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Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983) vs Motorola StarTAC Rainbow

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 830 vs Motorola StarTAC Rainbow phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola StarTAC Rainbow X Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983) 27Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

10.1
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
01Point Motorola StarTAC Rainbow Compare Nokia Lumia 830 X
1.3"
MONO

2x12

N/A
1MB
RAM

Single-core

500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)

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Lumia 830 (RM-983)} 27 Advantages Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983) vs StarTAC Rainbow} 1 Advantage Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
+1GB LPDDR21023 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1MB SDRAM
+16GB (14GB available)14680060 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1KB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)171%
Thinner
vs23 millimeters (0.91 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsMonochromatic
+16 million7999998 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs2
+720x1280 pixels38399 times
Higher resolution screen
vs2x12 pixels
+294 PPI32 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs9 PPI
+5"3 times
Larger screen
vs1.3"
+(back) 10.1MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+700000 apps (Marketplace)69999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs2G GSM
+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G GSM)
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2200 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs500 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
150 grams (5.25 ounces)vs+112 grams (3.92 ounces)34%
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Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
 
ModelLumia 830 (RM-983)StarTAC Rainbow
Other model namesAT&T Nokia Lumia 830 4G RM-983, Nokia TeslaMotorola StarTAC Rainbow
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandNokiaMotorola
Release date9/1/20142/1/1997
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)23 millimeters (0.91 inches)
Size (width x height)70.7 x 139.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.49 in)57 x 98 millimeters (2.24 x 3.86 in)
Weight150 grams (5.25 ounces)112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
Display typeTFT IPS LCDMonochromatic
Screen size5" inches1.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~3.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels2x12 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI9 PPI
Colors16 million2
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
System versionWindows Phone 8.1Proprietary OS
Firmware updateWindows 10 Mobilefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)16bit
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhzfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB (14GB available)1KB
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Mono-Band 900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,17)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTENot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
Back camera (main camera)10.1 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution3840x2640 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x720 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
LoudspeakerSupportedfeature not registered
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+feature not registered

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
USBMicroUSB 2.0Not supported
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DPNot supported
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BV-L4A
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2200 mAh500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy15 hours2 hours
Standby530 hours (22.1 days)40 hours (1.7 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS
Hands-free callingSupportedNot supported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedMonophonic
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5Not supported
AntennaInternal antennaExternal retractable antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Orange, Green, White
• Lumia Denim UI
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Dolby Digital Plus sound enhancement
• Carl Zeiss optics
• 15GB OneDrive
• Qi wireless charging
• WiFi hotspot
• 16 Languages
• Phonebook with 100 entries
• Call records 10 dialed, 5 received, 5 missed calls

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.87W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.46W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)feature not registered
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