Category Breakdown
Motorola CHARM
Motorola Defy Mini XT321
Performance
37.744.5
Camera
13.812.7
Display
38.133.2
Battery
11.816.4
Build
0.214.2
Connectivity
23.731.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.918.9
Summary
- The Motorola CHARM features a smaller 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Motorola Defy Mini XT321 has a larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by 600 MHz processors, but the Defy Mini uses a Cortex-A5, which may offer slightly improved performance over the Cortex-A8 in the CHARM.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Defy Mini supports video recording at 480p@30fps, compared to the CHARM's 24fps.
- The Defy Mini also has a larger battery capacity of 1650 mAh, compared to the CHARM's 1130 mAh, potentially offering better battery life.
- In terms of software, the CHARM runs Android 2.1, while the Defy Mini operates on Android 2.3.6, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola CHARM
Motorola Defy Mini XT321
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 3410
Qualcomm MSM7225A-1 Snapdragon S1
CPU
600 MHz Cortex-A8
600 MHz Cortex-A5
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
Adreno 200
Memory
512MB RAM; 512MB
512MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
24fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1130 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1130 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
98.4 x 67.2 x 11.4 mm, 75 cc (3.87 x 2.65 x 0.45 in)
109 x 58.5 x 13 mm (4.29 x 2.30 x 0.51 in)
Weight
110 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Golden Bronze, Cabernet
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.43 W/kg (head) 1.53 W/kg (body)
1.08 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/2 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, EDR
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
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

