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Motorola CUPE

Motorola CUPE

#10894
Vertu Ascent Ti Damascus Steel

Vertu Ascent Ti Damascus Steel

#9056

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