Motorola MOTO XT316
The Motorola MOTO XT316 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM7227-1 Snapdragon S1, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-level · Android 2.2 (Froyo)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size2.8" · 116.5 x 58 x 13.5 mm (4.59 x 2.28 x 0.53 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7227-1 Snapdragon S1
RAM256MB
Storage512MB
Main Camera15 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓256GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 110g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,420 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM7227-1 Snapdragon S1 for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 143 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2011, June. Released 2011, July
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227-1 Snapdragon S1
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
RAM
256MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
143 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
15 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,420 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1420 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
110g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
116.5 x 58 x 13.5 mm (4.59 x 2.28 x 0.53 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Motorola MOTO XT316 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Motorola MOTO XT316 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Motorola MOTO XT316 SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Motorola MOTO XT316 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Motorola MOTO XT316 ships with Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread).
The Motorola MOTO XT316 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Motorola MOTO XT316 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The Motorola MOTO XT316 has 2.1, A2DP, EDR.
