Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 vs Nokia X3

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Side by side comparison between Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 vs Nokia X3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/18/2012 8:48 PM, updated: 6/17/2019 4:01 PM

Compare Nokia X3 X Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2"
TFT

220x176

2
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

750
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Nokia X3 Compare Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.2"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

860
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117

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!

6 Advantages Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	vs	6 Advantages Nokia X3
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 8GB microSD
+87 grams (3.05 ounces)18% Lighter	vs	103 grams (3.61 ounces)
+12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)10% Thinner	vs	14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)
+HVGA (480x320)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (176x144)
+(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbps
+3 slots (Triple-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
220x176 pixels	vs	+240x320 pixels98% Higher resolution screen
141 PPI	vs	+182 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2"	vs	+2.2"10% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera
10 apps	vs	+1000 apps (Nokia Store)99 times More apps available to download and use
750 mAh	vs	+860 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

11 Common items in both devices

64MB

50MB / 128MB (46MB available)

TFT LCD

260 thousand

Only digital zoom

2G EDGE

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

+4 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Nokia X3
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Model	MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Nokia X3
Other model names	Motorola MotoKey EX117 Tri-SIM	Nokia X3 RM-540, Nokia X3-00
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, USA, (Europe)	feature not registered
Brand	Motorola	Nokia
Release date	6/1/2012	12/7/2009
Depth	12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)	14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 102 millimeters (2.32 x 4.02 in)	49.3 x 96 millimeters (1.94 x 3.78 in)
Weight	87 grams (3.05 ounces)	103 grams (3.61 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Nokia X3
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2" inches	2.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~20.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~31.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	220x176 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	141 PPI	182 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Nokia X3
System version	Proprietary OS	Nokia Series OS S40 6th edition
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Nokia X3
Chipset	32bit	feature not registered
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Nokia X3
RAM memory	64MB	64MB
Internal storage	50MB	128MB (46MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 8GB microSD (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Nokia X3
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	3 slots (Triple-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	0.177 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	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Nokia X3
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HVGA (480x320)	QCIF (176x144) 15 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	feature not registered
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Nokia X3
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
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Nokia X3
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Nokia X3
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Nokia X3
Sensors	Not supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Nokia X3
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) OM4A	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4CT
Battery capacity	750 mAh	860 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	7.5 hours
Standby	72 hours (3 days)	380 hours (15.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Nokia X3
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (iTap), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, White on pink • 2GB microSD included • Facebook dedicated key • Java framework	• Colors: Red on Black, Blue on Silver • 2GB microSD included • Dedicated music keys • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Nokia X3
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered