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NEC e238 Specifications
Nec
Released 2004, Nov 15
- 95g, 23mm thickness
- Feature phone
- 26MB storage, no card slot
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Genze and community ratings are both shown on a /10 scale. Genze is derived from internal model scores and price rules; community averages come from approved reviews (1–10 per category).
| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 1.5 | — |
| Display | 4.9 | — |
| Performance | 2.3 | — |
| Camera | 4.8 | — |
| Body | 5.2 | — |
| Gaming | 3.5 | — |
| Software | 4.4 | — |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | — |
| Sensors | 7.2 | — |
| Software updates | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
176x220 pixels
0.3MP
Video recorder
850mAh
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | GSM |
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| GPRS | Class 10 | |
| EDGE | No |
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Launch
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Announced | 2004, Q4 |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
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Dimensions | 90 x 44 x 23 mm (3.54 x 1.73 x 0.91 in) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 95 g (3.35 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
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Display
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Type | TFT, 65K colors |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Resolution | 176 x 220 pixels | |
| ??? | Second external 4096 colors display (STN, 30 x 120 pixels) Downloadable pictures |
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Memory
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Card slot | No |
|---|---|---|
| Phonebook | 500 x 15 fields, Photo call, 20 groups | |
| Call records | 20 dialed, 20 received, 20 missed calls | |
| Internal | 26MB | |
| ??? | 400 short messages |
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Main Camera
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Single | VGA |
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | Yes |
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Selfie camera
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??? | No |
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | No |
|---|---|---|
| Alert types | Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic ringtones | |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
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Comms
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WLAN | No |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No | |
| Positioning | No | |
| Infrared port | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | Proprietary |
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Features
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Sensors | |
|---|---|---|
| Messaging | SMS, EMS, MMS, Email | |
| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML | |
| Games | Yes + downloadable | |
| Java | Yes, MIDP 2.0 | |
| ??? | MP3 player Predictive text input Organizer |
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Battery
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Type | Removable Li-Ion 850 mAh battery |
|---|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 200 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 3 h |
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Misc
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Colors | Silver, Blue |
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Frequently asked questions
Is NEC e238 worth buying in 2026?
NEC e238 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 NEC e238?
NEC e238 has a 850 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.
What is the Genze score for NEC e238?
Genze rates NEC e238 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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