Motorola A3000
#8197
Samsung i550
#7712Category Breakdown
Motorola A3000
Samsung i550
Performance
47.832.8
Camera
39.639.6
Display
9.532.3
Battery
11.812.3
Build
14.316.7
Connectivity
10.823.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.917.7
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
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, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black
Black, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.31 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)
0.32 W/kg (head) 0.41 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A