Gionee Marathon M5 vs O2 XDA Nova
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
O2 XDA Nova
Replace
+ Add a third phone
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.
-
Weight
XDA Nova: 91 g lighter
- Marathon M5:
- 211 g
- XDA Nova:
- 120 g
-
Width
XDA Nova: 18 mm narrower
- Marathon M5:
- 76 mm
- XDA Nova:
- 58 mm
-
Screen diagonal
XDA Nova: 2.7 in smaller diagonal
- Marathon M5:
- 5.5 in
- XDA Nova:
- 2.8 in
-
Chipset
- Marathon M5:
- Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
- XDA Nova:
- TI OMAP 850
-
Depth
Marathon M5: 5.4 mm thinner
- Marathon M5:
- 8.6 mm
- XDA Nova:
- 14 mm
-
Height
XDA Nova: 52 mm shorter
- Marathon M5:
- 152 mm
- XDA Nova:
- 100 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. Marathon M5
- Height:
- 152 mm +52 mm versus XDA Nova
- Width:
- 76 mm +18 mm versus XDA Nova
- Depth:
- 8.6 mm
2. XDA Nova
- Height:
- 100 mm
- Width:
- 58 mm
- Depth:
- 14 mm +5.4 mm versus Marathon M5
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. Marathon M5
- Screen diagonal:
- 5.5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 83.4 cm²
2. XDA Nova
- Screen diagonal:
- 2.8 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 4:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 24.3 cm²
Marathon M5 has approximately 243.5% more rectangular screen area than XDA Nova.
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 | Marathon M5 | XDA Nova |
|---|---|---|
| 32 GB | 3 GB RAM | Unknown |
XDA Nova: Original memory entry
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. Marathon M5
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
2. XDA Nova
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- No
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD (dedicated slot) · 1 GB included
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
At least two unambiguous positive capacity values are needed for a chart. Original entries remain in the specifications.
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 | Marathon M5 | XDA Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
|
|
| Weight |
|
|
| Technology |
|
|
| Screen size |
|
|
| Screen resolution |
|
|
| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
|
|
| Memory card support |
|
|
| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
|
|
| Operating system OS |
|
|
| Chipset |
|
|
| Headphone jack |
|
|
Display
| Specification | Marathon M5 | XDA Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Touchscreen |
|
|
| Display colors |
|
|
| Screen area |
|
|
| Screen format |
|
|
| Screen to body ratio |
|
|
| PPI /points per inch/ |
|
|
| Screen protection |
|
Unknown |
Camera and Video
| Specification | Marathon M5 | XDA Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera, main |
|
|
| Camera specs |
|
|
| Functions |
|
Unknown |
| Video |
|
|
| Front camera, selfie |
|
|
| Specifications |
|
Unknown |
Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Marathon M5 | XDA Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Processor CPU |
|
|
| Graphics processor GPU |
|
Unknown |
| Antutu 7 score * |
|
Unknown |
General specs
| Specification | Marathon M5 | XDA Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Release date |
|
|
| Colors |
|
|
| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
|
|
| Battery life |
|
|
Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Marathon M5 | XDA Nova |
|---|---|---|
| SIM card |
|
|
| Network |
|
Unknown |
| Speed |
|
Unknown |
| GPRS |
|
|
| Edge |
|
|
| Wi-Fi |
|
|
| GPS |
|
|
| USB |
|
|
| Bluetooth |
|
|
| Harmful irradiation |
|
Unknown |
Music and Audio
| Specification | Marathon M5 | XDA Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Radio |
|
|
| Others |
|
|
Other features
| Specification | Marathon M5 | XDA Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Dop |
|
|