Motorola M3188
#11974
Nokia 3530
#11999Category Breakdown
Motorola M3188
Nokia 3530
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
0.00.0
Display
46.946.9
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
39.339.3
Summary
- The Motorola M3188, released in 1999, features a monochrome graphic display with a resolution of 96 x 32 pixels, while the Nokia 3530, launched in 2002, offers a CSTN display with 4096 colors and a resolution of 96 x 65 pixels, providing a slightly better visual experience.
- In terms of performance, both devices lack RAM and modern processing capabilities, making them basic in functionality.
- Neither phone has a camera, limiting their multimedia capabilities.
- The M3188 has a 700mAh battery, whereas the 3530 has a larger 1000mAh battery, suggesting longer usage time for the latter.
- The M3188 is bulkier and heavier at 170g compared to the lighter and slimmer 106g of the 3530, which may enhance portability.
- Both phones lack advanced software features and connectivity options, reflecting their early 2000s design and functionality.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola M3188
Nokia 3530
General
Release Date
1999
2002
Announced
1999
2002
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
N/A
1.5"
Type
Monochrome graphic
CSTN, 4096 colors
Resolution
96 x 32 pixels, 2 x 12 chars
96 x 65 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~77 ppi density)
PPI
96
96
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
N/A
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
N/A
Main Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
700 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable NiMH 700 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery (BLC-2)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
140 x 50 x 25 mm, 150 cc (5.51 x 1.97 x 0.98 in)
118 x 50 x 17 mm, 98 cc (4.65 x 1.97 x 0.67 in)
Weight
170 g
106 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
Xpress-on covers
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
N/A
N/A
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
N/A
N/A
OS Version
N/A
N/A
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
No
Audio Jack
No
No