Category Breakdown
Motorola A3000
Motorola XT301
Performance
64.065.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.054.4
Summary
- The Motorola A3000, released in 2009, features a 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the 2011 Motorola XT301 has a slightly larger 3.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but supports 256K colors.
- In terms of performance, the A3000 is powered by a 400 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 256MB RAM, whereas the XT301 offers a more capable 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 512MB RAM, resulting in better multitasking.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the XT301 can record video at CIF@30fps, while the A3000 lacks video capabilities.
- The A3000 has a 1130 mAh battery, slightly less than the XT301's 1170 mAh, which may provide marginally better endurance.
- The A3000 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, while the XT301 operates on Android 2.1 (Eclair), offering a more modern software experience with access to a wider range of applications.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola A3000
Motorola XT301
General
Release Date
2009
2011
Announced
2009
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
3"
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 (~133 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm ESM7206A
Qualcomm MSM7625
CPU
400 MHz ARM 11
528 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
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
CIF@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1130 mAh
1170 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1130 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1170 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
109 x 60 x 13.8 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.54 in)
104 x 59 x 15 mm (4.09 x 2.32 x 0.59 in)
Weight
119 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
N/A
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

