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Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)

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

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Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo X Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 03Points
2"
TFT

220x176

2
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

750
mAh

(Removable)

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24Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a) Compare Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 X
3.7"
LED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)

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MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117} 3 Advantages Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117 vs Xperia Neo (MT15a)} 24 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)
+87 grams (3.05 ounces)45%
Lighter
vs126 grams (4.41 ounces)
+12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)2%
Thinner
vs13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+3 slots (Triple-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
64MBvs+512MB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
50MBvs+1GB (320MB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit 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+480x854 pixels10 times
Higher resolution screen
141 PPIvs+265 PPI88%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2"vs+3.7"85%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The 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+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HVGA (480x320)vs+HD (1280x720)5 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+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 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, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
750 mAhvs+1500 mAh100%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

8 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
FM / FM (RDS)
2.1 + A2DP
MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)
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ModelMotoKey 3-CHIP EX117Xperia Neo (MT15a)
Other model namesMotorola MotoKey EX117 Tri-SIMSony Ericsson Xperia Neo MT15, Sony Ericsson Halon
Country or region available(Latin America)BrazilUSA(Europe)
(Latin America), Brazil, USA, (Europe)
CanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandMotorolaSony Ericsson
Release date6/1/20123/1/2011
Depth12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 102 millimeters (2.32 x 4.02 in)57 x 116 millimeters (2.24 x 4.57 in)
Weight87 grams (3.05 ounces)126 grams (4.41 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size2" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~20.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~57.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution220x176 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)141 PPI265 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 2.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)
RAM memory64MB512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage50MB1GB (320MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)
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)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
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 supportedUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGECSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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 EX117Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HVGA (480x320)HD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED 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 supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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 EX117Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
OM4A
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700
Battery capacity750 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3 hours7 hours
Standby72 hours (3 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
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: Blue/black, Red, Silver
• 8GB microSD included
• Video stabiliser
• Open ES 1.1
• HDMI 1.4
• PlayNow
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• SE Timescape
• Wisepilot navigation
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola MotoKey 3-CHIP EX117Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)
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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