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Motorola StarTAC 130 vs LG K40 (X420EMW)

Side by side comparison between Motorola StarTAC 130 vs LG K40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K40 X Motorola StarTAC 130 02Points
1.3"
MONO

4x15

N/A
1MB
RAM

Single-core

500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.7"
IPS

720x1440

16
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG K40 (X420EMW)

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StarTAC 130} 2 Advantages Motorola StarTAC 130 vs K40 (X420EMW)} 28 Advantages LG K40 (X420EMW)
+95 grams (3.33 ounces)53%
Lighter
vs145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+NiMH (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1MB SDRAMvs+2GB LPDDR32047 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1KBvs+32GB (20GB available)20971520 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
19 millimeters (0.75 inches)vs+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)129%
Thinner
Monochromaticvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
2vs+16 million7999998 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
4x15 pixelsvs+720x1440 pixels17279 times
Higher resolution screen
12 PPIvs+282 PPI23 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.3"vs+5.7"3 times
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 16MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
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 GSMvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G GSM) vs+(4G LTE-A) 300 MbpsAdvantage
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, Ambient light sensor, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
500 mAhvs+3000 mAh5 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] 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+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

1 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
+ specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Motorola StarTAC 130LG K40 (X420EMW)
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ModelStarTAC 130K40 (X420EMW)
Other model namesMotorola StarTAC 130, Motorola Star TAC 130LG K40 LMX420EMW NFC Dual-sim, LM-X420EMW, LG-LMX420EMW
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)(Europe)
(Global, International), (Europe)
BrandMotorolaLG
Release date1/1/19983/31/2019
Depth19 millimeters (0.75 inches)8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)55 x 94 millimeters (2.17 x 3.7 in)71.9 x 153 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in)
Weight95 grams (3.33 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedMIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Motorola StarTAC 130LG K40 (X420EMW)
Display typeMonochromaticTFT IPS LCD
Screen size1.3" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~5.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution4x15 pixels720x1440 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)12 PPI282 PPI
Colors216 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Motorola StarTAC 130LG K40 (X420EMW)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Motorola StarTAC 130LG K40 (X420EMW)
Chipset16bit64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Motorola StarTAC 130LG K40 (X420EMW)
RAM memory1MB SDRAM2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage1KB
Flash (EEPROM)
32GB (20GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Motorola StarTAC 130LG K40 (X420EMW)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandMono-Band 900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Motorola StarTAC 130LG K40 (X420EMW)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported16 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1ยตm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Motorola StarTAC 130LG K40 (X420EMW)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Motorola StarTAC 130LG K40 (X420EMW)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsfeature not registeredMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Motorola StarTAC 130LG K40 (X420EMW)
USBNot supportedMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
BluetoothNot supported5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Motorola StarTAC 130LG K40 (X420EMW)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Motorola StarTAC 130LG K40 (X420EMW)
Battery typeNiMH (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity500 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy2.3 hours8 hours
Standby50 hours (2.1 days)100 hours (4.2 days)

โž• Other features

Motorola StarTAC 130LG K40 (X420EMW)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMSSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingNot supportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesMonophonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaExternal retractable antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข 16 Languages
โ€ข Phonebook with 100 entries
โ€ข Call records 10 dialed, 5 received, 5 missed calls
โ€ข Colors: Black, Moroccan Blue, Platinum Gray
โ€ข 18:9 ratio FullVision display
โ€ข LED notification
โ€ข DTS-X Surround sound

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Motorola StarTAC 130LG K40 (X420EMW)
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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