T-Mobile MDA Vario IV vs ZTE Axon mini
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
Axon mini: 25 g lighter
- MDA Vario IV:
- 165 g
- Axon mini:
- 140 g
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Width
MDA Vario IV: 19 mm narrower
- MDA Vario IV:
- 51 mm
- Axon mini:
- 70 mm
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Screen diagonal
MDA Vario IV: 2.4 in smaller diagonal
- MDA Vario IV:
- 2.8 in
- Axon mini:
- 5.2 in
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Chipset
- MDA Vario IV:
- Qualcomm MSM7201A
- Axon mini:
- Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 (28 nm)
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Depth
Axon mini: 10.2 mm thinner
- MDA Vario IV:
- 18.1 mm
- Axon mini:
- 7.9 mm
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Height
MDA Vario IV: 41.5 mm shorter
- MDA Vario IV:
- 102 mm
- Axon mini:
- 143.5 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 +10.2 mm versus Axon mini
2. Axon mini
- Height:
- 143.5 mm +41.5 mm versus MDA Vario IV
- Width:
- 70 mm +19 mm versus MDA Vario IV
- Depth:
- 7.9 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. Axon mini
- Screen diagonal:
- 5.2 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 74.5 cm²
Axon mini has approximately 207% 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 | Axon mini |
|---|---|---|
| 32 GB | Unknown | 3 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. Axon mini
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 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
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 | Axon mini |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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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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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | MDA Vario IV | Axon mini |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| Screen area |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | MDA Vario IV | Axon mini |
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| Rear camera, main |
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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.
| Specification | MDA Vario IV | Axon mini |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 7 score * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 Single Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 RenderScript * | Unknown |
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General specs
| Specification | MDA Vario IV | Axon mini |
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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 | Axon mini |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Axon mini |
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| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | MDA Vario IV | Axon mini |
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| Dop |
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