NEC e238
#10456
verykool i601
#11599Category Breakdown
NEC e238
verykool i601
Performance
20.55.3
Camera
39.62.5
Display
20.314.2
Battery
7.53.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.88.0
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
10.24.9
Summary
- The NEC e238 features a compact build with dimensions of 90 x 44 x 23 mm and weighs 95g, while the verykool i601 is slightly larger at 100 x 55 x 12.4 mm and lighter at 85g.
- Both devices have a TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, but the i601 offers a larger 2.0-inch screen compared to the e238's 0-inch display.
- In terms of performance, the e238 has 26MB of storage and 26GB of RAM, whereas the i601 has no specified RAM or storage.
- Both phones have a VGA rear camera with no optical image stabilization, but the i601 lacks video capabilities.
- The e238 has a battery capacity of 850mAh, while the i601 has a smaller 550mAh battery.
- Neither device supports modern connectivity options, with the i601 offering Bluetooth 2.1, while the e238 does not have any wireless connectivity features.
- Both phones lack advanced software experiences and do not support stereo speakers or headphone jacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
NEC e238
verykool i601
General
Release Date
2004
2013
Announced
2004
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
N/A
2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels
176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi density)
PPI
176
176
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
26MB
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
VGA
VGA
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
850 mAh
550 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 850 mAh battery
Li-Ion 550 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
90 x 44 x 23 mm (3.54 x 1.73 x 0.91 in)
100 x 55 x 12.4 mm (3.94 x 2.17 x 0.49 in)
Weight
95 g
85 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Blue
Black, Blue, Red, Lime
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
1.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
N/A
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A