Motorola Q8
#8550
Palm Centro
#9391Category Breakdown
Motorola Q8
Palm Centro
Performance
22.725.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
22.110.3
Battery
12.011.9
Build
0.216.3
Connectivity
2.64.1
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
14.812.4
Summary
- The Motorola Q8 features a 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, while the Palm Centro has a slightly smaller 2.25-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a higher resolution of 320 x 320 pixels, offering better pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by a 32-bit Intel XScale PXA270 CPU at 312 MHz, but the Centro has more RAM at 64MB compared to the Q8's 40MB, which may enhance multitasking.
- Both cameras are 1.3 MP with video capabilities, but neither offers optical image stabilization or a front-facing camera.
- The Q8 has a 1170 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Centro's 1150 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- In terms of software, the Q8 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0, while the Centro operates on Palm OS 5.4.9, providing different user experiences.
- Build quality varies slightly, with the Q8 being lighter and slimmer than the Centro, which is thicker and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Q8
Palm Centro
General
Release Date
2005
2008
Announced
2005
2008
Description
Also known as MOTO Q gsm
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2.25"
Type
TFT, 65k colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
320 x 320 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~201 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA270 312MHz
32-bit Intel XScale PXA270 312 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
40MB
64MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
miniSDIO, 128 MB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
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
1170 mAh
1150 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1170 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116 x 64 x 11.5 mm, 85 cc (4.57 x 2.52 x 0.45 in)
107.2 x 53.5 x 18.6 mm (4.22 x 2.11 x 0.73 in)
Weight
115 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Black
Obsidian, Glacier, Midnight, Cobalt, Onyx, Electric Blue, Rose, Olive
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.27 W/kg (head) 0.22 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
1.2
1.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 1.1
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard Edition
Palm OS 5.4.9
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A