Motorola EM30
#8978
ZTE Rio
#8990Category Breakdown
Motorola EM30
ZTE Rio
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
51.851.8
Summary
- The Motorola EM30 features a 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the ZTE Rio has a slightly larger 2.4-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of approximately 167 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the EM30 has no RAM, whereas the Rio includes 1GB of RAM, which may enhance its multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera with video recording but lack optical image stabilization and front-facing cameras.
- The EM30 is powered by a 970 mAh battery, while the ZTE Rio's battery capacity is unspecified.
- Both phones run on basic software platforms, with the EM30 using a Linux/Java-based OS, and the Rio's OS is not specified.
- The build quality of the EM30 is slightly more compact and lighter at 100g compared to the Rio's 90g, but the Rio is thicker at 12 mm versus the EM30's 10.6 mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola EM30
ZTE Rio
General
Release Date
2008
2011
Announced
2008
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
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
N/A
1MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
970 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 970 mAh battery (BK60)
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
115 x 53 x 10.6 mm (4.53 x 2.09 x 0.42 in)
107 x 61 x 12 mm (4.21 x 2.40 x 0.47 in)
Weight
100 g
90 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
Linux / Java-based MOTOMAGX
N/A
OS Version
Linux / Java-based MOTOMAGX
N/A
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes