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Motorola StarTAC 130 vs HTC Arrive (8GB)

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

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1.3"
MONO

4x15

N/A
1MB
RAM

Single-core

500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.6"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
576MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Arrive (8GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

StarTAC 130} 1 Advantage Motorola StarTAC 130 vs Arrive (8GB)} 22 Advantages HTC Arrive (8GB)
+95 grams (3.33 ounces)95%
Lighter
vs185 grams (6.48 ounces)
1MB SDRAMvs+576MB LPDDR575 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1KBvs+8GB8388606 times
More internal storage for applications and files
19 millimeters (0.75 inches)vs+15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)23%
Thinner
Monochromaticvs+TFT LCDAdvantage
TFT LCD display is brighter and more vivid
2vs+260 thousand129999 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
4x15 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels6399 times
Higher resolution screen
12 PPIvs+259 PPI21 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.3"vs+3.6"177%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+700000 apps (Marketplace)69999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G GSMvs+3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AAdvantage
The 3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A network is newer and faster
(2G GSM) vs+(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 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, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
500 mAhvs+1500 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Hands-free callingAdvantage
Hands-free calling is useful when you are driving and on other occasions
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 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

2 Common items in both devices
NiMH (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Vibrating alert
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola StarTAC 130HTC Arrive (8GB)
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ModelStarTAC 130Arrive (8GB)
Other model namesMotorola StarTAC 130, Motorola Star TAC 130Sprint HTC 7 Pro CDMA, HTC Arrive for Sprint
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaHTC
Release date1/1/19983/1/2011
Depth19 millimeters (0.75 inches)15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)55 x 94 millimeters (2.17 x 3.7 in)59 x 117.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.63 in)
Weight95 grams (3.33 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola StarTAC 130HTC Arrive (8GB)
Display typeMonochromaticTFT LCD
Screen size1.3" inches3.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~5.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~53.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution4x15 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)12 PPI259 PPI
Colors2260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola StarTAC 130HTC Arrive (8GB)
System versionProprietary OSWindows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola StarTAC 130HTC Arrive (8GB)
Chipset16bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola StarTAC 130HTC Arrive (8GB)
RAM memory1MB SDRAM576MB LPDDR
Internal storage1KB
Flash (EEPROM)
8GB
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola StarTAC 130HTC Arrive (8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandMono-Band 900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola StarTAC 130HTC Arrive (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported5 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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 supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola StarTAC 130HTC Arrive (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
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 StarTAC 130HTC Arrive (8GB)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsfeature not registeredMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola StarTAC 130HTC Arrive (8GB)
USBNot supportedMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
BluetoothNot supported2.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Motorola StarTAC 130HTC Arrive (8GB)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola StarTAC 130HTC Arrive (8GB)
Battery typeNiMH (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy2.3 hours4.8 hours
Standby50 hours (2.1 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola StarTAC 130HTC Arrive (8GB)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMSSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingNot supportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesMonophonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedfeature not registered
AntennaExternal retractable antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 16 Languages
• Phonebook with 100 entries
• Call records 10 dialed, 5 received, 5 missed calls
• Colors: Black
• Multitouch up to 4 fingers
• Dolby Mobile
• SRS sound enhancement
• Bing Maps

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola StarTAC 130HTC Arrive (8GB)
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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