Category Breakdown
Motorola A3100
Nokia N93i
Performance
42.923.2
Camera
39.612.7
Display
9.539.1
Battery
12.09.1
Build
14.316.9
Connectivity
21.717.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.913.2
Summary
- The Motorola A3100 features a 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Nokia N93i has a slightly smaller 2.4-inch TFT display but offers 16 million colors and the same resolution, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A3100 is equipped with a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 256MB of RAM, compared to the N93i's 332 MHz dual-core ARM 11 and 64MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the N93i includes a 3x optical zoom, enhancing its photographic capabilities.
- The A3100 has a battery capacity of 1170 mAh, slightly larger than the N93i's 950 mAh, which may offer longer usage time.
- The A3100 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, while the N93i operates on Symbian OS 9.1, providing different software experiences.
- Build quality varies, with the A3100 being lighter at 119g compared to the heavier N93i at 163g, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola A3100
Nokia N93i
General
Release Date
2009
2007
Announced
2009
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
2.4"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT, 16M 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 MSM7201A
N/A
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
332 MHz Dual ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 130
3D Graphics HW Accelerator
Memory
256MB 128MB RAM
50MB 64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
miniSD
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, 3x optical zoom, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
CIF videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1170 mAh
950 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1170 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery (BL-5F)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
110 x 59.7 x 13.7 mm (4.33 x 2.35 x 0.54 in)
108 x 58 x 25 mm, 115 cc (4.25 x 2.28 x 0.98 in)
Weight
119 g
163 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.31 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)
0.37 W/kg (head) 0.53 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP (latest firmware only)
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
Pop-Port 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
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

