Category Breakdown
Motorola CUPE
Vertu Ascent Ti Damascus Steel
Performance
5.311.6
Camera
0.00.0
Display
37.339.1
Battery
9.19.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
11.915.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
8.613.4
Summary
- The Motorola CUPE features a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 167 ppi, while the Vertu Ascent Ti Damascus Steel has a slightly smaller 2.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of around 200 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the CUPE has no RAM or storage specifications, whereas the Vertu includes 4GB of RAM and 4GB of storage, enhancing its overall performance.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization or video capabilities, but the Vertu's camera includes autofocus.
- Battery capacity is identical at 950 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless options available on either device.
- The CUPE is lighter at 115g compared to the Vertu's 160g, but the Vertu offers stereo speakers, enhancing the software experience, while the CUPE lacks this feature.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola CUPE
Vertu Ascent Ti Damascus Steel
General
Release Date
2010
2009
Announced
2010
2009
Description
For SK Telecom
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 16M colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
N/A
4GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
950 mAh
950 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
107.8 x 53 x 14.4 mm (4.24 x 2.09 x 0.57 in)
115.5 x 49 x 13.1 mm, 74 cc (4.55 x 1.93 x 0.52 in)
Weight
115 g
160 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
N/A
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

