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Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) vs Motorola StarTAC Rainbow

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs Motorola StarTAC Rainbow phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola StarTAC Rainbow X Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) 33Points
6"
IPS

1080x2160

23
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3580
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Motorola StarTAC Rainbow Compare Sony Xperia XA2 Plus X
1.3"
MONO

2x12

N/A
1MB
RAM

Single-core

500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)

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Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)} 33 Advantages Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) vs StarTAC Rainbow} 2 Advantages Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
+4GB LPDDR44095 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1MB SDRAM
+32GB (21GB available)22020100 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1KB
+Until 400GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)140%
Thinner
vs23 millimeters (0.91 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body
+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
+1080x2160 pixels97199 times
Higher resolution screen
vs2x12 pixels
+402 PPI44 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs9 PPI
+6"4 times
Larger screen
vs1.3"
+(back) 23MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)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
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs2G GSM
+(4G LTE-A) 600 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, Hall effect, Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3580 mAh6 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
+Vibrating alertAdvantage
The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+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
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
204 grams (7.14 ounces)vs+112 grams (3.92 ounces)82%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
 
ModelXperia XA2 Plus (32GB)StarTAC Rainbow
Other model namesSony Xperia XA2+ 4GB RAMMotorola StarTAC Rainbow
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date8/1/20182/1/1997
Depth9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)23 millimeters (0.91 inches)
Size (width x height)75 x 157 millimeters (2.95 x 6.18 in)57 x 98 millimeters (2.24 x 3.86 in)
Weight204 grams (7.14 ounces)112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
Display typeTFT IPS LCDMonochromatic
Screen size6" inches1.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~78.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~3.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels2x12 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI9 PPI
Colors16 million2
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)16bit
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhzfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
RAM memory4GB LPDDR41MB SDRAM
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)1KB
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 400GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 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 Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
Back camera (main camera)23 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution5520x4144 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
LoudspeakerSupportedfeature not registered
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACfeature not registered

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoNot supported
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LENot supported
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedNot supported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3580 mAh500 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered2 hours
Standbyfeature not registered40 hours (1.7 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderNot 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: Silver, Black, Gold, Green
• Aluminum frame
• Exmor RS camera
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Stereo Bluetooth headset SBH24
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• WiFi Miracast
• 16 Languages
• Phonebook with 100 entries
• Call records 10 dialed, 5 received, 5 missed calls

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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