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Motorola FLIPSIDE MB508

Motorola FLIPSIDE MB508

Brand: MOTOROLA
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 3.1" Inch
  • Camera: 3MP (144p)
  • RAM: 512MB RAM
  • Processor: TI OMAP 3410
  • Battery: 1170mAh
  • Launch Date: 2010, November
  • Storage: 512MB 512MB RAM storage, microSDHC slot
  • OS: Android 2.2
  • Body: 145g, 15mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 1900
Speed HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps

Launch

Announced 2010, October. Released 2010, November
Status Discontinued

Body

Dimensions 109.5 x 57.5 x 15 mm (4.31 x 2.26 x 0.59 in)
Weight 145 g (5.11 oz)
Keyboard QWERTY
SIM Mini-SIM
Touch-sensitive trackpad

Display

Type TFT
Size 3.1 inches, 28.6 cm2 (~45.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~186 ppi density)
MOTOBLUR UI with Live Widgets

Platform

OS Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Chipset TI OMAP 3410
CPU 720 MHz Cortex-A8
GPU PowerVR SGX530

Memory

Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Internal 512MB 512MB RAM

Main Camera

Primary Camera 3.15 MP
Video CIF@25fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera No

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 2.1, A2DP
Positioning GPS, A-GPS
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0

Features

Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Browser HTML, Adobe Flash Lite
Extras MP3/WAV/WMA/AAC+ player
MP4/WMV/H.264 player
Document viewer
Photo viewer/editor
Organizer
Voice memo/dial/commands
Predictive text input (Swype)

Battery

Type Removable Li-Ion 1170 mAh battery
Stand By Up to 288 h (2G) / Up to 288 h (3G)
Talk Time Up to 7 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 5 h 20 min (3G)

Misc

Colors Black
SAR 0.50 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body)
Price About 170 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

3.5
  • Design 5 / 10
  • Display 4 / 10
  • Camera 3 / 10
  • Auto Focus 1 / 10
  • Image Quality 3 / 10
  • Performance 3 / 10
  • Features 5 / 10
  • Connectivity 5 / 10
  • Call Quality 3 / 10
  • Multimedia 4 / 10
  • Usability 4 / 10
  • Video Quality 2 / 10
  • Battery 4 / 10

PROS

  1. Features a comfortable, physical 4-row QWERTY keyboard for easy typing.
  2. Includes an optical trackpad for precise, fast navigation.
  3. Supports microSD cards up to 32GB for, expanding the storage.
  4. Comes with MOTOBLUR UI to integrate social networking (Facebook/Twitter) on the homescreen.
  5. Equipped with a 3.5mm headset jack for audio flexibility.
  6. Supports 3G data speeds for decent, functional web browsing.
  7. Features CrystalTalk Plus for better call quality in noisy environments.
  8. Offers a solid, durable, and sturdy build quality.
  9. Runs Android 2.2 Froyo (after update) which supports apps on SD card.
  10. Includes a dedicated camera button for quick access

CONS

  1. The 3-megapixel camera lacks autofocus, producing dull, low-quality photos.
  2. Screen visibility is poor and almost unusable in direct sunlight.
  3. The device is considered thick, bulky, and heavy in the hand.
  4. Battery life is below average, often requiring daily or frequent charging.
  5. Internal storage is very limited, leading to "low memory" errors.
  6. The 720 MHz processor feels dated and struggles with intensive apps.
  7. Call quality can be inconsistent, sometimes featuring static or white noise.
  8. The microSD card slot is located behind the battery cover, making it inconvenient.
  9. The 3.1-inch screen has a low resolution (320x480), making text look less sharp.
  10. The backlighting on the front touch-sensitive buttons is poor

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