Motorola ATRIX 4G
#8100
Samsung Galaxy Avant
#7321Category Breakdown
Motorola ATRIX 4G
Samsung Galaxy Avant
Performance
40.947.6
Camera
18.714.1
Display
17.717.7
Battery
18.120.0
Build
14.614.7
Connectivity
30.249.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.319.5
Summary
- The Motorola ATRIX 4G features a compact build with dimensions of 117.8 x 63.5 x 11 mm and weighs 135g, while the Samsung Galaxy Avant is slightly larger at 132.9 x 66 x 9.9 mm and weighs 136.9g.
- Both devices have a TFT display, but the Avant offers a larger 4.5-inch screen compared to the ATRIX's 4.0 inches, although both share the same resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the ATRIX is powered by a dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2, while the Galaxy Avant utilizes a more efficient quad-core Snapdragon 400, providing better multitasking capabilities with its additional RAM.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the ATRIX can record video at 1080p with a software update, while the Avant is limited to 720p.
- The Galaxy Avant also has a larger battery capacity of 2100 mAh compared to the ATRIX's 1930 mAh, which may contribute to longer usage times.
- Lastly, the ATRIX runs on an older Android 2.3, while the Galaxy Avant operates on Android 4.4.2, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola ATRIX 4G
Samsung Galaxy Avant
General
Release Date
2011
2014
Announced
2011
2014
Description
For AT&TAlso known as Motorola ATRIX 4G MB860
For T-MobileAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Avant G386T
Display
Size
4"
4.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
ULP GeForce
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps, 1080p (via SW update)
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1930 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1930 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
117.8 x 63.5 x 11 mm (4.64 x 2.5 x 0.43 in)
132.9 x 66 x 9.9 mm (5.23 x 2.60 x 0.39 in)
Weight
135 g
136.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.45 W/kg (head) 0.63 W/kg (body)
0.74 W/kg (head) 1.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass