Motorola RIZR Z8
#9121
Samsung Xcover 271
#9231Category Breakdown
Motorola RIZR Z8
Samsung Xcover 271
Performance
26.820.7
Camera
10.610.0
Display
39.132.3
Battery
11.113.1
Build
16.215.7
Connectivity
11.315.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.212.9
Summary
- The Motorola RIZR Z8 features a slightly larger 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung Xcover 271 has a 2.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower color depth of 256K.
- In terms of performance, the RIZR Z8 is powered by a TI OMAP 2420 chipset with a 300 MHz CPU and 77MB of RAM, compared to the Xcover 271's 30MB of RAM, which may impact multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Xcover 271 can record video at 15fps, while the RIZR Z8 records at a lower resolution of 320p.
- The Xcover 271 has a larger 1300 mAh battery compared to the RIZR Z8's 1030 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both phones run on older software, with the RIZR Z8 using Symbian 9.2, while the Xcover's OS is unspecified, which may affect the overall user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola RIZR Z8
Samsung Xcover 271
General
Release Date
2007
2010
Announced
2007
2010
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung B2710
Display
Size
2.2"
2"
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 (~200 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
N/A
GPU
PowerVR MBX
N/A
Memory
77MB
30MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (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
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1030 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1030 mAh battery (BK70)
Removable Li-Ion 1300 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)
120.7 x 53 x 17.9 mm (4.75 x 2.09 x 0.70 in)
Weight
112 g
115 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.91 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)
0.47 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
Yes, 384 kbps
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; Google Maps
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian 9.2, UIQ 3.1
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Compass