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Samsung E3213 Hero

Samsung E3213 Hero

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ZTE R221

ZTE R221

#11257

Category Breakdown

Samsung E3213 Hero
ZTE R221
Performance
24.112.3
Camera
39.60.0
Display
30.619.5
Battery
6.510.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
12.53.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.36.4

Summary

  • The Samsung E3213 Hero features a slightly larger 2.0-inch TFT display with 256K colors compared to the ZTE R221's 1.8-inch TFT display with 65K colors, offering better color depth.
  • In terms of performance, the E3213 has 36MB of storage and 36.0GB of RAM, while the R221 has 5MB of storage and 5.0GB of RAM, indicating superior multitasking capabilities for the Samsung device.
  • Both phones have a VGA rear camera with no video capabilities, but the E3213's camera supports video recording.
  • The E3213 is powered by an 800mAh battery, whereas the R221 has a larger 1000mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage time.
  • Both devices lack advanced software features and connectivity options, with the E3213 supporting Bluetooth 2.1 while the R221 does not.
  • Build-wise, the E3213 is slightly lighter and more compact than the R221, which may enhance portability.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Samsung E3213 Hero
ZTE R221

General

Release Date

2011
2010

Announced

2011
2010

Description

For India
N/A

Display

Size

2"
1.8"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 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
5MB

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
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

112.8 x 46.4 x 13.2 mm (4.44 x 1.83 x 0.52 in)
108 x 47 x 14 mm (4.25 x 1.85 x 0.55 in)

Weight

80.6 g
80 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Red, Black
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Dual 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
No

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
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