HP iPAQ Data Messenger vs T-Mobile Sidekick 3

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: 30 g lighter

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    160 g
    Sidekick 3:
    190 g
  • Width

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 2 mm narrower

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    57 mm
    Sidekick 3:
    59 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Sidekick 3: 0.21 in smaller diagonal

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    2.81 in
    Sidekick 3:
    2.6 in
  • Depth

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 4.6 mm thinner

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    17.4 mm
    Sidekick 3:
    22 mm
  • Height

    iPAQ Data Messenger: 16 mm shorter

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    114 mm
    Sidekick 3:
    130 mm
  • Release year

    iPAQ Data Messenger:
    2008
    Sidekick 3:
    2006

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. Sidekick 3

    Height:
    130 mm +16 mm versus iPAQ Data Messenger
    Width:
    59 mm +2 mm versus iPAQ Data Messenger
    Depth:
    22 mm +4.6 mm versus iPAQ Data Messenger

Weight

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

  1. 1. iPAQ Data Messenger

    160 g

  2. 2. Sidekick 3

    190 g

    +30 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. Sidekick 3

    Screen diagonal:
    2.6 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    3:2
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    20.1 cm²

iPAQ Data Messenger has approximately 21.5% more rectangular screen area than Sidekick 3.

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

Sidekick 3: Original memory entry

64 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. Sidekick 3

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
No
Memory card support:
See details miniSD

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. Sidekick 3

    1500 mAh

    +360 mAh versus iPAQ Data Messenger

Specifications

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1. iPAQ Data Messenger2. Sidekick 3

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, Sidekick 3.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerSidekick 3
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 114 Х 57 Х 17.4 mm
  • 130 Х 59 Х 22 mm
Weight
  • 160 g
  • 190 g
Technology
  • TFT
  • TFT
Screen size
  • 2.81" inch
  • 2.6" inch
Screen resolution
  • 240 x 320 px
  • 160 x 240 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
  • 64 MB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 8 GB (dedicated slot)
  • miniSD
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
  • Danger 3.0
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM7201A
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • No
  • No
Display
Display — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, Sidekick 3.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerSidekick 3
Touchscreen
  • resistive touchscreen
Unknown
Display colors
  • 65K
  • 65K
Screen area
  • 24.5 cm2
  • 20.1 cm2
Screen format
  • 4:3 (height:width)
  • 3:2 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 37.6%
  • 26.2%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 142 PPI
  • 111 PPI
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, Sidekick 3.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerSidekick 3
Rear camera, main
  • 3.15 MP
  • Single
  • 1.3 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 3.15 MP
  • AF
  • 1.3 MP
Functions
  • LED flash
  • LED flash
Video
  • Yes
  • No
Front camera, selfie
  • 0 MP,
  • 0 MP,
Performance
Performance — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, Sidekick 3.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerSidekick 3
Processor CPU
  • 528 MHz ARM 11
Unknown
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 130
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, Sidekick 3.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerSidekick 3
Release date
  • 2008
  • October
  • 2006
  • June
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 72 h Talking time- Up to 4 h 50 min
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, Sidekick 3.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerSidekick 3
SIM card
  • Mini-SIM
  • Mini-SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Unknown
Speed
  • HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
Unknown
GPRS
  • Class 10
  • Class 10
Edge
  • Class 10
  • Class 10
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
  • No
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • No
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • 1.1
Bluetooth
  • 2.0
  • A2DP
  • 1.2
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, Sidekick 3.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerSidekick 3
Radio
  • No
  • No
Others Unknown
  • Swivel display
Other features
Other features — specifications for iPAQ Data Messenger, Sidekick 3.
SpecificationiPAQ Data MessengerSidekick 3
Dop
  • Pocket Office -Media player -Predictive text input -Voice memo
  • MP3 audio player -Voice memo