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NEC e238#10503

Released: 2004

NEC e238

Overall Score

50.4

Category Breakdown

Overall(#10503)50.4
Performance(#10163)54.3
Camera(#10897)41.8
Display(#10407)50.5
Battery(#10005)43.5
Build(#8234)70.8

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
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

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

Camera

Main CameraN/A
Main Camera DetailsVGA
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

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

Build & Design

Dimensions90 x 44 x 23 mm (3.54 x 1.73 x 0.91 in)
Weight95 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsSilver, Blue
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G
4G
WiFiNo
BluetoothNo
NFC
USBProprietary
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningNo

Software

Operating SystemN/A
OS VersionN/A

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsN/A

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerNo
Audio JackNo