Motorola Fire
#8138
Samsung Intercept
#9160Category Breakdown
Motorola Fire
Samsung Intercept
Performance
5.35.3
Camera
39.639.6
Display
32.321.2
Battery
14.015.2
Build
15.115.1
Connectivity
29.318.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.213.1
Summary
- The Motorola Fire features a 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung Intercept has a slightly larger 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, offering a marginally better pixel density.
- Both devices are equipped with a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Intercept includes autofocus, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- In terms of battery capacity, the Fire has 1400 mAh compared to the Intercept's 1500 mAh, providing the latter with a slight edge in longevity.
- Build quality shows the Fire being lighter at 110g, while the Intercept is heavier at 139g and slightly bulkier.
- Both run on older versions of Android, with the Fire on 2.3 and the Intercept on 2.1, upgradable to 2.2, which may affect the software experience.
- Overall, the Intercept offers a better display and camera features, while the Fire is lighter and more compact.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Fire
Samsung Intercept
General
Release Date
2012
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
For Brazil
Also known as Samsung M910For Sprint
Display
Size
2.8"
3.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~146 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
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
N/A
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF
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
1400 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116.5 x 58 x 13.5 mm (4.59 x 2.28 x 0.53 in)
113 x 56 x 15 mm (4.45 x 2.20 x 0.59 in)
Weight
110 g
139 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Gray Steel, Satin Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.96 W/kg (head) 1.11 W/kg (body)
0.72 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer