Motorola StarTAC 130 vs Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola StarTAC 130 vs Samsung Galaxy M55 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/19/2025 10:48 AM, updated: 5/20/2025 7:29 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M55 X Motorola StarTAC 130 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.3"
MONO

4x15

N/A

1MB
RAM

Single-core

500
mAh

(Removable)

30Points Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB) Compare Motorola StarTAC 130 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

50mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)

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	30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
+95 grams (3.33 ounces)89% Lighter	vs	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
+NiMH (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1MB SDRAM	vs	+12GB LPDDR4X12287 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1KB	vs	+256GB (233GB available)244318200 times More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage 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	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)144% Thinner
Monochromatic	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED 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	+1080x2400 pixels43199 times Higher resolution screen
12 PPI	vs	+393 PPI32 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.3"	vs	+6.7"4 times Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MPAdvantage 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	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(2G GSM)	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 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, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh9 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage 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, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + 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

2 Common items in both devices

Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front

Vibrating alert

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📱 Model features
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
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Model	StarTAC 130	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Other model names	Motorola StarTAC 130, Motorola Star TAC 130	Galaxy M55 5G SM-M556B/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Middle East), India, Israel, Vietnam
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	1/1/1998	3/28/2024
Depth	19 millimeters (0.75 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	55 x 94 millimeters (2.17 x 3.7 in)	76.5 x 163.9 millimeters (3.01 x 6.45 in)
Weight	95 grams (3.33 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Display type	Monochromatic	Super AMOLED
Screen size	1.3" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~5.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	4x15 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	12 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	2	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
System version	Proprietary OS	Android 14
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 15
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 6.1 / 7.0
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Chipset	16bit	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (SM7450-AB) (4nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Single-core) 3x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 644 (443MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 582102 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	1MB SDRAM	12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	1KB Flash (EEPROM)	256GB (233GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Mono-Band 900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	Not supported	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	50 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (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	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	feature not registered	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
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	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
USB	Not supported	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Not supported	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	Not supported	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Battery type	NiMH (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	45W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	2.3 hours	feature not registered
Standby	50 hours (2.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Dark Blue, Light Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Galaxy M55 (SM-M556B/DS 256GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.79W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.96W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)