Motorola CHARM
#8208
Motorola FLIPSIDE MB508
#8295Category Breakdown
Motorola CHARM
Motorola FLIPSIDE MB508
Performance
37.752.0
Camera
13.812.3
Display
38.116.0
Battery
11.812.0
Build
0.217.4
Connectivity
23.724.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.915.6
Summary
- The Motorola CHARM features a compact build with dimensions of 98.4 x 67.2 x 11.4 mm and weighs 110g, while the Motorola FLIPSIDE MB508 is slightly larger and heavier at 109.5 x 57.5 x 15 mm and 145g.
- The CHARM has a 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, whereas the FLIPSIDE offers a larger 3.1-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the TI OMAP 3410 chipset, but the FLIPSIDE's CPU runs at 720 MHz compared to the CHARM's 600 MHz.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the FLIPSIDE captures video at CIF@25fps, while the CHARM records at 24fps.
- The CHARM's battery capacity is 1130 mAh, slightly less than the FLIPSIDE's 1170 mAh.
- Finally, the CHARM runs on Android 2.1 (Eclair), while the FLIPSIDE operates on a newer Android 2.2 (Froyo), providing a potentially improved software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola CHARM
Motorola FLIPSIDE MB508
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
3.1"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~186 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 3410
TI OMAP 3410
CPU
600 MHz Cortex-A8
720 MHz Cortex-A8
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
512MB RAM; 512MB
512MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
24fps
CIF@25fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1130 mAh
1170 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1130 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1170 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)
109.5 x 57.5 x 15 mm (4.31 x 2.26 x 0.59 in)
Weight
110 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Golden Bronze, Cabernet
Black
Foldable
✗
✓
SAR
1.43 W/kg (head) 1.53 W/kg (body)
0.50 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/2 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0, 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
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass