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Motorola StarTAC 130 vs Nokia N95 (RM-159)

Side by side comparison between Motorola StarTAC 130 vs Nokia N95 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N95 X Motorola StarTAC 130 02Points
1.3"
MONO

4x15

N/A
1MB
RAM

Single-core

500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.6"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

64MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N95 (RM-159)

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} 2 Advantages Motorola StarTAC 130 vs N95 (RM-159)} 25 Advantages Nokia N95 (RM-159)
+95 grams (3.33 ounces)26%
Lighter
vs120 grams (4.2 ounces)
+19 millimeters (0.75 inches)11%
Thinner
vs21 millimeters (0.83 inches)
1MB SDRAMvs+64MB SDRAM63 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1KBvs+256MB (160MB available)163839 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 8GB microSDAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
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+240x320 pixels1279 times
Higher resolution screen
12 PPIvs+154 PPI12 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.3"vs+2.6"100%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+VGA (640x480)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)4999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G GSMvs+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(2G GSM) vs+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
500 mAhvs+950 mAh90%
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+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+A-GPSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+2.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Mini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+WAP, HTML, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

3 Common items in both devices
Plastic body
NiMH (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Vibrating alert
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📱 Model features

Motorola StarTAC 130Nokia N95 (RM-159)
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ModelStarTAC 130N95 (RM-159)
Other model namesMotorola StarTAC 130, Motorola Star TAC 130Nokia N95 US, Nokia RM-159
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaNokia
Release date1/1/19983/1/2007
Depth19 millimeters (0.75 inches)21 millimeters (0.83 inches)
Size (width x height)55 x 94 millimeters (2.17 x 3.7 in)53 x 99 millimeters (2.09 x 3.9 in)
Weight95 grams (3.33 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola StarTAC 130Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Display typeMonochromaticTFT LCD
Screen size1.3" inches2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~5.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~39.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution4x15 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)12 PPI154 PPI
Colors216 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Motorola StarTAC 130Nokia N95 (RM-159)
System versionProprietary OSSymbian 9.2 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola StarTAC 130Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Chipset16bit32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 2420 (90nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 330MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR MBX
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola StarTAC 130Nokia N95 (RM-159)
RAM memory1MB SDRAM64MB SDRAM
Internal storage1KB
Flash (EEPROM)
256MB (160MB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 8GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola StarTAC 130Nokia N95 (RM-159)
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 registered3.6 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 2100 - USA: 850/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola StarTAC 130Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported5 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedVGA (640x480) 30 fps
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 supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedNot supported
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredCarl Zeiss optics

📸 Front camera

Motorola StarTAC 130Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQCIF (176x144)
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 130Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredStereo sound
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formatsfeature not registeredMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola StarTAC 130Nokia N95 (RM-159)
USBNot supportedMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
BluetoothNot supported2.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola StarTAC 130Nokia N95 (RM-159)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola StarTAC 130Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Battery typeNiMH (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5F
Battery capacity500 mAh950 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy2.3 hours2.7 hours
Standby50 hours (2.1 days)192 hours (8 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola StarTAC 130Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMSSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingNot supportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesMonophonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedWAP, HTML, Flash player
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: Silver, Plum, Black, Pink, Red
• 128MB microSD included
• Nokia Maps
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola StarTAC 130Nokia N95 (RM-159)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.79W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.5W/kg (head)
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