Motorola A3000
#6779
Samsung i550
#7574Category Breakdown
Motorola A3000
Samsung i550
Performance
64.061.8
Camera
41.941.9
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.053.3
Summary
- The Motorola A3000 features a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung i550 has a 2.6-inch TFT display with the same resolution but supports 256K colors, offering 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 i550's 330 MHz ARM 1136 CPU and 150MB of RAM, making the A3000 more capable in multitasking.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera with autofocus, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The A3000 has a 1130 mAh battery, while the i550 has a slightly larger 1200 mAh battery, potentially providing better longevity.
- The A3000 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, whereas the i550 operates on Symbian OS 9.2, which may offer a different user experience in terms of app availability and interface.
- Overall, both devices have solid build quality but differ in display technology, performance capabilities, and software environments.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola A3000
Samsung i550
General
Release Date
2009
2008
Announced
2009
2007
Description
N/A
Also version Samsung i550w with WLAN
Display
Size
2.8"
2.6"
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 (~154 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
TI OMAP 2430
CPU
400 MHz ARM 11
330 MHz ARM 1136
GPU
Adreno 130
PowerVR MBX
Memory
256MB 128MB RAM
150MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
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
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1130 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1130 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 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)
115 x 53 x 13.8 mm (4.53 x 2.09 x 0.54 in)
Weight
119 g
109 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g (Samsung i550w only)
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes