Samsung E3213 Hero
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Samsung T229
#10928Category Breakdown
Samsung E3213 Hero
Samsung T229
Performance
24.18.9
Camera
39.60.0
Display
30.635.4
Battery
6.56.5
Build
0.214.7
Connectivity
12.58.5
Audio
8.90.0
Overall
15.38.4
Summary
- The Samsung E3213 Hero features a slightly larger 2.0-inch TFT display with 256K colors compared to the T229's 1.8-inch STN display with 65K colors, providing a better visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the E3213 has significantly more RAM at 36MB versus the T229's 2MB, allowing for improved multitasking.
- Both devices have a VGA rear camera, but the E3213 supports video recording while the T229 does not.
- They share the same 800mAh battery capacity, ensuring similar longevity, but the E3213 is lighter at 80.6g compared to the T229's 85g.
- The E3213 uses microUSB for connectivity, while the T229 has a proprietary connection, and neither device supports WiFi.
- Overall, the E3213 offers a more modern software experience and better specifications across the board.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung E3213 Hero
Samsung T229
General
Release Date
2011
2008
Announced
2011
2008
Description
For India
For T-Mobile
Display
Size
2"
1.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
STN, 65K colors
Resolution
128 x 160 pixels (~102 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
36MB
2MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
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
No
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)
89 x 48 x 20 mm (3.50 x 1.89 x 0.79 in)
Weight
80.6 g
85 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Red, Black
Black, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.17 W/kg (head) 0.33 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
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
No
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A