HP iPAQ Data Messenger vs Nokia N9

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

    N9: 25 g lighter

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    160 g
    N9:
    135 g
  • Width

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 4.2 mm narrower

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    57 mm
    N9:
    61.2 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 1.09 in smaller diagonal

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    2.81 in
    N9:
    3.9 in
  • Chipset

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    Qualcomm MSM7201A
    N9:
    TI OMAP 3630
  • Depth

    N9: 5.3 mm thinner

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    17.4 mm
    N9:
    12.1 mm
  • Height

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 2.5 mm shorter

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    114 mm
    N9:
    116.5 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 +5.3 mm versus N9
  2. 2. N9

    Height:
    116.5 mm +2.5 mm versus iPAQ Data Messenger
    Width:
    61.2 mm +4.2 mm versus iPAQ Data Messenger
    Depth:
    12.1 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. iPAQ Data Messenger

    160 g

    +25 g versus N9

  2. 2. N9

    135 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. N9

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

N9 has approximately 71.5% 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, N9, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageiPAQ Data MessengerN9
16 GB Unknown 1 GB RAM
64 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. N9

NFC:
Yes
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
No

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. N9

    1450 mAh

    +310 mAh versus iPAQ Data Messenger

Specifications

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1. iPAQ Data Messenger2. N9

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, N9.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerN9
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 114 Х 57 Х 17.4 mm
  • 116.5 Х 61.2 Х 12.1 mm
Weight
  • 160 g
  • 135 g
Technology
  • TFT
  • AMOLED
Screen size
  • 2.81" inch
  • 3.9" 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
  • 16/64 GB
  • 1 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 8 GB (dedicated slot)
  • No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 1140 mAh
  • Removable Li-Po
  • 1450 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
  • MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM7201A
  • TI OMAP 3630
NFC Unknown
  • Yes
Headphone jack
  • No
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, N9.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerN9
Touchscreen
  • resistive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 65K
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 24.5 cm2
  • 41.9 cm2
Screen format
  • 4:3 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 37.6%
  • 58.8%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 142 PPI
  • 251 PPI
Screen protection Unknown
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, N9.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerN9
Rear camera, main
  • 3.15 MP
  • Single
  • 8 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 3.15 MP
  • AF
  • 8 MP
  • AF
Functions
  • LED flash
  • Carl Zeiss optics
  • Dual-LED flash
Video
  • Yes
  • 720p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 0 MP,
  • 0.3 MP
  • Single
Specifications Unknown
  • VGA
Performance
Performance — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, N9.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerN9
Processor CPU
  • 528 MHz ARM 11
  • 1.0 GHz Cortex A8
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 130
  • PowerVR SGX530
General specs
General specs — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, N9.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerN9
Release date
  • 2008
  • October
  • 2011
  • June
Colors
  • Blue
  • Black
  • Cyan
  • Magenta
  • Glossy white
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 150 EUR
  • 140 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Stand by time- Up to 380 h (2G) / Up to 450 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 11 h (2G) / Up to 7 h (3G) Music play - Up to 50 h
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, N9.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerN9
SIM card
  • Mini-SIM
  • Micro-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 14.4/5.76 Mbps
GPRS
  • Class 10
  • Class 33
Edge
  • Class 10
  • Class 33
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • dual-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS; Ovi Maps
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)
  • SAR - 1.18 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 1.16 W/kg (head)
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, N9.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerN9
Radio
  • No
  • FM radio (via third party soft
Others Unknown
  • Anti-glare polariser
  • Dolby Mobile -Dolby Headphone -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, N9.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerN9
Dop
  • Pocket Office -Media player -Predictive text input -Voice memo
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass - SNS integration -TV-out -Dolby Digital Plus - Also known as Nokia N9-00
  • Nokia N9 Lankku