Motorola StarTAC 85 vs Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola StarTAC 85 vs Huawei Mate 20 X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/10/2019 10:46 PM, updated: 9/10/2022 4:57 AM

Compare Huawei Mate 20 X X Motorola StarTAC 85 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.5"
MONO

4x15

N/A

1MB
RAM

Single-core

500
mAh

(Removable)

34Points Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB) Compare Motorola StarTAC 85 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.2"
AMOLED

1080x2244

40
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)

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 85	vs	34 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)
+112 grams (3.92 ounces)107% Lighter	vs	232 grams (8.12 ounces)
+NiMH (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1MB SDRAM	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X6143 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1KB	vs	+128GB (110GB available)115343400 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
23 millimeters (0.91 inches)	vs	+8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)182% Thinner
Plastic body	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
Monochromatic	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage 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	+1080x2244 pixels40391 times Higher resolution screen
10 PPI	vs	+346 PPI34 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.5"	vs	+7.2"4 times Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(triple camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MPAdvantage 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) 1400 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, Barometer, Hall effect, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)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
4.8W	vs	+22.5W4 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
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 nano-Memory 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	+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 [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
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 3.1 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	+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

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📱 Model features
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)
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Model	StarTAC 85	Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)
Other model names	Motorola Star TAC 85 (S5776EBD)	Huawei Mate 20X EVR-AL00 6GB RAM, Huawei Everest
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Motorola	Huawei
Release date	1/1/1997	11/1/2018
Depth	23 millimeters (0.91 inches)	8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 98 millimeters (2.24 x 3.86 in)	85.4 x 174.6 millimeters (3.36 x 6.87 in)
Weight	112 grams (3.92 ounces)	232 grams (8.12 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)
Display type	Monochromatic	AMOLED
Screen size	1.5" inches	7.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~6.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	4x15 pixels	1080x2244 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	10 PPI	346 PPI
Colors	2	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)
System version	Proprietary OS	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)
Chipset	16bit	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.26GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 2x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	ARM Mali-G76 MP10 720Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)
RAM memory	1MB SDRAM	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	1KB Flash (EEPROM)	128GB (110GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	1400/200 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	(triple camera) 40 megapixels 20MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.7"PDAF 8MP telephoto f/2.41/4"80mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	Not supported	7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital 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	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	5632x4224 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	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)
Loudspeaker	feature not registered	Supported
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, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	feature not registered	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)
USB	Not supported	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Not supported	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C SlimPort®
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	Supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)
Battery type	NiMH (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	4.8W Wired charging	22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	3.8 hours	feature not registered
Standby	75 hours (3.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)
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: Midnight Blue, Phantom Silver • EMUI 9.0 • 18.7:9 / DCI-P3 / HDR10 display • Leica camera lens • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Dolby Atmos sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Huawei Mate 20 X (AL00 128GB)
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