Motorola A840
#10341
ZTE R228
#10421Category Breakdown
Motorola A840
ZTE R228
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
41.841.8
Display
50.550.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
50.450.4
Summary
- The Motorola A840, released in 2004, features a slightly larger 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, while the ZTE R228, from 2011, has a smaller 2.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 141 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A840 has no RAM or storage, whereas the R228 includes 2GB of RAM and 2MB of storage, enhancing its multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the A840 supports video recording, while the R228 does not.
- The A840's battery capacity is unspecified, while the R228 has a 700 mAh battery, providing better longevity.
- Both phones lack advanced software features, with no stereo speakers or headphone jacks, but the R228 offers Bluetooth connectivity, unlike the A840.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola A840
ZTE R228
General
Release Date
2004
2011
Announced
2004
2011
Description
Chinese version - Motorola A860
Also known as ZTE-G R228
Display
Size
2.2"
2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels (~128 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi density)
PPI
176
176
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
N/A
2MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Details
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
700 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
94 x 49 x 24 mm (3.70 x 1.93 x 0.94 in)
108 x 46 x 11 mm (4.25 x 1.81 x 0.43 in)
Weight
115 g
67 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
Black, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
N/A
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Software
Operating System
N/A
N/A
OS Version
N/A
N/A
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No