In light of its 3.2-megapixel camera, I didn't have high hopes of capturing breathtaking photos with this phone. I was pleasantly surprised, however, when it yielded some reasonably good photos. The camera did have occasional focusing issues, so you should probably use it mainly for portraits.

But don't expect to capture acceptable home videos with the Milano. Video clips came out looking extremely jerky and blurry, but the camera did pick up voices and sounds quite well.

Bottom Line

Even at $30, the Milano is a tough sell. The price may attract buyers who are new to smartphones, and the handset's call quality and battery life are pretty solid. But the tiny amount of internal storage and the truly terrible display will turn off a lot of people who want to use their phone as a media device. If you're looking for a budget phone with a slide-out keyboard and nothing more, the Milano will satisfy your needs nicely. If a keyboard isn't a big factor in your smartphone purchasing decisions, I recommend spending $10 to $20 more and picking up a instead.