Motorola V188
#11667
Motorola W230
#11410Category Breakdown
Motorola V188
Motorola W230
Performance
5.35.3
Camera
2.52.5
Display
22.822.8
Battery
7.48.9
Build
0.20.1
Connectivity
1.62.4
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
4.75.7
Summary
- The Motorola V188 and W230 differ in build quality and display size, with the V188 being smaller and thicker at 86 x 45.2 x 22.9 mm compared to the W230's 110 x 45 x 14.7 mm.
- Both feature CSTN displays with a resolution of 128 x 128 pixels, but the W230 offers a larger 1.6-inch screen, enhancing visibility.
- Performance-wise, both models lack significant processing power, with no RAM or storage specified.
- Neither phone has a rear or selfie camera, limiting photographic capabilities.
- The W230 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 940 mAh compared to the V188's 830 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both devices run on basic software without advanced features, and neither supports modern connectivity options like WiFi or Bluetooth.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola V188
Motorola W230
General
Release Date
2004
2008
Announced
2004
2008
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
N/A
1.6"
Type
CSTN, 65K colors
CSTN, 65K colors
Resolution
128 x 128 pixels, 1:1 ratio
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
830 mAh
940 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 830 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 940 mAh battery (BQ50)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
86 x 45.2 x 22.9 mm, 82 cc (3.39 x 1.78 x 0.90 in)
110 x 45 x 14.7 mm (4.33 x 1.77 x 0.58 in)
Weight
80 g
80 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Black
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
miniUSB
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