Design and Build
The Asus M530w showcases a thoughtfully compact design, with dimensions measuring 117 x 65 x 13.8 mm and a weight of 135 grams. This makes it reasonably light and easy to handle, fitting comfortably in the hand thanks to its rounded edges. Its most distinctive feature is the full QWERTY keyboard, catering to users who were accustomed to typing on physical keys, a throwback to devices like the BlackBerry. Despite its physically compact nature, the 2.4-inch TFT screen occupies only about 23.5% of the phone’s body, emphasizing functionality over display real estate. The screen, with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and capable of displaying 65K colors, provided vibrant and clear visuals for its time, though it falls short by modern standards.