Motorola ROKR E6
#8844
ZTE Cymbal U
#9582Category Breakdown
Motorola ROKR E6
ZTE Cymbal U
Performance
57.354.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
51.951.0
Summary
- The Motorola ROKR E6, released in 2006, features a 2.4-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the ZTE Cymbal U, launched in 2021, has a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT LCD display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the ROKR E6 is powered by a 312 MHz Intel XScale CPU, whereas the Cymbal U utilizes a more modern 1.3 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 215, providing superior processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Cymbal U supports 720p video recording, a notable enhancement over the E6's CIF video capability.
- The ROKR E6 has a 1000 mAh battery, while the Cymbal U offers a larger 1600 mAh battery, indicating better longevity.
- Software-wise, the E6 runs on Linux, while the Cymbal U operates on a proprietary OS, reflecting the advancements in mobile software over the years.
- Overall, the ZTE Cymbal U exhibits improved build quality, performance, and camera functionality compared to the Motorola ROKR E6.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola ROKR E6
ZTE Cymbal U
General
Release Date
2006
2021
Announced
2006
2021
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2.8"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
TFT LCD
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 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
N/A
Qualcomm QM215 Snapdragon 215 (28 nm)
CPU
32-bit Intel XScale PXA270 312 MHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
Adreno 308
Memory
8MB
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
SD, up to 2 GB
microSDHC (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
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
CIF
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
1600 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
111 x 51.5 x 14.5 mm (4.37 x 2.03 x 0.57 in)
109.2 x 55.9 x 19.5 mm (4.30 x 2.20 x 0.77 in)
Weight
121 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Software
Operating System
Linux
Proprietary
OS Version
Linux
Proprietary
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes