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Motorola StarTAC 130 vs LG K8 2017 (X240YK)

Side by side comparison between Motorola StarTAC 130 vs LG K8 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K8 (2017) X Motorola StarTAC 130 01Point
1.3"
MONO

4x15

N/A
1MB
RAM

Single-core

500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K8 2017 (X240YK)

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StarTAC 130} 1 Advantage Motorola StarTAC 130 vs K8 2017 (X240YK)} 25 Advantages LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
+95 grams (3.33 ounces)56%
Lighter
vs148 grams (5.18 ounces)
1MB SDRAMvs+1.5GB LPDDR31535 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1KBvs+16GB (9GB available)9437183 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)vs+eMMC 5.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
19 millimeters (0.75 inches)vs+8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)130%
Thinner
Monochromaticvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
2vs+16 million7999998 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
4x15 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels15359 times
Higher resolution screen
12 PPIvs+294 PPI24 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1.3"vs+5"3 times
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 13MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G GSMvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G GSM) vs+(4G LTE) 150 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
500 mAhvs+2500 mAh4 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

2 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
NiMH (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+ specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Motorola StarTAC 130LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
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ModelStarTAC 130LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
Other model namesMotorola StarTAC 130, Motorola Star TAC 130LG K8 2017 Single-Sim, LGX240YK, LG-X240YK, LG PP2
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
AustraliaNew Zealand
Australia, New Zealand
BrandMotorolaLG
Release date1/1/19983/1/2017
Depth19 millimeters (0.75 inches)8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)55 x 94 millimeters (2.17 x 3.7 in)73.2 x 147.15 millimeters (2.88 x 5.79 in)
Weight95 grams (3.33 ounces)148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Motorola StarTAC 130LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
Display typeMonochromaticTFT IPS LCD
Screen size1.3" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~5.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution4x15 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)12 PPI294 PPI
Colors216 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Motorola StarTAC 130LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Motorola StarTAC 130LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
Chipset16bit64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.25GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Motorola StarTAC 130LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
RAM memory1MB SDRAM1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage1KB
Flash (EEPROM)
16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Motorola StarTAC 130LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandMono-Band 900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Motorola StarTAC 130LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported13 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Motorola StarTAC 130LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/5" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Motorola StarTAC 130LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
Loudspeakerfeature not registeredSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsfeature not registeredMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Motorola StarTAC 130LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
USBNot supportedMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
BluetoothNot supported4.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Motorola StarTAC 130LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Motorola StarTAC 130LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
Battery typeNiMH (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity500 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy2.3 hours3.2 hours
Standby50 hours (2.1 days)310 hours (12.9 days)

โž• Other features

Motorola StarTAC 130LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMSSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingNot supportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesMonophonicPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaExternal retractable antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข 16 Languages
โ€ข Phonebook with 100 entries
โ€ข Call records 10 dialed, 5 received, 5 missed calls
โ€ข Colors: Indigo, Gold
โ€ข 2.5D glass screen
โ€ข Quick Selfie

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Motorola StarTAC 130LG K8 2017 (X240YK)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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