Motorola StarTAC 85 vs Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola StarTAC 85 vs Lenovo ZUK Edge phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2018 10:39 PM, updated: 9/10/2022 4:57 AM

Compare Lenovo ZUK Edge X Motorola StarTAC 85 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.5"
MONO

4x15

N/A

1MB
RAM

Single-core

500
mAh

(Removable)

31Points Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB) Compare Motorola StarTAC 85 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
TDDI

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)

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	31 Advantages Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
+112 grams (3.92 ounces)43% Lighter	vs	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+NiMH (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1MB SDRAM	vs	+6GB LPDDR46143 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1KB	vs	+64GB (52GB available)54525950 times More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
23 millimeters (0.91 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)199% Thinner
Monochromatic	vs	+TDDIAdvantage TDDI 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	+1080x1920 pixels34559 times Higher resolution screen
10 PPI	vs	+401 PPI39 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.5"	vs	+5.5"3 times Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(back) 13MPAdvantage 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) 600 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, Heart rate, Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
500 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh5 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.8W	vs	+13W171% 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)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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage 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 GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

2 Common items in both devices

Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front

Vibrating alert

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📱 Model features
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	StarTAC 85	ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
Other model names	Motorola Star TAC 85 (S5776EBD)	联想ZUK Edge (64GB + 6GB RAM), Lenovo ZUK Z2151
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Motorola	Lenovo
Release date	1/1/1997	1/1/2017
Depth	23 millimeters (0.91 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 98 millimeters (2.24 x 3.86 in)	74.5 x 142.9 millimeters (2.93 x 5.63 in)
Weight	112 grams (3.92 ounces)	160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
Display type	Monochromatic	TDDI
Screen size	1.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~6.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~78.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	4x15 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	10 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	2	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
System version	Proprietary OS	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
Chipset	16bit	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
RAM memory	1MB SDRAM	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	1KB Flash (EEPROM)	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	600/50 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat11 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
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	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	Not supported	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160) 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	1.34µm 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
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/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
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.264, H.263
Audio formats	feature not registered	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
USB	Not supported	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	Not supported	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	Not supported	4.1 + A2DP
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, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
Battery type	NiMH (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	500 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	4.8W Wired charging	13W 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	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
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: Ceramic White, Titanium Black • ZUI 2.5 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Lenovo ZUK Edge (64GB/6GB)
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