T-Mobile MDA Vario IV vs Vertu Aster
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
MDA Vario IV: 28 g lighter
- MDA Vario IV:
- 165 g
- Aster:
- 193 g
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Width
MDA Vario IV: 18 mm narrower
- MDA Vario IV:
- 51 mm
- Aster:
- 69 mm
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Screen diagonal
MDA Vario IV: 1.9 in smaller diagonal
- MDA Vario IV:
- 2.8 in
- Aster:
- 4.7 in
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Chipset
- MDA Vario IV:
- Qualcomm MSM7201A
- Aster:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
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Depth
Aster: 6.9 mm thinner
- MDA Vario IV:
- 18.1 mm
- Aster:
- 11.2 mm
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Height
MDA Vario IV: 41.4 mm shorter
- MDA Vario IV:
- 102 mm
- Aster:
- 143.4 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. MDA Vario IV
- Height:
- 102 mm
- Width:
- 51 mm
- Depth:
- 18.1 mm +6.9 mm versus Aster
2. Aster
- Height:
- 143.4 mm +41.4 mm versus MDA Vario IV
- Width:
- 69 mm +18 mm versus MDA Vario IV
- Depth:
- 11.2 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. MDA Vario IV
- Screen diagonal:
- 2.8 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 4:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 24.3 cm²
2. Aster
- Screen diagonal:
- 4.7 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 60.9 cm²
Aster has approximately 150.8% more rectangular screen area than MDA Vario 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 | MDA Vario IV | Aster |
|---|---|---|
| 64 GB | Unknown | 2 GB RAM |
MDA Vario IV: Original memory entry
256 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. MDA Vario IV
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- No
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD (dedicated slot)
2. Aster
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- 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 | MDA Vario IV | Aster |
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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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| Chipset |
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| NFC | Unknown |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | MDA Vario IV | Aster |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Unknown |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | MDA Vario IV | Aster |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Camera specs |
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| Functions |
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| 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.
General specs
| Specification | MDA Vario IV | Aster |
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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. | Unknown |
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| Battery life |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | MDA Vario IV | Aster |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | MDA Vario IV | Aster |
|---|---|---|
| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | MDA Vario IV | Aster |
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| Dop |
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