Motorola XT701
#7701
Orange Monte Carlo
#7468Category Breakdown
Motorola XT701
Orange Monte Carlo
Performance
37.852.1
Camera
12.539.6
Display
16.916.9
Battery
14.214.0
Build
14.70.2
Connectivity
25.125.1
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
17.718.7
Summary
- The Motorola XT701 features a 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Orange Monte Carlo has a larger 4.3-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the XT701 is powered by a 600 MHz Cortex-A8 CPU, compared to the Monte Carlo's 800 MHz CPU, both with 512MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera without OIS, but the Monte Carlo supports video recording, whereas the XT701 is limited to 480p at 24fps.
- The XT701 has a slightly smaller 1420 mAh battery, while the Monte Carlo's battery capacity is 1400 mAh.
- Software-wise, the XT701 runs on Android 2.0 (Eclair), while the Monte Carlo operates on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), offering a more updated software experience.
- Build quality shows the XT701 is heavier at 140g compared to the Monte Carlo's 120g, with both having similar dimensions but differing slightly in thickness.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola XT701
Orange Monte Carlo
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2009
2011
Description
For China
Also known as ZTE Skate
Display
Size
3.7"
4.3"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 3430
N/A
CPU
600 MHz Cortex-A8
800 MHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
N/A
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
xenon flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@24fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1420 mAh
1400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1420 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116 x 60.9 x 10.9 mm (4.57 x 2.40 x 0.43 in)
125.9 x 67.8 x 10.4 mm (4.96 x 2.67 x 0.41 in)
Weight
140 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.02 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 10.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, UMA, 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.0 (Eclair)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass