NEC DB4100
#12098
Sony CMD MZ5
#12232Category Breakdown
NEC DB4100
Sony CMD MZ5
Performance
5.35.3
Camera
2.52.5
Display
8.24.4
Battery
1.64.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.01.0
Audio
0.00.0
Overall
2.21.9
Summary
- The NEC DB4100 and Sony CMD MZ5 differ significantly in build quality and design, with the NEC being lighter at 99g compared to the 110g of the Sony, but the Sony has a more compact form factor.
- Both devices feature low-resolution displays, with the NEC offering a slightly higher pixel density at 97 PPI versus the Sony's 96 PPI, although the Sony's grayscale graphic display supports four shades.
- Performance-wise, both phones lack RAM and storage, resulting in limited capabilities.
- Neither phone has a rear or selfie camera, which is a common limitation for devices from this era.
- The Sony CMD MZ5 has a battery capacity of 620mAh, while the NEC DB4100 does not specify a battery capacity, indicating a potential disadvantage in battery life.
- Both devices lack advanced software features and connectivity options, limiting their overall software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
NEC DB4100
Sony CMD MZ5
General
Release Date
2000
2001
Announced
2000
2001
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
N/A
N/A
Type
Alphanumeric
Grayscale graphic, 4 shades
Resolution
97 x 59 pixels, 5:3 ratio
96 x 72 pixels, 5 lines, 4:3 ratio
PPI
97
96
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
N/A
620 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 620 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
120 x 42 x 22 mm, 89 cc (4.72 x 1.65 x 0.87 in)
90 x 49 x 30 mm, 100 cc (3.54 x 1.93 x 1.18 in)
Weight
99 g
110 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
No
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A