Motorola W230
#11410
Siemens A31
#11486Category Breakdown
Motorola W230
Siemens A31
Performance
5.38.6
Camera
2.52.5
Display
22.822.8
Battery
8.97.2
Build
0.10.2
Connectivity
2.40.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
5.75.4
Summary
- The Motorola W230 features a slightly larger 1.6-inch CSTN display with a resolution of 128 x 128 pixels, while the Siemens A31 has a similar resolution but a smaller display size.
- In terms of performance, the W230 lacks RAM and storage, whereas the A31 has 1.5GB of RAM and 1.5MB of storage, which may contribute to a better software experience.
- Both devices have no rear or selfie cameras and do not support video recording.
- The W230 has a 940mAh battery, offering a marginally higher capacity compared to the A31's 820mAh battery.
- Build quality is comparable, with the W230 being lighter at 80g and slightly more compact in dimensions, while the A31 is thicker and heavier at 85g.
- Neither phone offers advanced connectivity options or modern software features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola W230
Siemens A31
General
Release Date
2008
2005
Announced
2008
2005
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
1.6"
N/A
Type
CSTN, 65K colors
CSTN, 65K colors
Resolution
128 x 128 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~113 ppi density)
128 x 128 pixels, 1:1 ratio
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
1.5MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
No
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
820 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 940 mAh battery (BQ50)
Removable Li-Ion 820 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)
102 x 46 x 17.6 mm, 75 cc (4.02 x 1.81 x 0.69 in)
Weight
80 g
85 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
lustrous silver, dark titanium gray
Anthracite, Ruby Red
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
No
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