Category Breakdown
Motorola Q8
Samsung SPH
Performance
57.359.5
Camera
41.841.8
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.653.3
Summary
- The Motorola Q8 features a slightly larger 2.4-inch display compared to the 2.3-inch screen of the Samsung SPH, both with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and similar TFT technology.
- In terms of performance, the Q8 is powered by a 312MHz Intel XScale CPU with 40MB of RAM, while the SPH utilizes a Qualcomm MSM6500 chipset with 96MB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the Q8 has stereo speakers, unlike the SPH.
- The Q8's battery capacity is 1170mAh, while the SPH has a slightly larger 1300mAh battery.
- Both run on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0, providing a similar software experience, but the Q8 is heavier at 115g compared to the SPH's 109g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Q8
Samsung SPH
General
Release Date
2005
2007
Announced
2005
2007
Description
Also known as MOTO Q gsm
For Sprint
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM6500
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA270 312MHz
ARM 9
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
40MB
96MB RAM, 192MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
miniSDIO, 128 MB included
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Details
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1170 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1170 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
116 x 64 x 11.5 mm, 85 cc (4.57 x 2.52 x 0.45 in)
118 x 59 x 11 mm (4.65 x 2.32 x 0.43 in)
Weight
115 g
109 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
1.2
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 1.1
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard Edition
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard Edition
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard Edition
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard Edition
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No

