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Motorola StarTAC 130 vs HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)

Side by side comparison between Motorola StarTAC 130 vs HTC Desire 500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Motorola StarTAC 130
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
1.3"
MONO

4x15

N/A
1MB
RAM

Single-core

500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
30Points HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM) Compare Motorola StarTAC 130 X
HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

1.6mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)

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 Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)} 30 Advantages HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
+95 grams (3.33 ounces)29%
Lighter		vs123 grams (4.31 ounces)
1MB SDRAMvs+1GB LPDDR21023 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1KBvs+4GB (1GB available)1048575 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)vs+eMMC 4.5Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
19 millimeters (0.75 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)92%
Thinner
Monochromaticvs+TFT LCDAdvantage
TFT LCD display is brighter and more vivid
2vs+16 million7999998 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
4x15 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels6399 times
Higher resolution screen
12 PPIvs+217 PPI17 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.3"vs+4.3"2 times
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 8MPAdvantage
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+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G GSMvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G GSM) vs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 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+1800 mAh3 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+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
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+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
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
2 Common items in both devices
NiMH (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Vibrating alert
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📱 Model features

Motorola StarTAC 130HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
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ModelStarTAC 130Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
Other model namesMotorola StarTAC 130, Motorola Star TAC 130HTC Desire 500 5088 Dual-SIM, HTC Z4
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaHTC
Release date1/1/19989/1/2013
Depth19 millimeters (0.75 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)55 x 94 millimeters (2.17 x 3.7 in)66.9 x 131.8 millimeters (2.63 x 5.19 in)
Weight95 grams (3.33 ounces)123 grams (4.31 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola StarTAC 130HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
Display typeMonochromaticTFT LCD
Screen size1.3" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~5.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution4x15 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)12 PPI217 PPI
Colors216 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Motorola StarTAC 130HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola StarTAC 130HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
Chipset16bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola StarTAC 130HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
RAM memory1MB SDRAM1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage1KB
Flash (EEPROM)		4GB (1GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola StarTAC 130HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Motorola StarTAC 130HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported8 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedHD (1280x720) 24 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola StarTAC 130HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1536x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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 Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredSupported
Beats audio
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsfeature not registeredMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola StarTAC 130HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
USBNot supportedMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
BluetoothNot supported4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola StarTAC 130HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola StarTAC 130HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
Battery typeNiMH (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity500 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy2.3 hours12.1 hours
Standby50 hours (2.1 days)435 hours (18.1 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola StarTAC 130HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 16 Languages
• Phonebook with 100 entries
• Call records 10 dialed, 5 received, 5 missed calls		• Colors: Black, Silver
• Dropbox 25GB
• HTC BlinkFeed
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola StarTAC 130HTC Desire 500 (Dual-SIM)
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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