HP iPAQ Data Messenger
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Micromax A52
#7220Category Breakdown
HP iPAQ Data Messenger
Micromax A52
Performance
38.858.5
Camera
39.639.6
Display
9.515.2
Battery
11.812.9
Build
15.80.2
Connectivity
20.428.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.320.0
Summary
- The HP iPAQ Data Messenger features a robust build with dimensions of 114 x 57 x 17.4 mm and weighs 160g, while the Micromax A52 is lighter at 112g and has a slimmer profile of 112 x 61 x 13.2 mm.
- The iPAQ has a 2.81-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, compared to the A52's slightly larger 3.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the iPAQ is powered by a 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU, while the A52 has a more capable 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 processor, along with 160MB of RAM compared to the iPAQ's 128MB.
- The iPAQ's rear camera is superior at 3.15 MP versus the A52's 2 MP, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is 1140 mAh for the iPAQ and 1280 mAh for the A52, with both devices lacking fast charging.
- The iPAQ runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, while the A52 operates on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), offering a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HP iPAQ Data Messenger
Micromax A52
General
Release Date
2009
2012
Announced
2008
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.81"
3.2"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~142 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~125 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7201A
Mediatek MT6575 (40 nm)
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 130
PowerVR SGX531
Memory
128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
160MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1140 mAh
1280 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1140 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1280 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
114 x 57 x 17.4 mm (4.49 x 2.24 x 0.69 in)
112 x 61 x 13.2 mm (4.41 x 2.40 x 0.52 in)
Weight
160 g
112 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue
Black, Yellow, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.71 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A