Motorola Timeport 280
#11942
Motorola W230
#11410Category Breakdown
Motorola Timeport 280
Motorola W230
Performance
5.35.3
Camera
2.52.5
Display
8.622.8
Battery
6.58.9
Build
0.20.1
Connectivity
1.02.4
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
2.75.7
Summary
- The Motorola Timeport 280, released in 2001, features a monochrome graphic display with a resolution of 128 x 100 pixels, while the Motorola W230, launched in 2008, has a 1.6-inch CSTN display with 128 x 128 pixels and 65K colors, offering a slightly better visual experience.
- In terms of performance, both devices have no RAM or storage specifications, indicating basic functionality.
- Neither phone includes a camera, limiting their photographic capabilities.
- The Timeport 280 has an 800mAh battery, whereas the W230 has a larger 940mAh battery, potentially providing longer usage time.
- The Timeport 280 is heavier at 109g compared to the W230's 80g, and the W230 has a more compact design.
- Both devices lack advanced software features and connectivity options, reflecting their basic functionality.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Timeport 280
Motorola W230
General
Release Date
2001
2008
Announced
2001
2008
Description
T 280
N/A
Display
Size
N/A
1.6"
Type
Monochrome graphic, Optimax
CSTN, 65K colors
Resolution
128 x 100 pixels, 7 lines x 16 chars
128 x 128 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~113 ppi density)
PPI
128
128
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
N/A
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
N/A
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
800 mAh
940 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 940 mAh battery (BQ50)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
125 x 49 x 24 mm, 98 cc (4.92 x 1.93 x 0.94 in)
110 x 45 x 14.7 mm (4.33 x 1.77 x 0.58 in)
Weight
109 g
80 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
lustrous silver, dark titanium gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.28 W/kg (head) 1.32 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
N/A
1.1
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A