Motorola A1600
#8790
Samsung C3530
#9741Category Breakdown
Motorola A1600
Samsung C3530
Performance
20.624.6
Camera
39.69.6
Display
26.332.3
Battery
8.89.4
Build
17.60.2
Connectivity
8.98.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.111.5
Summary
- The Motorola A1600 features a 2.4-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung C3530 has a slightly smaller 2.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~182 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A1600 has 27MB of storage and 27GB of RAM, whereas the C3530 offers 50MB of storage and 50GB of RAM, indicating better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the C3530 supports video recording at QCIF@15fps, while the A1600 does not specify video capabilities.
- The A1600 is equipped with a 930mAh battery, slightly less than the C3530's 960mAh, which may affect overall longevity.
- The A1600 runs on a Linux OS, whereas the software experience of the C3530 is unspecified but includes a headphone jack, unlike the A1600.
- Build-wise, the A1600 is heavier at 128g and thicker at 19.6mm compared to the lighter and slimmer C3530, which weighs 91.4g and measures 11.9mm in thickness.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola A1600
Samsung C3530
General
Release Date
2008
2010
Announced
2008
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2.2"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
TFT, 256K 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
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
27MB
50MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
QCIF@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
930 mAh
960 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 930 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 960 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
98.9 x 53.5 x 19.6 mm (3.89 x 2.11 x 0.77 in)
112.2 x 46.7 x 11.9 mm (4.42 x 1.84 x 0.47 in)
Weight
128 g
91.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver, Black; La Fleur edition
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.58 W/kg (head) 0.26 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Linux
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A