Motorola RIZR Z8
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Motorola ROKR Z6
#9982Category Breakdown
Motorola RIZR Z8
Motorola ROKR Z6
Performance
26.826.0
Camera
10.68.7
Display
39.132.3
Battery
11.15.0
Build
16.214.9
Connectivity
11.34.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.210.9
Summary
- The Motorola RIZR Z8 features a slightly larger 2.2-inch TFT display with 16 million colors, compared to the 2.1-inch display of the ROKR Z6, which supports 256,000 colors.
- Both phones have similar performance metrics, with the RIZR Z8 utilizing a 300 MHz ARM CPU and 77 MB of RAM, while the ROKR Z6 has a 32-bit Freescale CPU and 64 MB of RAM.
- Camera capabilities are identical, offering a 2 MP rear camera without OIS, but the RIZR Z8 records video at 320p, while the ROKR Z6 captures at QCIF.
- The RIZR Z8 has a larger 1030 mAh battery compared to the 720 mAh battery of the ROKR Z6.
- In terms of software, the RIZR runs on Symbian 9.2, while the ROKR operates on a Linux/Java-based system, which may influence user experience.
- Overall, the RIZR Z8 offers a better display and battery life, while the ROKR Z6 has a more compact design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola RIZR Z8
Motorola ROKR Z6
General
Release Date
2007
2007
Announced
2007
2007
Description
N/A
Formerly known as Motorola RIZR Z6
Display
Size
2.2"
2.1"
Type
TFT, 16M colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~190 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 2420
N/A
CPU
300 MHz ARM 1136
32-bit Freescale MXC275-30
GPU
PowerVR MBX
N/A
Memory
77MB
64MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p
QCIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1030 mAh
720 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1030 mAh battery (BK70)
Removable Li-Ion 720 mAh battery (BC50)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109 x 50 x 15 mm, 77 cc (4.29 x 1.97 x 0.59 in)
105 x 45 x 16.2 mm, 69 cc (4.13 x 1.77 x 0.64 in)
Weight
112 g
105 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.91 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)
1.25 W/kg (head) 0.34 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian 9.2, UIQ 3.1
Linux / Java-based MOTOMAGX
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A