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Motorola MOTOSMART MIX XT550

Motorola MOTOSMART MIX XT550

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ZTE Open

ZTE Open

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Category Breakdown

Motorola MOTOSMART MIX XT550
ZTE Open
Performance
59.459.9
Camera
39.639.6
Display
33.216.0
Battery
16.912.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.824.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.620.6

Summary

  • The Motorola MOTOSMART MIX XT550 features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the ZTE Open has a smaller 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1 chipset, but the ZTE Open has a slightly faster 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU compared to the 800 MHz Cortex-A5 in the Motorola.
  • Both smartphones have a 3.15 MP rear camera with video capabilities, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
  • The MOTOSMART MIX has a larger 1735 mAh battery, compared to the ZTE Open's 1200 mAh battery.
  • Software-wise, the Motorola runs on Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), while the ZTE Open operates on Firefox OS 1.0, indicating a different user experience.
  • Overall, the build quality is similar, with the Motorola being slightly heavier and thicker than the ZTE.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Motorola MOTOSMART MIX XT550
ZTE Open

General

Release Date

2012
2013

Announced

2012
2013

Description

For China
N/A

Display

Size

4"
3.5"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT

Resolution

320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~144 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)

PPI

320
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1

CPU

800 MHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5

GPU

Adreno 200
Adreno 200

Memory

512MB RAM
512MB ROM, 256MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP
3.15 MP

Main Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Front Camera

VGA
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

1735 mAh
1200 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1735 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

118 x 67.3 x 11.9 mm (4.65 x 2.65 x 0.47 in)
114 x 62 x 12.5 mm (4.49 x 2.44 x 0.49 in)

Weight

131.5 g
N/A

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Blak/White
Blue, Orange

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

Yes
2.1, A2DP, EDR

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Firefox OS 1.0

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity