Vivo NEX S (128GB) vs Motorola StarTAC Rainbow

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

6/18/2018 7:29 PM, updated: 5/13/2021 3:39 AM

Compare Motorola StarTAC Rainbow X Vivo NEX S (128GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2316

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Motorola StarTAC Rainbow Compare Vivo NEX S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.3"
MONO

2x12

N/A

1MB
RAM

Single-core

500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Vivo NEX S (128GB)

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29 Advantages Vivo NEX S (128GB)	vs	2 Advantages Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
+8GB LPDDR4X8191 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1MB SDRAM
+128GB (108GB available)113246200 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1KB
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)188% Thinner	vs	23 millimeters (0.91 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	Monochromatic
+16 million7999998 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	2
+1080x2316 pixels104219 times Higher resolution screen	vs	2x12 pixels
+388 PPI42 times Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	9 PPI
+6.59"4 times Larger screen	vs	1.3"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	2G GSM
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G GSM)
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh7 times 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
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Vibrating alertAdvantage The vibration of the device aids in the use of several features	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	Not supported
199 grams (6.97 ounces)	vs	+112 grams (3.92 ounces)78% 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
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
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Model	NEX S (128GB)	StarTAC Rainbow
Other model names	NEX旗舰版, vivo NEX Special edition, NEX Ultimate, BBK Apex	Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	USA
Brand	Vivo	Motorola
Release date	6/1/2018	2/1/1997
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	23 millimeters (0.91 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in)	57 x 98 millimeters (2.24 x 3.86 in)
Weight	199 grams (6.97 ounces)	112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
Display type	Super AMOLED	Monochromatic
Screen size	6.59" inches	1.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86% (screen-to-body ratio)	~3.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2316 pixels	2x12 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	388 PPI	9 PPI
Colors	16 million	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
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	16bit
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	1MB SDRAM
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available)	1KB Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Mono-Band 900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4	Not supported
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Not supported
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
Loudspeaker	Supported	feature not registered
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	feature not registered
🔌 Connectivity
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Not supported
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	Not supported
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	500 mAh
Charger, watts	22.5W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	2 hours
Standby	feature not registered	40 hours (1.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS
Hands-free calling	Supported	Not supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Monophonic
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	External retractable antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Red • Funtouch OS 4 • 32-bit/192kHz audio • Pop-up front camera	• 16 Languages • Phonebook with 100 entries • Call records 10 dialed, 5 received, 5 missed calls
☢️ Radiation rate
	Vivo NEX S (128GB)	Motorola StarTAC Rainbow
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