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Motorola XT701

Motorola XT701

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Sharp SH530U

Sharp SH530U

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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