Motorola A1200
#11340
Plum Orbit
#10447Category Breakdown
Motorola A1200
Plum Orbit
Performance
3.83.8
Camera
8.739.6
Display
26.37.3
Battery
7.511.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
3.424.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
6.110.2
Summary
- The Motorola A1200, released in 2005, features a 2.4-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Plum Orbit, launched in 2012, has a larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A1200 is powered by a 312MHz Intel XScale CPU, compared to the 416MHz Mediatek MT6516 in the Plum Orbit, which may offer slightly better responsiveness.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Plum Orbit supports video recording, whereas the A1200 does not.
- The A1200 has an 850mAh battery, while the Plum Orbit boasts a larger 1100mAh capacity, potentially providing longer usage time.
- The A1200 runs on a Linux OS, whereas the Plum Orbit operates on Android 2.3.1, offering a more modern software experience.
- Build quality favors the Plum Orbit, being lighter at 92g and slimmer at 11mm compared to the A1200's 122g and 21.5mm thickness.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola A1200
Plum Orbit
General
Release Date
2005
2012
Announced
2005
2012
Description
Also known as Motorola MING
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
3.2"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~146 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6516
CPU
Intel XScale 312MHz
416 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
N/A
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
QCIF
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
850 mAh
1100 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 850 mAh battery (BT50)
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
95.7 x 51.7 x 21.5 mm (3.77 x 2.04 x 0.85 in)
104 x 57.3 x 11 mm (4.09 x 2.26 x 0.43 in)
Weight
122 g
92 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red, Silver
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Linux
Android 2.3.1 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer