T-Mobile MDA Vario IV and Compact IV: First Look

First Look

Filip Kůžel and Jan Love, 29 May 2008.

Based on the HTC Diamond platform, the T-Mobile Compact IV design impresses with an ease. However you can see what hides underneath the pretty looks. Nevertheless the Diamond back we saw in the HTC Touch Diamond is no gone and the Compact IV doesn't look that exquisite.


Lifestyle photos of MDA Compact IV

MDA Compact IV at a glance:

  • General: GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 900/2100 MHz, GPRS/EDGE class 12, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps
  • Dimensions: 110 x 52 x 12 mm, 98 g
  • Display: 2.8-inch 65K color TFT touchscreen, VGA resolution (480 x 640 pixels)
  • Processor: Qualcomm MSM 7201A, 528MHz CPU
  • Memory: 128 MB RAM, 256 MB ROM, 4 GB flash storage
  • Operating System: Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
  • Internet browser: Opera Mobile 9.5 browser
  • Camera: 3.2 megapixel autofocus
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, Wi-Fi, USB, GPS receiver
  • Battery: Li-Ion 900 mAh, Talk time: 5 h, Standby: 320 hours
  • Packaging: MDA Compact IV, 2 stylus, stereo headset, battery, charger, USB cable, case, CD-ROM with software and manual, printed manual



Live photos of MDA Compact IV

We managed to take some shot with the MDA Compact IV camera. Here you go, enjoy:


The ambitious lighting conditions, the sharp light from the outside, artificial light inside


Photos from Munich


Photos in the dark and harsh conditions


Close up photos


In the twilight



Night photos

Reader comments

  • ahmer
  • 10 Feb 2012
  • uWJ

I have t-mobile MDA compact Iv but it is in german language how could i change its language to english thanx

  • ezekiel
  • 26 Apr 2009
  • T26

plz can anyone tell me d differences between a vario phone and a compact phone i will love to know what makes the different