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Motorola FLIPSIDE MB508

Motorola FLIPSIDE MB508

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Plum Sync 3.5

Plum Sync 3.5

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Category Breakdown

Motorola FLIPSIDE MB508
Plum Sync 3.5
Performance
52.061.8
Camera
12.339.6
Display
16.016.0
Battery
12.013.6
Build
17.40.2
Connectivity
24.521.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.621.4

Summary

  • The Motorola FLIPSIDE MB508 features a more robust build with a heavier weight of 145g and thicker dimensions compared to the Plum Sync 3.5, which is lighter at 93g and slimmer at 9.8mm.
  • Both devices have a TFT display with the same resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, but the FLIPSIDE has a slightly larger 3.1-inch screen versus the 3.5-inch display of the Plum, resulting in a higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the FLIPSIDE is equipped with a 720 MHz Cortex-A8 CPU, while the Plum offers a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7, providing better multitasking capabilities.
  • The camera on the FLIPSIDE is superior with a 3.15 MP rear camera compared to the 1.3 MP on the Plum, although both lack advanced features like OIS.
  • The Plum Sync 3.5 has a larger battery capacity of 1350 mAh versus the FLIPSIDE's 1170 mAh, which may offer slightly better longevity.
  • Lastly, the FLIPSIDE runs on Android 2.2 (Froyo), while the Plum operates on a more recent Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), potentially providing a better software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Motorola FLIPSIDE MB508
Plum Sync 3.5

General

Release Date

2010
2014

Announced

2010
2014

Description

N/A
Also known as Plum Sync 3.5 X350

Display

Size

3.1"
3.5"

Type

TFT
TFT

Resolution

320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~186 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)

PPI

320
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

TI OMAP 3410
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)

CPU

720 MHz Cortex-A8
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

PowerVR SGX530
Mali-400

Memory

512MB 512MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP
1.3 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash, panorama, HDR

Front Camera

N/A
1.3 MP

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

CIF@25fps
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1170 mAh
1350 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1170 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1350 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

109.5 x 57.5 x 15 mm (4.31 x 2.26 x 0.59 in)
118.4 x 56.2 x 9.8 mm (4.66 x 2.21 x 0.39 in)

Weight

145 g
93 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Black, White, Red, Blue, Pink

Foldable

SAR

0.50 W/kg (head)     0.76 W/kg (body)
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Dual SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity