Category Breakdown
Motorola XT701
Sharp SH530U
Performance
65.551.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.652.3
Summary
- The Motorola XT701 features a compact build with a 3.7-inch TFT display at a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Sharp SH530U offers a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the XT701 is powered by a single-core 600 MHz processor and 512MB of RAM, whereas the SH530U has a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor with 20GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the SH530U supports video recording, unlike the XT701.
- The XT701 has a 1420 mAh battery, while the SH530U is equipped with a larger 1950 mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the XT701 runs on Android 2.0, whereas the SH530U operates on a more recent Android 4.0, enhancing the overall user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola XT701
Sharp SH530U
General
Release Date
2010
2012
Announced
2009
2012
Description
For China
N/A
Display
Size
3.7"
5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~187 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 3430
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
CPU
600 MHz Cortex-A8
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
PowerVR SGX531u
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
20GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
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
VGA
Video Recording
480p@24fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1420 mAh
1950 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1420 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1950 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
116 x 60.9 x 10.9 mm (4.57 x 2.40 x 0.43 in)
146.5 x 81 x 9.9 mm (5.77 x 3.19 x 0.39 in)
Weight
140 g
168.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Snowy White, Cherry Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 10.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.0 (Eclair)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 2.0 (Eclair)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

