Nokia 9210 Communicator vs Motorola StarTAC 130

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 9210 Communicator vs Motorola StarTAC 130 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/14/2013 10:18 AM, updated: 5/13/2021 3:40 AM

Compare Motorola StarTAC 130 X Nokia 9210 Communicator 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

640x200

N/A

8MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Motorola StarTAC 130 Compare Nokia 9210 Communicator X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.3"
MONO

4x15

N/A

1MB
RAM

Single-core

500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 9210 Communicator

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15 Advantages Nokia 9210 Communicator	vs	2 Advantages Motorola StarTAC 130
+8MB SDRAM7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1MB SDRAM
+32MB (18MB available)18431 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1KB
+Until 128MB MMCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+TFT LCDAdvantage TFT LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	Monochromatic
+4 thousand1999 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	2
+640x200 pixels2132 times Higher resolution screen	vs	4x15 pixels
+149 PPI11 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	12 PPI
+4.5"2 times Larger screen	vs	1.3"
+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)4999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+2G HSCSDAdvantage The 2G HSCSD network is newer and faster	vs	2G GSM
+(2G HSCSD) 0.043 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G GSM)
+1300 mAh160% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	500 mAh
+Hands-free callingAdvantage Hands-free calling is useful when you are driving and on other occasions	vs	Not supported
+proprietary audio outputAdvantage Best output for headset	vs	Not supported
+WAP, HTMLAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	Not supported
244 grams (8.54 ounces)	vs	+95 grams (3.33 ounces)157% Lighter
27 millimeters (1.06 inches)	vs	+19 millimeters (0.75 inches)42% Thinner

3 Common items in both devices

Plastic body

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / NiMH (Removable)

Vibrating alert

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 9210 Communicator	Motorola StarTAC 130
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Model	9210 Communicator	StarTAC 130
Other model names	Nokia 9210i Communicator, Nokia 9210c Communicator	Motorola StarTAC 130, Motorola Star TAC 130
Country or region available	China, (Europe), (Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Motorola
Release date	5/1/2002	1/1/1998
Depth	27 millimeters (1.06 inches)	19 millimeters (0.75 inches)
Size (width x height)	56 x 158 millimeters (2.2 x 6.22 in)	55 x 94 millimeters (2.17 x 3.7 in)
Weight	244 grams (8.54 ounces)	95 grams (3.33 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 9210 Communicator	Motorola StarTAC 130
Display type	TFT LCD	Monochromatic
Screen size	4.5" inches	1.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~42% (screen-to-body ratio)	~5.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x200 pixels	4x15 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	149 PPI	12 PPI
Colors	4 thousand	2
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 9210 Communicator	Motorola StarTAC 130
System version	Symbian 6.0 S80 1st Edition Crystal	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 9210 Communicator	Motorola StarTAC 130
Chipset	32bit: ARM 920T RISC 32-bit	16bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 52MHz ARM9TDMI (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 9210 Communicator	Motorola StarTAC 130
RAM memory	8MB SDRAM	1MB SDRAM
Internal storage	32MB (18MB available)	1KB Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 128MB MMC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 9210 Communicator	Motorola StarTAC 130
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.043 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 900/1800	Mono-Band 900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	GSM 900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD	Not supported
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Nokia 9210 Communicator	Motorola StarTAC 130
Back camera (main camera)	Not supported	Not supported
Main camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	Not supported	Not supported
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
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Not supported	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 9210 Communicator	Motorola StarTAC 130
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
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
	Nokia 9210 Communicator	Motorola StarTAC 130
Loudspeaker	Supported	feature not registered
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	feature not registered	feature not registered
Audio formats	WAV	feature not registered
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 9210 Communicator	Motorola StarTAC 130
USB	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	proprietary audio output	Not supported
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	Not supported	Not supported
WiFi	Not supported	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 9210 Communicator	Motorola StarTAC 130
Sensors	Not supported	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 9210 Communicator	Motorola StarTAC 130
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BLL-3	NiMH (Removable)
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	2.3 hours
Standby	230 hours (9.6 days)	50 hours (2.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 9210 Communicator	Motorola StarTAC 130
Call control	Not supported	Not supported
Messaging	SMS, E-mail	SMS
Hands-free calling	Supported	Not supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Monophonic	Monophonic
Web browser	WAP, HTML	Not supported
Antenna	External retractable antenna	External retractable antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray • Serial connection with cable owner • Infrared port • Video player • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer • Monochromatic second display 80x48 pixels Java framework	• Colors: Black • 16 Languages • Phonebook with 100 entries • Call records 10 dialed, 5 received, 5 missed calls
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 9210 Communicator	Motorola StarTAC 130
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