HP iPAQ Data Messenger vs i-mate SP5

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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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

    SP5: 54 g lighter

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    160 g
    SP5:
    106 g
  • Width

    SP5: 10.8 mm narrower

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    57 mm
    SP5:
    46.2 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    SP5: 0.61 in smaller diagonal

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    2.81 in
    SP5:
    2.2 in
  • Chipset

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    Qualcomm MSM7201A
    SP5:
    TI OMAP 850
  • Height

    SP5: 6.5 mm shorter

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    114 mm
    SP5:
    107.5 mm
  • Release year

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    2008
    SP5:
    2005

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 +6.5 mm versus SP5
    Width:
    57 mm +10.8 mm versus SP5
    Depth:
    17.4 mm
  2. 2. SP5

    Height:
    107.5 mm
    Width:
    46.2 mm
    Depth:
    17.5 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. iPAQ Data Messenger

    160 g

    +54 g versus SP5

  2. 2. SP5

    106 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. SP5

    Screen diagonal:
    2.2 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    4:3
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    15 cm²

iPAQ Data Messenger has approximately 63.1% more rectangular screen area than SP5.

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.

No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.

iPAQ Data Messenger: Original memory entry

128 MB RAM · 256 MB ROM

SP5: Original memory entry

64 MB RAM · 64 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. SP5

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
No
Memory card support:
See details miniSD

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

    +90 mAh versus SP5

  2. 2. SP5

    1050 mAh

Specifications

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1. iPAQ Data Messenger2. SP5

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, SP5.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerSP5
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 114 Х 57 Х 17.4 mm
  • 107.5 Х 46.2 Х 17.5 mm
Weight
  • 160 g
  • 106 g
Technology
  • TFT
  • TFT
Screen size
  • 2.81" inch
  • 2.2" inch
Screen resolution
  • 240 x 320 px
  • 240 x 320 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
  • 64 MB RAM
  • 64 MB ROM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 8 GB (dedicated slot)
  • miniSD
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 1140 mAh
  • Removable Li-Po
  • 1050 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM7201A
  • TI OMAP 850
Headphone jack
  • No
  • No
Display
Display — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, SP5.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerSP5
Touchscreen
  • resistive touchscreen
Unknown
Display colors
  • 65K
  • 65K
Screen area
  • 24.5 cm2
  • 15.0 cm2
Screen format
  • 4:3 (height:width)
  • 4:3 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 37.6%
  • 30.2%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 142 PPI
  • 182 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, SP5.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerSP5
Rear camera, main
  • 3.15 MP
  • Single
  • 1.3 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 3.15 MP
  • AF
  • 1.3 MP
Functions
  • LED flash
Unknown
Video
  • Yes
  • Yes
Front camera, selfie
  • 0 MP,
  • 0 MP,
Performance
Performance — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, SP5.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerSP5
Processor CPU
  • 528 MHz ARM 11
  • 200 MHz ARM926EJ-S
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 130
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, SP5.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerSP5
Release date
  • 2008
  • October
  • 2005
  • August
Colors
  • Blue
Unknown
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 150 EUR
  • 150 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Stand by time- Up to 250 h Talking time- Up to 5 h
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, SP5.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerSP5
SIM card
  • Mini-SIM
  • Mini-SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Unknown
Speed
  • HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
Unknown
GPRS
  • Class 10
  • Class 10
Edge
  • Class 10
  • Class 10
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • No
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • miniUSB 1.1
Bluetooth
  • 2.0
  • A2DP
  • 1.1
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, SP5.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerSP5
Radio
  • No
  • No
Others Unknown
  • 5-way navigation button
Other features
Other features — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, SP5.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerSP5
Dop
  • Pocket Office -Media player -Predictive text input -Voice memo
  • Infrared port - MP3/AAC player -Predictive text input -Organizer - Produced by HTC. Functionally identical to Qtek 8310 and O2 XDA Orion.