Motorola RIZR Z8 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
RIZR Z8: 8 g lighter
- RIZR Z8:
- 112 g
- XDA Nova:
- 120 g
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Width
RIZR Z8: 8 mm narrower
- RIZR Z8:
- 50 mm
- XDA Nova:
- 58 mm
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Screen diagonal
RIZR Z8: 0.6 in smaller diagonal
- RIZR Z8:
- 2.2 in
- XDA Nova:
- 2.8 in
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Chipset
- RIZR Z8:
- TI OMAP 2420
- XDA Nova:
- TI OMAP 850
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Depth
XDA Nova: 1 mm thinner
- RIZR Z8:
- 15 mm
- XDA Nova:
- 14 mm
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Height
XDA Nova: 9 mm shorter
- RIZR Z8:
- 109 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. RIZR Z8
- Height:
- 109 mm +9 mm versus XDA Nova
- Width:
- 50 mm
- Depth:
- 15 mm +1 mm versus XDA Nova
2. XDA Nova
- Height:
- 100 mm
- Width:
- 58 mm +8 mm versus RIZR Z8
- Depth:
- 14 mm
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. RIZR Z8
- Screen diagonal:
- 2.2 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 4:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 15 cm²
2. XDA Nova
- Screen diagonal:
- 2.8 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 4:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 24.3 cm²
XDA Nova has approximately 62% more rectangular screen area than RIZR Z8.
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.
No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.
RIZR Z8: Original memory entry
77 MB
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. RIZR Z8
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- No
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD (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
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Everyday essentials
| Specification | RIZR Z8 | 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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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | RIZR Z8 | XDA Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Touchscreen | Unknown |
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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 | RIZR Z8 | 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
| Specification | RIZR Z8 | XDA Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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Unknown |
General specs
| Specification | RIZR Z8 | XDA Nova |
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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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| Battery life |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | RIZR Z8 | 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 | RIZR Z8 | XDA Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | RIZR Z8 | XDA Nova |
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| Dop |
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