is only the messager where you can write, send photos, short videos and soundclips.

[@sridharkolipaka]

@@keithbartlett8926 thank you bro

[@sridharkolipaka]

@@keithbartlett8926 thank you bro

[@MartinDamianoAlcorta]

@@keithbartlett8926 I bought the 3G version a month ago, and while WhatsApp certainly works, I have noticed that it receives new messages on a random basis or whenever I open the app... I have solved it by cleaning up the memory and opening again WhatsApp... Do you know if this issue is present in your phone as well? It is quite troublesome, and I don't know if it depends on the KaiOS version or not.