Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 vs ZTE Skate

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

10/22/2012 1:12 PM, updated: 6/17/2019 4:01 PM

Compare ZTE Skate X Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2"
TFT

220x176

2
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

750
mAh

(Removable)

19Points ZTE Skate Compare Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Skate

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!

2 Advantages Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	vs	19 Advantages ZTE Skate
+87 grams (3.05 ounces)38% Lighter	vs	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
+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)
64MB	vs	+512MB7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
50MB	vs	+512MB (150MB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files
12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)	vs	+10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)23% Thinner
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
220x176 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels9 times Higher resolution screen
141 PPI	vs	+217 PPI54% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2"	vs	+4.3"115% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 5MP156% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
HVGA (480x320)	vs	+VGA (640x480)100% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use
2G EDGE	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
750 mAh	vs	+1400 mAh87% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g [wifi3]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster

9 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

3.5mm jack

FM / FM (RDS)

2.1 + A2DP

+2 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	ZTE Skate
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Model	MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	ZTE Skate
Other model names	Motorola MotoKey EX117 Tri-SIM	ZTE Skate 3G
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, USA, (Europe)	feature not registered
Brand	Motorola	ZTE
Release date	6/1/2012	9/1/2011
Depth	12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)	10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 102 millimeters (2.32 x 4.02 in)	67.8 x 125.9 millimeters (2.67 x 4.96 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	ZTE Skate
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~20.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	220x176 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	141 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
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	ZTE Skate
System version	Proprietary OS	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	ZTE Skate
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	ZTE Skate
RAM memory	64MB	512MB
Internal storage	50MB	512MB (150MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	ZTE Skate
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	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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	ZTE Skate
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HVGA (480x320)	VGA (640x480)
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
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	Autofocus
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	ZTE Skate
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	ZTE Skate
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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	ZTE Skate
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	802.11 a/b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	ZTE Skate
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	ZTE Skate
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) OM4A	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) Li3714T42P3h853448
Battery capacity	750 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3 hours	5 hours
Standby	72 hours (3 days)	288 hours (12 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	ZTE Skate
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (iTap), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML
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 • 2GB microSD included • UMA • Wi-Fi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117	ZTE Skate
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