QMobile Explorer 3G
#8483
Vodafone 553
#9575Category Breakdown
QMobile Explorer 3G
Vodafone 553
Performance
58.854.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.451.0
Summary
- The QMobile Explorer 3G features a slightly larger and more vibrant 2.8-inch TFT display with 65K colors compared to the Vodafone 553's TFT resistive touchscreen with 256K colors, though both share the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Explorer has a higher RAM capacity of 64MB versus the Vodafone's 50MB, which may offer a marginally better experience.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Vodafone 553 supports video recording, while the Explorer does not.
- The QMobile has a larger battery capacity of 1450mAh compared to the Vodafone's 900mAh, potentially offering longer usage.
- Build quality-wise, the Explorer is slightly thicker and heavier than the Vodafone, which is more compact and available in multiple colors.
- Lastly, the QMobile supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the Vodafone does not, but the latter lacks a headphone jack, which the Explorer includes.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
QMobile Explorer 3G
Vodafone 553
General
Release Date
2015
2010
Announced
2015
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
128MB 64MB RAM
50MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
N/A
Video Recording
320p@15fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
131 x 56 x 12.4 mm (5.16 x 2.20 x 0.49 in)
108 x 53 x 14.9 mm (4.25 x 2.09 x 0.59 in)
Weight
N/A
119 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
White, Black, Pink, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
No
Bluetooth
2.0
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
N/A
N/A
OS Version
N/A
N/A
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
No
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No