Category Breakdown
Motorola E378i
Motorola V500
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
41.841.8
Display
50.550.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
50.450.4
Summary
- The Motorola E378i, released in 2005, features a slightly larger and heavier build compared to the 2003 Motorola V500, which is more compact and lighter.
- Both devices have a TFT display with the same resolution and pixel density, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, both models are equipped with 5GB of RAM and 5MB of storage, ensuring comparable functionality.
- The E378i has a larger battery capacity at 820mAh, compared to the V500's 650mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both cameras are VGA with no video capability, and neither device supports modern connectivity options, although the V500 includes Bluetooth 1.1, which the E378i lacks.
- The software experience on both phones is basic, lacking advanced features or modern enhancements.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola E378i
Motorola V500
General
Release Date
2005
2003
Announced
2005
2003
Description
N/A
Motorola V400 - the same, but without Bluetooth
Display
Size
N/A
N/A
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels
176 x 220 pixels, 8 lines
PPI
176
176
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
5MB
5MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
N/A
Main Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
No
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
820 mAh
650 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 820 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 650 mAh battery (SNN5704)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
111 x 47 x 22 mm, 82 cc (4.37 x 1.85 x 0.87 in)
89 x 49 x 24.8 mm, 86 cc (3.50 x 1.93 x 0.98 in)
Weight
102 g
123 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
1.1
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
N/A
N/A
OS Version
N/A
N/A
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No

