Motorola EM35
#8071
ZTE Nova Messenger
#9035Category Breakdown
Motorola EM35
ZTE Nova Messenger
Performance
29.58.7
Camera
39.639.6
Display
33.233.2
Battery
7.11.6
Build
16.10.2
Connectivity
6.48.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.413.5
Summary
- The Motorola EM35 features a slightly larger 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the ZTE Nova Messenger has a 2.0-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~200 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the EM35 has 110MB of storage and 110MB of RAM, whereas the Nova Messenger offers 1GB of ROM and 256MB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but neither includes optical image stabilization.
- The EM35 is equipped with an 810mAh battery, while the Nova Messenger's battery capacity is unspecified.
- Build quality-wise, the EM35 is heavier at 116g, compared to the lighter 95g of the Nova Messenger, which also has a slimmer profile.
- The EM35 runs on a Linux/Java-based OS, while the Nova Messenger does not specify its operating system and lacks a headphone jack.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola EM35
ZTE Nova Messenger
General
Release Date
2009
2013
Announced
2008
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.2"
2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
110MB
1GB ROM, 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
To be confirmed
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
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
810 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 810 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
107 x 49.5 x 16 mm, 71.5 cc (4.21 x 1.95 x 0.63 in)
107 x 60 x 10.3 mm (4.21 x 2.36 x 0.41 in)
Weight
116 g
95 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.76 W/kg (head) 0.54 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
1.5, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
N/A
Software & Security
Operating System
Linux / Java-based MOTOMAGX
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A