Overall Score
2.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#12053)2.3
Performance(#10705)5.3
Camera(#10528)2.5
Display(#11922)8.0
Battery(#11231)3.4
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#11374)1.0
Audio(#11169)0.0
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Short Review
- The Motorola StarTAC Rainbow, released in 1997, features a compact design with dimensions of 98 x 57 x 23 mm and weighs 112 grams, making it portable and easy to handle.
- Its alphanumeric display offers a resolution of 2 x 12 characters, providing basic visibility without advanced features like HDR.
- Performance is minimal, with no RAM or storage specifications, indicating limited functionality for modern applications.
- The device lacks a camera, both rear and selfie, which restricts its multimedia capabilities.
- The battery capacity is 500 mAh, sufficient for basic usage, but it does not support charging or wireless features.
- The software environment is unspecified, and the absence of stereo speakers and a headphone jack limits audio output options.
- Connectivity options are also very basic, with no support for 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, or NFC.
- The build quality is standard for the era, but details on materials and water resistance are not provided.
- Overall, the StarTAC Rainbow is a simple, functional device focused on basic communication without modern smartphone features.
- Its special features are minimal, reflecting the technology of its time.
Specifications
General
Release Date1997
Announced1997
DescriptionN/A
Display
SizeN/A
TypeAlphanumeric
Resolution2 x 12 chars
PPI2
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPUN/A
GPUN/A
MemoryN/A
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main CameraN/A
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video RecordingN/A
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity500 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable NiMH 500 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions98 x 57 x 23 mm (3.86 x 2.24 x 0.91 in)
Weight112 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsN/A
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiNo
BluetoothNo
NFC✗
USBN/A
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningNo
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerNo
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemN/A
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsN/A