Category Breakdown
Energizer E242s+
Energizer E280s
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
51.050.1
Summary
- The Energizer E242s+ features a 2.4-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the E280s has a slightly larger 2.8-inch display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the E242s+ is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6739 chipset, offering better processing capabilities compared to the dual-core Spreadtrum SC9820E in the E280s.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera and lack a front camera, but the E242s+ benefits from a more efficient CPU.
- The E242s+ has a smaller 2000 mAh battery, while the E280s boasts a larger 3000 mAh capacity, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both run on KaiOS, but the E280s utilizes a slightly newer version, 2.5.3, compared to the 2.X on the E242s+.
- In terms of build quality, the E242s+ is lighter at 116g, while the E280s is slightly bulkier at 113g but has a wider range of color options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Energizer E242s+
Energizer E280s
General
Release Date
2024
2021, April 07
Announced
2024
2021, April 07
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2.8"
Type
TFT LCD, 256K colors
TFT LCD, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6739
Spreadtrum SC9820E
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz
Dual-core (2x1.2 GHz)
GPU
PowerVR GE8100
Mali-T820
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
2000 mAh battery
Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
130.8 x 53.6 x 13 mm (5.15 x 2.11 x 0.51 in)
134.5 x 56 x 16.8 mm (5.30 x 2.20 x 0.66 in)
Weight
116 g
113 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Gray, Blue, Green, Yellow, Brown
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Yes
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
KaiOS 2.X
KaiOS 2.5.3
OS Version
KaiOS 2.X
KaiOS 2.5.3
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
No
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

