Energizer phones typically make the headlines with 18,000mAh batteries, but Avenir Telecom (the maker behind the brand) also makes simple phones that just work. We dont know the official story, but our guess is that the Energizer E12 is called that because it costs just 12.
Its a feature phone that prides itself on being small and simple. Weighing just 91g and being 50mm wide makes this positively tiny by todays standards. The 1,000mAh battery isnt outrageous, but its enough for a week of standby or 8 hours of music.
Speaking of music, the phone has dedicated media keys below the screen. You can load up the microSD card with MP3s (up to 16GB) and just hit Next until you find a song you like. And if you dont, theres an FM radio button too.
Despite its minimal price tag, the Energizer E12 features both a rear camera and a selfie camera. They are just VGA cams, though.
Theres an LED torch on top of the phone, so you can use it as a flashlight too (due to the placement, you cant use it as a camera flash).
The Energizer E12 is a dual SIM phone, but it has only 2G connectivity. That still works in most of the world and most places that shut down their 2G networks dont need a 12 phone. Still, it something to be aware of as VoLTE is crucial for some users. Note that this phone will be available only through carriers and retailers, Avenir doesn’t sell them directly.