Motorola RIZR Z8
#9121
Toshiba G500
#8857Category Breakdown
Motorola RIZR Z8
Toshiba G500
Performance
26.825.2
Camera
10.639.6
Display
39.121.2
Battery
11.112.3
Build
16.214.2
Connectivity
11.313.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.214.0
Summary
- The Motorola RIZR Z8 and Toshiba G500 both feature a TFT display with similar resolutions, but the RIZR Z8 has a slightly smaller 2.2-inch screen compared to the G500's 2.3 inches, resulting in a marginally higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the RIZR Z8 is powered by a TI OMAP 2420 chipset with a 300 MHz CPU, while the G500 utilizes a 312 MHz Intel XScale PXA270, with the RIZR having slightly more RAM.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the G500 supports video recording, which the RIZR does not.
- The G500's battery capacity is higher at 1200 mAh compared to the RIZR's 1030 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- The RIZR runs on Symbian 9.2, while the G500 operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0, providing different software experiences.
- Build quality shows the RIZR being lighter at 112g, whereas the G500 is heavier at 135g and has a thicker profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola RIZR Z8
Toshiba G500
General
Release Date
2007
2007
Announced
2007
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.2"
2.3"
Type
TFT, 16M colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~174 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 Intel XScale PXA270 312 MHz
GPU
PowerVR MBX
N/A
Memory
77MB
64MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
miniSD
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
VGA videocall camera
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
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1030 mAh battery (BK70)
Removable Li-Ion 1200 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)
96 x 49 x 22.9 mm (3.78 x 1.93 x 0.90 in)
Weight
112 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.91 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)
0.22 W/kg (head) 1.44 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 802.11b/g, VoIP over WLAN
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
miniUSB 1.1
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
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Fingerprint (rear-mounted)