Icemobile Submarine
#10233
ZTE R228 Dual SIM
#10420Category Breakdown
Icemobile Submarine
ZTE R228 Dual SIM
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
41.841.8
Display
50.550.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
50.450.4
Summary
- The Icemobile Submarine features a 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 144 pixels, while the ZTE R228 Dual SIM has a slightly higher resolution of 176 x 220 pixels on the same display size.
- In terms of performance, the Submarine has no RAM and storage, whereas the R228 includes 2GB of RAM and 2MB of storage, which may enhance its software experience.
- Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the Submarine supports video recording while the R228 does not.
- The battery capacity of the Submarine is 1800 mAh, significantly larger than the R228's 1000 mAh.
- The Icemobile weighs 135g and has larger dimensions compared to the lighter and more compact ZTE, which weighs 80g and has a slimmer profile.
- Connectivity options differ as well, with the Submarine supporting Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0, while the R228 lacks Wi-Fi but includes Bluetooth 2.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Icemobile Submarine
ZTE R228 Dual SIM
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE-G R228
Display
Size
2"
2"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
176 x 144 pixels (~114 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi density)
PPI
176
176
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
2MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Details
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
119 x 53 x 20 mm (4.69 x 2.09 x 0.79 in)
108 x 46 x 11.7 mm (4.25 x 1.81 x 0.46 in)
Weight
135 g
80 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Orange, Gray
Black, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
No
Bluetooth
Yes
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
1.1
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
N/A
N/A
OS Version
N/A
N/A
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No