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Motorola W230

Motorola W230

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Nokia 3109 classic

Nokia 3109 classic

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Category Breakdown

Motorola W230
Nokia 3109 classic
Performance
5.315.7
Camera
2.52.5
Display
22.830.6
Battery
8.911.0
Build
0.116.0
Connectivity
2.43.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
5.79.3

Summary

  • The Motorola W230 features a compact build with dimensions of 110 x 45 x 14.7 mm and weighs 80g, while the Nokia 3109 classic is slightly heavier at 89g and measures 108.5 x 45.7 x 15.6 mm.
  • The W230 has a 1.6-inch CSTN display with a resolution of 128 x 128 pixels, whereas the 3109 classic offers a larger 1.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, providing a marginally better visual experience.
  • In terms of performance, the W230 lacks RAM and storage, while the 3109 classic includes 9MB of storage and 9GB of RAM, enhancing its software experience.
  • Both phones have a rear camera of 0 MP and no selfie camera, limiting their photographic capabilities.
  • The W230 has a 940mAh battery, while the 3109 classic features a slightly larger 1020mAh battery, potentially offering better longevity.
  • Neither device supports advanced connectivity options, with the W230 lacking Bluetooth and the 3109 classic supporting Bluetooth 2.0.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Motorola W230
Nokia 3109 classic

General

Release Date

2008
2007

Announced

2008
2007

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

1.6"
1.8"

Type

CSTN, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

128 x 128 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~113 ppi density)
128 x 160 pixels (~114 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
9MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSD (dedicated slot)
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

940 mAh
1020 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 940 mAh battery (BQ50)
Removable Li-Ion 1020 mAh battery (BL-5C)

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

110 x 45 x 14.7 mm (4.33 x 1.77 x 0.58 in)
108.5 x 45.7 x 15.6 mm, 72 cc (4.27 x 1.80 x 0.61 in)

Weight

80 g
89 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

lustrous silver, dark titanium gray
Grey

Foldable

SAR

1.28 W/kg (head)     1.32 W/kg (body)
1.13 W/kg (head)     0.38 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
2.0

NFC

USB

1.1
miniUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

No
No

Software & Security

Operating System

N/A
N/A

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A