Category Breakdown
Motorola ROKR Z6
O2 XDA Zinc
Performance
26.026.2
Camera
8.739.6
Display
32.39.5
Battery
5.013.1
Build
14.90.2
Connectivity
4.218.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
10.911.5
Summary
- The Motorola ROKR Z6 features a compact build with a weight of 105g and dimensions of 105 x 45 x 16.2 mm, while the O2 XDA Zinc is bulkier at 175g and measures 109 x 58 x 22.6 mm.
- The Z6 has a smaller 2.1-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and 256K colors, compared to the Zinc's larger 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with the same resolution but only 65K colors, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by 64MB of RAM, but the Zinc has a more powerful Intel XScale CPU at 520 MHz versus the Z6's 32-bit Freescale CPU.
- Their cameras are identical with 2 MP rear sensors, but the Zinc supports video recording while the Z6 does not.
- The Z6 has a smaller 720mAh battery, whereas the Zinc's 1300mAh battery offers longer usage.
- In terms of software, the Z6 runs on a Linux-based OS, while the Zinc operates on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC, providing different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola ROKR Z6
O2 XDA Zinc
General
Release Date
2007
2006
Announced
2007
2006
Description
Formerly known as Motorola RIZR Z6
N/A
Display
Size
2.1"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~190 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 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 Freescale MXC275-30
Intel XScale PXA 270 520 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB
64MB RAM, 128MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
miniSD
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
QCIF
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
720 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 720 mAh battery (BC50)
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
105 x 45 x 16.2 mm, 69 cc (4.13 x 1.77 x 0.64 in)
109 x 58 x 22.6 mm (4.29 x 2.28 x 0.89 in)
Weight
105 g
175 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.25 W/kg (head) 0.34 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
N/A
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Linux / Java-based MOTOMAGX
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

