Category Breakdown
Energizer Hardcase H240S
Energizer Hardcase H280S
Performance
41.530.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
32.337.5
Battery
18.918.9
Build
16.60.2
Connectivity
43.737.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.825.1
Summary
- The Energizer Hardcase H240S features a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the H280S has a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT LCD display with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the H240S is powered by a Mediatek MT6737M chipset with a quad-core CPU, offering better processing capabilities compared to the dual-core Spreadtrum SC9820E in the H280S.
- The H240S also has a superior rear camera at 5 MP versus the 2 MP in the H280S, although both lack advanced features like OIS.
- Both models have the same battery capacity of 2000 mAh, but the H240S runs on Android 6.0, providing a more versatile software experience compared to the H280S, which operates on KaiOS 2.5.3.
- Build-wise, both phones weigh the same at 256g, but the H280S is slightly slimmer and longer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Energizer Hardcase H240S
Energizer Hardcase H280S
General
Release Date
2018
2020
Announced
2018
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 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 MT6737M (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC9820E
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core (2x1.2 GHz)
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
5 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
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
132 x 56 x 18.5 mm (5.20 x 2.20 x 0.73 in)
142 x 64 x 16.5 mm (5.59 x 2.52 x 0.65 in)
Weight
256 g
256 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.61 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
3.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
KaiOS 2.5.3
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
N/A

