Motorola StarTAC 85 vs Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola StarTAC 85 vs Samsung Galaxy A51 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/4/2020 6:31 PM, updated: 11/21/2022 8:39 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A51 X Motorola StarTAC 85 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.5"
MONO

4x15

N/A

1MB
RAM

Single-core

500
mAh

(Removable)

32Points Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB) Compare Motorola StarTAC 85 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)

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	32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
+112 grams (3.92 ounces)54% Lighter	vs	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+NiMH (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1MB SDRAM	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X4095 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1KB	vs	+64GB (48GB available)50331650 times More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
23 millimeters (0.91 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)191% 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
10 PPI	vs	+405 PPI40 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.5"	vs	+6.5"3 times Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MPAdvantage 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, ANT+, Compass, Hall effect, Gyroscope, Face unlock 2D, Fingerprint sensor (under display), Ambient light sensor, Virtual 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
4.8W	vs	+15W2 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) (dedicated 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	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, 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	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
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 3Advantage 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

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📱 Model features
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
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Model	StarTAC 85	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
Other model names	Motorola Star TAC 85 (S5776EBD)	Samsung Galaxy A51 SM-A515F/DSM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Kazakhstan, Russia
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	1/1/1997	12/16/2019, Announced: 12/12/2019
Depth	23 millimeters (0.91 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 98 millimeters (2.24 x 3.86 in)	73.6 x 158.5 millimeters (2.9 x 6.24 in)
Weight	112 grams (3.92 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
Display type	Monochromatic	Super AMOLED
Screen size	1.5" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~6.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	4x15 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	10 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	2	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
System version	Proprietary OS	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
Chipset	16bit	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 113051 (v7), 175363 (v8) Geekbench: 5401 (v4.4), 1294 (v5.1) GFXBench: 5.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
RAM memory	1MB SDRAM	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	1KB Flash (EEPROM)	64GB (48GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	600/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.12µm 5MP telephoto f/2.440mm 5MP depth f/2.21/5.0"1.12µm
Main camera resolution	Not supported	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm 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	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
Loudspeaker	feature not registered	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
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 85	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
USB	Not supported	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Not supported	3.5mm jack
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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
Battery type	NiMH (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	500 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	4.8W Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	3.8 hours	feature not registered
Standby	75 hours (3.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
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: Prism, Crush Black, White, Blue, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola StarTAC 85	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.369W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)