HP iPAQ Data Messenger vs T-Mobile MDA Compact V
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
T-Mobile MDA Compact V
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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.
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Weight
MDA Compact V: 43 g lighter
- iPAQ Data Messenger:
- 160 g
- MDA Compact V:
- 117 g
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Width
MDA Compact V: 3.9 mm narrower
- iPAQ Data Messenger:
- 57 mm
- MDA Compact V:
- 53.1 mm
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Screen diagonal
iPAQ Data Messenger: 0.39 in smaller diagonal
- iPAQ Data Messenger:
- 2.81 in
- MDA Compact V:
- 3.2 in
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Chipset
- iPAQ Data Messenger:
- Qualcomm MSM7201A
- MDA Compact V:
- Qualcomm MSM7200A
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Depth
MDA Compact V: 3.7 mm thinner
- iPAQ Data Messenger:
- 17.4 mm
- MDA Compact V:
- 13.7 mm
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Height
MDA Compact V: 6.1 mm shorter
- iPAQ Data Messenger:
- 114 mm
- MDA Compact V:
- 107.9 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. iPAQ Data Messenger
- Height:
- 114 mm +6.1 mm versus MDA Compact V
- Width:
- 57 mm +3.9 mm versus MDA Compact V
- Depth:
- 17.4 mm +3.7 mm versus MDA Compact V
2. MDA Compact V
- Height:
- 107.9 mm
- Width:
- 53.1 mm
- Depth:
- 13.7 mm
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
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. iPAQ Data Messenger
- Screen diagonal:
- 2.81 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 4:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 24.5 cm²
2. MDA Compact V
- Screen diagonal:
- 3.2 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 5:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 29.1 cm²
MDA Compact V has approximately 19.2% 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
MDA Compact V: Original memory entry
288 MB RAM · 512 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. MDA Compact V
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- No
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD (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.
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.
Everyday essentials
| Specification | iPAQ Data Messenger | MDA Compact V |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Chipset |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | iPAQ Data Messenger | MDA Compact V |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Screen area |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | iPAQ Data Messenger | MDA Compact V |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Functions |
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Unknown |
| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications | Unknown |
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Performance
| Specification | iPAQ Data Messenger | MDA Compact V |
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General specs
| Specification | iPAQ Data Messenger | MDA Compact V |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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Unknown |
| Battery life | Unknown |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | iPAQ Data Messenger | MDA Compact V |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation |
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Unknown |
Music and Audio
| Specification | iPAQ Data Messenger | MDA Compact V |
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| Radio |
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| Others | Unknown |
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Other features
| Specification | iPAQ Data Messenger | MDA Compact V |
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| Dop |
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