Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 vs Samsung Duos SCH-W259

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Side by side comparison between Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 vs Samsung Duos SCH-W259 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/16/2013 5:06 PM, updated: 6/17/2019 4:01 PM

Compare Samsung Duos SCH-W259 X Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2"
TFT

220x176

2
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

750
mAh

(Removable)

03Points Samsung Duos SCH-W259 Compare Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.2"
TFT

176x220

1.3
MP

N/A

1140
mAh

(Removable)

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

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12 Advantages Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Duos SCH-W259
+50MB25% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	40MB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC
+87 grams (3.05 ounces)38% Lighter	vs	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
+12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)24% Thinner	vs	15.9 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+141 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	128 PPI
+(back) 2MP46% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 1.3MP
+HVGA (480x320)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (176x144)
+2G EDGEAdvantage The 2G EDGE network is newer and faster	vs	2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
+3 slots (Triple-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 1.1 proprietary connector
+HTML, XHTMLAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	WAP
2"	vs	+2.2"10% Larger screen
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0) 0.384 Mbps63% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
750 mAh	vs	+1140 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

10 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

260 thousand

220x176 pixels

Only digital zoom

Proprietary OS

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

+3 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Samsung Duos SCH-W259
Change model
Model	MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Duos SCH-W259
Other model names	Motorola MotoKey EX117 Tri-SIM	Samsung W259 Duos, Samsung Duos SCH-W259
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, USA, (Europe)	feature not registered
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2012	4/1/2009
Depth	12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)	15.9 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 102 millimeters (2.32 x 4.02 in)	48 x 115.5 millimeters (1.89 x 4.55 in)
Weight	87 grams (3.05 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Samsung Duos SCH-W259
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2" inches	2.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~20.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~27.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	220x176 pixels	176x220 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	141 PPI	128 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	Samsung Duos SCH-W259
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	Samsung Duos SCH-W259
Chipset	32bit	32bit
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	Samsung Duos SCH-W259
RAM memory	64MB	feature not registered
Internal storage	50MB	40MB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Samsung Duos SCH-W259
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	3 slots (Triple-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.236 Mbps	0.384 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	CDMA 800
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	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Samsung Duos SCH-W259
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HVGA (480x320)	QCIF (176x144)
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	Samsung Duos SCH-W259
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	Samsung Duos SCH-W259
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+	MP3, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Samsung Duos SCH-W259
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 1.1 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
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	Samsung Duos SCH-W259
Sensors	Not supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Samsung Duos SCH-W259
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) OM4A	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	750 mAh	1140 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	4.9 hours
Standby	72 hours (3 days)	230 hours (9.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Samsung Duos SCH-W259
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (iTap), MMS, E-mail	SMS, 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	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: Black • 1GB microSD included • MMS and WAP using GSM only Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	Samsung Duos SCH-W259
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