Motorola E398
#10775
Motorola V557
#10036Category Breakdown
Motorola E398
Motorola V557
Performance
12.312.3
Camera
0.039.6
Display
20.331.4
Battery
7.44.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
2.92.1
Audio
99.58.9
Overall
9.110.8
Summary
- The Motorola E398 features a slightly larger 1.9-inch TFT display with 65K colors, while the V557 has a similar resolution but supports 256K colors, enhancing color depth.
- Both phones utilize the same RAM and storage specifications, but the E398 offers stereo speakers, which the V557 lacks.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the V557 includes video recording, whereas the E398 does not have any video functionality.
- The E398 is equipped with an 830mAh battery, providing a longer potential usage time compared to the 700mAh battery in the V557.
- Build quality shows the E398 is heavier and bulkier, while the V557 is more compact and lighter.
- Both devices run on similar software experiences but differ in audio output capabilities.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola E398
Motorola V557
General
Release Date
2004
2005
Announced
2004
2005
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
1.9"
N/A
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels, 8 lines (~148 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels
PPI
176
176
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
5MB
5MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot), 64 MB included
No
Camera
Main Camera
VGA
VGA
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
830 mAh
700 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 830 mAh battery (BX610)
Removable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
108 x 46 x 21 mm (4.25 x 1.81 x 0.83 in)
87 x 47 x 23 mm (3.43 x 1.85 x 0.91 in)
Weight
108 g
95 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
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
1.1
1.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
N/A
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (16 mm, 22 Khz with vibration)
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A