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Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 vs ZTE Star 1

Side by side comparison between Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 vs ZTE Star 1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare ZTE Star 1 X Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 04Points
2"
TFT

220x176

2
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

750
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

1080x1920

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Star 1

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!

MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117} 4 Advantages Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 vs Star 1} 26 Advantages ZTE Star 1
+87 grams (3.05 ounces)49%
Lighter
vs130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3 slots (Triple-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
64MBvs+2GB31 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
50MBvs+16GB (12GB available)245 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)vs+6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)94%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
220x176 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels53 times
Higher resolution screen
141 PPIvs+441 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2"vs+5"150%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HVGA (480x320)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)13 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps423 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
750 mAhvs+2300 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

3 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
3.5mm jack
MicroUSB 2.0 / MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117ZTE Star 1
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ModelMotoKey 3-CHIP EX117Star 1
Other model namesMotorola MotoKey EX117 Tri-SIMZTE Star 1 (S2002), ZTE Star One (S2002)
Country or region available(Latin America)BrazilUSA(Europe)
(Latin America), Brazil, USA, (Europe)
China
China
BrandMotorolaZTE
Release date6/1/20124/1/2014
Depth12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 102 millimeters (2.32 x 4.02 in)69 x 139 millimeters (2.72 x 5.47 in)
Weight87 grams (3.05 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117ZTE Star 1
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~20.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution220x176 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)141 PPI441 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117ZTE Star 1
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117ZTE Star 1
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117ZTE Star 1
RAM memory64MB2GB
Internal storage50MB16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117ZTE Star 1
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card3 slots (Triple-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
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 networkNot supportedTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (Bands 3, 7)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117ZTE Star 1
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x320)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117ZTE Star 1
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117ZTE Star 1
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117ZTE Star 1
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117ZTE Star 1
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117ZTE Star 1
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
OM4A
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity750 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3 hours20 hours
Standby72 hours (3 days)460 hours (19.2 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117ZTE Star 1
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (iTap), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, White on pink
• 2GB microSD included
• Facebook dedicated key
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• Dolby mobile sound enhancement
• Flash dual tone
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117ZTE Star 1
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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