Category Breakdown
NEC e228
NEC N401i
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 NEC e228 features a larger 2.2-inch TFT display compared to the 1.9-inch display of the NEC N401i, both with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels but the N401i has a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the e228 has 19GB of RAM and 19MB of storage, while the N401i offers slightly better specs with 22GB of RAM and 22MB of storage.
- Both devices have a VGA rear camera with no optical image stabilization and no front camera.
- The e228 is equipped with a 1100mAh battery, outperforming the N401i's 850mAh battery.
- Build quality shows the e228 is heavier at 125g and larger in dimensions compared to the lighter and more compact N401i at 90g.
- Both phones lack advanced connectivity options and run on basic software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
NEC e228
NEC N401i
General
Release Date
2004
2005
Announced
2004
2005
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.2"
1.9"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
65K colors
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels (~128 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~148 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
19MB
22MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Memory Stick Duo
No
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
N/A
Main Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
Yes
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1100 mAh
850 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 850 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
129 x 54 x 21 mm (5.08 x 2.13 x 0.83 in)
90 x 44 x 23 mm, 85 cc (3.54 x 1.73 x 0.91 in)
Weight
125 g
90 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
N/A
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS
GSM
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
N/A
Proprietary
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
No
No
Audio Jack
No
No

