HP iPAQ Data Messenger vs Lenovo A706

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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

    A706: 30 g lighter

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    160 g
    A706:
    130 g
  • Width

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 12 mm narrower

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    57 mm
    A706:
    69 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 1.69 in smaller diagonal

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    2.81 in
    A706:
    4.5 in
  • Chipset

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    Qualcomm MSM7201A
    A706:
    Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
  • Depth

    A706: 7 mm thinner

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    17.4 mm
    A706:
    10.4 mm
  • Height

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 22 mm shorter

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    114 mm
    A706:
    136 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 mm versus A706
  2. 2. A706

    Height:
    136 mm +22 mm versus iPAQ Data Messenger
    Width:
    69 mm +12 mm versus iPAQ Data Messenger
    Depth:
    10.4 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. iPAQ Data Messenger

    160 g

    +30 g versus A706

  2. 2. A706

    130 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. A706

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

A706 has approximately 128.3% 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, A706, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageiPAQ Data MessengerA706
4 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. A706

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 32 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. A706

    2000 mAh

    +860 mAh versus iPAQ Data Messenger

Specifications

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1. iPAQ Data Messenger2. A706

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, A706.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerA706
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 114 Х 57 Х 17.4 mm
  • 136 Х 69 Х 10.4 mm
Weight
  • 160 g
  • 130 g
Technology
  • TFT
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 2.81" inch
  • 4.5" 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
  • 4 GB
  • 1 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 8 GB (dedicated slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 1140 mAh
  • Removable Li-Po
  • 2000 mAh
  • Removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
  • Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM7201A
  • Qualcomm MSM8225Q Snapdragon S4 Play
Headphone jack
  • No
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, A706.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerA706
Touchscreen
  • resistive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 65K
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 24.5 cm2
  • 55.8 cm2
Screen format
  • 4:3 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 37.6%
  • 59.5%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 142 PPI
  • 218 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, A706.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerA706
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
  • Yes
Front camera, selfie
  • 0 MP,
  • 0.3 MP
  • Single
Specifications Unknown
  • VGA
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, A706.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerA706
Processor CPU
  • 528 MHz ARM 11
  • Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 130
  • Adreno 203
Antutu 7 score * Unknown
  • 2005
GeekBench 4 Single Core * Unknown
  • 284
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 712
General specs
General specs — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, A706.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerA706
Release date
  • 2008
  • October
  • 2013
Colors
  • Blue
  • Black
  • White/Grey
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 150 EUR
  • 150 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Stand by time- Up to 230 h (2G) / Up to 180 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 16 h (2G) / Up to 14 h (3G)
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, A706.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerA706
SIM card
  • Mini-SIM
  • Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 GSM 850 / 1800 / 1900
Speed
  • HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
  • HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
GPRS
  • Class 10
  • Yes
Edge
  • Class 10
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • dual band
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 2.0
  • A2DP
  • 3.0
Harmful irradiation
  • SAR - 0.71 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body)
  • SAR EU - 0.79 W/kg (head)
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, A706.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerA706
Radio
  • No
  • FM radio
Others Unknown
  • Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancement
Other features
Other features — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, A706.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerA706
Dop
  • Pocket Office -Media player -Predictive text input -Voice memo
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity