Category Breakdown
alcatel ELLE No 3
Samsung E490
Performance
16.120.4
Camera
39.639.6
Display
31.420.3
Battery
4.67.5
Build
0.217.3
Connectivity
7.08.5
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
12.315.7
Summary
- The alcatel ELLE No 3 features a 1.9-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, while the Samsung E490 has a slightly larger 2.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower color depth of 65K colors.
- In terms of performance, the alcatel has 12MB of storage and 12GB of RAM, whereas the Samsung offers 22MB of storage and 22GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization and no front camera, allowing for basic photography.
- The alcatel's battery capacity is 700mAh, compared to the Samsung's 850mAh, giving the latter a slight edge in longevity.
- Build quality is comparable, with the alcatel being slightly heavier at 99g versus the Samsung's 83g, and both lack advanced connectivity features like WiFi and 5G.
- The Samsung E490 includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience, while the alcatel does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel ELLE No 3
Samsung E490
General
Release Date
2007
2006
Announced
2007
2006
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
1.9"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels (~148 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~128 ppi density)
PPI
176
176
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
12MB
22MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
700 mAh
850 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 850 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
95 x 50 x 16.7 mm (3.74 x 1.97 x 0.66 in)
94 x 49 x 15.5 mm (3.70 x 1.93 x 0.61 in)
Weight
99 g
83 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Pink, Yellow-green
Red/Silver and Red/Black (different keypads)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.71 W/kg (head) 0.34 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

