Samsung E390
#9824
Samsung S3100
#8726Category Breakdown
Samsung E390
Samsung S3100
Performance
16.316.3
Camera
39.639.6
Display
20.331.4
Battery
5.46.5
Build
17.315.1
Connectivity
3.57.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.314.3
Summary
- The Samsung E390, released in 2006, features a 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels and supports 65K colors, while the Samsung S3100, launched in 2009, has a slightly larger 2.1-inch TFT display with the same resolution but supports 256K colors, offering a more vibrant visual experience.
- Both phones are powered by 15MB of storage and 15GB of RAM, but the S3100 has a more advanced Bluetooth 2.1 compared to the E390's Bluetooth 2.0.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both models have a 1.3 MP rear camera without OIS and no front camera.
- The E390 has a 750mAh battery, while the S3100 features an 800mAh battery, providing slightly better longevity.
- Build quality-wise, the E390 is lighter at 80g and thicker at 16mm, whereas the S3100 is heavier at 99.2g and slimmer at 14.9mm, indicating a more modern design.
- Both devices lack advanced software features and do not support WiFi or wireless charging.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung E390
Samsung S3100
General
Release Date
2006
2009
Announced
2006
2009
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung S3100 Croy
Display
Size
2"
2.1"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~134 ppi density)
PPI
176
176
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
15MB
15MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
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
750 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 750 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
93 x 45 x 16 mm (3.66 x 1.77 x 0.63 in)
95 x 47 x 14.9 mm (3.74 x 1.85 x 0.59 in)
Weight
80 g
99.2 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.46 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
1.31 W/kg (head) 0.45 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
2.0
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