Motorola A840
#10341
ZTE R228 Dual SIM
#10420Category Breakdown
Motorola A840
ZTE R228 Dual SIM
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 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, while the ZTE R228 Dual SIM, from 2011, has a slightly smaller 2.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~141 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A840 lacks RAM and 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 has no battery capacity listed, while the R228 is equipped with a 1000 mAh battery.
- Build quality-wise, the A840 is heavier at 115g and thicker at 24mm compared to the lighter and slimmer R228, which weighs 80g and measures 11.7mm in thickness.
- Connectivity options differ as the R228 includes Bluetooth 2.0, while the A840 lacks any wireless connectivity features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola A840
ZTE R228 Dual SIM
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
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 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 11.7 mm (4.25 x 1.81 x 0.46 in)
Weight
115 g
80 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
Black, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
N/A
microUSB
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