Category Breakdown
Gionee S96
Motorola RIZR Z8
Performance
59.559.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.652.6
Summary
- The Gionee S96 and Motorola RIZR Z8 differ notably in build quality, display, performance, camera, battery, and software experience.
- The Gionee S96 features a compact design with a lightweight build at 81.3g, while the Motorola RIZR Z8 is heavier at 112g and bulkier in dimensions.
- Both devices have a TFT display with the Gionee offering a slightly larger 2.6-inch screen compared to the 2.2-inch display of the RIZR, but the latter has a higher color depth of 16M colors.
- In terms of performance, the Gionee is powered by a Mediatek MT6260 chipset with a 360 MHz CPU, while the RIZR utilizes a TI OMAP 2420 with a 300 MHz CPU and a GPU, providing a marginally better performance.
- Both cameras are 2 MP without OIS, but the RIZR can record video at 320p, while the Gionee does not specify video quality.
- The Gionee has a smaller 700mAh battery compared to the RIZR's 1030mAh, which may lead to longer usage time on the Motorola.
- Lastly, the Gionee runs on unspecified software, while the RIZR operates on Symbian 9.2, offering a different user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gionee S96
Motorola RIZR Z8
General
Release Date
2014
2007
Announced
2014
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.6"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 16M colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 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
Mediatek MT6260
TI OMAP 2420
CPU
360 MHz
300 MHz ARM 1136
GPU
No
PowerVR MBX
Memory
64MB RAM, 128MB
77MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (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
700 mAh
1030 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 700 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1030 mAh battery (BK70)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
128 x 52.8 x 7.4 mm (5.04 x 2.08 x 0.29 in)
109 x 50 x 15 mm, 77 cc (4.29 x 1.97 x 0.59 in)
Weight
81.3 g
112 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Gold, Grey
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
N/A
Symbian 9.2, UIQ 3.1
OS Version
N/A
Symbian 9.2, UIQ 3.1
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No

