Motorola StarTAC 85
#12219
NEC DB5000
#12248Category Breakdown
Motorola StarTAC 85
NEC DB5000
Performance
5.35.3
Camera
2.52.5
Display
5.55.7
Battery
3.41.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.01.0
Audio
0.00.0
Overall
2.01.9
Summary
- The Motorola StarTAC 85 features a compact build with dimensions of 98 x 57 x 23 mm and weighs 112g, while the NEC DB5000 is slightly smaller at 90 x 46 x 23 mm and weighs 99g, indicating a lighter design.
- Both devices have monochrome graphic displays, but the DB5000 offers a higher resolution of 97 x 59 pixels compared to the StarTAC's 4 x 15 character display.
- Performance specifications are minimal for both, lacking RAM and storage details, and neither device includes a camera.
- The StarTAC has a 500mAh battery, while the DB5000's battery capacity is unspecified.
- Both phones lack modern connectivity options and software features, resulting in a basic user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola StarTAC 85
NEC DB5000
General
Release Date
1997
2001
Announced
1997
2001
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
N/A
N/A
Type
Monochrome graphic
Monochrome graphic
Resolution
4 x 15 chars
97 x 59 pixels, 5:3 ratio
PPI
4
97
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
N/A
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
N/A
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
500 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable NiMH 500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
98 x 57 x 23 mm (3.86 x 2.24 x 0.91 in)
90 x 46 x 23 mm, 85 cc (3.54 x 1.81 x 0.91 in)
Weight
112 g
99 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
N/A
N/A
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
No
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A