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Nokia 3208c

Nokia 3208c

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TCL Classic

TCL Classic

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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