Motorola A3000
#8197
ZTE Racer
#7638Category Breakdown
Motorola A3000
ZTE Racer
Performance
47.842.9
Camera
39.639.6
Display
9.526.3
Battery
11.811.6
Build
14.30.2
Connectivity
10.822.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.918.0
Summary
- The Motorola A3000 and ZTE Racer both feature a 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with the same resolution, but the Racer supports 256K colors compared to the A3000's 65K, offering a slightly better visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the Racer has a faster 600 MHz CPU versus the A3000's 400 MHz, which may result in smoother operation.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera with autofocus, but neither has optical image stabilization or a front-facing camera.
- The A3000 has a slightly smaller 1130 mAh battery compared to the Racer's 1100 mAh, with both lacking fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The A3000 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, while the Racer operates on Android 2.1, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the A3000 being slightly heavier and thicker than the Racer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola A3000
ZTE Racer
General
Release Date
2009
2010
Announced
2009
2010
Description
N/A
For Three Mobile UKAlso known as ZTE X850
Display
Size
2.8"
2.8"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm ESM7206A
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
400 MHz ARM 11
600 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 200
Memory
256MB 128MB RAM
256MB RAM, 256MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
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
1100 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1130 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1100 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)
102 x 55 x 14.5 mm (4.02 x 2.17 x 0.57 in)
Weight
119 g
100 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.31 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A