Motorola A3000
#8197
Nokia N73
#8506Category Breakdown
Motorola A3000
Nokia N73
Performance
47.822.6
Camera
39.610.9
Display
9.532.3
Battery
11.811.6
Build
14.314.9
Connectivity
10.813.9
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
15.914.9
Summary
- The Motorola A3000 features a 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Nokia N73 has a slightly smaller 2.4-inch TFT display but offers 256K colors for better color depth.
- In terms of performance, the A3000 is powered by a 400 MHz ARM 11 CPU and has 256MB of RAM, compared to the N73's 220 MHz Dual ARM 9 and 64MB of RAM, giving the A3000 an edge in processing power.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera with autofocus, but the N73's video capabilities are limited to CIF resolution.
- The A3000 has a 1130 mAh battery, slightly larger than the N73's 1100 mAh, and both lack advanced charging options.
- The A3000 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, while the N73 operates on Symbian OS 9.1, S60 3rd edition, providing different software experiences.
- Build quality is comparable, with the A3000 being slightly lighter and slimmer than the N73, which is bulkier but offers a variety of color options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola A3000
Nokia N73
General
Release Date
2009
2006
Announced
2009
2006
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
2.4"
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 (~167 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm ESM7206A
N/A
CPU
400 MHz ARM 11
220 MHz Dual ARM 9
GPU
Adreno 130
N/A
Memory
256MB 128MB RAM
42MB 64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
miniSD
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
CIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1130 mAh
1100 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1130 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery (BP-6M )
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)
110 x 49 x 19 mm (4.33 x 1.93 x 0.75 in)
Weight
119 g
116 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver Grey/Deep Plum, Frost White/Metallic Red, Black (Music Edition)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.31 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)
1.22 W/kg (head) 0.69 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
N/A
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP (latest firmware)
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
Pop-Port 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Symbian OS 9.1, S60 3rd edition
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A