Samsung Galaxy Core Prime 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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Weight
MDA Compact V: 13 g lighter
- Galaxy Core Prime:
- 130 g
- MDA Compact V:
- 117 g
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Width
MDA Compact V: 14.8 mm narrower
- Galaxy Core Prime:
- 67.9 mm
- MDA Compact V:
- 53.1 mm
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Screen diagonal
MDA Compact V: 1.3 in smaller diagonal
- Galaxy Core Prime:
- 4.5 in
- MDA Compact V:
- 3.2 in
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Chipset
- Galaxy Core Prime:
- Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
- MDA Compact V:
- Qualcomm MSM7200A
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Depth
Galaxy Core Prime: 4.9 mm thinner
- Galaxy Core Prime:
- 8.8 mm
- MDA Compact V:
- 13.7 mm
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Height
MDA Compact V: 22.9 mm shorter
- Galaxy Core Prime:
- 130.8 mm
- MDA Compact V:
- 107.9 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. Galaxy Core Prime
- Height:
- 130.8 mm +22.9 mm versus MDA Compact V
- Width:
- 67.9 mm +14.8 mm versus MDA Compact V
- Depth:
- 8.8 mm
2. MDA Compact V
- Height:
- 107.9 mm
- Width:
- 53.1 mm
- Depth:
- 13.7 mm +4.9 mm versus Galaxy Core Prime
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. Galaxy Core Prime
- Screen diagonal:
- 4.5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 5:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 57.6 cm²
2. MDA Compact V
- Screen diagonal:
- 3.2 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 5:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 29.1 cm²
Galaxy Core Prime has approximately 97.8% 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 | Galaxy Core Prime | MDA Compact V |
|---|---|---|
| 8 GB | 1 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. Galaxy Core Prime
- NFC:
- See details Yes (LTE models · except SM-G360BT)
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)
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 | Galaxy Core Prime | MDA Compact V |
|---|---|---|
| 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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| NFC |
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Unknown |
| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Galaxy Core Prime | 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 | Galaxy Core Prime | 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.
| Specification | Galaxy Core Prime | MDA Compact V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 4 RenderScript * |
|
Unknown |
General specs
| Specification | Galaxy Core Prime | MDA Compact V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Galaxy Core Prime | 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 | Galaxy Core Prime | MDA Compact V |
|---|---|---|
| Radio |
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| Others | Unknown |
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Other features
| Specification | Galaxy Core Prime | MDA Compact V |
|---|---|---|
| Dop |
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