HP iPAQ Data Messenger vs HTC 8XT

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

  • Weight

    8XT: 40 g lighter

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    160 g
    8XT:
    120 g
  • Width

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 9 mm narrower

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    57 mm
    8XT:
    66 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 1.49 in smaller diagonal

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    2.81 in
    8XT:
    4.3 in
  • Chipset

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    Qualcomm MSM7201A
    8XT:
    Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
  • Depth

    8XT: 7.5 mm thinner

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    17.4 mm
    8XT:
    9.9 mm
  • Height

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 18.1 mm shorter

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    114 mm
    8XT:
    132.1 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

  1. 1. iPAQ Data Messenger

    Height:
    114 mm
    Width:
    57 mm
    Depth:
    17.4 mm +7.5 mm versus 8XT
  2. 2. 8XT

    Height:
    132.1 mm +18.1 mm versus iPAQ Data Messenger
    Width:
    66 mm +9 mm versus iPAQ Data Messenger
    Depth:
    9.9 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. iPAQ Data Messenger

    160 g

    +40 g versus 8XT

  2. 2. 8XT

    120 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

  1. 1. iPAQ Data Messenger

    Screen diagonal:
    2.81 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    4:3
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    24.5 cm²
  2. 2. 8XT

    Screen diagonal:
    4.3 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    5:3
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    52.6 cm²

8XT has approximately 115.2% more rectangular screen area than iPAQ Data Messenger.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for iPAQ Data Messenger, 8XT, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageiPAQ Data Messenger8XT
8 GB Unknown 1 GB RAM
iPAQ Data Messenger: Original memory entry

128 MB RAM · 256 MB ROM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. iPAQ Data Messenger

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
No
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 8 GB (dedicated slot)

2. 8XT

NFC:
See details Yes (market dependent)
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. iPAQ Data Messenger

    1140 mAh

  2. 2. 8XT

    1800 mAh

    +660 mAh versus iPAQ Data Messenger

Specifications

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1. iPAQ Data Messenger2. 8XT

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, 8XT.
SpecificationiPAQ Data Messenger8XT
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 114 Х 57 Х 17.4 mm
  • 132.1 Х 66 Х 9.9 mm
Weight
  • 160 g
  • 120 g
Technology
  • TFT
Unknown
Screen size
  • 2.81" inch
  • 4.3" inch
Screen resolution
  • 240 x 320 px
  • 480 x 800 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 128 MB RAM
  • 256 MB ROM
  • 8 GB
  • 1 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 8 GB (dedicated slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 1140 mAh
  • Removable Li-Po
  • 1800 mAh
  • Removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows Phone 8
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM7201A
  • Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
NFC Unknown
  • Yes (market dependent)
Headphone jack
  • No
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, 8XT.
SpecificationiPAQ Data Messenger8XT
Touchscreen
  • resistive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 65K
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 24.5 cm2
  • 52.6 cm2
Screen format
  • 4:3 (height:width)
  • 5:3 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 37.6%
  • 60.4%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 142 PPI
  • 217 PPI
Screen protection Unknown
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, 8XT.
SpecificationiPAQ Data Messenger8XT
Rear camera, main
  • 3.15 MP
  • Single
  • 8 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 3.15 MP
  • AF
  • 8 MP
  • 1/3.2''
  • 1.4µm
  • AF
Functions
  • LED flash
  • LED flash
Video
  • Yes
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 0 MP,
  • 1.6 MP
  • Single
Specifications Unknown
  • 1.6 MP
Performance
Performance — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, 8XT.
SpecificationiPAQ Data Messenger8XT
Processor CPU
  • 528 MHz ARM 11
  • Dual-core 1.4 GHz Krait 200
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 130
  • Adreno 305
General specs
General specs — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, 8XT.
SpecificationiPAQ Data Messenger8XT
Release date
  • 2008
  • October
  • 2013
  • June
Colors
  • Blue
  • Violet
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 150 EUR
  • 170 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Talking time- Up to 14 h
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, 8XT.
SpecificationiPAQ Data Messenger8XT
SIM card
  • Mini-SIM
  • Micro-SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - CDMA 800 / 1900 -3G - CDMA2000 1xEV-DO -4G - LTE band 25(1900)
Speed
  • HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
  • EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
  • LTE
GPRS
  • Class 10
  • No
Edge
  • Class 10
  • No
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • dual-band
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 2.0
  • A2DP
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
Harmful irradiation
  • SAR - 0.71 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body)
Unknown
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, 8XT.
SpecificationiPAQ Data Messenger8XT
Radio
  • No
  • No
Others Unknown
  • Beats Audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, 8XT.
SpecificationiPAQ Data Messenger8XT
Dop
  • Pocket Office -Media player -Predictive text input -Voice memo
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass - For Sprint