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Motorola V3x

Motorola V3x

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Nokia Asha 500

Nokia Asha 500

#8984

Category Breakdown

Motorola V3x
Nokia Asha 500
Performance
26.926.9
Camera
39.69.5
Display
32.332.3
Battery
7.412.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
10.515.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.313.6

Summary

  • The Motorola V3x, released in 2005, features a 2.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Nokia Asha 500, launched in 2013, has a slightly larger 2.8-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, both devices have 64MB of storage, but the Asha 500 benefits from a more modern software experience with the Nokia Asha platform, which is upgradable.
  • The camera specifications are identical, with both offering a 2 MP rear camera and no front camera, but the Asha 500 can record video at 320p.
  • The V3x has a smaller 840mAh battery compared to the Asha 500's 1200mAh, providing better endurance.
  • Build quality favors the Asha 500, which is lighter at 101g and slimmer at 12.8mm, while the V3x is heavier at 125g and thicker at 20mm.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Motorola V3x
Nokia Asha 500

General

Release Date

2005
2013

Announced

2005
2013

Description

Motorola RAZR V3x. Previously known as Motorola V1150
Also known as Nokia Asha 500 RM-750

Display

Size

2.2"
2.8"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 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

N/A
N/A

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

64MB
64MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included

Camera

Main Camera

2 MP
2 MP

Main Camera Features

LED flash
N/A

Front Camera

VGA videocall camera
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
320p@13fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

840 mAh
1200 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 840 mAh battery (BC60)
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable (BL-4U)

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

99 x 55 x 20 mm, 89 cc (3.90 x 2.17 x 0.79 in)
100.3 x 58.1 x 12.8 mm, 70.9 cc (3.95 x 2.29 x 0.50 in)

Weight

125 g
101 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

N/A
Bright Red, Bright Green, Cyan, Yellow, White and Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
1.47 W/kg (head)     1.38 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM

Network

GSM / UMTS
GSM

Network Speed

Yes, 384 kbps
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

No
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

1.2, A2DP
3.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

Proprietary
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

No
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
Nokia Asha software platform 1.1.1, upgradable to 1.4

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
Accelerometer, proximity