HP iPAQ Data Messenger vs Sony Xperia S

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

    Xperia S: 16 g lighter

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    160 g
    Xperia S:
    144 g
  • Width

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 7 mm narrower

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    57 mm
    Xperia S:
    64 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 1.49 in smaller diagonal

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    2.81 in
    Xperia S:
    4.3 in
  • Chipset

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    Qualcomm MSM7201A
    Xperia S:
    Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
  • Depth

    Xperia S: 6.8 mm thinner

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    17.4 mm
    Xperia S:
    10.6 mm
  • Height

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 14 mm shorter

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    114 mm
    Xperia S:
    128 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 +6.8 mm versus Xperia S
  2. 2. Xperia S

    Height:
    128 mm +14 mm versus iPAQ Data Messenger
    Width:
    64 mm +7 mm versus iPAQ Data Messenger
    Depth:
    10.6 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. iPAQ Data Messenger

    160 g

    +16 g versus Xperia S

  2. 2. Xperia S

    144 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. Xperia S

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

Xperia S has approximately 108.5% 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, Xperia S, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageiPAQ Data MessengerXperia S
32 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. Xperia S

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. Xperia S

    1750 mAh

    +610 mAh versus iPAQ Data Messenger

Specifications

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1. iPAQ Data Messenger2. Xperia S

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, Xperia S.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerXperia S
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 114 Х 57 Х 17.4 mm
  • 128 Х 64 Х 10.6 mm
Weight
  • 160 g
  • 144 g
Technology
  • TFT
  • LED-backlit LCD
Screen size
  • 2.81" inch
  • 4.3" 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
  • 32 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
  • 1750 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
  • Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
  • upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM7201A
  • Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
NFC Unknown
  • Yes
Headphone jack
  • No
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, Xperia S.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerXperia S
Touchscreen
  • resistive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 65K
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 24.5 cm2
  • 51.0 cm2
Screen format
  • 4:3 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 37.6%
  • 62.2%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 142 PPI
  • 342 PPI
Screen protection Unknown
  • Scratch-resistant glass
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, Xperia S.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerXperia S
Rear camera, main
  • 3.15 MP
  • Single
  • 12 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 3.15 MP
  • AF
  • 12 MP
  • AF
Functions
  • LED flash
  • LED flash
  • panorama
Video
  • Yes
  • 720p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 0 MP,
  • 1.3 MP
  • Single
Specifications Unknown
  • 1.3 MP
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, Xperia S.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerXperia S
Processor CPU
  • 528 MHz ARM 11
  • Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 130
  • Adreno 220
Antutu 7 score * Unknown
  • 3734
GeekBench 4 Single Core * Unknown
  • 397
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 704
General specs
General specs — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, Xperia S.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerXperia S
Release date
  • 2008
  • October
  • 2012
  • January
Colors
  • Blue
  • White
  • Black
  • Silver
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 150 EUR
  • 230 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Stand by time- Up to 450 h (2G) / Up to 420 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 7 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 8 h 30 min (3G) Music play - Up to 25 h
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, Xperia S.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerXperia S
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
  • Up to 86 kbps
Edge
  • Class 10
  • Up to 237 kbps
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • DLNA
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB Host
Bluetooth
  • 2.0
  • A2DP
  • 2.1
  • A2DP
  • EDR
Harmful irradiation
  • SAR - 0.71 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body)
  • SAR - 1.31 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 1.30 W/kg (head)
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, Xperia S.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerXperia S
Radio
  • No
  • Stereo FM radio
  • RDS
Others Unknown
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, Xperia S.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerXperia S
Dop
  • Pocket Office -Media player -Predictive text input -Voice memo
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - ANT+ -TV launcher -HDMI port -MP4/H.264/WMV player -MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player -TrackID music recognition -Document viewer -Voice memo/dial/commands -Predictive text input - Also known as Sony Ericsson Xperia Nozomi
  • Sony Ericsson Arc HD