Category Breakdown
Motorola MOTO XT316
Motorola XT301
Performance
65.565.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.454.4
Summary
- The Motorola MOTO XT316 features a slightly smaller 2.8-inch display compared to the 3.0-inch screen of the Motorola XT301, both with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the XT316 has a marginally faster 600 MHz CPU versus the 528 MHz CPU in the XT301, although both share the same RAM and GPU.
- The camera specifications are identical with a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the XT301 offers better video recording capabilities at CIF@30fps compared to the XT316's 480p@24fps.
- Battery capacity is higher in the XT316 at 1420 mAh versus 1170 mAh in the XT301, which may provide longer usage time.
- Both devices run on older versions of Android, with the XT316 supporting up to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) while the XT301 is limited to Android 2.1 (Eclair).
- Build quality is similar, with both phones weighing the same but differing slightly in dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola MOTO XT316
Motorola XT301
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2010
Description
For China
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
3"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227-1 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7625
CPU
600 MHz ARM 11
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 200
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@24fps
CIF@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1420 mAh
1170 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1420 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1170 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
116.5 x 58 x 13.5 mm (4.59 x 2.28 x 0.53 in)
104 x 59 x 15 mm (4.09 x 2.32 x 0.59 in)
Weight
110 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.0, 153.2 Kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
OS Version
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

