Category Breakdown
Energizer Hardcase H242
Energizer Hardcase H242S
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
41.841.8
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.553.5
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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 Details
0.3 MP
0.3 MP
Front Camera
0.3 MP
0.3 MP
Front Camera Details
0.3 MP
0.3 MP
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
KaiOS 2.5.1
KaiOS 2.5.1
OS Version
KaiOS 2.5.1
KaiOS 2.5.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

