Nokia 9500 vs Motorola IronRock (XT626)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 9500 vs Motorola IronRock phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/6/2013 3:39 PM, updated: 2/18/2023 7:56 AM

Compare Motorola IronRock X Nokia 9500 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

0.3
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

27Points Motorola IronRock (XT626) Compare Nokia 9500 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1880
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola IronRock (XT626)

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!

1 Advantage Nokia 9500	vs	27 Advantages Motorola IronRock (XT626)
+4.5"5% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
150MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Single-core7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB SDRAM	vs	+1GB LPDDR215 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MB (76MB available)	vs	+4GB (1GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 2GB MMC	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
222 grams (7.77 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)35% Lighter
23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)	vs	+11 millimeters (0.43 inches)115% Thinner
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
640x200 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
149 PPI	vs	+256 PPI72% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 0.3MP	vs	+(back) 8MP25 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)	vs	+HD (1280x720)35 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
2G EDGE	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps40 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, Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAh	vs	+1880 mAh45% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 a/b [wifi2]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
1.1	vs	+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

7 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

USB 2.0 proprietary connector / MicroUSB 2.0

HTML, XHTML / HTML, XHTML, Flash player

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 9500	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
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Model	Nokia 9500	IronRock (XT626)
Other model names	Nokia Communicator 9500	Nextel Motorola Iron Rock XT626, Motorola Double V
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Nokia	Motorola
Release date	2/1/2005	7/1/2012
Depth	23.6 millimeters (0.93 inches)	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	56 x 148 millimeters (2.2 x 5.83 in)	67 x 127.9 millimeters (2.64 x 5.04 in)
Weight	222 grams (7.77 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 9500	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~44.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x200 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	149 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	Extra display: LCD 128x128	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 9500	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
System version	Symbian 7.0 S80 2nd Edition	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	Series 80 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 9500	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1510	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 150MHz ARM925T (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 9500	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
RAM memory	64MB SDRAM	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128MB (76MB available)	4GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 2GB MMC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 9500	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.177 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Dual-Band 800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	iDEN 800
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	iDEN
📷 Camera
	Nokia 9500	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
Back camera (main camera)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (176x144)	HD (1280x720)
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	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 9500	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1280x1024 pixels
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 9500	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	3GP, MPEG4	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC, MIDI	MP3, WAV, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 9500	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	1.1	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b [wifi2] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	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	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 9500	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 9500	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP-5L	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF6X
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	1880 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	4 hours
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	192 hours (8 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 9500	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Tin Grey • Java games • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer Java framework	• Colors: Black • 2GB or 8GB microSD included • Quickoffice • Push-to-Talk (PTT) • HAC M3/T3 • VPN IPSec • Digital compass • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 9500	Motorola IronRock (XT626)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.99W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.52W/kg (head)	feature not registered