Category Breakdown
Motorola MILESTONE
Plum Sync 4.0
Performance
61.859.5
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.554.8
Summary
- The Motorola MILESTONE, released in 2009, features a 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Plum Sync 4.0, launched in 2014, has a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the MILESTONE is equipped with a 600 MHz Cortex-A8 CPU and 133MB of RAM, whereas the Sync 4.0 offers a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU with 512MB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Sync 4.0 can record video at 720p, compared to the MILESTONE's 480p.
- The MILESTONE has a 1400mAh battery, while the Sync 4.0 has a slightly smaller 1200mAh battery.
- In terms of software, the MILESTONE runs on Android 2.1, upgradable to 2.2, whereas the Sync 4.0 operates on Android 4.4, providing a more modern user experience.
- The MILESTONE is heavier at 165g compared to the lighter 97g of the Sync 4.0, which also features Bluetooth 4.0 for improved connectivity.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola MILESTONE
Plum Sync 4.0
General
Release Date
2009
2014
Announced
2009
2014
Description
Distributed as Motorola DROID in the USA
Also known as Plum Sync 4.0 X400
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
CPU
600 MHz Cortex-A8
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
Mali-400
Memory
133MB 256MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
1.3 MP
Video Recording
480p@24fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery (BP6X)
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
115.8 x 60 x 13.7 mm (4.56 x 2.36 x 0.54 in)
120.4 x 63.6 x 9.8 mm (4.74 x 2.50 x 0.39 in)
Weight
165 g
97 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Red, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 10.2/5.76 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Motonav software
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

