Category Breakdown
Mitac MIO A502
O2 XDA Atom Life
Performance
24.626.9
Camera
39.639.6
Display
26.310.8
Battery
11.215.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
8.614.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.312.2
Summary
- The Mitac MIO A502 and O2 XDA Atom Life both feature a 2.7-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with identical resolution and pixel density, but the Atom Life has a slightly better software experience with Windows Mobile 5.0 compared to the A502's Windows Mobile 6 Professional.
- In terms of performance, the Atom Life is equipped with a more powerful 620 MHz Intel XScale CPU, while the A502 has a 200 MHz TI OMAP 850.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but neither offers advanced features like optical image stabilization.
- The Atom Life also has a larger 1530 mAh battery compared to the A502's 1050 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Build quality is similar, with the A502 being slightly thicker and heavier than the Atom Life.
- Connectivity options differ, as the Atom Life supports Wi-Fi, while the A502 does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Mitac MIO A502
O2 XDA Atom Life
General
Release Date
2007
2007
Announced
2007
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.7"
2.7"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~148 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~148 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 850
N/A
CPU
200 MHz ARM926EJ-S
Intel XScale PXA 270 620 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB RAM, ROM varies by region
64MB RAM, 1GB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
SD/MMC, SDIO
miniSD
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1050 mAh
1530 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1050 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1530 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
95.7 x 59.6 x 20.7 mm (3.77 x 2.35 x 0.81 in)
106 x 58 x 18 mm (4.17 x 2.28 x 0.71 in)
Weight
135 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
2.0
1.2
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, SiRF Star III chipset
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Windows Mobile 6 Professional
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

