HP iPAQ Data Messenger vs T-Mobile MDA Vario 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

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 18.5 g lighter

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    160 g
    MDA Vario V:
    178.5 g
  • Width

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 2.2 mm narrower

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    57 mm
    MDA Vario V:
    59.2 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 0.79 in smaller diagonal

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    2.81 in
    MDA Vario V:
    3.6 in
  • Chipset

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    Qualcomm MSM7201A
    MDA Vario V:
    Qualcomm MSM7200A
  • Height

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 2 mm shorter

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    114 mm
    MDA Vario V:
    116 mm
  • Release year

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    2008
    MDA Vario V:
    2009

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
  2. 2. MDA Vario V

    Height:
    116 mm +2 mm versus iPAQ Data Messenger
    Width:
    59.2 mm +2.2 mm versus iPAQ Data Messenger
    Depth:
    17.3 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. iPAQ Data Messenger

    160 g

  2. 2. MDA Vario V

    178.5 g

    +18.5 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. MDA Vario V

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

MDA Vario V has approximately 50.9% 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 Vario 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 Vario 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

  2. 2. MDA Vario V

    1500 mAh

    +360 mAh versus iPAQ Data Messenger

Specifications

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1. iPAQ Data Messenger2. MDA Vario V

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, MDA Vario V.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerMDA Vario V
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 114 Х 57 Х 17.4 mm
  • 116 Х 59.2 Х 17.3 mm
Weight
  • 160 g
  • 178.5 g
Technology
  • TFT
  • TFT
Screen size
  • 2.81" inch
  • 3.6" 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
  • 1500 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 Vario V.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerMDA Vario V
Touchscreen
  • resistive touchscreen
  • resistive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 65K
  • 65K
Screen area
  • 24.5 cm2
  • 36.9 cm2
Screen format
  • 4:3 (height:width)
  • 5:3 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 37.6%
  • 53.7%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 142 PPI
  • 259 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, MDA Vario V.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerMDA Vario V
Rear camera, main
  • 3.15 MP
  • Single
  • 3.15 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 3.15 MP
  • AF
  • 3.15 MP
  • AF
Functions
  • LED flash
Unknown
Video
  • Yes
  • 480p
Front camera, selfie
  • 0 MP,
  • 0.3 MP
  • Single
Specifications Unknown
  • VGA videocall camera
Performance
Performance — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, MDA Vario V.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerMDA Vario 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 Vario V.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerMDA Vario V
Release date
  • 2008
  • October
  • 2009
  • February
Colors
  • Blue
  • Black/Grey
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 (2G) / Up to 750 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 8 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 30 min (3G)
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, MDA Vario V.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerMDA Vario 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
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 Vario V.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerMDA Vario V
Radio
  • No
  • Factory locked by default
  • can
Others Unknown
  • TouchFLO 3D finger swipe navigation -Touch-sensitive zoom bar -Handwriting recognition
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, MDA Vario V.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerMDA Vario V
Dop
  • Pocket Office -Media player -Predictive text input -Voice memo
  • Sensors Accelerometer Pocket Office -Voice memo -MP3 player -TV-out