Category Breakdown
BenQ E72
Motorola RIZR Z8
Performance
61.859.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.352.6
Summary
- The BenQ E72 features a compact build with dimensions of 108 x 46 x 13 mm and weighs 90g, while the Motorola RIZR Z8 is slightly larger at 109 x 50 x 15 mm and heavier at 112g.
- Both devices have a TFT display, but the RIZR Z8 offers a larger 2.2-inch screen with 16 million colors compared to the E72's 2.0-inch display with 65,000 colors.
- In terms of performance, the RIZR Z8 has a faster 300 MHz CPU and better GPU, although the E72 has more RAM at 128MB.
- Both cameras are 2 MP with no optical image stabilization, but the RIZR Z8 supports video recording at 320p.
- The E72 has a smaller 900mAh battery, while the RIZR Z8 has a 1030mAh capacity, providing potentially longer usage.
- Software-wise, the E72 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0, whereas the RIZR Z8 operates on Symbian 9.2 with UIQ 3.1, offering different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BenQ E72
Motorola RIZR Z8
General
Release Date
2007
2007
Announced
2007
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 16M colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP V1030
TI OMAP 2420
CPU
260 MHz
300 MHz ARM 1136
GPU
N/A
PowerVR MBX
Memory
128MB 64MB RAM
77MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Video Recording
Yes
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
900 mAh
1030 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1030 mAh battery (BK70)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
108 x 46 x 13 mm (4.25 x 1.81 x 0.51 in)
109 x 50 x 15 mm, 77 cc (4.29 x 1.97 x 0.59 in)
Weight
90 g
112 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Bright red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0
Symbian 9.2, UIQ 3.1
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0
Symbian 9.2, UIQ 3.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No

