Motorola MC55
#8654
Sonim XP5plus
#4471Category Breakdown
Motorola MC55
Sonim XP5plus
Performance
35.463.9
Camera
39.619.1
Display
9.527.2
Battery
21.226.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
15.552.6
Audio
8.970.7
Overall
14.533.3
Summary
- The Motorola MC55, released in 2009, features a 3.5-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Sonim XP5plus, launched in 2022, has a smaller 2.8-inch TFT LCD display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of 143 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the MC55 is powered by a 520 MHz Intel PXA270 processor and has 256MB of RAM, whereas the XP5plus utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 octa-core processor with 16GB of RAM, offering significantly better performance.
- The camera capabilities also differ, with the MC55 having a 2 MP rear camera compared to the XP5plus's 8 MP camera that supports 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is another differentiator, as the MC55 has a 2400 mAh battery, while the XP5plus boasts a larger 3500 mAh battery.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the MC55 using Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 and the XP5plus operating on Sonim OS based on Android 11, providing a more modern software experience.
- Overall, the XP5plus offers superior build quality, performance, camera, and battery life compared to the older MC55.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola MC55
Sonim XP5plus
General
Release Date
2009
2022, July 15
Announced
2009
2022, July 15
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
2.8"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65k colors
TFT LCD
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~114 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
CPU
520 MHz Intel PXA270
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
N/A
Adreno 610
Memory
256MB 128MB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP, AF
8 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 2400 mAh battery
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152 x 77 x 27 mm, 85 cc (5.98 x 3.03 x 1.06 in)
148.7 x 65.9 x 21 mm (5.85 x 2.59 x 0.83 in)
Weight
336 g
275 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
2.0
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
1.1, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Sonim OS (based on AOSP Android 11)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, barometer