Ericsson GA 628
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Motorola W396
#11339Category Breakdown
Ericsson GA 628
Motorola W396
Performance
5.35.3
Camera
2.50.0
Display
8.019.5
Battery
10.38.9
Build
0.217.4
Connectivity
1.02.4
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
2.96.1
Summary
- The Ericsson GA 628, released in 1996, features a basic alphanumeric display with a resolution of 1 x 12 characters, while the Motorola W396, launched in 2008, offers a TFT display measuring 1.8 inches with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, providing a clearer visual experience.
- In terms of performance, both devices lack RAM and advanced processing capabilities, but the W396 has a VGA camera compared to the GA 628's absence of a camera.
- The GA 628 has a larger battery capacity of 1000 mAh, slightly outperforming the W396's 940 mAh.
- The build quality of the GA 628 is bulkier and heavier at 160g and dimensions of 130 x 49 x 28 mm, while the W396 is more compact and lightweight at 94g and dimensions of 95 x 45 x 17 mm.
- Both devices lack modern connectivity options and advanced software features, but the W396's display and design reflect a more contemporary approach for its time.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Ericsson GA 628
Motorola W396
General
Release Date
1996
2008
Announced
1996
2008
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
N/A
1.8"
Type
Alphanumeric
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
1 x 12 chars
128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
PPI
1
128
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
N/A
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
VGA
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
940 mAh
Battery Details
Removable NiMH 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 940 mAh battery (BQ50)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
130 x 49 x 28 mm (5.12 x 1.93 x 1.10 in)
95 x 45 x 17 mm (3.74 x 1.77 x 0.67 in)
Weight
160 g
94 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
lustrous silver, dark titanium gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.54 W/kg (head) 0.64 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
N/A
1.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A