Philips 290
#10328
Samsung E3213 Hero
#8384Category Breakdown
Philips 290
Samsung E3213 Hero
Performance
12.424.1
Camera
35.439.6
Display
30.630.6
Battery
4.06.5
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.812.5
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
10.515.3
Summary
- The Philips 290 features a compact build with dimensions of 101 x 44.5 x 12.2 mm and weighs 82g, while the Samsung E3213 Hero is slightly larger at 112.8 x 46.4 x 13.2 mm and weighs 80.6g.
- Both devices have a TFT display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, but the E3213 offers a larger 2.0-inch screen compared to the 1.8-inch display of the Philips.
- In terms of performance, the Samsung has significantly more RAM at 36GB versus the Philips' 6GB, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a VGA rear camera with no front camera, but the Samsung supports video recording.
- The battery capacity is higher in the E3213 at 800mAh compared to the Philips' 620mAh, potentially offering longer usage.
- Connectivity options differ as the Samsung includes Bluetooth 2.1, while the Philips lacks any wireless connectivity.
- Both devices run on basic software experiences without advanced features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips 290
Samsung E3213 Hero
General
Release Date
2007
2011
Announced
2007
2011
Description
N/A
For India
Display
Size
1.8"
2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
128 x 160 pixels (~102 ppi density)
PPI
128
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
6MB
36MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
VGA
VGA
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
120p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
620 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 620 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
101 x 44.5 x 12.2 mm (3.98 x 1.75 x 0.48 in)
112.8 x 46.4 x 13.2 mm (4.44 x 1.83 x 0.52 in)
Weight
82 g
80.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Red, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 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