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NEC N630

NEC N630

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Philips 298

Philips 298

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Category Breakdown

NEC N630
Philips 298
Performance
8.936.9
Camera
0.039.6
Display
8.530.6
Battery
4.63.8
Build
0.217.6
Connectivity
1.81.8
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
2.716.1

Summary

  • The NEC N630 features a compact build with dimensions of 99 x 47 x 22 mm and weighs 95g, while the Philips 298 is slightly slimmer at 97 x 47.5 x 13.9 mm and weighs 82g, indicating a more lightweight design.
  • The N630 has a 0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, providing a higher pixel density of 176 PPI compared to the 1.8-inch TFT display of the Philips 298, which has a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels and a lower density of 114 PPI.
  • Performance-wise, the N630 offers 2GB of RAM, significantly more than the 400MB in the Philips 298, although both devices have limited storage options.
  • Both phones feature a VGA rear camera without OIS, but the Philips 298 supports video recording, while the N630 does not.
  • The N630 has a 700mAh battery, slightly larger than the 600mAh battery in the Philips 298, which may impact longevity.
  • In terms of software experience, both devices lack advanced features and connectivity options, providing a basic user interface without modern enhancements.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

NEC N630
Philips 298

General

Release Date

2005
2008

Announced

2005
2008

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

N/A
1.8"

Type

TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

176 x 220 pixels
128 x 160 pixels (~114 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

2MB
400 KB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
microSD (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

VGA
VGA

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

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
600 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 600 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

99 x 47 x 22 mm (3.90 x 1.85 x 0.87 in)
97 x 47.5 x 13.9 mm (3.82 x 1.87 x 0.55 in)

Weight

95 g
82 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Silver
Gray

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.88 W/kg (head)

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

Proprietary
Proprietary

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

Compass, thermometer, sound level meter
N/A