Apple iPhone 2G (8GB) vs Motorola Charm (MB502)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 2G vs Motorola Charm phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/13/2013 8:00 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:53 AM

Compare Motorola Charm X Apple iPhone 2G (8GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Motorola Charm (MB502) Compare Apple iPhone 2G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1170
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Charm (MB502)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Apple iPhone 2G (8GB)	vs	17 Advantages Motorola Charm (MB502)
+8GB (7GB available)47 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (150MB available)
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x240 pixels
+165 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	143 PPI
+3.5"25% Larger screen	vs	2.8"
+1400 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1170 mAh
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
412MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)46% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+512MB LPDDR3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)23% Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)2% Thinner
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+CIF (352x288)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
2G EDGE	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.384 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps8 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster

15 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body

TFT LCD

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Hands-free calling

+8 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
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Model	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Charm (MB502)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 1, iPhone 2007 (A1203)	T-Mobile Motorola CHARM MB502, Motorola CHARM ME502
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Apple	Motorola
Release date	6/1/2007	8/5/2010
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)	61 x 115 millimeters (2.4 x 4.53 in)	67.2 x 98.4 millimeters (2.65 x 3.87 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52% (screen-to-body ratio)	~36.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	143 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Oleophobic coating screen	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
System version	iOS 1.0	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	iOS 3.0	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	MOTOBLUR UI 1.5
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung S5L8900	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3410 (65nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 412MHz ARM1176JZF-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR MBX Lite	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB (7GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	512MB (150MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.384 Mbps	3.6/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	CIF (352x288) 24 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1170 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	5 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	334 hours (13.9 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black	• Colors: Golden Bronze, Cabernet • 2GB microSD included • CrystalTalk Plus • BackTrack navigation pad • Kodak Perfect Touch • HAC Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 2G (8GB)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.38W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.97W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)	feature not registered