Motorola StarTAC 85
#12219
Vertu Ascent
#11151Category Breakdown
Motorola StarTAC 85
Vertu Ascent
Performance
5.35.3
Camera
2.52.5
Display
5.535.6
Battery
3.45.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.07.7
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
2.06.9
Summary
- The Motorola StarTAC 85, released in 1997, features a monochrome graphic display with a resolution of 4 x 15 characters and a low PPI of 4.0, while the Vertu Ascent, launched in 2004, has a higher resolution of 116 x 148 pixels and a PPI of 116.
- Both devices lack advanced performance specifications, with 0GB of RAM and no camera capabilities.
- The StarTAC 85 has a smaller battery capacity of 500mAh compared to the Ascent's 780mAh, which may offer longer usage time.
- In terms of build quality, the StarTAC is lighter at 112g and has compact dimensions, whereas the Ascent is heavier at 173g and slightly larger.
- Both phones do not support modern connectivity options, with the Ascent offering Bluetooth, while the StarTAC lacks any wireless capabilities.
- The software experience on both devices is minimal, lacking advanced operating systems and features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola StarTAC 85
Vertu Ascent
General
Release Date
1997
2004
Announced
1997
2004
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
N/A
N/A
Type
Monochrome graphic
N/A
Resolution
4 x 15 chars
116 x 148 pixels
PPI
4
116
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
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
780 mAh
Battery Details
Removable NiMH 500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 780 mAh 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)
108 x 44 x 22 mm, 78 cc (4.25 x 1.73 x 0.87 in)
Weight
112 g
173 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
Yellow, Blue, Red, Black, Brown, Tan
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
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
N/A
N/A
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A