Ericsson GH 688
#11887
Motorola T720i
#11850Category Breakdown
Ericsson GH 688
Motorola T720i
Performance
5.35.3
Camera
2.52.5
Display
8.09.1
Battery
12.311.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.01.0
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
3.13.6
Summary
- The Ericsson GH 688, released in 1996, features a basic alphanumeric display with a low resolution of 3 x 12 characters, while the Motorola T720i, launched in 2002, offers a CSTN display with 4096 colors and a resolution of 120 x 160 pixels, providing a clearer visual experience.
- In terms of performance, both devices lack significant processing power and storage, as they have 0GB of RAM.
- Neither phone includes a camera, limiting their photographic capabilities.
- The GH 688 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1200mAh compared to the T720i's 1100mAh, though both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The GH 688 is heavier at 160g and bulkier in dimensions compared to the more compact and lighter T720i, which weighs 100g and has a slimmer profile.
- Both devices run on basic software without advanced features like stereo speakers or headphone jacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Ericsson GH 688
Motorola T720i
General
Release Date
1996
2002
Announced
1996
2002
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
N/A
N/A
Type
Alphanumeric
CSTN, 4096 colors
Resolution
3 x 12 chars
120 x 160 pixels, 9 lines, 4:3 ratio
PPI
3
120
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
1200 mAh
1100 mAh
Battery Details
Removable NiMH 1200 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery (98481/SNN5595)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
130 x 49 x 23 mm (5.12 x 1.93 x 0.91 in)
90 x 47 x 21 mm (3.54 x 1.85 x 0.83 in)
Weight
160 g
100 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
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