Motorola BACKFLIP
#7098
Plum Glow
#6743Category Breakdown
Motorola BACKFLIP
Plum Glow
Performance
44.853.1
Camera
12.539.6
Display
28.533.2
Battery
14.015.2
Build
17.30.2
Connectivity
23.717.4
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
20.522.3
Summary
- The Motorola BACKFLIP, released in 2010, features a 3.1-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 186 ppi, while the Plum Glow, released in 2013, has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of around 165 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the BACKFLIP is powered by a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU, whereas the Plum Glow has a more capable 1.0 GHz CPU, both with 512MB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Plum Glow includes a 1.3 MP front-facing camera, which the BACKFLIP lacks.
- The BACKFLIP has a 1400 mAh battery, while the Plum Glow offers a slightly larger 1500 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the BACKFLIP runs on Android 1.5 (upgradable to 2.1), whereas the Plum Glow operates on Android 2.3.5, providing a more updated software experience.
- The BACKFLIP weighs 133g and has a thicker profile at 15.3mm, compared to the lighter and slimmer Plum Glow at 105g and 12.9mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola BACKFLIP
Plum Glow
General
Release Date
2010
2013
Announced
2010
2013
Description
Also known as Motorola Enzo, Motorola Motus, Motorola MB300
X201 - Single SIMX200 - Dual SIM
Display
Size
3.1"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors (65K effective)
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~186 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7201A
N/A
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 130
N/A
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
CIF@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
108 x 53 x 15.3 mm (4.25 x 2.09 x 0.60 in)
112 x 61.5 x 12.9 mm (4.41 x 2.42 x 0.51 in)
Weight
133 g
105 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Platinum Silver
Black, White
Foldable
✓
✗
SAR
0.58 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 1.5 (Cupcake), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair) in USA
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass