Category Breakdown
Motorola MILESTONE
Motorola XT701
Performance
34.737.8
Camera
12.512.5
Display
16.916.9
Battery
14.014.2
Build
14.214.7
Connectivity
28.325.1
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
16.917.7
Summary
- The Motorola MILESTONE and Motorola XT701 both feature a 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by a 600 MHz Cortex-A8 CPU and a PowerVR SGX530 GPU; however, the XT701 has more RAM at 512MB compared to the MILESTONE's 256MB, which may enhance multitasking.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus but lack optical image stabilization and a front-facing camera.
- The XT701 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1420 mAh versus the MILESTONE's 1400 mAh, which may provide marginally better battery life.
- In terms of software, the MILESTONE runs Android 2.1 (upgradable to 2.2), while the XT701 operates on Android 2.0, indicating a slightly older software experience.
- The MILESTONE is heavier at 165g compared to the XT701's 140g, and the XT701 has a slimmer profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola MILESTONE
Motorola XT701
General
Release Date
2009
2010
Announced
2009
2009
Description
Distributed as Motorola DROID in the USA
For China
Display
Size
3.7"
3.7"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 3430
CPU
600 MHz Cortex-A8
600 MHz Cortex-A8
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
PowerVR SGX530
Memory
133MB 256MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
xenon flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@24fps
480p@24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1420 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery (BP6X)
Removable Li-Po 1420 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
115.8 x 60 x 13.7 mm (4.56 x 2.36 x 0.54 in)
116 x 60.9 x 10.9 mm (4.57 x 2.40 x 0.43 in)
Weight
165 g
140 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.49 W/kg (head) 1.50 W/kg (body)
1.02 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 10.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 10.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Motonav software
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.0 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

