NEC e121
#11532
Samsung A127
#11444Category Breakdown
NEC e121
Samsung A127
Performance
9.35.3
Camera
0.00.0
Display
22.822.8
Battery
6.56.5
Build
0.215.8
Connectivity
1.80.7
Audio
8.90.0
Overall
5.25.6
Summary
- The NEC e121 features a slightly larger 1.8-inch CSTN display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, while the Samsung A127 has a similar display size and resolution but is more compact overall.
- In terms of performance, the NEC e121 is equipped with 3.6GB of RAM, whereas the Samsung A127 has no RAM listed, indicating a potential limitation in multitasking.
- Both devices have a VGA rear camera with no video capabilities or front-facing camera.
- They share the same 800mAh battery capacity, but neither supports charging or wireless features.
- The NEC e121 is lighter at 95g compared to the Samsung A127's 81g, and the A127 has a thicker profile at 19mm versus the e121's 12.4mm, affecting build quality perception.
- Both run basic software experiences without advanced connectivity options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
NEC e121
Samsung A127
General
Release Date
2005
2007
Announced
2005
2007
Description
N/A
For AT&T. Also known as Samsung C516.
Display
Size
1.8"
N/A
Type
CSTN, 65K colors
CSTN, 65K colors
Resolution
128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
128 x 160 pixels
PPI
128
128
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
3.6MB
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
VGA
VGA
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
800 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
106 x 44 x 12.4 mm (4.17 x 1.73 x 0.49 in)
86 x 42.5 x 19 mm (3.39 x 1.67 x 0.75 in)
Weight
95 g
81 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Black, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.17 W/kg (head) 0.42 W/kg (body)
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
Proprietary
No
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
No
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A