Category Breakdown
Samsung A127
ZTE R221
Performance
5.312.3
Camera
0.00.0
Display
22.819.5
Battery
6.510.3
Build
15.80.2
Connectivity
0.73.4
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
5.66.4
Summary
- The Samsung A127, released in 2007, features a compact build with dimensions of 86 x 42.5 x 19 mm and weighs 81g, while the ZTE R221, launched in 2010, is slightly larger at 108 x 47 x 14 mm and weighs 80g.
- Both devices have a display resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, but the R221 has a 1.8-inch TFT screen compared to the A127's non-existent display size.
- In terms of performance, the A127 lacks RAM and storage, whereas the R221 has 5GB of RAM and 5MB of storage.
- Both phones have a VGA rear camera with no video capabilities and no selfie camera.
- The A127 is powered by an 800mAh battery, while the R221 offers a larger 1000mAh battery.
- Both devices lack advanced software features and connectivity options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung A127
ZTE R221
General
Release Date
2007
2010
Announced
2007
2010
Description
For AT&T. Also known as Samsung C516.
N/A
Display
Size
N/A
1.8"
Type
CSTN, 65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
128 x 160 pixels
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
N/A
5MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
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
No
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
800 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
86 x 42.5 x 19 mm (3.39 x 1.67 x 0.75 in)
108 x 47 x 14 mm (4.25 x 1.85 x 0.55 in)
Weight
81 g
80 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.17 W/kg (head) 0.42 W/kg (body)
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
No
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
No
No
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

