Motorola A3000
#6779
Nokia N73
#10551Category Breakdown
Motorola A3000
Nokia N73
Performance
64.051.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.050.1
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Video Recording
Yes
CIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver Grey/Deep Plum, Frost White/Metallic Red, Black (Music Edition)
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Symbian OS 9.1, S60 3rd edition
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Symbian OS 9.1, S60 3rd edition
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No