Category Breakdown
i
Vodafone 553
Performance
25.524.6
Camera
39.639.6
Display
10.326.3
Battery
10.38.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
2.67.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
10.814.2
Summary
- The i-mate features a 2.4-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Vodafone 553 has a slightly larger 2.8-inch display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, offering more colors at 256K but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the i-mate is equipped with a 300MHz CPU and 64MB RAM, compared to the Vodafone's unspecified CPU and 50MB RAM.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera with video capabilities but lack a front-facing camera.
- The i-mate has a 1000mAh battery, slightly larger than the Vodafone's 900mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The i-mate runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC, while the Vodafone's OS is unspecified, indicating a potentially different software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the i-mate being slightly heavier and thicker than the Vodafone.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
i
Vodafone 553
General
Release Date
2007
2010
Announced
2007
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2.8"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
320
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Samsung SC3 2442X 300MHz
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB RAM, 128MB ROM
50MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
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
1000 mAh
900 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
106 x 52.5 x 15.6 mm (4.17 x 2.07 x 0.61 in)
108 x 53 x 14.9 mm (4.25 x 2.09 x 0.59 in)
Weight
110 g
119 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
White, Black, Pink, Silver
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
1.2
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 1.1
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

