NEC Terrain vs Samsung U380 Brightside
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
NEC Terrain
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Samsung U380 Brightside
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
NEC Terrain
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
NEC Terrain
Better display
NEC Terrain
Lighter body
Samsung U380 Brightside
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | NEC Terrain | Samsung U380 Brightside |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Resolution Height | 480 | 320 |
| Resolution Width | 640 | 240 |
| PPI | 258 | 129 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 | — |
| Screen-to-body | 36.2 | 44.7 |
Platform
| Spec | NEC Terrain | Samsung U380 Brightside |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait | — |
| GPU | Adreno 225 | — |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus | — |
| OS Name | Android | — |
| OS Version | 4.0 | — |
Memory
| Spec | NEC Terrain | Samsung U380 Brightside |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| call records | — | Yes |
| phonebook | — | Yes, Photocall |
| Variants | 8GB 1GB RAM | 0.25GB 0.125GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | NEC Terrain | Samsung U380 Brightside |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | Yes |
| Features | LED flash | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 3.15 MP |
Battery
| Spec | NEC Terrain | Samsung U380 Brightside |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1900 | 1000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | — |
| stand by | Up to 348 h | Up to 350 h |
| talk time | Up to 10 h | Up to 6 h 30 min |
Body
| Spec | NEC Terrain | Samsung U380 Brightside |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Yes | Mini-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 127.5 | 111 |
| keyboard | QWERTY | QWERTY |
| Thickness (mm) | 14.5 | 14 |
| Weight (g) | 171.8 | 122 |
| Width (mm) | 64.5 | 60 |
Launch
| Spec | NEC Terrain | Samsung U380 Brightside |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013, June. Released 2013, June | 2012, February. Released 2012, March |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | NEC Terrain | Samsung U380 Brightside |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | CDMA 800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 1900, 2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G Bands | 4, 17 | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | CDMA, EVDO |
Connectivity
| Spec | NEC Terrain | Samsung U380 Brightside |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 2.1 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | FM radio | — |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | — |
Sound
| Spec | NEC Terrain | Samsung U380 Brightside |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | NEC Terrain | Samsung U380 Brightside |
|---|---|---|
| games | — | Yes |
| java | — | No |
| messaging | — | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both NEC Terrain and Samsung U380 Brightside are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
NEC Terrain packs a 1900 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
NEC Terrain reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 5 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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