Motorola W230
#11410
Samsung B520
#10978Category Breakdown
Motorola W230
Samsung B520
Performance
5.320.3
Camera
2.52.5
Display
22.822.8
Battery
8.96.5
Build
0.10.2
Connectivity
2.48.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
5.78.0
Summary
- The Motorola W230 features a compact build with dimensions of 110 x 45 x 14.7 mm and weighs 80g, while the Samsung B520 is slightly bulkier at 96 x 47 x 17.5 mm and weighs 94g.
- The W230 has a 1.6-inch CSTN display with a resolution of 128 x 128 pixels, whereas the B520 offers a larger 1.77-inch CSTN display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, resulting in a marginally lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the W230 has no RAM or storage capabilities, while the B520 includes 20MB of storage and 20GB of RAM, enhancing its software experience.
- Both devices lack rear and selfie cameras, but the W230 has a slightly larger 940mAh battery compared to the B520's 800mAh.
- Connectivity options are limited for both, with the B520 featuring USB 2.0, while the W230 has USB 1.1.
- Overall, the B520 offers a better software experience due to its RAM and storage, despite both devices having basic functionalities.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola W230
Samsung B520
General
Release Date
2008
2009
Announced
2008
2008
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
1.6"
1.77"
Type
CSTN, 65K colors
CSTN, 65K colors
Resolution
128 x 128 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~113 ppi density)
128 x 160 pixels (~116 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
20MB
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
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 940 mAh battery (BQ50)
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
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)
96 x 47 x 17.5 mm (3.78 x 1.85 x 0.69 in)
Weight
80 g
94 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
lustrous silver, dark titanium gray
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.28 W/kg (head) 1.32 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
1.1
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
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A