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Jethro SC490

Android 8.1 Oreo Operating system
2.8" Screen size
2MP Main camera
MTK6731 Quad-core Processor
4 GB Storage
1,600 mAh Battery
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Specifications
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Overview
Released Sep 2020
Announced —
Price tier —
Also Known As Jethro 4G Simple Bar
Processor MediaTek MTK6731 Quad-core
CPU Speed 1100MHz
RAM 512MB
Storage 4 GB
Price (USD) —
Regions USA, Canada
Regional Variants —
Warranty 1 Year
Accessories USB Power Adapter, Manual, Standard Battery, Data Cable
Software & Support
OS Android
OS at Launch 8.1 Oreo
Current Version —
OS Updates —
Security Updates —
Custom UI —
Display
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Size 2.8"
Resolution 240 × 320
Pixel Density 143 ppi
Colors 262k
Refresh Rate —
Touch Sampling Rate —
Peak Brightness —
Always On Display
DC Dimming
DisplayMate Grade —
Multi-touch
Fingerprint Resistant
Sensors —
Additional Features —
Secondary Display
Secondary Display
Type —
Size —
Resolution —
Color Type —
Colors —
Camera — Main
Main Camera 2MP
Flash No
Sensor Name —
Sensor Size —
Focal Length (Main) —
Focal Length (Ultrawide) —
Focal Length (Telephoto) —
Optical Zoom —
Digital Zoom —
Video Resolution —
Video FPS —
Video Length —
Video Formats 3GP / 3GPP
Features ISO, White balance
Additional Info Scene mode
Camera — Front
Front Camera
Video Recording
Resolution —
Video Resolution —
Video FPS —
Zoom
Optical Zoom —
Digital Zoom —
Features —
Additional Info —
Camera — Scores
DxOMark Overall —
DxOMark Photo —
DxOMark Video —
DxOMark Zoom —
DxOMark Bokeh —
DxOMark Selfie —
DxOMark Rank —
Performance
Chip MediaTek MTK6731 Quad-core
Process Node —
GPU —
RAM 512MB
Storage 4 GB
AnTuTu v11 —
Geekbench 6 Single —
Geekbench 6 Multi —
Geekbench 5 Single —
Geekbench 5 Multi —
Battery
Capacity 1,600 mAh
Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable
Fast Charging —
Wireless Charging —
Comes with Charger —
Talk Time 5h 00m
Video Playback —
Internet (WiFi) —
Internet (Cellular) —
Standby 5h 00m
Mixed Usage —
Charge Time 0–100% —
Charged in 30 Min —
GSMArena Score —
Battery Test Source —
Battery Life (Call) —
Battery Life (Video) —
Battery Life (Web) —
Battery Life (Gaming) —
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi b/g/n
WiFi Version —
Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth Codecs —
USB Type Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG
USB Speed —
NFC
Infrared
Headset Jack 3.5mm
Mobile Hotspot
GPS
GPS Type —
UWB
Satellite —
Memory Expansion
Expansion Type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC
Expansion Capacity 64MB
Cellular
Networks GPRS, EDGE, HSPA+, LTE, HSUPA
LTE MHz
LTE (700) LTE (850) LTE (1700) LTE (1900) LTE (2600)
3G MHz
850 1900
2G MHz
850 900 1800 1900
Data 4G/LTE
VoLTE
WiFi Calling
Physical SIM Mini-SIM
Dual SIM
eSIM
Push to Talk
Data Tethering
Design & Build
Form Factor Bar
Material Plastic
Frame Material —
Rear Material —
Colors Black
Dimensions 13.7 × 5.6 × 1.3 cm (5.39 × 2.2 × 0.51 in)
Weight 4.06g
IP Rating —
Water Resistance No
Fingerprint Sensor No
Rugged Design
iFixit Score —
Parts Availability —
Audio
External Speakers Yes
Noise Cancellation
Dolby Atmos
Hi-Res Audio
FM Radio —
GSMArena Loudness —
Speaker Loudness —
Input & Navigation
Touchscreen
Navigation Type D-pad
Keyboard Type Standard / 12-key Numeric
Home Key
Sleep/Wake Key
External Volume
Safety
SAR Head 0.956 W/kg
SAR Body 1.318 W/kg
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
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Additional Information —
Additional Comments —
Related Links Official Website
Manual Download PDF
Quick Start Guide —

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