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Energizer E242s+

Energizer E242s+

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Energizer E280s

Energizer E280s

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Category Breakdown

Energizer E242s+
Energizer E280s
Performance
44.630.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
37.537.5
Battery
18.924.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
44.137.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.726.4

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

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 Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

N/A
VGA

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo 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 & Safety

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

Colors

Black
Black, White, Gray, Blue, Green, Yellow, Brown

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

KaiOS 2.X
KaiOS 2.5.3

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

No
N/A