Energizer Energy E241s
#5116
ZTE Cymbal 2
#6850Category Breakdown
Energizer Energy E241s
ZTE Cymbal 2
Performance
56.946.6
Camera
39.615.4
Display
37.527.2
Battery
18.016.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
38.837.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.221.8
Summary
- The Energizer Energy E241s features a smaller 2.4-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the ZTE Cymbal 2 has a slightly larger 2.8-inch display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the E241s is powered by a dual-core Spreadtrum SC9820E chipset, whereas the Cymbal 2 offers a more capable quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 215.
- The camera on the Cymbal 2 is significantly better with a 2 MP rear camera compared to the E241s's 0.3 MP, and it can record video at 720p.
- The E241s has a larger battery capacity at 1900 mAh compared to the Cymbal 2's 1600 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the E241s runs on KaiOS, while the Cymbal 2 operates on a Linux-based system, which may affect user experience and app availability.
- The build quality of the E241s is slightly bulkier and lighter than the Cymbal 2, which is heavier and thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Energizer Energy E241s
ZTE Cymbal 2
General
Release Date
2019
2020
Announced
2019
2020
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2.8"
Type
TFT LCD, 256K colors
TFT LCD
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
Spreadtrum SC9820E
Qualcomm QM215 Snapdragon 215 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core (2x1.3 GHz Cortex-A7)
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
Adreno 308
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
0.3 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
0.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1900 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1900 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
125.3 x 54 x 14.5 mm (4.93 x 2.13 x 0.57 in)
109 x 56 x 19.5 mm (4.29 x 2.20 x 0.77 in)
Weight
95 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Carbon black, Gray, White, Orange, Bordo Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
KaiOS 2.5.1, up to 2.5.3
Linux 3.18.71
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity