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Energizer Hardcase H242

Energizer Hardcase H242

#5238
Plum Tingle

Plum Tingle

#7359

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