Design and Build
The NEC e228 has a form factor that reflects the early 2000s design language, with a solid and somewhat bulky body measuring 129 x 54 x 21 mm. It weighs 125 grams, making it relatively lightweight for users back then who were accustomed to heavier mobile devices. The phone uses a Mini-SIM and lacks the streamlined design of modern smartphones, but it fits comfortably in one's hand for calling and basic texting purposes.