Motorola MT917
#7137
Orange San Diego
#8551Category Breakdown
Motorola MT917
Orange San Diego
Performance
35.844.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.517.9
Battery
16.91.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
26.237.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.414.8
Summary
- The Motorola MT917 features a larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, offering better pixel density compared to the Orange San Diego's 4.0-inch TFT display at 600 x 1024 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the MT917 is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, while the San Diego utilizes a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Z2460, which may provide slightly better performance in certain tasks.
- The MT917 has a superior rear camera at 13 MP compared to the San Diego's 8 MP, both capable of recording 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is higher in the MT917 at 1735 mAh, although neither phone supports fast or wireless charging.
- Both devices run on Android 2.3, with the San Diego being upgradable to Android 4.0.4, providing a potentially more modern software experience.
- Build quality favors the MT917, which is slightly heavier and thicker but offers a larger display, while the San Diego is more compact and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola MT917
Orange San Diego
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
For China Telecom
Previously known as Orange Santa Clara
Display
Size
4.5"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~297 ppi density)
PPI
720
600
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Intel Atom Z2460
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
1.6 GHz
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
16GB
16GB (12GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1735 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 1735 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
132.5 x 69.9 x 8.5 mm (5.22 x 2.75 x 0.33 in)
123 x 63 x 10 mm (4.84 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)
Weight
139 g
117 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass