Overall Score
5.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#11532)5.2
Performance(#10425)9.3
Camera(#11855)0.0
Display(#9327)22.8
Battery(#10096)6.5
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#11114)1.8
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring NEC e121
Short Review
- The NEC e121 features a compact design with dimensions of 106 x 44 x 12.4 mm and a lightweight build at 95 grams, making it portable.
- Its 1.8-inch CSTN display supports 65K colors with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, offering basic visual performance but lacking HDR capabilities.
- Performance is limited with 3.6GB of RAM and only 3.6MB of storage, which restricts multitasking and app usage.
- The camera is minimal, featuring a VGA rear sensor with no video recording capabilities and no front-facing camera.
- The 800mAh battery provides basic power without fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- The software environment is unspecified, indicating a likely simple interface without advanced features.
- Connectivity options are limited, lacking 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, and NFC, with only a proprietary USB connection available.
- The phone does not include stereo speakers or a headphone jack, further limiting audio options.
- Overall, the NEC e121 is a basic device suitable for essential communication needs.
- Its design and functionality reflect the technology standards of its 2005 release.
Specifications
General
Release Date2005
Announced2005
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size1.8"
TypeCSTN, 65K colors
Resolution128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
PPI128
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPUN/A
GPUN/A
Memory3.6MB
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main CameraVGA
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video RecordingNo
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity800 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions106 x 44 x 12.4 mm (4.17 x 1.73 x 0.49 in)
Weight95 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsSilver
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiNo
BluetoothNo
NFC✗
USBProprietary
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningNo
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemN/A
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsN/A