Motorola XT701
#4370
ZTE Skate
#4374Category Breakdown
Motorola XT701
ZTE Skate
Performance
65.565.5
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.656.6
Summary
- The Motorola XT701 features a 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the ZTE Skate has a larger 4.3-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the XT701 is powered by a 600 MHz Cortex-A8 CPU, whereas the Skate has a slightly faster 800 MHz CPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the ZTE Skate supports video recording, while the XT701 is limited to 480p at 24fps.
- The XT701 has a battery capacity of 1420 mAh compared to the Skate's 1400 mAh, with both lacking fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The XT701 runs on Android 2.0, while the Skate offers a slightly newer Android 2.3, though the XT701 includes stereo speakers, which the Skate does not.
- Overall, the ZTE Skate provides a larger display and improved software experience, while the Motorola XT701 offers better audio features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola XT701
ZTE Skate
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2009
2011
Description
For China
Also known as Orange Monte Carlo
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 3430
N/A
CPU
600 MHz Cortex-A8
800MHz
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
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
480p@24fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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, 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 2.0 (Eclair)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android 2.0 (Eclair)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes