Category Breakdown
Nokia 3208c
TCL Classic
Performance
16.244.9
Camera
2.512.7
Display
26.327.2
Battery
11.017.8
Build
16.016.0
Connectivity
7.544.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
9.525.2
Summary
- The Nokia 3208c features a 2.4-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the TCL Classic has a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT LCD display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the TCL Classic is equipped with a Mediatek MT6739 chipset and a quad-core CPU, providing better processing power compared to the Nokia's unspecified chipset and lower RAM capacity of 13MB.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the TCL Classic can record video at 480p@30fps, offering superior video capabilities.
- The Nokia 3208c has a smaller 1020 mAh battery, whereas the TCL Classic has a larger 1850 mAh battery with 5W charging support.
- Build quality shows that the Nokia is lighter at 90g, while the TCL is heavier at 139.8g and has a thicker profile.
- Both devices lack advanced software features, but the TCL Classic benefits from Wi-Fi connectivity and Bluetooth 4.2 compared to the Nokia's older Bluetooth 2.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 3208c
TCL Classic
General
Release Date
2009
2024
Announced
2009
2024
Description
For China
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2.8"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
TFT LCD
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
CPU
N/A
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
PowerVR GE8100
Memory
13MB
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
QCIF@10fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1020 mAh
1850 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1020 mAh battery (BL-5C)
1850 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
5W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
108.5 x 48.6 x 13.2 mm, 62.3 cc (4.27 x 1.91 x 0.52 in)
107.3 x 55.6 x 19.8 mm (4.22 x 2.19 x 0.78 in)
Weight
90 g
139.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pearl White, Graphite Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.99 W/kg (head) 0.27 W/kg (body)
0.86 W/kg (head) 1.29 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Barometer

