HP iPAQ Data Messenger vs MWg UBiQUiO 501

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

    UBiQUiO 501: 40 g lighter

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    160 g
    UBiQUiO 501:
    120 g
  • Width

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 8 mm narrower

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    57 mm
    UBiQUiO 501:
    65 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    UBiQUiO 501: 0.31 in smaller diagonal

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    2.81 in
    UBiQUiO 501:
    2.5 in
  • Chipset

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    Qualcomm MSM7201A
    UBiQUiO 501:
    TI OMAP 750
  • Depth

    UBiQUiO 501: 3.9 mm thinner

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    17.4 mm
    UBiQUiO 501:
    13.5 mm
  • Height

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 8 mm shorter

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    114 mm
    UBiQUiO 501:
    122 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 +3.9 mm versus UBiQUiO 501
  2. 2. UBiQUiO 501

    Height:
    122 mm +8 mm versus iPAQ Data Messenger
    Width:
    65 mm +8 mm versus iPAQ Data Messenger
    Depth:
    13.5 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. iPAQ Data Messenger

    160 g

    +40 g versus UBiQUiO 501

  2. 2. UBiQUiO 501

    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. UBiQUiO 501

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

iPAQ Data Messenger has approximately 26.3% more rectangular screen area than UBiQUiO 501.

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

UBiQUiO 501: Original memory entry

64 MB RAM · 128 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. UBiQUiO 501

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

  2. 2. UBiQUiO 501

    1250 mAh

    +110 mAh versus iPAQ Data Messenger

Specifications

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1. iPAQ Data Messenger2. UBiQUiO 501

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, UBiQUiO 501.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerUBiQUiO 501
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 114 Х 57 Х 17.4 mm
  • 122 Х 65 Х 13.5 mm
Weight
  • 160 g
  • 120 g
Technology
  • TFT
  • TFT
Screen size
  • 2.81" inch
  • 2.5" 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
  • 128 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
  • 1250 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Professional
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM7201A
  • TI OMAP 750
Headphone jack
  • No
  • No
Display
Display — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, UBiQUiO 501.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerUBiQUiO 501
Touchscreen
  • resistive touchscreen
  • resistive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 65K
  • 65K
Screen area
  • 24.5 cm2
  • 19.4 cm2
Screen format
  • 4:3 (height:width)
  • 4:3 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 37.6%
  • 24.4%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 142 PPI
  • 160 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, UBiQUiO 501.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerUBiQUiO 501
Rear camera, main
  • 3.15 MP
  • Single
  • 2 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 3.15 MP
  • AF
  • 2 MP
Functions
  • LED flash
Unknown
Video
  • Yes
  • Yes
Front camera, selfie
  • 0 MP,
  • 0 MP,
Performance
Performance — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, UBiQUiO 501.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerUBiQUiO 501
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, UBiQUiO 501.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerUBiQUiO 501
Release date
  • 2008
  • October
  • 2008
  • March
Colors
  • Blue
  • Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 150 EUR
Unknown
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, UBiQUiO 501.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerUBiQUiO 501
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
  • No
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • No
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • miniUSB 1.1
Bluetooth
  • 2.0
  • A2DP
  • 1.2
  • 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, UBiQUiO 501.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerUBiQUiO 501
Radio
  • No
  • No
Other features
Other features — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, UBiQUiO 501.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerUBiQUiO 501
Dop
  • Pocket Office -Media player -Predictive text input -Voice memo
  • Infrared port - MP3/AAC player -Pocket Office -Predictive text input -Organizer -Voice memo