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Ericsson T20s

Ericsson T20s

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Siemens SL42

Siemens SL42

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Category Breakdown

Ericsson T20s
Siemens SL42
Performance
5.35.3
Camera
2.52.5
Display
5.85.8
Battery
1.63.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.01.0
Audio
0.00.0
Overall
1.92.0

Summary

  • The Ericsson T20s features a more robust build with larger dimensions and weight compared to the Siemens SL42, which is lighter and more compact.
  • Both phones have monochrome displays, but the SL42 offers a slightly larger screen size and higher resolution, providing better clarity for text.
  • Performance-wise, neither device has RAM or storage, resulting in similar limitations.
  • Both lack camera capabilities, with no rear or selfie cameras present.
  • The SL42 has a battery capacity of 540mAh, while the T20s does not specify a battery capacity, potentially impacting longevity.
  • Software experiences are minimal on both devices, lacking advanced features or connectivity options.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Ericsson T20s
Siemens SL42

General

Release Date

2000
2001

Announced

2000
2001

Description

N/A
SL45 with only 16 MB

Display

Size

N/A
1.5"

Type

Monochrome graphic
Monochrome graphic

Resolution

101 x 33 pixels, 3 x 12 chars
101 x 80 pixels, 7 lines (~86 ppi density)

PPI

101
101

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
MMC, 16 MB included

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

N/A
540 mAh

Battery Details

Removable NiMH battery
Removable Li-Ion 540 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

101 x 54 x 28 mm (3.98 x 2.13 x 1.10 in)
105 x 46 x 17 mm, 69 cc (4.13 x 1.81 x 0.67 in)

Weight

128 g
88 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

4 - Blue Whirl, Lime Twist, Silver Weave, Beige Harmony
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
No

Audio Jack

No
No

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A