HP iPAQ Data Messenger vs Nokia XL

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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

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 30 g lighter

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    160 g
    XL:
    190 g
  • Width

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 20.7 mm narrower

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    57 mm
    XL:
    77.7 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 2.19 in smaller diagonal

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    2.81 in
    XL:
    5 in
  • Chipset

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    Qualcomm MSM7201A
    XL:
    Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
  • Depth

    XL: 6.5 mm thinner

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    17.4 mm
    XL:
    10.9 mm
  • Height

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 27.4 mm shorter

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    114 mm
    XL:
    141.4 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 +6.5 mm versus XL
  2. 2. XL

    Height:
    141.4 mm +27.4 mm versus iPAQ Data Messenger
    Width:
    77.7 mm +20.7 mm versus iPAQ Data Messenger
    Depth:
    10.9 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. iPAQ Data Messenger

    160 g

  2. 2. XL

    190 g

    +30 g versus iPAQ Data Messenger

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. XL

    Screen diagonal:
    5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    5:3
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    71.2 cm²

XL has approximately 191% 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

XL: Original memory entry

4 GB · 768 MB RAM

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. XL

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. XL

    2000 mAh

    +860 mAh versus iPAQ Data Messenger

Specifications

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1. iPAQ Data Messenger2. XL

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, XL.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerXL
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 114 Х 57 Х 17.4 mm
  • 141.4 Х 77.7 Х 10.9 mm
Weight
  • 160 g
  • 190 g
Technology
  • TFT
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 2.81" inch
  • 5" inch
Screen resolution
  • 240 x 320 px
  • 480 x 800 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
  • 768 MB 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-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
  • Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean); X platform 1
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM7201A
  • Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
Headphone jack
  • No
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, XL.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerXL
Touchscreen
  • resistive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 65K
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 24.5 cm2
  • 71.2 cm2
Screen format
  • 4:3 (height:width)
  • 5:3 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 37.6%
  • 64.8%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 142 PPI
  • 187 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, XL.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerXL
Rear camera, main
  • 3.15 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 3.15 MP
  • AF
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.8
  • 32mm (standard)
  • 1/4''
  • AF
Functions
  • LED flash
  • LED flash
  • panorama
Video
  • Yes
  • 480p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 0 MP,
  • 2 MP
  • Single
Specifications Unknown
  • 2 MP
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, XL.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerXL
Processor CPU
  • 528 MHz ARM 11
  • Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 130
  • Adreno 203
Antutu 7 score * Unknown
  • 78772
General specs
General specs — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, XL.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerXL
Release date
  • 2008
  • October
  • 2014
  • February
Colors
  • Blue
  • Bright Green
  • Orange
  • Cyan
  • Yellow
  • Black
  • White
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 150 EUR
  • 100 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Stand by time- Up to 720 h Talking time- Up to 16 h (2G) / Up to 13 h (3G) Music play - Up to 37 h
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, XL.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerXL
SIM card
  • Mini-SIM
  • Single SIM (Micro-SIM)Dual SIM (Micro-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Speed
  • HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
  • HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
GPRS
  • Class 10
  • Up to 85.6 kbps
Edge
  • Class 10
  • Up to 236.8 kbps
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
  • 3.0
  • A2DP
Harmful irradiation
  • SAR - 0.71 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body)
  • SAR - 0.89 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.67 W/kg (head)
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, XL.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerXL
Radio
  • No
  • Stereo FM radio
Others Unknown
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, XL.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerXL
Dop
  • Pocket Office -Media player -Predictive text input -Voice memo
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • proximity - Also known as Nokia XL Dual SIM RM-1030/RM-1042 with dual-SIM card slots