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Motorola FLIPSIDE MB508

Motorola FLIPSIDE MB508

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ZTE Open

ZTE Open

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Category Breakdown

Motorola FLIPSIDE MB508
ZTE Open
Performance
52.059.9
Camera
12.339.6
Display
16.016.0
Battery
12.012.3
Build
17.40.2
Connectivity
24.524.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.620.6

Summary

  • The Motorola FLIPSIDE MB508 features a 3.1-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the ZTE Open has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the FLIPSIDE is powered by a 720 MHz Cortex-A8 processor, whereas the ZTE Open utilizes a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5, providing better processing capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the ZTE Open supports video recording, unlike the FLIPSIDE.
  • The FLIPSIDE has a 1170 mAh battery, while the ZTE Open offers a slightly larger 1200 mAh battery.
  • Software-wise, the FLIPSIDE runs on Android 2.2 (Froyo), whereas the ZTE Open operates on Firefox OS 1.0, leading to different user experiences.
  • Build quality shows the FLIPSIDE being heavier at 145g and thicker at 15mm compared to the lighter and slimmer ZTE Open, which measures 12.5mm in thickness.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Motorola FLIPSIDE MB508
ZTE Open

General

Release Date

2010
2013

Announced

2010
2013

Description

N/A
N/A

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
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1

CPU

720 MHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5

GPU

PowerVR SGX530
Adreno 200

Memory

512MB 512MB RAM
512MB ROM, 256MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included

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

CIF@25fps
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1170 mAh
1200 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1170 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1200 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)
114 x 62 x 12.5 mm (4.49 x 2.44 x 0.49 in)

Weight

145 g
N/A

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Blue, Orange

Foldable

SAR

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

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

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

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

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)
Firefox OS 1.0

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity