MWg Zinc II
#9298
O2 XDA Argon
#9618Category Breakdown
MWg Zinc II
O2 XDA Argon
Performance
26.130.9
Camera
39.639.6
Display
10.89.5
Battery
15.913.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
18.76.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.711.9
Summary
- The MWg Zinc II features a smaller 2.8-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the O2 XDA Argon has a larger 3.5-inch display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Zinc II is powered by a 500 MHz CPU compared to the Argon's 400 MHz, but the Argon has more RAM at 128MB versus the Zinc II's 64MB.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera with video capabilities, but neither has optical image stabilization or a front-facing camera.
- The Zinc II has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1530 mAh compared to the Argon's 1300 mAh.
- Both run on older versions of Windows Mobile, with the Zinc II using 6.1 Professional and the Argon using 5.0 PocketPC, providing a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
MWg Zinc II
O2 XDA Argon
General
Release Date
2008
2007
Announced
2008
2007
Description
N/A
HTC Panda platform
Display
Size
2.8"
3.5"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~114 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Samsung 2442 500 MHz
32-bit Samsung SC3 2442 400 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB RAM, 256MB ROM
128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
SD
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1530 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1530 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
109.5 x 59 x 18 mm (4.31 x 2.32 x 0.71 in)
130 x 70 x 18.8 mm (5.12 x 2.76 x 0.74 in)
Weight
185 g
200 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 1.1
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, SiRF Star III chipset
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A