HP iPAQ Data Messenger
#8376
O2 XDA Guide
#9841Category Breakdown
HP iPAQ Data Messenger
O2 XDA Guide
Performance
38.842.9
Camera
39.610.9
Display
9.59.5
Battery
11.811.8
Build
15.80.2
Connectivity
20.419.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.311.3
Summary
- The HP iPAQ Data Messenger and O2 XDA Guide both feature similar display specifications with TFT resistive touchscreens and a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, but the iPAQ has a slightly larger screen at 2.81 inches compared to the XDA's 2.8 inches.
- In terms of performance, the iPAQ is equipped with a Qualcomm MSM7201A chipset, while the XDA uses the MSM7225 Snapdragon S1, offering better RAM in the XDA at 256MB compared to the iPAQ's 128MB.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the XDA's video capabilities are limited to CIF resolution.
- The iPAQ has a marginally larger battery capacity at 1140 mAh versus the XDA's 1110 mAh, but both lack advanced charging features.
- Both run on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, providing a similar software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the iPAQ is heavier at 160g and bulkier than the XDA, which weighs 102g and has a slimmer profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HP iPAQ Data Messenger
O2 XDA Guide
General
Release Date
2009
2009
Announced
2008
2008
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7201A
Qualcomm MSM7225 Snapdragon S1
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 130
No
Memory
128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
256MB RAM, 512MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
CIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1140 mAh
1110 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1140 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1110 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)
102 x 53.5 x 14.5 mm (4.02 x 2.11 x 0.57 in)
Weight
160 g
102 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue
Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.71 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-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
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; TomTom NAVIGATOR 7
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A