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Ericsson GF 788

Ericsson GF 788

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Sagem MC 820

Sagem MC 820

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Category Breakdown

Ericsson GF 788
Sagem MC 820
Performance
5.35.3
Camera
2.52.5
Display
8.08.0
Battery
3.51.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.01.0
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
2.32.5

Summary

  • The Ericsson GF 788 and Sagem MC 820 both exhibit basic build quality typical of late 1990s mobile phones, with the GF 788 measuring 105 x 49 x 24 mm and the MC 820 slightly larger at 130 x 50 x 26 mm, both weighing 135g.
  • The GF 788 features a simpler alphanumeric display with a resolution of 1 x 10 characters, while the MC 820 offers a slightly more advanced alphanumeric display with a resolution of 3 x 12 characters.
  • Performance-wise, both devices lack RAM and advanced processing capabilities, making them suitable for basic functions only.
  • Neither phone includes a camera, and both have limited battery specifications, with the GF 788 housing a 550mAh battery, while the MC 820 has no specified capacity.
  • Software experiences are minimal, as both devices lack modern features such as stereo speakers or headphone jacks, reflecting their era's technological limitations.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Ericsson GF 788
Sagem MC 820

General

Release Date

1997
1998

Announced

1997
1998

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

N/A
N/A

Type

Alphanumeric
Alphanumeric

Resolution

1 x 10 chars
3 x 12 chars

PPI

1
3

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
No

Camera

Main Camera

N/A
N/A

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

N/A
N/A

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

550 mAh
N/A

Battery Details

Removable NiMH 550 mAh battery
Removable NiMH battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

105 x 49 x 24 mm (4.13 x 1.93 x 0.94 in)
130 x 50 x 26 mm (5.12 x 1.97 x 1.02 in)

Weight

135 g
135 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

4
N/A

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

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
N/A

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