Category Breakdown
Philips E210
Plum Hero
Performance
8.922.2
Camera
9.439.6
Display
22.830.6
Battery
7.23.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
3.411.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
7.116.7
Summary
- The Philips E210 and Plum Hero both feature a 1.8-inch display with identical resolutions and pixel densities, but the E210 uses CSTN technology while the Hero employs TFT, offering a broader color range.
- In terms of performance, the E210 has 2GB of RAM and 2MB of storage, whereas the Hero significantly outperforms it with 32GB of RAM and 32MB of storage.
- Both devices lack a rear camera with similar specifications, but the Hero includes video capabilities.
- The E210 has a larger battery capacity at 820mAh compared to the Hero's 600mAh, which may influence longevity.
- The E210 is slightly heavier and bulkier than the Hero, which is lighter and slimmer.
- Lastly, the Hero includes a headphone jack, while the E210 does not, impacting the software experience related to audio output.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips E210
Plum Hero
General
Release Date
2009
2016
Announced
2009
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
1.8"
1.8"
Type
CSTN, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
PPI
128
128
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MTK6261D
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
No
Memory
2MB
32MB ROM, 32MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
VGA
Yes
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
SQCIF@15fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
820 mAh
600 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 820 mAh battery
Li-Ion 600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
104.7 x 44 x 13.9 mm (4.12 x 1.73 x 0.55 in)
112.5 x 48 x 12.8 mm (4.43 x 1.89 x 0.50 in)
Weight
71 g
46.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gray
Black, White, Red, Blue, Pink, Orange, Lime
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

