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Motorola A780#10711

Released: 2004

Motorola A780

Overall Score

9.4

Category Breakdown

Overall(#10711)9.4
Performance(#9311)22.8
Camera(#2086)39.6
Display(#11692)9.5
Battery(#10470)5.8
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#10603)5.3
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Motorola A780

Short Review

  • The Motorola A780, released in 2004, features a compact design with dimensions of 106 x 53 x 24 mm and weighs 141g.
  • Its 2.5-inch TFT resistive touchscreen displays 65K colors at a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 160 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a 312 MHz CPU and 48MB of RAM, which is modest by today's standards.
  • The rear camera offers 1.3 MP resolution and supports video recording, but lacks optical image stabilization and a front-facing camera.
  • The battery capacity stands at 780 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless capabilities.
  • The device runs on a Linux operating system, which may limit app availability compared to more modern platforms.
  • Connectivity options include Bluetooth 1.1, but it lacks WiFi, NFC, and 5G support.
  • The A780 does not feature stereo speakers or a headphone jack, which may affect audio versatility.
  • Overall, the phone's build quality and design reflect the early 2000s, while its specifications are basic by contemporary standards.
  • Special features are minimal, emphasizing its straightforward functionality.

Specifications

General

Release Date2004
Announced2004
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size2.5"
TypeTFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
PPI240
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetN/A
CPU312 MHz
GPUN/A
Memory48MB
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSD (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera1.3 MP
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity780 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 780 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions106 x 53 x 24 mm, 106 cc (4.17 x 2.09 x 0.94 in)
Weight141 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsN/A
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G
4G
WiFiNo
Bluetooth1.1
NFC
USBProprietary
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo

Software & Security

Operating SystemLinux
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsN/A