Category Breakdown
Motorola BACKFLIP
Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830
Performance
44.855.8
Camera
12.512.5
Display
28.516.0
Battery
14.013.6
Build
17.315.2
Connectivity
23.726.5
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
20.516.7
Summary
- The Motorola BACKFLIP features a 3.1-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the BACKFLIP is powered by a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 512MB of RAM, whereas the Galaxy Ace offers an 800 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 158MB of RAM, providing better overall performance.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy Ace can record video at 480p@24fps compared to the BACKFLIP's CIF@30fps.
- The BACKFLIP has a 1400 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Galaxy Ace's 1350 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the BACKFLIP runs on Android 1.5 (upgradable to 2.1), while the Galaxy Ace operates on Android 2.3 with TouchWiz UI, offering a more modern user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola BACKFLIP
Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
Also known as Motorola Enzo, Motorola Motus, Motorola MB300
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Ace La Fleur, Samsung Galaxy Ace Hugo Boss
Display
Size
3.1"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors (65K effective)
TFT
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
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7201A
Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
800 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 200
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
158MB 278MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.6, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
CIF@30fps
480p@24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1350 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1350 mAh battery
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)
112.4 x 59.9 x 11.5 mm (4.43 x 2.36 x 0.45 in)
Weight
133 g
113 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Platinum Silver
Black, White, Hugo Boss Edition, La Fleur
Foldable
✓
✗
SAR
0.58 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
0.69 W/kg (head) 1.31 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-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 (Gingerbread), TouchWiz UI 3
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

