Category Breakdown
Motorola FIRE XT311
Motorola XT301
Performance
45.244.6
Camera
12.512.5
Display
32.332.3
Battery
14.212.0
Build
15.10.2
Connectivity
24.919.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.716.0
Summary
- The Motorola FIRE XT311 features a slightly larger 2.8-inch display compared to the 3.0-inch display of the XT301, both with the same resolution but differing pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the FIRE XT311 has a marginally faster CPU at 600 MHz versus the XT301's 528 MHz, though both share the same GPU and RAM.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the XT301 can record video at a higher frame rate of 30fps compared to the 24fps of the FIRE XT311.
- The FIRE XT311 is equipped with a larger 1420 mAh battery, while the XT301 has a 1170 mAh capacity.
- Software-wise, the FIRE XT311 runs on Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), offering a more updated experience than the XT301's Android 2.1 (Eclair).
- Both models have similar build quality and weight, with no significant differences in materials or water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola FIRE XT311
Motorola XT301
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2010
Description
For Europe and India
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
3"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227-1 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7625
CPU
600 MHz ARM 11
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 200
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
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
480p@24fps
CIF@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1420 mAh
1170 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1420 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1170 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)
104 x 59 x 15 mm (4.09 x 2.32 x 0.59 in)
Weight
110 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.96 W/kg (head) 1.11 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, 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 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

