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Siemens C65

Siemens C65

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ZTE R220

ZTE R220

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Category Breakdown

Siemens C65
ZTE R220
Performance
15.915.9
Camera
0.00.0
Display
23.319.5
Battery
3.85.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.88.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
5.86.5

Summary

  • The Siemens C65, released in 2004, features a compact build with dimensions of 105 x 45 x 16 mm and weighs 86g, while the ZTE R220, launched in 2009, is slightly larger at 107 x 45.5 x 12.5 mm and lighter at 80g.
  • The C65 has a 0-inch CSTN display with a resolution of 130 x 130 pixels, whereas the R220 offers a 1.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, providing a marginally better viewing experience.
  • Both devices have 10GB of RAM and 10MB of storage, but the R220's VGA camera contrasts with the C65's lack of a camera, giving it a slight edge in imaging capabilities.
  • The R220 also boasts a larger 720mAh battery compared to the C65's 600mAh, enhancing its longevity.
  • In terms of software experience, both phones lack advanced features, but the R220 includes Bluetooth connectivity, unlike the C65.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Siemens C65
ZTE R220

General

Release Date

2004
2009

Announced

2004
2009

Description

Siemens CV65 for Vodafone; Siemens CT65 for T-Mobile
N/A

Display

Size

N/A
1.8"

Type

CSTN, 65K colors
TFT, 65K colors

Resolution

130 x 130 pixels, 1:1 ratio
128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)

PPI

130
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

10MB
10MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

CIF
VGA

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

No
No

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

600 mAh
720 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 600 mAh battery (EBA-670)
Removable Li-Ion 720 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

105 x 45 x 16 mm, 76 cc (4.13 x 1.77 x 0.63 in)
107 x 45.5 x 12.5 mm (4.21 x 1.79 x 0.49 in)

Weight

86 g
80 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Blue Shadow
Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM
GSM

Network Speed

N/A
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

No
No

Bluetooth

No
Yes

NFC

USB

Proprietary
Proprietary

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