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O2 XDA Atom

O2 XDA Atom

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O2 XDA Zinc

O2 XDA Zinc

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Category Breakdown

O2 XDA Atom
O2 XDA Zinc
Performance
25.926.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
10.89.5
Battery
15.913.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
6.618.7
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
14.311.5

Summary

  • The O2 XDA Atom features a slightly smaller 2.7-inch display compared to the 2.8-inch display of the O2 XDA Zinc, both using TFT resistive technology but with the Atom supporting 256K colors versus the Zinc's 65K.
  • In terms of performance, the Atom is powered by a 416 MHz Intel PXA272 CPU, while the Zinc has a more powerful 520 MHz Intel XScale PXA 270 CPU.
  • Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera with video capabilities, but neither offers optical image stabilization or a front-facing camera.
  • The Atom has a larger 1530 mAh battery compared to the Zinc's 1300 mAh, which may provide slightly better longevity.
  • Both devices run on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC, but the Atom includes stereo speakers, while the Zinc does not.
  • Build quality-wise, the Atom is lighter at 140g and more compact than the Zinc, which weighs 175g and is bulkier.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

O2 XDA Atom
O2 XDA Zinc

General

Release Date

2005
2006

Announced

2005
2006

Description

Produced by Quanta Computer. Functionally identical toHP iPAQ rw6815
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 PXA272 416 MHz
Intel XScale PXA 270 520 MHz

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

64MB RAM, 128MB 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

N/A
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

102 x 58 x 18.5 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 0.73 in)
109 x 58 x 22.6 mm (4.29 x 2.28 x 0.89 in)

Weight

140 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
GSM / UMTS

Network Speed

N/A
Yes, 384 kbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11b
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, with stereo speakers
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