Motorola M6088 StarTAC – Vintage GSM Dual Band Mobile Phone Original

Motorola M6088 (StarTAC) – GSM Dual Band Vintage Mobile Phone

The Motorola M6088 is a GSM dual band mobile phone produced by Motorola in the early 2000s, derived directly from the legendary StarTAC family — the first "clamshell" phone series in history, revolutionary in design and size. The M6088 represents the final evolution of this icon, with dual band GSM 900/1800 MHz support making it compatible with European networks of the era. An essential piece for any vintage phone collector.

Technical specifications
Feature    Detail
Year    circa 2001
Network    GSM 900 / 1800 MHz (Dual Band)
Design    Clamshell
Display    LCD 96 x 32 pixels + icons, backlit
Dimensions    110 x 46 x 20 mm
Weight    105 g
Battery    Li-Ion 500 mAh
SIM    Mini-SIM (2FF)
Phonebook    100 contacts in phone memory + SIM
Last numbers    10 dialled / 10 received
Ringtones    Selectable
Vibration    VibraCall (vibration / vibration + ring)
Languages    16 available languages
Dedicated keys    7 function keys + Turbo Dial (9 keys)
Functions    Keypad lock, real time clock, speed dial, call waiting, caller ID
Unlock    SIM Free (network unlocked)

Secret codes
*#06# → displays the IMEI number
Hold # key → switch between ring/vibration/silent mode
*#73738# → partial settings reset

History and curiosities
The M6088 belongs to the StarTAC family, launched by Motorola in 1996 as the first "wearable" phone in history. Smaller than a pager, the StarTAC redefined the concept of the mobile phone. The M6088 is practically identical to the StarTAC 130 but with native dual band support — the only model in the StarTAC series with a mini-SIM (2FF). It appears in numerous Hollywood films of the 1990s and is today highly sought after by international collectors.