Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 vs Philips 399

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Side by side comparison between Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 vs Philips 399 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/10/2012 2:33 PM, updated: 6/17/2019 4:01 PM

Compare Philips 399 X Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2"
TFT

220x176

2
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

750
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Philips 399 Compare Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.6"
TFT

240x320

1.3
MP

N/A

820
mAh

(Removable)

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

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14 Advantages Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	vs	6 Advantages Philips 399
+50MB4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	11MB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 4GB microSD
+12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)2% Thinner	vs	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+(back) 2MP46% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 1.3MP
+HVGA (480x320)7 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (160x120)
+2G EDGEAdvantage The 2G EDGE network is newer and faster	vs	2G GPRS
+(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps
+Hands-free callingAdvantage Hands-free calling is useful when you are driving and on other occasions	vs	Not supported
+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)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	via mini-USB
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
+HTML, XHTMLAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	WAP
87 grams (3.05 ounces)	vs	+80 grams (2.8 ounces)9% Lighter
220x176 pixels	vs	+240x320 pixels98% Higher resolution screen
141 PPI	vs	+154 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2"	vs	+2.6"30% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+Resistive Single touchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
750 mAh	vs	+820 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

6 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

260 thousand

Only digital zoom

Proprietary OS

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Vibrating alert

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📱 Model features
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Philips 399
Change model
Model	MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Philips 399
Other model names	Motorola MotoKey EX117 Tri-SIM	Philips 399, Philips CT0399BLK 399
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, USA, (Europe)	feature not registered
Brand	Motorola	Philips
Release date	6/1/2012	7/1/2007
Depth	12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 102 millimeters (2.32 x 4.02 in)	49 x 102 millimeters (1.93 x 4.02 in)
Weight	87 grams (3.05 ounces)	80 grams (2.8 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Philips 399
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2" inches	2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~20.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~41.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	220x176 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	141 PPI	154 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	Philips 399
System version	Proprietary OS	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Philips 399
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	Philips 399
RAM memory	64MB	feature not registered
Internal storage	50MB	11MB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 4GB microSD (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Philips 399
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	0.048 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800
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
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	Philips 399
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HVGA (480x320)	QCIF (160x120)
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	Philips 399
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	Philips 399
Loudspeaker	Supported	feature not registered
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+	MP3
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Philips 399
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
Audio output	3.5mm jack	via mini-USB
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.0 + 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	Philips 399
Sensors	Not supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Philips 399
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) OM4A	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	750 mAh	820 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	3 hours
Standby	72 hours (3 days)	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Philips 399
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (iTap), MMS, E-mail	SMS, MMS
Hands-free calling	Supported	Not supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	WAP
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: Matt Black, High Glossy Black, Red • Handwriting recognition • 4-way navigation key • Screensavers and wallpapers Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Philips 399
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