Category Breakdown
Samsung E3213 Hero
Samsung E690
Performance
24.118.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
30.619.5
Battery
6.56.5
Build
0.217.0
Connectivity
12.53.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.311.6
Summary
- The Samsung E3213 Hero features a slightly larger and more vibrant display with 256K colors compared to the E690's 65K colors, although both have the same resolution and pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the E3213 has more RAM at 36MB versus the E690's 16MB, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both models have a VGA camera with no optical image stabilization, and neither supports advanced photography features.
- Battery capacity is identical at 800mAh, providing similar longevity.
- The E3213 is lighter and more compact than the E690, which is bulkier and heavier.
- Both devices run basic software without advanced features, lacking modern connectivity options like WiFi.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung E3213 Hero
Samsung E690
General
Release Date
2011
2006
Announced
2011
2006
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
2"
2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
128 x 160 pixels (~102 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
36MB
16MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
VGA
VGA
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
Yes
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
800 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
112.8 x 46.4 x 13.2 mm (4.44 x 1.83 x 0.52 in)
94 x 48 x 15.9 mm (3.70 x 1.89 x 0.63 in)
Weight
80.6 g
95 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Red, Black
Silver, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.50 W/kg (head) 0.62 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
1.1
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

