Motorola ROKR E2
#9543
Samsung i300
#8932Category Breakdown
Motorola ROKR E2
Samsung i300
Performance
14.28.6
Camera
39.639.6
Display
32.327.7
Battery
7.510.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
7.24.1
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
12.013.8
Summary
- The Motorola ROKR E2 and Samsung i300 both feature a 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, but the ROKR E2 has a slightly better color representation with 256K colors compared to the i300's effective 65K.
- In terms of performance, the ROKR E2 is powered by a 312 MHz Intel XScale CPU with 10MB of storage, while the i300 has a faster 416 MHz CPU and a microdrive offering 3GB of storage.
- Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera and lack optical image stabilization, but the i300's software runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 SE, providing a different user experience compared to the ROKR E2's Linux OS.
- The i300 also has a larger 1000 mAh battery compared to the ROKR E2's 850 mAh, which may contribute to better longevity.
- Build-wise, the ROKR E2 is lighter at 107g, while the i300 is slightly bulkier at 121g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola ROKR E2
Samsung i300
General
Release Date
2006
2005
Announced
2006
2005
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2"
2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors (65K effective)
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 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
N/A
N/A
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA270 312 MHz
Intel XScale 416 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
10MB
3GB (microdrive), 64MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
SD, up to 2 GB
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
850 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 850 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
106 x 49.5 x 18 mm, 80.5 cc (4.17 x 1.95 x 0.71 in)
113 x 48 x 20 mm (4.45 x 1.89 x 0.79 in)
Weight
107 g
121 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Black
N/A
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
1.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Linux
Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 SE Smartphone
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A