O2 XDA Atom Life
#9478
O2 XDA Zinc
#9753Category Breakdown
O2 XDA Atom Life
O2 XDA Zinc
Performance
26.926.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
10.89.5
Battery
15.913.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
14.818.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.211.5
Summary
- The O2 XDA Atom Life features a slightly smaller 2.7-inch display compared to the 2.8-inch display of the O2 XDA Zinc, both utilizing TFT resistive technology but with the Atom Life supporting 256K colors versus the Zinc's 65K.
- In terms of performance, the Atom Life has a faster 620 MHz CPU compared to the Zinc's 520 MHz, although both share 64MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera with video capabilities, but neither offers optical image stabilization or a front-facing camera.
- The Atom Life has a larger 1530 mAh battery compared to the Zinc's 1300 mAh, which may provide slightly better longevity.
- Both run on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC, offering a similar software experience, but the Zinc includes Bluetooth connectivity while the Atom Life does not.
- Build-wise, the Atom Life is lighter at 145g, while the Zinc is heavier at 175g and has slightly larger dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
O2 XDA Atom Life
O2 XDA Zinc
General
Release Date
2007
2006
Announced
2007
2006
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.7"
2.8"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors (65K effective)
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~148 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Intel XScale PXA 270 620 MHz
Intel XScale PXA 270 520 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
64MB RAM, 1GB ROM
64MB RAM, 128MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
miniSD
miniSD
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
VGA videocall camera
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
106 x 58 x 18 mm (4.17 x 2.28 x 0.71 in)
109 x 58 x 22.6 mm (4.29 x 2.28 x 0.89 in)
Weight
145 g
175 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / UMTS
Network Speed
HSPA
Yes, 384 kbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
1.2
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A