Benefon iO
#12141
Siemens S40
#12259Category Breakdown
Benefon iO
Siemens S40
Performance
5.35.3
Camera
2.52.5
Display
5.65.6
Battery
4.61.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.01.0
Audio
0.00.0
Overall
2.11.9
Summary
- The Benefon iO and Siemens S40 both feature monochrome graphic displays with a resolution of 6 lines and a PPI of 6.0, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of build quality, the Benefon iO is larger and heavier at 122 x 56 x 24 mm and 167g, compared to the more compact Siemens S40, which measures 112 x 44 x 22 mm and weighs 97g.
- Both devices lack advanced performance specifications, with no RAM or storage capabilities, and neither has a camera.
- The Benefon iO has a battery capacity of 700mAh, while the Siemens S40's battery capacity is unspecified.
- Both phones do not support modern connectivity options and lack a software experience due to the absence of an operating system and additional features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Benefon iO
Siemens S40
General
Release Date
1999
2001
Announced
1999
2001
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
N/A
N/A
Type
Monochrome graphic
Monochrome graphic
Resolution
6 lines
6 lines
PPI
6
6
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
N/A
Battery Details
Removable NiMH 700 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion battery
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)
112 x 44 x 22 mm, 85 cc (4.41 x 1.73 x 0.87 in)
Weight
167 g
97 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
6
Silver only
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
N/A
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
No
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A