Category Breakdown
NEC e232
Samsung E3213 Hero
Performance
5.324.1
Camera
0.039.6
Display
19.530.6
Battery
4.66.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.012.5
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
3.715.3
Summary
- The NEC e232, released in 2003, features a compact build with dimensions of 90 x 43 x 23 mm and weighs 90g, while the Samsung E3213 Hero, launched in 2011, is slightly larger at 112.8 x 46.4 x 13.2 mm and lighter at 80.6g.
- Both devices have a TFT display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, but the E3213 Hero offers a larger 2.0-inch screen and supports 256K colors compared to the e232's 65K colors.
- Performance-wise, the e232 lacks RAM and storage, while the E3213 Hero includes 36MB of storage and 36MB of RAM, enhancing its capabilities.
- Both phones have a rear camera with no significant resolution, but the E3213 Hero can record video, unlike the e232.
- The E3213 Hero also has a slightly larger battery capacity at 800mAh compared to the e232's 700mAh.
- In terms of software experience, both devices lack advanced features, but the E3213 Hero supports Bluetooth 2.1, offering better connectivity options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
NEC e232
Samsung E3213 Hero
General
Release Date
2003
2011
Announced
2003
2011
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
N/A
2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
128 x 160 pixels
128 x 160 pixels (~102 ppi density)
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
N/A
36MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
CIF
VGA
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
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
700 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
90 x 43 x 23 mm, 97 cc (3.54 x 1.69 x 0.91 in)
112.8 x 46.4 x 13.2 mm (4.44 x 1.83 x 0.52 in)
Weight
90 g
80.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
Red, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
N/A
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

