Our comparison matrix shows
you key features at a glance that can help you pick out the Pocket
PC which meets your needs and budget. The list is alphabetical
by manufacturer. A few models are still current yet run the older Windows Mobile 2003SE, which we've noted under the product name. If you're interested in older 2003SE models, view our 2003SE comparison page here.
All have user replaceable Lithium Ion batteries and SD slots that support SDIO and do not have cameras unless otherwise noted.
| Pocket PC |
GPS |
Processor & Memory |
Expansion Slots and Battery Capacity |
Size |
Built-in Networking? |
List Price $US |
Picture & Amazon Price |
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SiRF Star III chipset GPS. flip-out antenna.
Destinator maping software |
416 MHz Intel XScale
64 megs RAM,128 megs flash
ROM. |
SD 1300 mA (user replaceable) |
4.8 x 2.88 x .74 in. Weight: 6.56 oz. |
Bluetooth and WiFi |
$599 |
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| (2003SE NOT WM5) |
12 channel, WAAS. Flip-up antenna.
MapSource City Select US |
312 MHz Intel XScale
64 megs RAM and 32 megs flash ROM |
SD 1250 mA (not user replaceable) |
5 x 2.8 x .8 in. Weight: 5.9 oz. |
none |
$499
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| Pocket PC |
GPS |
Processor & Memory |
Expansion Slots and Battery |
Size |
Built-in Networking? |
List Price $US |
Picture & Amazon Price |
(2003SE NOT WM5)
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12 channel, WAAS. Flip-up antenna.
MapSource City Select US |
400 MHz Intel XScale 64 megs RAM (63 available), 64 megs flash
ROM (15 available) |
SD 1250 mA (user replaceable) |
5 x 2.8 x .8 in. 5.9 oz. |
Bluetooth |
$750 |
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HP iPAQ rx5915
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SiRF III GPS, internal antenna. TomTom software and Tele Atlas maps of the US pre-installed. |
400 MHz Samsung
64 megs RAM, 2 gigs flash ROM (437 avail) |
SD
1700 mA (user replaceable) |
4.74 x 3.0 x .65 inches. Weight: 5.99 oz. |
Bluetooth and WiFi 802.11b/g |
$599 |
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Internal antenna GPS.
No mapping software included with US version |
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Internal antenna GPS.
No mapping software included with US version |
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| Pocket PC |
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Processor |
Expansion Slots and Battery |
Size |
Built-in Networking? |
List Price |
Picture & Amazon Price |
| Pocket PC Phone |
Processor & Memory |
GSM or CDMA? Carrier |
Expansion Slot and Battery capacity |
Camera? |
Size |
Built-in Networking? |
Est. Price $US |
(Sprint)
(HTC Apache) Has thumb keyboard |
400 MHz Intel XScale 64 megs RAM, 128 megs flash ROM. |
CDMA. 1xRTT and EVDO for data. Sprint |
Mini SD 1350 mAh |
Yes, 1.3MP |
4.3 x 2.3 x 1 inches. Weight: 6.07 ounces.
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Bluetooth and WiFi |
$449 with contract, $629 without. |
Cingular 8525 (HTC TyTN)
HTC Hermes variants with keyboard and 3G |
400 MHz Samsung
64 megs RAM, 128 megs flash ROM. |
GSM quadband 850/900/1800/1900 with GPRS and EDGE and triband UMTS/HSDPA 3G for data
Cingular (8525) and unlocked (TyTN) |
MicroSD
1350 mAh |
Yes, 2MP |
4.4 x 2.28 x 0.86 inches. Weight: 6.2 oz. |
Bluetooth 2.0 and WiFi 802.11b/g |
$399 with contract from Cingular. Approx. $700 unlocked for TyTN |
Cingular 8125
(HTC Wizard variant) Has thumb keyboard |
195 MHz Texas Instruments OMAP850
64 megs RAM, 128 megs flash ROM |
GSM quadband 850/900/1800/1900 with GPRS and EDGE for data
Cingular |
Mini SD
1250 mAh |
Yes, 1.3MP (camera-less version avialable) |
4.25 x 2.23 x .93 inches. Weight: 5.3
ounces. |
Bluetooth and WiFi |
$349 with contract, $449 without. |
| (has GPS) |
400 MHz Samsung
64 megs RAM, 128 megs
flash ROM |
GSM Quad band, GPRS for data
Unlocked for use w/ any GSM carrier. |
Mini SD
1440 mAh |
yes, 1.3 MP |
4.68" x 2.44" x 0.90". Weight: 6.74 ounces. |
Bluetooth |
Import model. ~ $560 |
| Pocket PC Phone |
Processor |
GSM or CDMA? Carrier? |
Expansion Slot and Battery Capacity |
Camera? |
Size |
Built-in Networking? |
Est. Price $US |
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400 MHz Samsung 64 megs RAM, 128 megs
flash ROM |
GSM Quad band, GPRS for data Unlocked for use w/ any GSM carrier. |
SD 1440 mAh |
yes, 1.3 MP |
4.4 x 2.39 x 0.68 inches. Weight: 5.8 ounces.
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Bluetooth and WiFi |
Import model. ~ $500 |
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2003SE NOT WM5. Has thumb keyboard
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312 MHz Intel XScale 64 megs RAM, 64 megs flash ROM |
GSM quad band, EDGE for data. Cingular |
SD and Mini SD 1100 mAh |
yes, 1.3 MP (camera-less version available) |
4.65 x 2.8 x .71 inches. Weight: 5.8 ounces. |
Bluetooth 1.2 |
$499 with contract |
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Windows Mobile 5.0. Has thumb keyboard
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416 MHz Intel XScale
64 megs RAM, 128 megs flash ROM |
GSM quad band, EDGE for data.
Cingular (hw6925) and Unlocked version direct from HP (hw6945) |
SD and Mini SD
1100 mAh |
yes, 1.3 MP (camera-less version available: hw6920, hw6940) |
4.65 x 2.8 x .71 inches. Weight: 6.3 ounces. |
Bluetooth 1.2 |
$359 with contract |
| Pocket PC Phone |
Processor |
GSM or CDMA? Carrier? |
Expansion Slot and Battery Capacity |
Camera? |
Size |
Built-in Networking? |
Est. Price $US |
195 MHz Texas Instruments OMAP850
64 megs RAM, 128 megs flash ROM |
GSM quadband 850/900/1800/1900 with GPRS and EDGE for data
Unlocked for use w/ any GSM carrier. |
SD
1200 mAh |
yes, 2 MP |
4.25
x 2.28 x 0.72 inches. Weight: 5.29 ounces. |
Bluetooth and WiFi |
Import model. ~ $600 |
(HTC Wizard) Has thumb keyboard
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195 MHz Texas Instruments OMAP850 64 megs RAM, 128 megs flash ROM |
GSM quadband 850/900/1800/1900 with GPRS and EDGE for data. Unlocked for use w/ any GSM carrier. |
Mini SD 1250 mAh |
yes, 1.3 MP |
4.25 x 2.28 x .94 inches. Weight: 5.29
oz.
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Bluetooth |
Import model. ~ $650 |
Has thumb keyboard
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312 MHz XScale 32 megs RAM, 128 megs flash ROM |
CDMA. 1xRTT and EVDO for data. Verizon |
SD 1800 mAh |
yes, 1.3 MP |
4.4 x 2.3 x 0.90 inches. Weight: 6.4 ounces.
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Bluetooth |
$499 with 2 yr. contract |
Has thumb keyboard
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312 MHz XScale
64 megs RAM, 128 megs flash ROM |
CDMA. 1xRTT and EVDO for data.
Sprint |
SD
1800 mAh |
yes, 1.3 MP |
4.4 x 2.3 x 0.90 inches. Weight: 6.4 ounces.
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Bluetooth |
$499 with 2 yr. contract |
| Pocket PC Phone |
Processor |
GSM or CDMA? Carrier? |
Expansion Slot and Battery Capacity |
Camera? |
Size |
Built-in Networking? |
Est. Price $US |
2003SE NOT WM5. Has thumb keyboard
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520 MHz XScale
64 megs RAM, 128 megs flash ROM
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CDMA. 1xRTT and EVDO for data. Verizon |
SD Both 1100 mAh and 1700 mAh batteries included |
no |
Compact.
4.53 x 2.28 x 0.94 inches. Weight: 6.34 ounces.
|
Bluetooth and WiFi |
$499 with 2 yr. contract |
(HTC Wizard) Has thumb keyboard
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195 MHz Texas Instruments OMAP850
64 megs RAM, 128 megs flash ROM |
GSM quadband 850/900/1800/1900 with GPRS and EDGE for data
T-Mobile |
Mini SD
1250 mAh |
yes, 1.3 MP |
4.25 x 2.28 x .94 inches. Weight: 5.64
ounces. |
Bluetooth and WiFi |
$399 with contract |
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(HTC Apache) Has thumb keyboard |
400 MHz XScale
128 megs RAM, 64 megs ROM |
Dual band digital Verizon |
Mini SD 1350 mAh |
yes, 1.3 MP |
4.3 x 2.3 x 1.0 inches. Weight: 6.6
ounces. |
Bluetooth and WiFi |
$399 contract, $519 without. |
| Pocket PC Phone |
Processor |
GSM or CDMA? Carrier? |
Expansion Slot and Battery Capacity |
Camera? |
Size |
Built-in Networking? |
Est. Price $US |
