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Motorola RIZR Z8

Motorola RIZR Z8

#9121
Pantech Matrix Pro

Pantech Matrix Pro

#8027

Category Breakdown

Motorola RIZR Z8
Pantech Matrix Pro
Performance
26.831.7
Camera
10.639.6
Display
39.132.3
Battery
11.113.4
Build
16.20.2
Connectivity
11.315.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.216.6

Summary

  • The Motorola RIZR Z8 features a compact build with dimensions of 109 x 50 x 15 mm and weighs 112g, while the Pantech Matrix Pro is slightly bulkier at 105.9 x 50.8 x 21.6 mm and weighs 122g.
  • Both devices have a TFT display, but the Matrix Pro offers a larger 2.4-inch screen compared to the RIZR's 2.2 inches, though both have the same resolution of 240 x 320 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the Matrix Pro has a faster 528 MHz CPU and more RAM at 128MB, compared to the RIZR's 300 MHz CPU and 77MB RAM.
  • Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera without OIS, but the Matrix Pro supports video recording.
  • The RIZR has a 1030 mAh battery, while the Matrix Pro has a larger 1320 mAh battery, potentially offering better longevity.
  • The RIZR runs on Symbian 9.2, whereas the Matrix Pro operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard, providing different software experiences.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Motorola RIZR Z8
Pantech Matrix Pro

General

Release Date

2007
2009

Announced

2007
2009

Description

N/A
Also known as Pantech C820

Display

Size

2.2"
2.4"

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 (~167 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
528 MHz

GPU

PowerVR MBX
N/A

Memory

77MB
128MB RAM, 256MB ROM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

2 MP
2 MP

Main Camera Features

LED flash
N/A

Front Camera

VGA videocall camera
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

320p
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1030 mAh
1320 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1030 mAh battery (BK70)
Removable Li-Po 1320 mAh battery

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)
105.9 x 50.8 x 21.6 mm (4.17 x 2.0 x 0.85 in)

Weight

112 g
122 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Steel Blue

Foldable

SAR

0.91 W/kg (head)     0.58 W/kg (body)
N/A

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
No

Bluetooth

2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

miniUSB 2.0
Proprietary

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
GPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

No
No

Software & Security

Operating System

Symbian 9.2, UIQ 3.1
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A