Motorola RIZR Z8
#8348
O2 XDA Orbit
#8329Category Breakdown
Motorola RIZR Z8
O2 XDA Orbit
Performance
59.559.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.652.6
Summary
- The Motorola RIZR Z8 features a compact design with a 2.2-inch TFT display, while the O2 XDA Orbit offers a larger 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen.
- In terms of performance, the RIZR Z8 is powered by a 300 MHz TI OMAP 2420 chipset, compared to the 200 MHz TI OMAP 850 in the XDA Orbit, which may result in slightly better responsiveness in the RIZR.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the RIZR records video at 320p, while the XDA Orbit supports QCIF.
- The RIZR's battery capacity is 1030 mAh, whereas the XDA Orbit's battery specifications are not provided.
- Software-wise, the RIZR runs on Symbian 9.2, while the XDA Orbit operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC, offering different user experiences.
- Overall, the RIZR Z8 has a slight edge in performance and battery capacity, while the XDA Orbit provides a larger display and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola RIZR Z8
O2 XDA Orbit
General
Release Date
2007
2006
Announced
2007
2006
Description
N/A
HTC Artemis platform
Display
Size
2.2"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 16M colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 2420
TI OMAP 850
CPU
300 MHz ARM 1136
200 MHz ARM926EJ-S
GPU
PowerVR MBX
N/A
Memory
77MB
64MB RAM, 128MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA videocall camera
N/A
Video Recording
320p
QCIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1030 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1030 mAh battery (BK70)
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
109 x 50 x 15 mm, 77 cc (4.29 x 1.97 x 0.59 in)
108 x 58 x 16.8 mm (4.25 x 2.28 x 0.66 in)
Weight
112 g
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, CoPilot Live Navigator
Software
Operating System
Symbian 9.2, UIQ 3.1
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC
OS Version
Symbian 9.2, UIQ 3.1
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No