Motorola A3000
#8197
Motorola MOTO XT316
#7688Category Breakdown
Motorola A3000
Motorola MOTO XT316
Performance
47.845.2
Camera
39.612.5
Display
9.532.3
Battery
11.814.2
Build
14.315.1
Connectivity
10.824.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.917.7
Summary
- The Motorola A3000, released in 2009, features a 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and a modest 65K color display, while the 2011 Motorola MOTO XT316 also has a 2.8-inch TFT display but offers 256K colors, enhancing visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the A3000 is powered by a 400 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 256MB RAM, whereas the XT316 has a more capable 600 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 512MB RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the XT316 can record video at 480p, a feature not specified for the A3000.
- The A3000's battery capacity is 1130 mAh, while the XT316 has a larger 1420 mAh battery, likely offering longer usage time.
- The A3000 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, whereas the XT316 operates on Android 2.2, allowing for a more modern software experience with potential upgrades to 2.3.
- In terms of build quality, the A3000 is slightly heavier at 119g compared to the XT316's 110g, with both devices having similar dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola A3000
Motorola MOTO XT316
General
Release Date
2009
2011
Announced
2009
2011
Description
N/A
For China
Display
Size
2.8"
2.8"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm ESM7206A
Qualcomm MSM7227-1 Snapdragon S1
CPU
400 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 200
Memory
256MB 128MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1130 mAh
1420 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1130 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1420 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 60 x 13.8 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.54 in)
116.5 x 58 x 13.5 mm (4.59 x 2.28 x 0.53 in)
Weight
119 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.31 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)
0.96 W/kg (head) 1.11 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass