It is supposed to be an entry-level 2G smartphone, and allows SMS, MMS, email and instant messaging, as well as Internet access via PocketIE. The SP3i-a also has an mp3 player and a miniSD card slot to expand its 32MB RAM, 64MB ROM memory. It has a VGA camera with video capture, downloadable mp3 and polyphonic ringtones, and T9 predictive text entry. Talk-time battery life is around 3.5 hours per charge. Other features include Bluetooth wireless, organizer, speakerphone and Java applications.