Motorola A840
#10624
Vertu Signature S
#10781Category Breakdown
Motorola A840
Vertu Signature S
Performance
5.311.6
Camera
39.62.5
Display
31.439.1
Battery
1.61.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
3.419.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
9.79.1
Summary
- The Motorola A840 features a 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, while the Vertu Signature S has a slightly smaller 2.0-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A840 lacks RAM and storage, whereas the Signature S includes 4GB of RAM and 4GB of storage, enhancing its multitasking capabilities.
- The A840's camera is limited to a 1.3 MP rear sensor, while the Signature S does not have a rear camera.
- Battery specifications are not provided for either device.
- The A840 is compact and lightweight at 115g, while the Signature S is heavier at 166g but offers a more premium build quality with materials like stainless steel.
- The A840 has no connectivity options, while the Signature S supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, providing a more versatile software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola A840
Vertu Signature S
General
Release Date
2004
2008
Announced
2004
2007
Description
Chinese version - Motorola A860
N/A
Display
Size
2.2"
2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 16M colors
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels (~128 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
PPI
176
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
N/A
4GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Non-removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
94 x 49 x 24 mm (3.70 x 1.93 x 0.94 in)
130 x 42 x 13 mm, 65 cc (5.12 x 1.65 x 0.51 in)
Weight
115 g
166 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
White Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
N/A
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
No
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
N/A
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A