Motorola FIRE XT
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Motorola QUENCH
#7340Category Breakdown
Motorola FIRE XT
Motorola QUENCH
Performance
59.644.8
Camera
12.512.3
Display
16.022.1
Battery
16.014.2
Build
14.615.5
Connectivity
25.923.4
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
17.519.4
Summary
- The Motorola FIRE XT features a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display compared to the 3.1-inch screen of the Motorola QUENCH, both with the same resolution but differing pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the FIRE XT has a faster 800 MHz CPU versus the QUENCH's 528 MHz, although both share 512MB of RAM.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the FIRE XT can record video at 480p, while the QUENCH is limited to CIF resolution.
- The FIRE XT's battery capacity is higher at 1540 mAh compared to the QUENCH's 1420 mAh.
- Regarding software, the FIRE XT runs Android 2.3.4, while the QUENCH originally launched with Android 1.5 but can be upgraded to 2.1.
- Build quality shows the FIRE XT is lighter at 84.3g, while the QUENCH is heavier at 130g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola FIRE XT
Motorola QUENCH
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
Also known as Motorola Fire XT XT530, Motorola XT531, Motorola SPICE XT
Versions:Motorola CLIQ XT MB501 in USAMotorola MOTO MIX in Korea
Display
Size
3.5"
3.1"
Type
TFT
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~186 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227T-1 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7201A
CPU
800 MHz
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 130
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@24fps
CIF@25fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1540 mAh
1420 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1540 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1420 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
114 x 62 x 12 mm (4.49 x 2.44 x 0.47 in)
116.8 x 60 x 12.4 mm (4.60 x 2.36 x 0.49 in)
Weight
84.3 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Licorice, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.15 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
0.96 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA
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, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Android 1.5 (Cupcake), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair) in USA
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass