Category Breakdown
alcatel ELLE No 3
ZTE R230
Performance
16.115.9
Camera
39.639.6
Display
31.420.3
Battery
4.65.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
7.03.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.311.5
Summary
- The alcatel ELLE No 3 features a slightly larger 1.9-inch TFT display with 256K colors, while the ZTE R230 has a 1.8-inch TFT display with 65K colors, resulting in a marginally better visual experience on the alcatel.
- In terms of performance, the ELLE No 3 has 12GB of RAM compared to the R230's 10GB, though both devices have limited storage.
- Both phones are equipped with a 1.3 MP rear camera, offering similar photographic capabilities, but the ELLE No 3 has a slightly smaller battery at 700 mAh compared to the R230's 720 mAh.
- The build quality of the ELLE No 3 is bulkier at 99g and thicker, while the R230 is lighter at 80g and slimmer.
- Both devices lack advanced software features and connectivity options, with no support for WiFi or modern operating systems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel ELLE No 3
ZTE R230
General
Release Date
2007
2010
Announced
2007
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
1.9"
1.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels (~148 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~157 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
10MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (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
720 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 720 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)
108 x 46 x 13 mm (4.25 x 1.81 x 0.51 in)
Weight
99 g
80 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Pink, Yellow-green
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP (R230BT model only)
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

