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Samsung Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H) vs Motorola StarTAC 130

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 vs Motorola StarTAC 130 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola StarTAC 130 X Samsung Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H) 29Points
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Motorola StarTAC 130 Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 X
1.3"
MONO

4x15

N/A
1MB
RAM

Single-core

500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)

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Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)} 29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H) vs StarTAC 130} 2 Advantages Motorola StarTAC 130
+2GB2047 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1MB SDRAM
+16GB (11GB available)11534340 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1KB
+eMMC 4.5Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsFlash (EEPROM)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)184%
Thinner
vs19 millimeters (0.75 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsMonochromatic
+16 million7999998 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs2
+720x1280 pixels15359 times
Higher resolution screen
vs4x15 pixels
+294 PPI24 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs12 PPI
+5"3 times
Larger screen
vs1.3"
+(back) 13MPAdvantage
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
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs2G GSM
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 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, ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2300 mAh4 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs500 mAh
+Hands-free callingAdvantage
Hands-free calling is useful when you are driving and on other occasions
vsNot supported
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
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
123 grams (4.31 ounces)vs+95 grams (3.33 ounces)29%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+NiMH (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)Motorola StarTAC 130
 
ModelGalaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)StarTAC 130
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy A5 SM-A500H, Samsung Galaxy A5 A500HMotorola StarTAC 130, Motorola Star TAC 130
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date11/1/20141/1/1998
Depth6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)19 millimeters (0.75 inches)
Size (width x height)69.7 x 139.3 millimeters (2.74 x 5.48 in)55 x 94 millimeters (2.17 x 3.7 in)
Weight123 grams (4.31 ounces)95 grams (3.33 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)Motorola StarTAC 130
Display typeSuper AMOLEDMonochromatic
Screen size5" inches1.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71% (screen-to-body ratio)~5.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels4x15 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI12 PPI
Colors16 million2
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)Motorola StarTAC 130
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)Motorola StarTAC 130
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)16bit
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)Motorola StarTAC 130
RAM memory2GB1MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 4.5
1KB
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)Motorola StarTAC 130
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+Not supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)Motorola StarTAC 130
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)Motorola StarTAC 130
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 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

Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)Motorola StarTAC 130
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+, FLACfeature not registered

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)Motorola StarTAC 130
USBMicroUSB 2.0Not supported
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DPNot supported
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)Not supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)Motorola StarTAC 130
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)Motorola StarTAC 130
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)NiMH (Removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy15 hours2.3 hours
Standbyfeature not registered50 hours (2.1 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)Motorola StarTAC 130
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, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• ANT+ support
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• 16 Languages
• Phonebook with 100 entries
• Call records 10 dialed, 5 received, 5 missed calls

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)Motorola StarTAC 130
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.84W/kg (head), 1.054W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.23W/kg (head), 0.403W/kg (body)feature not registered
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