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NEC e232

NEC e232

#11837
Samsung E3213 Hero

Samsung E3213 Hero

#8384

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