Motorola XT390
#7806
Samsung A897 Mythic
#9239Category Breakdown
Motorola XT390
Samsung A897 Mythic
Performance
52.535.0
Camera
12.710.6
Display
33.227.4
Battery
1.611.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.819.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.312.9
Summary
- The Motorola XT390 features a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Samsung A897 Mythic has a slightly smaller 3.3-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a higher resolution of 360 x 640 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the XT390 is powered by an 800 MHz Cortex-A9 processor and has 512MB of RAM, whereas the A897 Mythic has 189MB of RAM but lacks detailed performance specs.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Mythic offers autofocus, while video recording is limited to lower quality on the A897 at 320p compared to 480p on the XT390.
- The XT390's battery capacity is unspecified, while the A897 has a 1150mAh battery, which may provide longer usage.
- Both devices run on older versions of Android, with the XT390 on Gingerbread, and the A897's OS is unspecified, potentially affecting the software experience.
- Overall, the XT390 offers a larger display and better video capabilities, while the A897 has a higher pixel density and a more capable camera.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola XT390
Samsung A897 Mythic
General
Release Date
2012
2009
Announced
2012
2009
Description
For China
For AT&T
Display
Size
3.5"
3.3"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~223 ppi density)
PPI
320
360
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6573 (65 nm)
N/A
CPU
800 MHz Cortex-A9
N/A
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
N/A
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
189MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
320p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
1150 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 1150 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116 x 63.5 x 11 mm (4.57 x 2.5 x 0.43 in)
114 x 52 x 12.7 mm (4.49 x 2.05 x 0.5 in)
Weight
110 g
108 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Champagne, truffle black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
No
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer