Category Breakdown
Benefon iO
Emporia Talk Comfort
Performance
5.35.3
Camera
2.52.5
Display
5.64.8
Battery
4.610.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.03.7
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
2.13.6
Summary
- The Benefon iO, released in 1999, features a monochrome graphic display with a resolution of 6 lines and a low pixel density of 6 PPI, while the Emporia Talk Comfort, released in 2011, has a 1.8-inch FSTN display with a resolution of 64 x 128 pixels and a higher density of 80 PPI, providing better clarity.
- In terms of performance, both phones have 0GB of RAM and lack advanced processing capabilities.
- Neither device has a camera, which limits their multimedia functionality.
- The Benefon iO has a 700mAh battery, whereas the Emporia Talk Comfort offers a larger 1000mAh battery, potentially providing longer usage time.
- The build quality of the Benefon iO is bulkier at 167g and dimensions of 122 x 56 x 24 mm, compared to the lighter and slimmer Emporia Talk Comfort at 80g and dimensions of 114 x 55 x 15.5 mm.
- Lastly, the Emporia Talk Comfort includes a headphone jack, which the Benefon iO lacks, impacting audio connectivity options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Benefon iO
Emporia Talk Comfort
General
Release Date
1999
2011
Announced
1999
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as Emporia emporiaTALKcomfort
Display
Size
N/A
1.8"
Type
Monochrome graphic
FSTN
Resolution
6 lines
64 x 128 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~80 ppi density)
PPI
6
64
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
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
N/A
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
700 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable NiMH 700 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
122 x 56 x 24 mm (4.80 x 2.20 x 0.94 in)
114 x 55 x 15.5 mm (4.49 x 2.17 x 0.61 in)
Weight
167 g
80 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
6
Black/Silver
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
No
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
N/A
No
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

