Dell Streak Pro vs Motorola StarTAC 85

Side by side comparison between Dell Streak Pro vs Motorola StarTAC 85 phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

9/24/2013 8:41 PM, updated: 4/9/2020 8:35 PM

Compare Motorola StarTAC 85 XDell Streak Pro27Points

Specifications Compare Models

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

32bit Dual

1520
mAh

(Removable)

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Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.5"
MONO

4x15

N/A
MP

1MB
RAM

16bit Single

500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Dell Streak Pro

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27 Advantages Dell Streak Pro	vs	1 Advantage Motorola StarTAC 85
+1GB LPDDR21023 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1MB
+8GB8388607 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1KB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)123% Thinner	vs	23 millimeters (0.91 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	Monochromatic
+16 million7999999 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	2
+540x960 pixels8639 times Higher resolution screen	vs	4x15 pixels
+256 PPI25 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	10 PPI
+4.3"187% Larger screen	vs	1.5"
+(back) 8MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+2500000 apps (Google Play Store)249999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	2G GSM
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G GSM)
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient Light sensor, GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1520 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	500 mAh
+SpeakerphoneAdvantage Speakerphone is useful when you are driving and on other occasions	vs	Not supported
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz) is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
145 grams (5.08 ounces)	vs	+112 grams (3.92 ounces)29% Lighter

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Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable) / NiMH (Removable)

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Physical features	Dell Streak Pro	Motorola StarTAC 85
Model	Streak Pro	StarTAC 85
Other model names	Dell Streak Pro D43, Dell Streak Pro 101DL	Motorola Star TAC 85
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International)
Brand	Dell	Motorola
Release date	March, 2012	January, 1997
Depth	10.3 millimeters (0.41 inches)	23 millimeters (0.91 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.5 x 124.9 millimeters (2.54 x 4.92 in)	57 x 98 millimeters (2.24 x 3.86 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	External retractable antenna
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
System (OS)	Dell Streak Pro	Motorola StarTAC 85
Operating system	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
Hardware	Dell Streak Pro	Motorola StarTAC 85
Chipset	32bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8260	16bit
CPU processor	1.5Ghz Dual-Core Scorpion	Single-Core
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220	feature not registered
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1MB
Internal storage	8GB	1KB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
Display	Dell Streak Pro	Motorola StarTAC 85
Display type	Super AMOLED	Monochromatic
Screen size	4.3" inches	1.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~6.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	4x15 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	10 PPI
Colors	16 million	2
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
Mobile networks	Dell Streak Pro	Motorola StarTAC 85
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum download/upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Mono-Band 900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/1700/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
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
Calling	Dell Streak Pro	Motorola StarTAC 85
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS
Speakerphone	Supported	Not supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Not supported
Camera	Dell Streak Pro	Motorola StarTAC 85
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Not supported
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Not supported
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
2ª camera	Dell Streak Pro	Motorola StarTAC 85
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	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
Multimedia	Dell Streak Pro	Motorola StarTAC 85
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3	feature not registered
Connectivity	Dell Streak Pro	Motorola StarTAC 85
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	Not supported
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	Not supported
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)	Not supported
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
Other functions	Dell Streak Pro	Motorola StarTAC 85
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Monophonic
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	Not supported
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope	Not supported
Other features	- Colors: Black - Dell Stage 2.0 UI - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - DLNA - Wi-Fi hotspot - Java framework	- Colors: Black - 16 Languages - Phonebook with 100 entries - Call records 10 dialed, 5 received, 5 missed calls
Power supply	Dell Streak Pro	Motorola StarTAC 85
Battery	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)	NiMH (Removable)
Battery capacity	1520 mAh	500 mAh
Charger, watts	Standard charging	Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	540 minutes \| 9 hours \| 0.4 day	230 minutes \| 3.8 hours \| 0.2 day
Standby	21180 minutes \| 353 hours \| 14.7 days	4500 minutes \| 75 hours \| 3.1 days
Radiation rate	Dell Streak Pro	Motorola StarTAC 85
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered