NEC e616
#10332
Sony Ericsson R306 Radio
#10491Category Breakdown
NEC e616
Sony Ericsson R306 Radio
Performance
20.112.3
Camera
39.62.2
Display
20.319.5
Battery
5.88.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
11.88.5
Audio
0.087.6
Overall
10.510.1
Summary
- The NEC e616 features a larger 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 240 pixels, compared to the Sony Ericsson R306 Radio's 1.9-inch display at 128 x 160 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density for the NEC model.
- In terms of performance, the e616 offers significantly more RAM at 19GB versus the R306's 5GB, but both devices have limited storage capabilities.
- The R306 has a superior camera with 1.3 MP compared to the e616's 0 MP, allowing for better photo quality.
- Battery capacity is higher in the R306 at 930 mAh compared to 780 mAh in the e616, which may provide longer usage time.
- The build quality of the R306 is lighter and slimmer, weighing 93g and measuring 15.8mm thick, while the e616 is bulkier at 130g and 26mm thick.
- The software experience on the R306 is enhanced by stereo speakers, which the e616 lacks, though both devices do not support modern connectivity options like WiFi.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
NEC e616
Sony Ericsson R306 Radio
General
Release Date
2003
2008
Announced
2003
2008
Description
N/A
R306i Radio GSM 900/1800/1900 MHzR306a Radio GSM 850/1800/1900 MHz for AmericaR306c Radio GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz for China
Display
Size
2.2"
1.9"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
176 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~135 ppi density)
128 x 160 pixels (~108 ppi density)
PPI
176
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
19MB
5MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Memory Stick Duo
No
Camera
Main Camera
CIF
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
Yes
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
SQCIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
780 mAh
930 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 780 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 930 mAh battery (BST-38)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
103 x 53 x 26 mm, 120 cc (4.06 x 2.09 x 1.02 in)
90 x 47.9 x 15.8 mm (3.54 x 1.89 x 0.62 in)
Weight
130 g
93 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Coffee Black, Champagne White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS
GSM
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
1.1
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
No
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A