BLU Grand XL vs T-Mobile MDA Compact IV
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
T-Mobile MDA Compact IV
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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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Weight
MDA Compact IV: 89 g lighter
- Grand XL:
- 187 g
- MDA Compact IV:
- 98 g
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Width
MDA Compact IV: 26.6 mm narrower
- Grand XL:
- 78.6 mm
- MDA Compact IV:
- 52 mm
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Screen diagonal
MDA Compact IV: 2.7 in smaller diagonal
- Grand XL:
- 5.5 in
- MDA Compact IV:
- 2.8 in
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Chipset
- Grand XL:
- Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
- MDA Compact IV:
- Qualcomm MSM7201A
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Depth
Grand XL: 2.9 mm thinner
- Grand XL:
- 9.1 mm
- MDA Compact IV:
- 12 mm
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Height
MDA Compact IV: 47.5 mm shorter
- Grand XL:
- 157.5 mm
- MDA Compact IV:
- 110 mm
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. Grand XL
- Height:
- 157.5 mm +47.5 mm versus MDA Compact IV
- Width:
- 78.6 mm +26.6 mm versus MDA Compact IV
- Depth:
- 9.1 mm
2. MDA Compact IV
- Height:
- 110 mm
- Width:
- 52 mm
- Depth:
- 12 mm +2.9 mm versus Grand XL
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. Grand XL
- Screen diagonal:
- 5.5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 83.4 cm²
2. MDA Compact IV
- Screen diagonal:
- 2.8 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 4:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 24.3 cm²
Grand XL has approximately 243.5% more rectangular screen area than MDA Compact IV.
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 | Grand XL | MDA Compact IV |
|---|---|---|
| 8 GB | 1 GB RAM | Unknown |
MDA Compact IV: Original memory entry
4 GB · 128 MB RAM · 256 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. Grand XL
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 64 GB
2. MDA Compact IV
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- No
- Memory card support:
- No
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
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
Everyday essentials
| Specification | Grand XL | MDA Compact IV |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Weight |
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| Technology | Unknown |
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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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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Grand XL | MDA Compact IV |
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| 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 | Grand XL | MDA Compact IV |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Specification | Grand XL | MDA Compact IV |
|---|---|---|
| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 7 score * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 4 Single Core * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * |
|
Unknown |
General specs
| Specification | Grand XL | MDA Compact IV |
|---|---|---|
| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Battery life |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Grand XL | MDA Compact IV |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Unknown |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | Grand XL | MDA Compact IV |
|---|---|---|
| Radio |
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| Others | Unknown |
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Other features
| Specification | Grand XL | MDA Compact IV |
|---|---|---|
| Dop |
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