Gigabyte GSmart MW700
#9604
Motorola RIZR Z8
#9121Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart MW700
Motorola RIZR Z8
Performance
26.526.8
Camera
39.610.6
Display
9.539.1
Battery
13.111.1
Build
0.216.2
Connectivity
11.611.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.913.2
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart MW700 features a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Motorola RIZR Z8 has a smaller 2.2-inch TFT display but offers a higher color depth with 16 million colors.
- In terms of performance, the MW700 is powered by a Marvell PXA270 520MHz CPU and has 64MB RAM, whereas the RIZR Z8 utilizes a TI OMAP 2420 at 300 MHz with 77MB RAM.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the RIZR Z8 can record video at 320p, while the MW700 lacks specific video capabilities.
- The MW700's battery capacity is 1300mAh, slightly larger than the RIZR Z8's 1030mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Software-wise, the MW700 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional, while the RIZR Z8 operates on Symbian 9.2, UIQ 3.1, indicating different user experiences and app ecosystems.
- Overall, both devices exhibit solid build quality, but the MW700 offers a larger display and battery capacity, while the RIZR Z8 has a more vibrant screen and better performance metrics.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart MW700
Motorola RIZR Z8
General
Release Date
2008
2007
Announced
2008
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
2.2"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT, 16M colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 2420
CPU
Marvell PXA270 520MHz
300 MHz ARM 1136
GPU
N/A
PowerVR MBX
Memory
64MB RAM, 256MB ROM
77MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP, AF
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1030 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1300 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1030 mAh battery (BK70)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116 x 59 x 15 mm (4.57 x 2.32 x 0.59 in)
109 x 50 x 15 mm, 77 cc (4.29 x 1.97 x 0.59 in)
Weight
133 g
112 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White Light
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.91 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)
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 802.11b/g
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 1.1
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; SiRF Star III chipset
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
Symbian 9.2, UIQ 3.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A