Overall Score
50.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#10487)50.4
Performance(#10077)54.3
Camera(#10856)41.8
Display(#10386)50.5
Battery(#9872)43.5
Build(#8113)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Motorola E398
Short Review
- The Motorola E398 features a compact design with dimensions of 108 x 46 x 21 mm and a weight of 108 grams, making it portable and easy to handle.
- It has a 1.9-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, providing decent clarity with 65K colors.
- Performance is supported by 5GB of RAM, although it has limited storage of only 5MB, which may restrict app usage.
- The camera is basic, offering a VGA rear sensor without video capabilities or a selfie camera.
- The battery capacity is 830 mAh, providing sufficient power for daily use without fast charging or wireless options.
- The software experience is minimal, lacking advanced features, but it includes stereo speakers for improved audio output.
- Connectivity options are limited, with Bluetooth 1.1 and no support for WiFi or NFC.
- The device does not support 5G and uses a proprietary USB connection.
- Overall, the E398 is a straightforward phone with essential features for basic communication.
- Its design and build quality reflect the era of its release in 2004.
Specifications
General
Release Date2004
Announced2004
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size1.9"
TypeTFT, 65K colors
Resolution176 x 220 pixels, 8 lines (~148 ppi density)
PPI176
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPUN/A
GPUN/A
Memory5MB
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSD (dedicated slot), 64 MB included
Camera
Main CameraN/A
Main Camera DetailsVGA
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video RecordingNo
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity830 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 830 mAh battery (BX610)
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions108 x 46 x 21 mm (4.25 x 1.81 x 0.83 in)
Weight108 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsN/A
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiNo
Bluetooth1.1
NFC✗
USBProprietary
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningNo
Software
Operating SystemN/A
OS VersionN/A
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsN/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers (16 mm, 22 Khz with vibration)
Audio JackNo