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NEC e238#10456

Released: 2004

NEC e238

Overall Score

10.2

Category Breakdown

Overall(#10456)10.2
Performance(#9573)20.5
Camera(#2086)39.6
Display(#9827)20.3
Battery(#9915)7.5
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#11114)1.8
Audio(#11169)0.0

Comparisons Featuring NEC e238

Short Review

  • The NEC e238 features a compact design with dimensions of 90 x 44 x 23 mm and a weight of 95g, making it portable and easy to handle.
  • Its TFT display supports 65K colors with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels and a pixel density of 176 PPI, providing basic visual clarity.
  • Performance-wise, it includes 26MB of storage and 26GB of RAM, although specific chipset and CPU details are not provided.
  • The camera is limited to a VGA rear sensor with no optical image stabilization, and it can record video but lacks a front-facing camera.
  • The battery capacity is 850mAh, supporting basic usage without fast charging or wireless options.
  • The software specifications are unspecified, and the device does not support stereo speakers or a headphone jack.
  • Connectivity options are minimal, with no support for 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, or NFC, and it uses a proprietary USB connection.
  • The available colors are silver and blue, contributing to its aesthetic appeal.
  • Overall, the NEC e238 is a basic mobile phone with essential features suited for straightforward communication.
  • Its design and build quality reflect the standards of early 2000s mobile technology.

Specifications

General

Release Date2004
Announced2004
DescriptionN/A

Display

SizeN/A
TypeTFT, 65K colors
Resolution176 x 220 pixels
PPI176
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetN/A
CPUN/A
GPUN/A
Memory26MB
Expandable Storage
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main CameraVGA
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity850 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 850 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions90 x 44 x 23 mm (3.54 x 1.73 x 0.91 in)
Weight95 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsSilver, Blue
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
LoudspeakerNo
Audio JackNo

Software & Security

Operating SystemN/A
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsN/A