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HP iPAQ Data Messenger vs Plum Sync 4.0b

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

      Sync 4.0b: 75.2 g lighter

      iPAQ Data Messenger:
      160 g
      Sync 4.0b:
      84.8 g

    • Width

      iPAQ Data Messenger: 6.5 mm narrower

      iPAQ Data Messenger:
      57 mm
      Sync 4.0b:
      63.5 mm

    • Screen diagonal

      iPAQ Data Messenger: 1.19 in smaller diagonal

      iPAQ Data Messenger:
      2.81 in
      Sync 4.0b:
      4 in

    • Chipset

      iPAQ Data Messenger:
      Qualcomm MSM7201A
      Sync 4.0b:
      Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)

    • Depth

      Sync 4.0b: 7 mm thinner

      iPAQ Data Messenger:
      17.4 mm
      Sync 4.0b:
      10.4 mm

    • Height

      iPAQ Data Messenger: 10.5 mm shorter

      iPAQ Data Messenger:
      114 mm
      Sync 4.0b:
      124.5 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 +7 mm versus Sync 4.0b

    2. 2. Sync 4.0b

      Height:
      124.5 mm +10.5 mm versus iPAQ Data Messenger
      Width:
      63.5 mm +6.5 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

      +75.2 g versus Sync 4.0b

    2. 2. Sync 4.0b

      84.8 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. Sync 4.0b

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

    Sync 4.0b has approximately 86.2% 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

    Sync 4.0b: Original memory entry

    512 MB · 256 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. Sync 4.0b

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

    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. Sync 4.0b

      1300 mAh

      +160 mAh versus iPAQ Data Messenger

    Specifications

    Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.

    1. iPAQ Data Messenger2. Sync 4.0b

    Everyday essentials
    Everyday essentials — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, Sync 4.0b.
    SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerSync 4.0b
    Dimensions (HxWxD)
    • 114 Х 57 Х 17.4 mm
    • 124.5 Х 63.5 Х 10.4 mm
    Weight
    • 160 g
    • 84.8 g
    Technology
    • TFT
    • TFT
    Screen size
    • 2.81" inch
    • 4" 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
    • 512 MB
    • 256 MB RAM
    Memory card support
    • microSD
    • up to 8 GB (dedicated slot)
    • microSD
    • up to 32 GB
    Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
    • 1140 mAh
    • Removable Li-Po
    • 1300 mAh
    • Removable Li-Ion
    Operating system OS
    • Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
    • Android 4.4 (KitKat)
    Chipset
    • Qualcomm MSM7201A
    • Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
    Headphone jack
    • No
    • Yes
    Display
    Display — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, Sync 4.0b.
    SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerSync 4.0b
    Touchscreen
    • resistive touchscreen
    • capacitive touchscreen
    Display colors
    • 65K
    • 16M
    Screen area
    • 24.5 cm2
    • 45.5 cm2
    Screen format
    • 4:3 (height:width)
    • 5:3 (height:width)
    Screen to body ratio
    • 37.6%
    • 57.6%
    PPI /points per inch/
    • 142 PPI
    • 233 PPI
    Camera and Video
    Camera and Video — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, Sync 4.0b.
    SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerSync 4.0b
    Rear camera, main
    • 3.15 MP
    • Single
    • 1.3 MP
    • Single
    Camera specs
    • 3.15 MP
    • AF
    • 1.3 MP
    Functions
    • LED flash
    		 Unknown
    Video
    • Yes
    • 720p@30fps
    Front camera, selfie
    • 0 MP,
    • 1.3 MP
    • Single
    Specifications Unknown
    • 1.3 MP
    Performance
    Performance — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, Sync 4.0b.
    SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerSync 4.0b
    Processor CPU
    • 528 MHz ARM 11
    • Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
    Graphics processor GPU
    • Adreno 130
    • Mali-400
    General specs
    General specs — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, Sync 4.0b.
    SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerSync 4.0b
    Release date
    • 2008
    • October
    • 2015
    • June
    Colors
    • Blue
    • Black
    • White
    • Red
    • Blue
    Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
    • 150 EUR
    		 Unknown
    Battery life Unknown
    • Stand by time- Up to 180 h Talking time- Up to 2 h 30 min
    Communication and Connectivity
    Communication and Connectivity — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, Sync 4.0b.
    SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerSync 4.0b
    SIM card
    • Mini-SIM
    • Dual SIM
    Network
    • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
    		 Unknown
    Speed
    • HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
    		 Unknown
    GPRS
    • Class 10
    • Class 12
    Edge
    • Class 10
    • Class 12
    Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
    • No
    GPS
    • Yes
    • with A-GPS
    • Yes
    • with A-GPS
    USB
    • microUSB 2.0
    • microUSB 2.0
    Bluetooth
    • 2.0
    • A2DP
    • 2.0
    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, Sync 4.0b.
    SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerSync 4.0b
    Radio
    • No
    • FM radio
    Other features
    Other features — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, Sync 4.0b.
    SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerSync 4.0b
    Dop
    • Pocket Office -Media player -Predictive text input -Voice memo
    • Sensors Accelerometer Flashlight Also known as Plum Sync 4.0b X400