Motorola Karma QA1
#8814
Samsung i617 BlackJack II
#8364Category Breakdown
Motorola Karma QA1
Samsung i617 BlackJack II
Performance
29.430.5
Camera
11.339.6
Display
33.222.1
Battery
12.016.7
Build
15.015.1
Connectivity
19.616.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.115.4
Summary
- The Motorola Karma QA1 features a slightly larger 2.5-inch TFT display with 256K colors, while the Samsung i617 BlackJack II has a 2.4-inch TFT display with 65K colors, giving the Karma an edge in color depth.
- In terms of performance, the BlackJack II is equipped with a 260 MHz Dual ARM 9 CPU and 128MB of RAM, compared to the Karma's 100MB RAM, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera without OIS, but the BlackJack II supports video recording, whereas the Karma does not.
- The Karma's battery capacity is 1170 mAh, while the BlackJack II offers a larger 1700 mAh battery, potentially providing longer usage.
- The Karma is heavier at 141g and thicker at 17.9mm, compared to the lighter and slimmer BlackJack II, which weighs 116g and measures 13mm in thickness.
- Lastly, the BlackJack II runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0, while the Karma's software details are unspecified, which may affect user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Karma QA1
Samsung i617 BlackJack II
General
Release Date
2009
2007
Announced
2009
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.5"
2.4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
260 MHz Dual ARM 9
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
100MB
128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
@15fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1170 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1170 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
88 x 64 x 17.9 mm (3.46 x 2.52 x 0.70 in)
114 x 61 x 13 mm (4.49 x 2.40 x 0.51 in)
Weight
141 g
116 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.55 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body)
1.20 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A