HP iPAQ Data Messenger vs Lava Iris Alfa

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.

  • Width

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 14.4 mm narrower

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    57 mm
    Iris Alfa:
    71.4 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 2.19 in smaller diagonal

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    2.81 in
    Iris Alfa:
    5 in
  • Chipset

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    Qualcomm MSM7201A
    Iris Alfa:
    Spreadtrum 7731
  • Depth

    Iris Alfa: 8.1 mm thinner

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    17.4 mm
    Iris Alfa:
    9.3 mm
  • Height

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 27 mm shorter

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    114 mm
    Iris Alfa:
    141 mm
  • Release year

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    2008
    Iris Alfa:
    2015

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 +8.1 mm versus Iris Alfa
  2. 2. Iris Alfa

    Height:
    141 mm +27 mm versus iPAQ Data Messenger
    Width:
    71.4 mm +14.4 mm versus iPAQ Data Messenger
    Depth:
    9.3 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. iPAQ Data Messenger

    160 g

    +2 g versus Iris Alfa

  2. 2. Iris Alfa

    158 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. Iris Alfa

    Screen diagonal:
    5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    68.9 cm²

Iris Alfa has approximately 181.9% 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, Iris Alfa, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageiPAQ Data MessengerIris Alfa
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. Iris Alfa

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 32 GB

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. Iris Alfa

    2200 mAh

    +1060 mAh versus iPAQ Data Messenger

Specifications

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1. iPAQ Data Messenger2. Iris Alfa

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, Iris Alfa.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerIris Alfa
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 114 Х 57 Х 17.4 mm
  • 141 Х 71.4 Х 9.3 mm
Weight
  • 160 g
  • 158 g
Technology
  • TFT
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 2.81" inch
  • 5" inch
Screen resolution
  • 240 x 320 px
  • 480 x 854 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 32 GB
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 1140 mAh
  • Removable Li-Po
  • 2200 mAh
  • Removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
  • Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM7201A
  • Spreadtrum 7731
Headphone jack
  • No
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, Iris Alfa.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerIris Alfa
Touchscreen
  • resistive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 65K
Unknown
Screen area
  • 24.5 cm2
  • 68.9 cm2
Screen format
  • 4:3 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 37.6%
  • 68.4%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 142 PPI
  • 196 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, Iris Alfa.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerIris Alfa
Rear camera, main
  • 3.15 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 3.15 MP
  • AF
  • 5 MP
  • AF
Functions
  • LED flash
  • LED flash
Video
  • Yes
  • 720p
Front camera, selfie
  • 0 MP,
  • 0.3 MP
  • Single
Specifications Unknown
  • VGA
Performance
Performance — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, Iris Alfa.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerIris Alfa
Processor CPU
  • 528 MHz ARM 11
  • Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 130
  • Mali-400
General specs
General specs — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, Iris Alfa.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerIris Alfa
Release date
  • 2008
  • October
  • 2015
  • January
Colors
  • Blue
  • Black
  • White
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 150 EUR
Unknown
Battery life Unknown
  • Talking time- Up to 14 h 30 min (3G)
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, Iris Alfa.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerIris Alfa
SIM card
  • Mini-SIM
  • Dual SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
Speed
  • HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
  • HSPA
GPRS
  • Class 10
  • Yes
Edge
  • Class 10
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • A-GPS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 2.0
  • A2DP
  • 2.1
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, Iris Alfa.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerIris Alfa
Radio
  • No
  • FM radio
  • recording
Other features
Other features — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, Iris Alfa.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerIris Alfa
Dop
  • Pocket Office -Media player -Predictive text input -Voice memo
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity - For India