A method for displaying the status of a radio terminal during initialization, incoming calls, and outgoing calls, by using icons so as to be easily recognized by a user. The method includes the steps of displaying related icons; shifting a movable icon or an activity icon; checking whether a condition is met; if a condition is met, displaying an idle status; and if the condition is not met, returning to the step of shifting the movable icon or shifting the activity icon, whichever corresponds to the status of the radio terminal.