NEC N21i
#12224
Sony CMD J7
#12177Category Breakdown
NEC N21i
Sony CMD J7
Performance
5.35.3
Camera
2.52.5
Display
6.64.4
Battery
1.61.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.01.0
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
2.02.1
Summary
- The NEC N21i features a larger and higher resolution CSTN display compared to the Sony CMD J7's grayscale graphic screen, providing better visual clarity.
- In terms of build quality, the N21i is slightly bulkier and heavier at 120g, while the CMD J7 is lighter at 92g and more compact.
- Both devices lack advanced performance specifications, with no RAM or storage details provided.
- Neither phone has a camera, which limits their photographic capabilities.
- Battery specifications are also absent, indicating no notable differences in battery performance.
- Lastly, both phones offer a minimal software experience with no advanced features or connectivity options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
NEC N21i
Sony CMD J7
General
Release Date
2002
2001
Announced
2002
2001
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
N/A
N/A
Type
CSTN, 256 colors
Grayscale graphic, 4 shades
Resolution
120 x 160 pixels, 10 lines, 4:3 ratio
96 x 92 pixels, 6 lines, 1:1 ratio
PPI
120
96
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
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
N/A
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
102 x 52 x 24.7 mm (4.02 x 2.05 x 0.97 in)
113 x 44 x 21 mm (4.45 x 1.73 x 0.83 in)
Weight
120 g
92 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
N/A
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
N/A
N/A
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