Category Breakdown
Energizer Hardcase H242
Energizer Hardcase H242S
Performance
60.660.6
Camera
39.639.6
Display
37.637.6
Battery
15.215.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
26.236.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.629.3
Summary
- The Energizer Hardcase H242 and H242S share identical specifications in build quality, display, performance, camera, battery, and software experience.
- Both models feature a 2.4-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 167 ppi.
- They are powered by the same Spreadtrum SC7731E chipset, with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU and 512MB of RAM, delivering similar performance levels.
- The camera capabilities are also the same, with a 0.3 MP rear and front camera, while both devices are equipped with a 1500 mAh battery and run on KaiOS 2.5.1.
- Overall, the two models are virtually indistinguishable in these key aspects.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Energizer Hardcase H242
Energizer Hardcase H242S
General
Release Date
2019
2019
Announced
2019
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2.4"
Type
TFT LCD, 16M colors
TFT LCD, 16M colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC7731E
Spreadtrum SC7731E
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-820
Mali-820
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
0.3 MP
0.3 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
0.3 MP
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
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
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)
125.3 x 54 x 14.5 mm (4.93 x 2.13 x 0.57 in)
Weight
N/A
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
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 2.5.1
KaiOS 2.5.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

