Motorola U9
#9012
TCL Classic
#6096Category Breakdown
Motorola U9
TCL Classic
Performance
20.544.9
Camera
39.612.7
Display
32.327.2
Battery
1.617.8
Build
14.316.0
Connectivity
7.044.5
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
13.625.2
Summary
- The Motorola U9, released in 2008, features a compact build with dimensions of 90 x 48.6 x 16.4 mm and weighs 87.5g, while the TCL Classic, launched in 2024, is larger at 107.3 x 55.6 x 19.8 mm and heavier at 139.8g.
- The U9 has a 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, similar to the TCL Classic's 2.8-inch TFT LCD, but the latter has a lower pixel density of ~143 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the U9 has 25MB of storage and 25GB of RAM, while the TCL Classic is equipped with a Mediatek MT6739 chipset, a quad-core CPU, and 4GB of RAM, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the TCL Classic can record video at 480p@30fps, whereas the U9 does not specify video capabilities.
- The TCL Classic's 1850mAh battery provides more capacity than the U9, which lacks a specified battery capacity, and it supports 5W charging.
- The U9 runs on a Linux/Java-based OS, while the TCL Classic supports Wi-Fi connectivity and has a headphone jack, enhancing its software experience compared to the U9.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola U9
TCL Classic
General
Release Date
2008
2024
Announced
2007
2024
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT LCD
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 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
Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
CPU
N/A
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
N/A
PowerVR GE8100
Memory
25MB
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
1850 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
1850 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
5W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
90 x 48.6 x 16.4 mm, 57 cc (3.54 x 1.91 x 0.65 in)
107.3 x 55.6 x 19.8 mm (4.22 x 2.19 x 0.78 in)
Weight
87.5 g
139.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pink, Purple
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.36 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
0.86 W/kg (head) 1.29 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Linux / Java-based MOTOMAGX
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Barometer