Motorola GLEAM
#8706
Motorola U9
#9012Category Breakdown
Motorola GLEAM
Motorola U9
Performance
12.320.5
Camera
39.639.6
Display
37.332.3
Battery
5.41.6
Build
0.214.3
Connectivity
8.97.0
Audio
8.90.0
Overall
14.413.6
Summary
- The Motorola GLEAM features a slightly larger 2.4-inch TFT display compared to the 2.0-inch display of the Motorola U9, both with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and similar pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the GLEAM has 5GB of RAM and 5MB of storage, while the U9 offers 25GB of RAM and 25MB of storage, indicating a more robust performance capability for the U9.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera with video recording but lack optical image stabilization.
- The GLEAM's battery capacity is 750mAh, whereas the U9's battery capacity is unspecified but is noted as 0mAh, suggesting it may not be functional.
- Build quality-wise, the GLEAM is slightly heavier at 105g and has more compact dimensions compared to the U9, which weighs 87.5g and has larger dimensions.
- The GLEAM supports a headphone jack, while the U9 does not, and both run different software experiences, with the GLEAM's OS unspecified and the U9 operating on a Linux/Java-based platform.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola GLEAM
Motorola U9
General
Release Date
2011
2008
Announced
2011
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 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
5MB
25MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
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
750 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 750 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
106 x 53 x 13.9 mm (4.17 x 2.09 x 0.55 in)
90 x 48.6 x 16.4 mm, 57 cc (3.54 x 1.91 x 0.65 in)
Weight
105 g
87.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red
Pink, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.36 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
No
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
Linux / Java-based MOTOMAGX
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A