Motorola DROID Maxx vs O2 XDA Nova
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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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
XDA Nova: 47 g lighter
- DROID Maxx:
- 167 g
- XDA Nova:
- 120 g
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Width
XDA Nova: 13.2 mm narrower
- DROID Maxx:
- 71.2 mm
- XDA Nova:
- 58 mm
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Screen diagonal
XDA Nova: 2.2 in smaller diagonal
- DROID Maxx:
- 5 in
- XDA Nova:
- 2.8 in
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Chipset
- DROID Maxx:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro
- XDA Nova:
- TI OMAP 850
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Depth
DROID Maxx: 5.5 mm thinner
- DROID Maxx:
- 8.5 mm
- XDA Nova:
- 14 mm
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Height
XDA Nova: 37.5 mm shorter
- DROID Maxx:
- 137.5 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. DROID Maxx
- Height:
- 137.5 mm +37.5 mm versus XDA Nova
- Width:
- 71.2 mm +13.2 mm versus XDA Nova
- Depth:
- 8.5 mm
2. XDA Nova
- Height:
- 100 mm
- Width:
- 58 mm
- Depth:
- 14 mm +5.5 mm versus DROID Maxx
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. DROID Maxx
- Screen diagonal:
- 5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 68.9 cm²
2. XDA Nova
- Screen diagonal:
- 2.8 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 4:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 24.3 cm²
DROID Maxx has approximately 183.9% 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 | DROID Maxx | XDA Nova |
|---|---|---|
| 16 GB | 2 GB RAM | Unknown |
| 32 GB | 2 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. DROID Maxx
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- No
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 | DROID Maxx | XDA Nova |
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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 | DROID Maxx | XDA Nova |
|---|---|---|
| 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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| Screen protection |
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Unknown |
Camera and Video
| Specification | DROID Maxx | XDA Nova |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Unknown |
Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
General specs
| Specification | DROID Maxx | XDA Nova |
|---|---|---|
| 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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| Battery life |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | DROID Maxx | XDA Nova |
|---|---|---|
| SIM card |
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| Network |
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Unknown |
| Speed |
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Unknown |
| 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 | DROID Maxx | XDA Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | DROID Maxx | XDA Nova |
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| Dop |
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