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Motorola E398 phone review — specs and Genze score

Motorola E398 Specifications

Motorola

Released 2004, Feb 15

  • 108g, 21mm thickness
  • Feature phone
  • 5MB storage, microSD slot

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 1.5
Display 4.8
Performance 2.3
Camera 4.8
Body 5.2
Gaming 3.4
Software 4.4
Connectivity 5.8
Sensors 7.2
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Genze total: 3.8/10

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Quick specifications

1.9"

176x220 pixels, 8 lines

0.3MP

No video recorder

 

830mAh

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3.8 /10
Performance 2.3/10
Battery 1.5/10
Display 4.8/10
Camera 4.8/10
Body 5.2/10
Gaming 3.4/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 5.8/10
Sensors 7.2/10
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Full specifications

Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
GPRS Class 10
EDGE No
Announced 2004, Q1
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 108 x 46 x 21 mm (4.25 x 1.81 x 0.83 in)
Weight 108 g (3.81 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Type TFT, 65K colors
Size 1.9 inches, 30 x 37 mm, 11.4 cm2 (~22.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 176 x 220 pixels, 8 lines (~148 ppi density)
Card slot microSD (dedicated slot), 64 MB included
Phonebook 1000 entries, Photo call
Call records 10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls
Internal 5MB
Single VGA
Features LED flash
Video No
??? No
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers (16 mm, 22 Khz with vibration)
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones, composer
3.5mm jack No
WLAN No
Bluetooth 1.1
Positioning No
Radio No
USB Proprietary
Sensors
Messaging SMS, EMS, MMS, EMail
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML
Games 5
Java Yes, MIDP 2.0
??? MP3 player

MP4 player

iTAP

Voice dial

Organizer
Type Removable Li-Ion 830 mAh battery (BX610)
Stand-by Up to 240 h
Talk time Up to 7 h
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Frequently asked questions

Is Motorola E398 worth buying in 2026?

Motorola E398 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 3.8/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

What is the battery capacity of Motorola E398?

Motorola E398 has a 830 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Motorola E398 have?

Motorola E398 features a 1.90-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

What is the Genze score for Motorola E398?

Genze rates Motorola E398 3.8/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

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