Samsung R640 Character
#10583
Sony Ericsson Z1010
#9948Category Breakdown
Samsung R640 Character
Sony Ericsson Z1010
Performance
5.322.3
Camera
2.539.6
Display
32.320.3
Battery
10.310.3
Build
16.70.2
Connectivity
15.39.2
Audio
8.90.0
Overall
9.811.0
Summary
- The Samsung R640 Character, released in 2011, features a 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and a pixel density of 240 PPI, while the Sony Ericsson Z1010, from 2003, has a smaller 2.2-inch TFT display at 176 x 220 pixels and 176 PPI.
- In terms of performance, the R640 has no RAM or storage specifications, whereas the Z1010 includes 32MB of storage and 32GB of RAM, indicating better performance capabilities.
- The camera on the R640 is 1.3 MP compared to the Z1010's 2.0 MP dual VGA cameras, which also support video recording.
- Both devices have a 1000 mAh battery with no wireless charging, but the R640 is lighter at 120g compared to the Z1010's 144g.
- The R640 supports a headphone jack, while the Z1010 does not, impacting the software experience and connectivity options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung R640 Character
Sony Ericsson Z1010
General
Release Date
2011
2003
Announced
2011
2003
Description
Also known as Samsung SCH-R640, Samsung Messager Touch II
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio
176 x 220 pixels (~128 ppi density)
PPI
240
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
N/A
32MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Memory Stick Duo, up to 128 MB, 16 MB included
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
2 VGA cameras, video
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1000 mAh battery (BST-15)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
107 x 55 x 15 mm (4.21 x 2.17 x 0.59 in)
98.5 x 54.5 x 29 mm (3.88 x 2.15 x 1.14 in)
Weight
120 g
144 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Electric Blue
N/A
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.50 W/kg (head) 0.97 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / CDMA2000
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
Yes, 384 kbps
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
1.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
No
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A