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Motorola Fire XT311 vs Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Fire XT311 vs Apple iPhone 3GS phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X Motorola Fire XT311 11Points
Motorola Fire XT311
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.8"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Removable)

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09Points Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB) Compare Motorola Fire XT311 X
Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Fire XT311

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Fire XT311} 11 Advantages Motorola Fire XT311 vs iPhone 3GS (16GB)} 9 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB)
+256MB LPDDRAdvantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.		vs256MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)23%
Lighter		vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use		vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster		vs3G HSDPA
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1420 mAh16%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1219 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster		vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
512MB (150MB available)vs+16GB (14GB available)95 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.45 millimeters (0.53 inches)vs+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)9%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
143 PPIvs+165 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+3.5"25%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
17 Common items in both devices
600MHz 32bit Single-core
TFT LCD
(back) 3.1MP
VGA (640x480)
7.2 Mbps
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Fire XT311iPhone 3GS (16GB)
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ModelFire XT311iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Other model namesMotorola XT311Apple iPhone 3GS
Country or region available(Europe)India
(Europe), India		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaApple
Release date9/1/20116/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012
Depth13.45 millimeters (0.53 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)58 x 116.5 millimeters (2.28 x 4.59 in)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola Fire XT311iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.8" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~35.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)143 PPI165 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Fire XT311iPhone 3GS (16GB)
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadiOS 3.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 6.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Fire XT311iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227-132bit: Samsung S5PC100
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Fire XT311iPhone 3GS (16GB)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR256MB SDRAM
Internal storage512MB (150MB available)16GB (14GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Fire XT311iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/0.384 Mbps7.2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola Fire XT311iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 24 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Fire XT311iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola Fire XT311iPhone 3GS (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MPEG4, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Fire XT311iPhone 3GS (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Fire XT311iPhone 3GS (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Fire XT311iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP6X		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435
Battery capacity1420 mAh1219 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours11.7 hours
Standby260 hours (10.8 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Fire XT311iPhone 3GS (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 2GB microSD included
• Motorola Switch UI
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• Audio/video player
• Image editor
• iCloud service
• Google Maps
• Twitter

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Fire XT311iPhone 3GS (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)
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