Category Breakdown
Energizer Hardcase H242
Plum Tingle
Performance
60.645.9
Camera
39.639.6
Display
37.632.3
Battery
15.211.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
26.212.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.619.3
Summary
- The Energizer Hardcase H242 features a 2.4-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Plum Tingle has a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Hardcase H242 is powered by a quad-core 1.3 GHz processor with 512MB of RAM, whereas the Plum Tingle uses the MT 6253 chipset with 64MB of RAM.
- The camera on the Hardcase H242 is a basic 0.3 MP, compared to the Plum Tingle's 1.3 MP rear camera, which offers better image quality.
- The Hardcase H242 has a 1500 mAh battery, providing a longer usage time compared to the 1100 mAh battery of the Plum Tingle.
- Both devices run on basic software, with the Hardcase utilizing KaiOS 2.5.1, while the Plum Tingle lacks a specified OS.
- The build quality of the Hardcase is more robust, designed for durability, while the Plum Tingle is lighter and available in multiple colors.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Energizer Hardcase H242
Plum Tingle
General
Release Date
2019
2011
Announced
2019
2011
Description
N/A
S107 – Dual SIM
Display
Size
2.4"
2.8"
Type
TFT LCD, 16M colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC7731E
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
MT 6253 chipset
GPU
Mali-820
N/A
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
128MB ROM, 64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
0.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
0.3 MP
VGA
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
1100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery (BL-4L)
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)
113.7 x 58 x 12.8 mm (4.48 x 2.28 x 0.50 in)
Weight
N/A
126 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Red, Black, Blue, Magenta
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
No
Bluetooth
2.1
Yes
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
No
Software & Security
Operating System
KaiOS 2.5.1
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

