Motorola Q8
#8550
Samsung i600
#10299Category Breakdown
Motorola Q8
Samsung i600
Performance
22.724.4
Camera
39.610.6
Display
22.122.1
Battery
12.012.3
Build
0.217.0
Connectivity
2.615.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
14.810.6
Summary
- The Motorola Q8 and Samsung i600 both feature TFT displays with similar resolutions, but the Q8 has a slightly larger 2.4-inch screen compared to the i600's 2.3 inches.
- In terms of performance, the Q8 is equipped with a 312MHz Intel XScale CPU and 40MB of RAM, while the i600 has a 200MHz ARM926EJ-S CPU with 64MB of RAM, giving it an edge in multitasking.
- Both phones have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the i600 can record video at 320p, whereas the Q8's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Q8's battery capacity is 1170mAh, slightly lower than the i600's 1200mAh, which may offer marginally better endurance.
- The Q8 runs on Windows Mobile 6.0, while the i600 operates on an earlier version, Windows Mobile 5.0, which may impact the software experience and available features.
- Lastly, the Q8 is heavier at 115g compared to the i600's 105g, and the i600 supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the Q8 does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Q8
Samsung i600
General
Release Date
2005
2006
Announced
2005
2006
Description
Also known as MOTO Q gsm
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2.3"
Type
TFT, 65k colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~174 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 1710
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA270 312MHz
200 MHz ARM926EJ-S
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
40MB
64MB RAM, 128MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
miniSDIO, 128 MB included
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1170 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1170 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 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)
113 x 59 x 11.8 mm (4.45 x 2.32 x 0.46 in)
Weight
115 g
105 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.72 W/kg (head) 0.48 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 1.8 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
1.2
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 1.1
1.1
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
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A