Motorola StarTAC 130 vs Razer Phone 2

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Side by side comparison between Motorola StarTAC 130 vs Razer Phone 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/21/2018 2:46 PM, updated: 12/15/2022 6:23 PM

Compare Razer Phone 2 X Motorola StarTAC 130 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.3"
MONO

4x15

N/A

1MB
RAM

Single-core

500
mAh

(Removable)

33Points Razer Phone 2 Compare Motorola StarTAC 130 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.72"
IGZO

1440x2560

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Razer Phone 2

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!

2 Advantages Motorola StarTAC 130	vs	33 Advantages Razer Phone 2
+95 grams (3.33 ounces)107% Lighter	vs	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
+NiMH (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1MB SDRAM	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X8191 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1KB	vs	+64GB (50GB available)52428800 times More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
19 millimeters (0.75 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)124% Thinner
Plastic body	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
Monochromatic	vs	+TFT-IGZOAdvantage TFT-IGZO display is brighter and more vivid
2	vs	+16 million7999998 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
4x15 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels61439 times Higher resolution screen
12 PPI	vs	+513 PPI42 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.3"	vs	+5.72"3 times Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use
2G GSM	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(2G GSM)	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
500 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh7 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supported	vs	+Hands-free callingAdvantage Hands-free calling is useful when you are driving and on other occasions
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterAdvantage Best output for headset
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

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📱 Model features
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Razer Phone 2
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Model	StarTAC 130	Phone 2
Other model names	Motorola StarTAC 130, Motorola Star TAC 130	Razer Phone 2 RZ35-0259 Gamer phone, Razer Cheryl 2
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA
Brand	Motorola	Razer
Release date	1/1/1998	10/1/2018
Depth	19 millimeters (0.75 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	55 x 94 millimeters (2.17 x 3.7 in)	78.99 x 158.5 millimeters (3.11 x 6.24 in)
Weight	95 grams (3.33 ounces)	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Razer Phone 2
Display type	Monochromatic	TFT-IGZO
Screen size	1.3" inches	5.72" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~5.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	4x15 pixels	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	12 PPI	513 PPI
Colors	2	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	580nits[typ] Wide color gamut
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Razer Phone 2
System version	Proprietary OS	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Razer Phone 2
Chipset	16bit	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 286076 (v7) Geekbench: 9110 (v4.4) GFXBench: 22fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Razer Phone 2
RAM memory	1MB SDRAM	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	1KB Flash (EEPROM)	64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Razer Phone 2
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	1200/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Mono-Band 900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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
📷 Camera
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Razer Phone 2
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.61/3.1"1.0µm2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	Not supported	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Razer Phone 2
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Razer Phone 2
Loudspeaker	feature not registered	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos THX-certified
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	feature not registered	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Razer Phone 2
USB	Not supported	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Not supported	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	Not supported	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Razer Phone 2
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Razer Phone 2
Battery type	NiMH (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	500 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	15W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	2.3 hours	feature not registered
Standby	50 hours (2.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Razer Phone 2
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Not supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Monophonic	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	Not supported	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	External retractable antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 16 Languages • Phonebook with 100 entries • Call records 10 dialed, 5 received, 5 missed calls	• Colors: Mirror black, Satin black • RGB illuminated logo on the back • Vapor chamber cooling
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Razer Phone 2
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