HP iPAQ Data Messenger
#8376
O2 XDA Orbit II
#8843Category Breakdown
HP iPAQ Data Messenger
O2 XDA Orbit II
Performance
38.838.9
Camera
39.639.6
Display
9.59.5
Battery
11.813.6
Build
15.80.2
Connectivity
20.419.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.314.0
Summary
- The HP iPAQ Data Messenger and O2 XDA Orbit II both feature similar TFT resistive touchscreens with resolutions of 240 x 320 pixels, but the iPAQ has a slightly larger display at 2.81 inches compared to the Orbit II's 2.8 inches.
- In terms of performance, the iPAQ is equipped with a 528 MHz CPU, offering better processing power than the Orbit II's 400 MHz.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but neither supports optical image stabilization.
- The iPAQ has a smaller battery capacity of 1140 mAh, while the Orbit II offers a 1350 mAh battery, potentially providing longer usage.
- Both devices run on Windows Mobile, with the iPAQ using version 6.1 and the Orbit II using 6.0, indicating a slightly more updated software experience for the iPAQ.
- Build quality shows the iPAQ is heavier at 160g, while the Orbit II is lighter at 130g and has a more compact design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HP iPAQ Data Messenger
O2 XDA Orbit II
General
Release Date
2009
2008
Announced
2008
2007
Description
N/A
HTC Polaris platform
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 MSM7200
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
400 MHz ARM 11
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 130
Memory
128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot), SD 2.0 compatible
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
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
1350 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1140 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1350 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)
110 x 58 x 15.5 mm (4.33 x 2.28 x 0.61 in)
Weight
160 g
130 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue
Black
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 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, CoPilot Live Navigator
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A