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HTC P3470

HTC P3470

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Motorola RIZR Z8

Motorola RIZR Z8

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Category Breakdown

HTC P3470
Motorola RIZR Z8
Performance
29.826.8
Camera
39.610.6
Display
9.539.1
Battery
11.611.1
Build
15.016.2
Connectivity
5.811.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.913.2

Summary

  • The HTC P3470 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 with the same resolution but a higher color depth of 16M colors, resulting in a sharper visual experience.
  • In terms of performance, the P3470 is powered by a 200 MHz ARM926EJ-S CPU, whereas the RIZR Z8 offers a more capable 300 MHz ARM 1136 CPU, along with a PowerVR GPU, providing better overall performance.
  • Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the RIZR Z8 can record video at a slightly higher resolution of 320p.
  • The P3470 has a 1100 mAh battery, slightly larger than the RIZR Z8's 1030 mAh, which may offer marginally better longevity.
  • Software-wise, the HTC runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional, while the Motorola utilizes Symbian 9.2 with UIQ 3.1, reflecting different user experiences and app ecosystems.
  • Both phones lack advanced connectivity features like WiFi and modern charging options.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

HTC P3470
Motorola RIZR Z8

General

Release Date

2008
2007

Announced

2008
2007

Description

HTC Pharos 100 platform
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

TI OMAP 850
TI OMAP 2420

CPU

200 MHz ARM926EJ-S
300 MHz ARM 1136

GPU

N/A
PowerVR MBX

Memory

128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
77MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

2 MP
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

1100 mAh
1030 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1030 mAh battery (BK70)

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

108 x 58.3 x 15.7 mm (4.25 x 2.30 x 0.62 in)
109 x 50 x 15 mm, 77 cc (4.29 x 1.97 x 0.59 in)

Weight

122 g
112 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Silver
Black

Foldable

SAR

0.37 W/kg (head)     1.18 W/kg (body)
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

No
No

Bluetooth

2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

miniUSB
miniUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
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