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Motorola MOTOKEY XT EX118

Motorola MOTOKEY XT EX118

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ZTE Nova Messenger

ZTE Nova Messenger

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Category Breakdown

Motorola MOTOKEY XT EX118
ZTE Nova Messenger
Performance
24.68.7
Camera
39.639.6
Display
33.233.2
Battery
8.61.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
8.98.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.813.5

Summary

  • The Motorola MOTOKEY XT EX118 features a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the ZTE Nova Messenger has a slightly smaller 2.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~200 ppi.
  • In terms of performance, the Motorola has 50MB of storage and 50MB of RAM, whereas the ZTE offers 1GB of ROM and 256MB of RAM, indicating better multitasking capability.
  • Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but neither has optical image stabilization or a front camera.
  • The Motorola's battery capacity is 910mAh, while the ZTE's battery capacity is unspecified.
  • The build quality of the Motorola is slightly more compact at 103 x 60 x 9.9 mm and weighs 92g, compared to the ZTE's larger dimensions of 107 x 60 x 10.3 mm and weight of 95g.
  • The software experience is limited on both devices, with the Motorola having a headphone jack and the ZTE lacking one, while the ZTE supports Wi-Fi connectivity, unlike the Motorola.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Motorola MOTOKEY XT EX118
ZTE Nova Messenger

General

Release Date

2011
2013

Announced

2011
2012

Description

For TIM Brazil
N/A

Display

Size

2.4"
2"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)

PPI

320
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
N/A

CPU

N/A
N/A

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

50MB
1GB ROM, 256MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
To be confirmed

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP
3.15 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

910 mAh
N/A

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 910 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

103 x 60 x 9.9 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 0.39 in)
107 x 60 x 10.3 mm (4.21 x 2.36 x 0.41 in)

Weight

92 g
95 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

White, Black
Black

Foldable

SAR

1.59 W/kg (head)     1.14 W/kg (body)
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM
GSM

Network Speed

N/A
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

No
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

No
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
N/A

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A