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Motorola RIZR Z10

Motorola RIZR Z10

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Nokia N78

Nokia N78

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Category Breakdown

Motorola RIZR Z10
Nokia N78
Performance
26.827.8
Camera
11.711.3
Display
39.139.1
Battery
11.812.3
Build
14.614.9
Connectivity
9.823.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
13.718.2

Summary

  • The Motorola RIZR Z10 and Nokia N78 both launched in 2008, featuring solid build quality with the RIZR measuring 109.7 x 50.7 x 16.8 mm and weighing 119g, while the N78 is slightly lighter at 101.8g and measures 113 x 49 x 15.1 mm.
  • The RIZR has a 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, whereas the N78 offers a slightly larger 2.4-inch display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the N78's 369 MHz ARM 11 CPU outperforms the RIZR's 300 MHz ARM 1136.
  • Both devices feature a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the N78 supports video recording at 480p at 15fps compared to the RIZR's 320p at 30fps.
  • The N78 also has a larger 1200 mAh battery compared to the RIZR's 1130 mAh.
  • Software-wise, the RIZR runs on Symbian 9.2 with UIQ 3.2, while the N78 operates on Symbian S60 rel.
  • 3.2, offering a more versatile software experience with stereo speakers and a headphone jack.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Motorola RIZR Z10
Nokia N78

General

Release Date

2008
2008

Announced

2007
2008

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

2.2"
2.4"

Type

TFT, 16M colors
TFT, 16M colors

Resolution

240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)

PPI

240
240

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

Scratch-resistant glass
N/A

Performance

Chipset

TI OMAP 2420
N/A

CPU

300 MHz ARM 1136
369 MHz ARM 11

GPU

PowerVR MBX
N/A

Memory

70MB 64MB RAM 128MB ROM
76MB 96MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
Carl Zeiss optics, LED flash

Front Camera

VGA videocall camera
CIF videocall camera

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

320p@30fps
480p@15fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1130 mAh
1200 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1130 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery (BL-6F)

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

109.7 x 50.7 x 16.8 mm (4.32 x 2.00 x 0.66 in)
113 x 49 x 15.1 mm, 76.5 cc (4.45 x 1.93 x 0.59 in)

Weight

119 g
101.8 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, Chrome
Brown, Blue, White

Foldable

SAR

1.39 W/kg (head)     0.62 W/kg (body)
1.26 W/kg (head)     1.04 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UPnP technology

Bluetooth

2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

miniUSB 1.1
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
GPS, A-GPS; Nokia Maps

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers

Audio Jack

No
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Symbian 9.2, UIQ 3.2
Symbian, S60 rel. 3.2

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A