HP iPAQ Data Messenger vs T-Mobile MDA Compact V

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

    MDA Compact V: 43 g lighter

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    160 g
    MDA Compact V:
    117 g
  • Width

    MDA Compact V: 3.9 mm narrower

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    57 mm
    MDA Compact V:
    53.1 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 0.39 in smaller diagonal

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    2.81 in
    MDA Compact V:
    3.2 in
  • Chipset

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    Qualcomm MSM7201A
    MDA Compact V:
    Qualcomm MSM7200A
  • Depth

    MDA Compact V: 3.7 mm thinner

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    17.4 mm
    MDA Compact V:
    13.7 mm
  • 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. 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. 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.

  1. 1. iPAQ Data Messenger

    160 g

    +43 g versus MDA Compact V

  2. 2. MDA Compact V

    117 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. 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.

  1. 1. iPAQ Data Messenger

    1140 mAh

    +40 mAh versus MDA Compact V

  2. 2. MDA Compact V

    1100 mAh

Specifications

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1. iPAQ Data Messenger2. MDA Compact V

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, MDA Compact V.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerMDA Compact V
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 114 Х 57 Х 17.4 mm
  • 107.9 Х 53.1 Х 13.7 mm
Weight
  • 160 g
  • 117 g
Technology
  • TFT
  • TFT
Screen size
  • 2.81" inch
  • 3.2" 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
  • 288 MB RAM
  • 512 MB ROM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 8 GB (dedicated slot)
  • microSD (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 1140 mAh
  • Removable Li-Po
  • 1100 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM7201A
  • Qualcomm MSM7200A
Headphone jack
  • No
  • No
Display
Display — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, MDA Compact V.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerMDA Compact V
Touchscreen
  • resistive touchscreen
  • resistive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 65K
  • 65K
Screen area
  • 24.5 cm2
  • 29.1 cm2
Screen format
  • 4:3 (height:width)
  • 5:3 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 37.6%
  • 50.9%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 142 PPI
  • 292 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, MDA Compact V.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerMDA Compact V
Rear camera, main
  • 3.15 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 3.15 MP
  • AF
  • 5 MP
  • AF
Functions
  • LED flash
Unknown
Video
  • Yes
  • 480p@15fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 0 MP,
  • 0.3 MP
  • Single
Specifications Unknown
  • VGA videocall camera
Performance
Performance — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, MDA Compact V.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerMDA Compact V
Processor CPU
  • 528 MHz ARM 11
  • 528 MHz ARM 11
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 130
  • Adreno 130
General specs
General specs — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, MDA Compact V.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerMDA Compact V
Release date
  • 2008
  • October
  • 2009
  • February
Colors
  • Blue
  • Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 150 EUR
Unknown
Battery life Unknown
  • Stand by time- Up to 500 h Talking time- Up to 5 h
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, MDA Compact V.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerMDA Compact V
SIM card
  • Mini-SIM
  • Mini-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 7.2/2 Mbps
GPRS
  • Class 10
  • Class 10
Edge
  • Class 10
  • Class 10
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • miniUSB
Bluetooth
  • 2.0
  • A2DP
  • 2.0
  • A2DP
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, MDA Compact V.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerMDA Compact V
Radio
  • No
  • Stereo FM radio
  • RDS
Others Unknown
  • TouchFLO 3D finger swipe navigation -Touch-sensitive zoom bar -Handwriting recognition
Other features
Other features — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, MDA Compact V.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerMDA Compact V
Dop
  • Pocket Office -Media player -Predictive text input -Voice memo
  • Sensors Accelerometer Pocket Office -Voice memo -MP3 player