Category Breakdown
Energizer E242s+
Energizer Hardcase H280S
Performance
44.630.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
37.537.5
Battery
18.918.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
44.137.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.725.1
Summary
- The Energizer E242s+ features a compact build with dimensions of 130.8 x 53.6 x 13 mm and weighs 116g, while the Energizer Hardcase H280S is bulkier at 142 x 64 x 16.5 mm and 256g, indicating a more rugged design.
- The E242s+ has a slightly smaller 2.4-inch display compared to the 2.8-inch screen on the H280S, both utilizing TFT LCD technology with the same resolution but differing pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the E242s+ is powered by a quad-core CPU, offering better processing capabilities than the dual-core in the H280S.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the H280S includes a 0.3 MP selfie camera, while the E242s+ lacks one.
- Both devices are equipped with a 2000 mAh battery and run on KaiOS, though the H280S has a slightly newer version.
- Connectivity options differ, with the H280S supporting Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0, while the E242s+ has Bluetooth 4.0 and standard Wi-Fi.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Energizer E242s+
Energizer Hardcase H280S
General
Release Date
2024
2020
Announced
2024
2019
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
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
0.3 MP
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
2000 mAh
Battery Details
2000 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2000 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)
142 x 64 x 16.5 mm (5.59 x 2.52 x 0.65 in)
Weight
116 g
256 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
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
3.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
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

