Motorola XPRT MB612
#8182
Sony Ericsson Xperia active
#8174Category Breakdown
Motorola XPRT MB612
Sony Ericsson Xperia active
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.752.7
Summary
- The Motorola XPRT MB612 features a slightly larger 3.1-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia active has a 3.0-inch LED-backlit LCD display with the same resolution but a slightly higher pixel density of ~192 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the XPRT is powered by a TI OMAP 3620 chipset with 2GB of RAM, compared to the Xperia active's Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 with 1GB of RAM, which may offer better multitasking on the XPRT.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia active can record video at 720p, while the XPRT's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The XPRT has a larger 1860 mAh battery, whereas the Xperia active has a 1200 mAh battery, which may affect overall usage time.
- Both phones run older versions of Android, with the XPRT on Android 2.2 and the Xperia active on Android 2.3, but the latter can be upgraded to 4.0.
- Build quality varies, with the XPRT being heavier at 145g and thicker at 13mm compared to the lighter and slimmer Xperia active at 110.8g and 16.5mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola XPRT MB612
Sony Ericsson Xperia active
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
For Sprint
Also known as Sony Ericsson ST17i, Sony Ericsson ST17a
Display
Size
3.1"
3"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~186 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 3620 - 1000
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
Adreno 205
Memory
2GB
1GB (320MB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1860 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1860 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
120.4 x 60.9 x 13 mm (4.74 x 2.40 x 0.51 in)
92 x 55 x 16.5 mm (3.62 x 2.17 x 0.65 in)
Weight
145 g
110.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Orange/Black, White/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 10.2/1.8 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 2.2 (Froyo), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes