Motorola SPICE Key
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Motorola SPICE XT300
#8720Category Breakdown
Motorola SPICE Key
Motorola SPICE XT300
Performance
45.244.8
Camera
12.512.4
Display
32.315.2
Battery
14.212.0
Build
15.116.5
Connectivity
24.923.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.714.3
Summary
- The Motorola SPICE Key features a more compact design with a 2.8-inch display, while the SPICE XT300 has a slightly larger 3.0-inch screen.
- Both devices utilize TFT technology and have the same resolution, but the SPICE Key offers a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the SPICE Key is powered by a 600 MHz CPU compared to the 528 MHz CPU of the SPICE XT300, although both have 512MB of RAM.
- The camera specifications are identical at 3.15 MP, but the SPICE XT300 can record video at 25fps, slightly better than the 24fps of the SPICE Key.
- Battery capacity is higher in the SPICE Key at 1420 mAh versus 1170 mAh in the XT300.
- Finally, the SPICE Key runs Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), providing a more updated software experience compared to the Android 2.1 (Eclair) on the SPICE XT300.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola SPICE Key
Motorola SPICE XT300
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
For the US
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
3"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~133 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227-1 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM7225 Snapdragon S1
CPU
600 MHz ARM 11
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 200
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@24fps
480p@25fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1420 mAh
1170 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1420 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1170 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116.5 x 58 x 13.5 mm (4.59 x 2.28 x 0.53 in)
97 x 61 x 16.8 mm, 87.5 cc (3.82 x 2.40 x 0.66 in)
Weight
110 g
145 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.96 W/kg (head) 1.11 W/kg (body)
0.58 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass