Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036) vs Motorola Charm (MB502)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 3310 3G vs Motorola Charm phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/29/2017 4:29 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:53 AM

Compare Motorola Charm X Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

N/A

1200
mAh

(Removable)

11Points Motorola Charm (MB502) Compare Nokia 3310 3G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1170
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Charm (MB502)

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!

7 Advantages Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	vs	11 Advantages Motorola Charm (MB502)
+85 grams (2.98 ounces)29% Lighter	vs	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
+167 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	143 PPI
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+VGA (640x480)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	CIF (352x288)
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps
+1200 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1170 mAh
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
460MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB (64MB available)	vs	+512MB (150MB available)134% More internal storage for applications and files
13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)17% Thinner
2.4"	vs	+2.8"17% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body

TFT LCD

260 thousand

240x320 pixels

Only digital zoom

3G HSUPA

+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
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Model	3310 3G (TA-1036)	Charm (MB502)
Other model names	HMD Nokia 3310 2017 Single-Sim TA-1022, TA-1036	T-Mobile Motorola CHARM MB502, Motorola CHARM ME502
Country or region available	USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Motorola
Release date	9/30/2017	8/5/2010
Depth	13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)	11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)	52.4 x 117 millimeters (2.06 x 4.61 in)	67.2 x 98.4 millimeters (2.65 x 3.87 in)
Weight	85 grams (2.98 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.4" inches	2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~29.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~36.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	167 PPI	143 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
System version	Nokia Series OS 30+	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	MOTOBLUR UI 1.5
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Chipset	32bit: Spreadtrum SC7701B (40nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3410 (65nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 460MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
RAM memory	feature not registered	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	128MB (64MB available)	512MB (150MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	3.6/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 (TA-1036), GSM 900/1800 (TA-1022)	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TA-1036 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 TA-1022 version: UMTS 900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	CIF (352x288) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	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	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
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
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
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	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4UL	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1170 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.5 hours	5 hours
Standby	648 hours (27 days)	334 hours (13.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Warm Red, Azure, Yellow, Charcoa • Gameloft Snake Xenzia • WH-108 headset • Flashlight	• Colors: Golden Bronze, Cabernet • 2GB microSD included • CrystalTalk Plus • BackTrack navigation pad • Kodak Perfect Touch • HAC Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1036)	Motorola Charm (MB502)
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