Motorola StarTAC 130 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola StarTAC 130 vs Xiaomi Redmi 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/29/2018 10:22 PM, updated: 5/13/2021 3:40 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 5 X Motorola StarTAC 130 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.3"
MONO

4x15

N/A

1MB
RAM

Single-core

500
mAh

(Removable)

29Points Xiaomi Redmi 5 (16GB) Compare Motorola StarTAC 130 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 5 (16GB)

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2 Advantages Motorola StarTAC 130	vs	29 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 5 (16GB)
+95 grams (3.33 ounces)65% Lighter	vs	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
+NiMH (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1MB SDRAM	vs	+2GB LPDDR32047 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1KB	vs	+16GB (10GB available)10485760 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
19 millimeters (0.75 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)147% Thinner
Monochromatic	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD 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	+720x1440 pixels17279 times Higher resolution screen
12 PPI	vs	+282 PPI23 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.3"	vs	+5.7"3 times Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(back) 12MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supported	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)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 LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G GSM)	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 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, Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
500 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh6 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	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

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📱 Model features
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Redmi 5 (16GB)
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Model	StarTAC 130	Redmi 5 (16GB)
Other model names	Motorola StarTAC 130, Motorola Star TAC 130	紅米5, Xiaomi Redmi 5 dual MDE1 (16GB + 2GB RAM), Xiaomi Rosy
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Spain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Brand	Motorola	Xiaomi
Release date	1/1/1998	12/1/2017
Depth	19 millimeters (0.75 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	55 x 94 millimeters (2.17 x 3.7 in)	72.8 x 151.8 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in)
Weight	95 grams (3.33 ounces)	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Redmi 5 (16GB)
Display type	Monochromatic	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	1.3" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~5.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	4x15 pixels	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	12 PPI	282 PPI
Colors	2	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Redmi 5 (16GB)
System version	Proprietary OS	Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Redmi 5 (16GB)
Chipset	16bit	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Redmi 5 (16GB)
RAM memory	1MB SDRAM	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	1KB Flash (EEPROM)	16GB (10GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Redmi 5 (16GB)
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) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	150/50 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 (China version), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China/Taiwan version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 China version: LTE 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) India/Italy/Thailand/Vietnam version: LTE 850/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5) TD-LTE 2300/2500 (Bands 40,41) Spain/Singapore/Indonesia version: LTE 800/850/900/1700/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
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
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Redmi 5 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Not supported	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Redmi 5 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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	Redmi 5 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	feature not registered	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	feature not registered	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Redmi 5 (16GB)
USB	Not supported	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Not supported	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	Not supported	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Redmi 5 (16GB)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Redmi 5 (16GB)
Battery type	NiMH (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	500 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	2.3 hours	feature not registered
Standby	50 hours (2.1 days)	288 hours (12 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Redmi 5 (16GB)
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: Black, Gold, Light Blue, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Plastic frame • Aluminum back • 2.5D glass screen edge • 18:9 ratio screen • MIUI 9.1 • Silicone case included • Fast battery charging 5V/2A • WiFi display, direct, hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola StarTAC 130	Redmi 5 (16GB)
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