Category Breakdown
HTC S730
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 HTC S730 features a slightly larger 2.4-inch TFT display with 65K colors, while the Motorola RIZR Z8 has a 2.2-inch TFT display with 16M colors, offering better color depth.
- In terms of performance, the S730 is powered by a Qualcomm MSM7200 chipset with a 400 MHz CPU, compared to the RIZR Z8's TI OMAP 2420 at 300 MHz, although the S730 has less RAM at 64MB versus the RIZR's 77MB.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera without OIS, but the RIZR Z8 can record video at 320p, while the S730's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The S730 has a slightly larger 1050 mAh battery compared to the RIZR's 1030 mAh, with both lacking fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The HTC runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0, while the Motorola operates on Symbian 9.2, offering different software experiences.
- In terms of build quality, the S730 is heavier at 150g and thicker at 19.4mm, while the RIZR is lighter at 112g and slimmer at 15mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC S730
Motorola RIZR Z8
General
Release Date
2007
2007
Announced
2007
2007
Description
HTC Wings platform
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 16M colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 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
Qualcomm MSM7200
TI OMAP 2420
CPU
400 MHz ARM 11
300 MHz ARM 1136
GPU
Adreno 130
PowerVR MBX
Memory
64MB RAM, 256MB ROM
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
VGA videocall camera
VGA videocall camera
Video Recording
Yes
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1050 mAh
1030 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1050 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1030 mAh battery (BK70)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
105.8 x 51 x 19.4 mm (4.17 x 2.01 x 0.76 in)
109 x 50 x 15 mm, 77 cc (4.29 x 1.97 x 0.59 in)
Weight
150 g
112 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Metal grey
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
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
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (newest firmware versions only)
No
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard
Symbian 9.2, UIQ 3.1
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard
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

