Category Breakdown
alcatel OT 735i
ZTE R221
Performance
5.312.3
Camera
0.00.0
Display
9.619.5
Battery
1.610.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.83.4
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
2.16.4
Summary
- The alcatel OT 735i, released in 2004, features a CSTN display with a resolution of 128 x 128 pixels, while the ZTE R221, released in 2010, has a TFT display with a slightly higher resolution of 128 x 160 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the OT 735i lacks RAM and storage, whereas the R221 includes 5GB of RAM and 5MB of storage, providing a better software experience.
- Both devices have a rear camera with no significant capabilities, but the R221 offers VGA quality.
- The battery capacity of the R221 is 1000mAh, providing longer usage compared to the OT 735i, which has no specified battery capacity.
- The build quality of the R221 is slightly slimmer and lighter at 80g, compared to the OT 735i's 89g, contributing to a more modern feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel OT 735i
ZTE R221
General
Release Date
2004
2010
Announced
2004
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
N/A
1.8"
Type
CSTN, 4096 colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
128 x 128 pixels, 11 lines, 1:1 ratio
128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
PPI
128
128
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
N/A
5MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
CIF
VGA
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
106 x 47 x 20 mm (4.17 x 1.85 x 0.79 in)
108 x 47 x 14 mm (4.25 x 1.85 x 0.55 in)
Weight
89 g
80 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
No
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

