Chea 198
#12047
Icemobile Tropical 3
#11499Category Breakdown
Chea 198
Icemobile Tropical 3
Performance
5.35.3
Camera
2.52.5
Display
4.713.5
Battery
4.26.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.014.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
2.35.3
Summary
- The Chea 198 features a compact build with dimensions of 106 x 45 x 20 mm and weighs 80g, while the Icemobile Tropical 3 is slightly smaller at 103 x 55 x 13.3 mm and weighs less, though the exact weight is unspecified.
- The Chea 198 has a 0" FSTN monochrome display with a resolution of 112 x 64 pixels, whereas the Icemobile Tropical 3 offers a 1.8" TFT display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, providing a better visual experience.
- Both devices lack significant performance specifications, with 0GB RAM and no notable chipset details.
- Camera capabilities are minimal on both, with no rear or selfie cameras on the Chea 198 and a VGA camera on the Icemobile Tropical 3.
- The Icemobile Tropical 3 has a larger battery capacity of 800mAh compared to the Chea 198's 650mAh, potentially offering longer usage.
- In terms of software experience, both phones lack advanced features, but the Icemobile Tropical 3 includes Bluetooth connectivity and a headphone jack, which the Chea 198 does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Chea 198
Icemobile Tropical 3
General
Release Date
2003
2012
Announced
2003
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
N/A
1.8"
Type
FSTN, monochrome graphics
TFT
Resolution
112 x 64 pixels, 16:9 ratio
128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
PPI
112
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
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
VGA
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
650 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 650 mAh battery
Li-Ion 800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
106 x 45 x 20 mm (4.17 x 1.77 x 0.79 in)
103 x 55 x 13.3 mm (4.06 x 2.17 x 0.52 in)
Weight
80 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
Black, Red, Blue, Silver, White
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
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
N/A
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A