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Motorola Moto C Plus (XT1724) vs Motorola Charm (MB502)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto C Plus vs Motorola Charm phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Charm X Motorola Moto C Plus (XT1724) 20Points
5"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
05Points Motorola Charm (MB502) Compare Motorola Moto C Plus X
2.8"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1170
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto C Plus (XT1724)

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Moto C Plus (XT1724)} 20 Advantages Motorola Moto C Plus (XT1724) vs Charm (MB502)} 5 Advantages Motorola Charm (MB502)
+1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB SDRAM
+16GB (10GB available)67 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (150MB available)
+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)14%
Thinner
vs11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x240 pixels
+294 PPI106%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+5"79%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsCIF (352x288)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.1 Eclair
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps
+4000 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1170 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
162 grams (5.67 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)47%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

12 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+5 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Moto C Plus (XT1724)Motorola Charm (MB502)
 
ModelMoto C Plus (XT1724)Charm (MB502)
Other model namesLenovo Moto C Plus XT1724 Dual-sim (16GB + 1GB RAM)T-Mobile Motorola CHARM MB502, Motorola CHARM ME502
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date6/1/20178/5/2010
Depth10 millimeters (0.39 inches)11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)72.3 x 144 millimeters (2.85 x 5.67 in)67.2 x 98.4 millimeters (2.65 x 3.87 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Moto C Plus (XT1724)Motorola Charm (MB502)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~36.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI143 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Moto C Plus (XT1724)Motorola Charm (MB502)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Moto C Plus (XT1724)Motorola Charm (MB502)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)32bit: TI OMAP 3410
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2 550MhzPowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Moto C Plus (XT1724)Motorola Charm (MB502)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR3512MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.0
512MB (150MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Moto C Plus (XT1724)Motorola Charm (MB502)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps3.6/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
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 850/900/1700/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Moto C Plus (XT1724)Motorola Charm (MB502)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsCIF (352x288) 24 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Moto C Plus (XT1724)Motorola Charm (MB502)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (720x480)Not supported
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Moto C Plus (XT1724)Motorola Charm (MB502)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Moto C Plus (XT1724)Motorola Charm (MB502)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Moto C Plus (XT1724)Motorola Charm (MB502)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Moto C Plus (XT1724)Motorola Charm (MB502)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
HC60
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh1170 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hours5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered334 hours (13.9 days)

โž• Other features

Moto C Plus (XT1724)Motorola Charm (MB502)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Metallic Cherry, Fine Gold
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Colors: Golden Bronze, Cabernet
โ€ข 2GB microSD included
โ€ข CrystalTalk Plus
โ€ข BackTrack navigation pad
โ€ข Motorola MOTOBLUR 1.5 UI
โ€ข Kodak Perfect Touch
โ€ข HAC
โ€ข Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Moto C Plus (XT1724)Motorola Charm (MB502)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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