Category Breakdown
Philips E210
ZTE R221
Performance
8.912.3
Camera
9.40.0
Display
22.819.5
Battery
7.210.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
3.43.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
7.16.4
Summary
- The Philips E210 and ZTE R221 both feature a 1.8-inch display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, but the E210 uses CSTN technology while the R221 employs TFT, which may offer slightly better color reproduction.
- In terms of performance, the E210 has 2GB of RAM and 2MB of storage, whereas the R221 has 5GB of RAM and 5MB of storage, suggesting better multitasking capabilities for the latter.
- Both devices have a VGA rear camera with no additional features, but the R221 lacks video recording capabilities.
- The E210 has an 820mAh battery, while the R221 offers a larger 1000mAh battery, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Build-wise, the E210 is lighter at 71g compared to the R221's 80g, though both have similar dimensions and lack advanced materials or water resistance.
- Both phones run basic software experiences without notable enhancements or features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips E210
ZTE R221
General
Release Date
2009
2010
Announced
2009
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
1.8"
1.8"
Type
CSTN, 65K colors
TFT, 65K 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
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
2MB
5MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
VGA
VGA
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
SQCIF@15fps
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
820 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 820 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
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)
108 x 47 x 14 mm (4.25 x 1.85 x 0.55 in)
Weight
71 g
80 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gray
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
No
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

