HP iPAQ Data Messenger vs Motorola MT917

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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

    MT917: 21 g lighter

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    160 g
    MT917:
    139 g
  • Width

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 12.9 mm narrower

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    57 mm
    MT917:
    69.9 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 1.69 in smaller diagonal

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    2.81 in
    MT917:
    4.5 in
  • Depth

    MT917: 8.9 mm thinner

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    17.4 mm
    MT917:
    8.5 mm
  • Height

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 18.5 mm shorter

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    114 mm
    MT917:
    132.5 mm
  • Release year

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    2008
    MT917:
    2011

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 +8.9 mm versus MT917
  2. 2. MT917

    Height:
    132.5 mm +18.5 mm versus iPAQ Data Messenger
    Width:
    69.9 mm +12.9 mm versus iPAQ Data Messenger
    Depth:
    8.5 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. iPAQ Data Messenger

    160 g

    +21 g versus MT917

  2. 2. MT917

    139 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. MT917

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

MT917 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.

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

iPAQ Data Messenger: Original memory entry

128 MB RAM · 256 MB ROM

MT917: Original memory entry

16 GB

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. MT917

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. MT917

    1735 mAh

    +595 mAh versus iPAQ Data Messenger

Specifications

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1. iPAQ Data Messenger2. MT917

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, MT917.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerMT917
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 114 Х 57 Х 17.4 mm
  • 132.5 Х 69.9 Х 8.5 mm
Weight
  • 160 g
  • 139 g
Technology
  • TFT
Unknown
Screen size
  • 2.81" inch
  • 4.5" inch
Screen resolution
  • 240 x 320 px
  • 720 x 1280 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
  • 16 GB
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
  • 1735 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
  • Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM7201A
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • No
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, MT917.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerMT917
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%
  • 60.3%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 142 PPI
  • 326 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, MT917.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerMT917
Rear camera, main
  • 3.15 MP
  • Single
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 3.15 MP
  • AF
  • 13 MP
  • AF
Functions
  • LED flash
  • LED flash
Video
  • Yes
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 0 MP,
  • 0.3 MP
  • Single
Performance
Performance — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, MT917.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerMT917
Processor CPU
  • 528 MHz ARM 11
  • Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 130
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, MT917.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerMT917
Release date
  • 2008
  • October
  • 2011
  • December
Colors
  • Blue
  • Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 150 EUR
  • 220 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Stand by time- Up to 220 h Talking time- Up to 12 h
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, MT917.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerMT917
SIM card
  • Mini-SIM
  • Mini-SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Speed
  • HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
  • HSPA
GPRS
  • Class 10
  • Class 12
Edge
  • Class 10
  • Class 12
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 2.0
  • A2DP
  • 2.1
  • A2DP
  • EDR
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, MT917.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerMT917
Radio
  • No
  • Stereo FM radio
Others Unknown
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, MT917.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerMT917
Dop
  • Pocket Office -Media player -Predictive text input -Voice memo
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass - MP3/AAC+/WAV/WMA player -MP4/H.264/WMV player -Organizer -Document viewer/editor -Voice memo/dial/commands -Predictive text input - For China Telecom