T-Mobile G1 vs Motorola Primus (XT621)

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Side by side comparison between T-Mobile G1 vs Motorola Primus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/29/2017 10:25 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:19 PM

Compare Motorola Primus X T-Mobile G1 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

192MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

20Points Motorola Primus (XT621) Compare T-Mobile G1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1860
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Primus (XT621)

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 T-Mobile G1	vs	20 Advantages Motorola Primus (XT621)
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
528MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Single-core139% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
192MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR24 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB	vs	+4GB (1GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
158 grams (5.53 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)9% Lighter
17.1 millimeters (0.67 inches)	vs	+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)39% Thinner
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
180 PPI	vs	+233 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"	vs	+4"25% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+HD (1280x720)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 1.6 Donut	vs	+Android 2.3.6 GingerbreadAdvantage Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1150 mAh	vs	+1860 mAh62% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

15 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

Multitouch

+8 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	T-Mobile G1	Motorola Primus (XT621)
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Model	T-Mobile G1	Primus (XT621)
Other model names	T-Mobile G1, HTC Hero T-Mobile, HTC Dream 100 DREA100	Nextel Motorola Primus XT621, Motorola XT621 Primus
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), (Latin America)
Brand	T-Mobile	Motorola
Release date	10/22/2008	1/1/2013
Depth	17.1 millimeters (0.67 inches)	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	55.7 x 117 millimeters (2.19 x 4.61 in)	60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)
Weight	158 grams (5.53 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	T-Mobile G1	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~46.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	T-Mobile G1	Motorola Primus (XT621)
System version	Android 1.6 Donut	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	T-Mobile G1	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7201A	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 130	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	T-Mobile G1	Motorola Primus (XT621)
RAM memory	192MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256MB	4GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	T-Mobile G1	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/2 Mbps	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 1700/2100	iDEN 800 UMTS 2100/1900/1700
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	iDEN, 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
	T-Mobile G1	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
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	Autofocus	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
	T-Mobile G1	Motorola Primus (XT621)
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
	T-Mobile G1	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	T-Mobile G1	Motorola Primus (XT621)
USB	Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	T-Mobile G1	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	T-Mobile G1	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP7X
Battery capacity	1150 mAh	1860 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.4 hours	feature not registered
Standby	406 hours (16.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	T-Mobile G1	Motorola Primus (XT621)
Call control	Voice recorder	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	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Brown • HTC Sense UI • Trackball Java framework	• Colors: Black • Push-to-Talk (PTT) • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	T-Mobile G1	Motorola Primus (XT621)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.23W/kg (head), 0.42W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.73W/kg (head), 0.31W/kg (body)