HTC S730
#8713
Motorola RIZR Z8
#9121Category Breakdown
HTC S730
Motorola RIZR Z8
Performance
33.726.8
Camera
39.610.6
Display
21.239.1
Battery
11.211.1
Build
0.216.2
Connectivity
19.311.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.313.2
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
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 Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
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
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 & Safety
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
Colors
Metal grey
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.91 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard
Symbian 9.2, UIQ 3.1
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A