Apple iPhone SE vs T-Mobile MDA Compact V
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
T-Mobile MDA Compact V
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Width
MDA Compact V: 5.5 mm narrower
- iPhone SE:
- 58.6 mm
- MDA Compact V:
- 53.1 mm
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Screen diagonal
MDA Compact V: 0.8 in smaller diagonal
- iPhone SE:
- 4 in
- MDA Compact V:
- 3.2 in
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Chipset
- iPhone SE:
- Apple A9 (14 nm)
- MDA Compact V:
- Qualcomm MSM7200A
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Depth
iPhone SE: 6.1 mm thinner
- iPhone SE:
- 7.6 mm
- MDA Compact V:
- 13.7 mm
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Height
MDA Compact V: 15.9 mm shorter
- iPhone SE:
- 123.8 mm
- MDA Compact V:
- 107.9 mm
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Release year
- iPhone SE:
- 2016
- MDA Compact V:
- 2009
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. iPhone SE
- Height:
- 123.8 mm +15.9 mm versus MDA Compact V
- Width:
- 58.6 mm +5.5 mm versus MDA Compact V
- Depth:
- 7.6 mm
2. MDA Compact V
- Height:
- 107.9 mm
- Width:
- 53.1 mm
- Depth:
- 13.7 mm +6.1 mm versus iPhone SE
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. iPhone SE
- Screen diagonal:
- 4 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 44.1 cm²
2. MDA Compact V
- Screen diagonal:
- 3.2 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 5:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 29.1 cm²
iPhone SE has approximately 51.3% more rectangular screen area than MDA Compact V.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
| Storage | iPhone SE | MDA Compact V |
|---|---|---|
| 16 GB | 2 GB RAM | Unknown |
| 32 GB | 2 GB RAM | Unknown |
| 64 GB | 2 GB RAM | Unknown |
| 128 GB | 2 GB RAM | Unknown |
MDA Compact V: Original memory entry
288 MB RAM · 512 MB ROM
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. iPhone SE
- NFC:
- See details Yes (Apple Pay only)
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- No
2. MDA Compact V
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- No
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD (dedicated slot)
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
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Everyday essentials
| Specification | iPhone SE | MDA Compact V |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Weight |
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| Technology |
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| Screen size |
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| Screen resolution |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Operating system OS |
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| Chipset |
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| NFC |
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Unknown |
| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | iPhone SE | MDA Compact V |
|---|---|---|
| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| Screen area |
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| Screen format |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | iPhone SE | MDA Compact V |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera, main |
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| Camera specs |
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| Functions |
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Unknown |
| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
General specs
| Specification | iPhone SE | MDA Compact V |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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Unknown |
| Battery life |
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| Body build |
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Unknown |
Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone SE | MDA Compact V |
|---|---|---|
| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation |
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Unknown |
Music and Audio
| Specification | iPhone SE | MDA Compact V |
|---|---|---|
| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | iPhone SE | MDA Compact V |
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| Dop |
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