NEC N710
#11795
Plum Switch
#11152Category Breakdown
NEC N710
Plum Switch
Performance
8.915.0
Camera
0.02.5
Display
19.514.0
Battery
1.63.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.820.3
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
3.96.9
Summary
- The NEC N710, released in 2004, features a 1.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, while the Plum Switch, launched in 2012, has a slightly smaller 1.77-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 160 x 240 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the N710 has 2GB of RAM compared to the Switch's 1GB RAM, but the latter includes a Mediatek MT6276 chipset, which may enhance overall functionality.
- Both devices lack rear and selfie cameras, limiting their photographic capabilities.
- The N710 has no battery capacity listed, while the Switch offers a 430mAh battery, providing a basic level of power.
- The build quality of the N710 is compact and heavier at 95g, whereas the Switch is lighter at 106g and more slender, enhancing portability.
- Connectivity options are more advanced in the Switch, which supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, while the N710 lacks these features, impacting its software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
NEC N710
Plum Switch
General
Release Date
2004
2012
Announced
2004
2012
Description
N/A
A202 - Single SIM
Display
Size
1.8"
1.77"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
160 x 240 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~163 ppi density)
PPI
128
160
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6276
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
2MB
1GB ROM, 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
VGA
N/A
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
430 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 430 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
91 x 45 x 26 mm (3.58 x 1.77 x 1.02 in)
106.1 x 37 x 13.8 mm (4.18 x 1.46 x 0.54 in)
Weight
95 g
106 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Pink
Black, Blue, Green, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Mi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth
No
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
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