Motorola Charm (MB502) vs Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Charm vs Samsung Galaxy A05 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/21/2023 3:33 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:53 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A05 X Motorola Charm (MB502) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1170
mAh

(Removable)

30Points Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB) Compare Motorola Charm X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
PLS

720x1600

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)

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!

4 Advantages Motorola Charm (MB502)	vs	30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)77% Lighter	vs	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)6 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (150MB available)	vs	+128GB (103GB available)702 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)	vs	+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)30% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels14 times Higher resolution screen
143 PPI	vs	+262 PPI83% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"	vs	+6.7"139% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(dual camera) 50MP + 2MP16 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
CIF (352x288)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)19 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.1 Eclair	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps82 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1170 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
1 microphone	vs	+2 microphones100% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

14 Common items in both devices

Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Proximity sensor

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Charm (MB502)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Other model names	T-Mobile Motorola CHARM MB502, Motorola CHARM ME502	Galaxy A05 4G SM-A055M/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	8/5/2010	10/15/2023, Announced: 9/25/2023
Depth	11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.2 x 98.4 millimeters (2.65 x 3.87 in)	78.2 x 168.8 millimeters (3.08 x 6.65 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	2.8" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~36.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x240 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 PPI	262 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 13
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 15
User Interface	MOTOBLUR UI 1.5	One UI Core 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3410 (65nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 185161 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	512MB (150MB available)	128GB (103GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6/2 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	CIF (352x288) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30/60fps 720p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
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
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1170 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	334 hours (13.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Golden Bronze, Cabernet • 2GB microSD included • CrystalTalk Plus • BackTrack navigation pad • Kodak Perfect Touch • HAC • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Silver, Light Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Charm (MB502)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.7W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered