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Motorola StarTAC 130 vs LG Q8 (H970)

Side by side comparison between Motorola StarTAC 130 vs LG Q8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Q8 X Motorola StarTAC 130 02Points
Motorola StarTAC 130
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
1.3"
MONO

4x15

N/A
1MB
RAM

Single-core

500
mAh

(Removable)

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33Points LG Q8 (H970) Compare Motorola StarTAC 130 X
LG Q8 (H970)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.2"
IPS

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Q8 (H970)

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StarTAC 130} 2 Advantages Motorola StarTAC 130 vs Q8 (H970)} 33 Advantages LG Q8 (H970)
+95 grams (3.33 ounces)54%
Lighter		vs146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+NiMH (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1MB SDRAMvs+4GB LPDDR44095 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1KBvs+32GB (22GB available)23068670 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
19 millimeters (0.75 inches)vs+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)138%
Thinner
Plastic bodyvs+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
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+1440x2560 pixels61439 times
Higher resolution screen
12 PPIvs+565 PPI46 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.3"vs+5.2"3 times
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(dual camera) 16MP + 8MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+4K UHD (3840x2160)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, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Hall effect, 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
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
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, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
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+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
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📱 Model features

Motorola StarTAC 130LG Q8 (H970)
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ModelStarTAC 130LG Q8 (H970)
Other model namesMotorola StarTAC 130, Motorola Star TAC 130LG Q8 2017, LG-H970, LGH970
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandMotorolaLG
Release date1/1/19987/1/2017
Depth19 millimeters (0.75 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)55 x 94 millimeters (2.17 x 3.7 in)71.9 x 148.9 millimeters (2.83 x 5.86 in)
Weight95 grams (3.33 ounces)146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Motorola StarTAC 130LG Q8 (H970)
Display typeMonochromaticTFT IPS LCD
Screen size1.3" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~5.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution4x15 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)12 PPI565 PPI
Colors216 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola StarTAC 130LG Q8 (H970)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola StarTAC 130LG Q8 (H970)
Chipset16bit64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core		Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola StarTAC 130LG Q8 (H970)
RAM memory1MB SDRAM4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage1KB
Flash (EEPROM)		32GB (22GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola StarTAC 130LG Q8 (H970)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-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 3, 7, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola StarTAC 130LG Q8 (H970)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported(dual camera)
16 megapixels
8MP f/2.41/4"10mm
Main camera resolutionNot supported4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supported4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedLDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola StarTAC 130LG Q8 (H970)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola StarTAC 130LG Q8 (H970)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsfeature not registeredMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola StarTAC 130LG Q8 (H970)
USBNot supportedUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C SlimPort®
BluetoothNot supported4.2 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola StarTAC 130LG Q8 (H970)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Pedometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola StarTAC 130LG Q8 (H970)
Battery typeNiMH (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity500 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy2.3 hours4 hours
Standby50 hours (2.1 days)1000 hours (41.7 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola StarTAC 130LG Q8 (H970)
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• 16 Languages
• Phonebook with 100 entries
• Call records 10 dialed, 5 received, 5 missed calls		• Colors: Titan
• Metal body
• LG UX 5.0
• KnockOn, Knock Code
• 32-bit/192kHz audio
• VoLTE
• Secondary display: 2.1" 160x1040 pixels
• IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola StarTAC 130LG Q8 (H970)
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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