Category Breakdown
HP iPAQ Data Messenger
Motorola A3000
Performance
61.864.0
Camera
41.941.9
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.354.0
Summary
- The HP iPAQ Data Messenger and Motorola A3000 both feature similar display specifications with 2.81" and 2.8" TFT resistive touchscreens, but the A3000 has a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the iPAQ has a faster CPU at 528 MHz compared to the A3000's 400 MHz, though both utilize the Adreno 130 GPU.
- The iPAQ offers 128MB of RAM, while the A3000 has 256MB, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- The iPAQ's battery capacity is 1140 mAh, slightly higher than the A3000's 1130 mAh, and both devices run on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, though the A3000 includes a headphone jack, which the iPAQ lacks.
- Build quality differs as the iPAQ is heavier at 160g and thicker at 17.4mm, while the A3000 is lighter at 119g and slimmer at 13.8mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HP iPAQ Data Messenger
Motorola A3000
General
Release Date
2009
2009
Announced
2008
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.81"
2.8"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~142 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7201A
Qualcomm ESM7206A
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
400 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 130
Memory
128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
256MB 128MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1140 mAh
1130 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1140 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1130 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
114 x 57 x 17.4 mm (4.49 x 2.24 x 0.69 in)
109 x 60 x 13.8 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 0.54 in)
Weight
160 g
119 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
OS Version
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes

