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Samsung M930 Transform Ultra

Samsung M930 Transform Ultra

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ZTE Open

ZTE Open

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Category Breakdown

Samsung M930 Transform Ultra
ZTE Open
Performance
63.759.9
Camera
11.939.6
Display
33.216.0
Battery
15.212.3
Build
16.70.2
Connectivity
29.624.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.020.6

Summary

  • The Samsung M930 Transform Ultra and ZTE Open both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
  • In terms of performance, the Transform Ultra is powered by a Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2 chipset with 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU and 952MB RAM, while the ZTE Open uses a Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1 with a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 CPU and 512MB RAM, giving the former a performance edge.
  • Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the ZTE Open supports video recording, which the Transform Ultra does not.
  • The Transform Ultra has a larger 1500mAh battery compared to the ZTE Open's 1200mAh, potentially offering better endurance.
  • In terms of software experience, the Transform Ultra runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), whereas the ZTE Open operates on Firefox OS 1.0, leading to different user interfaces and app ecosystems.
  • Build quality is comparable, with the Transform Ultra being slightly bulkier and heavier than the ZTE Open.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Samsung M930 Transform Ultra
ZTE Open

General

Release Date

2011
2013

Announced

2011
2013

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

3.5"
3.5"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT

Resolution

320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)

PPI

320
320

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM7225A Snapdragon S1

CPU

1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5

GPU

Adreno 205
Adreno 200

Memory

952MB
512MB ROM, 256MB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included

Camera

Main Camera

3.15 MP
3.15 MP

Main Camera Features

LED flash
N/A

Front Camera

Yes
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

480p
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1500 mAh
1200 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1200 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

116 x 61 x 14 mm (4.57 x 2.40 x 0.55 in)
114 x 62 x 12.5 mm (4.49 x 2.44 x 0.49 in)

Weight

139 g
N/A

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black
Blue, Orange

Foldable

SAR

0.62 W/kg (head)     0.89 W/kg (body)
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Firefox OS 1.0

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity