Motorola Defy (ME525) vs Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Defy vs Motorola Atrix HD phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/20/2017 12:14 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:34 AM

Compare Motorola Atrix HD X Motorola Defy (ME525) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

18Points Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T) Compare Motorola Defy X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1780
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)

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3 Advantages Motorola Defy (ME525)	vs	18 Advantages Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core136% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (1.29GB available)	vs	+8GB (5GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)60% Thinner
480x854 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
265 PPI	vs	+326 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"	vs	+4.5"22% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1540 mAh	vs	+1780 mAh16% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet

19 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Defy (ME525)	Atrix HD (AT&T)
Other model names	Motorola DEFY ME525, Motorola Jordan	AT&T Motorola Atrix 3 HD MB886, Motorola Dinara
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Europe)	USA
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	10/12/2010	8/1/2012
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)	69.9 x 133.5 millimeters (2.75 x 5.26 in)
Weight	118 grams (4.13 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	265 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
Chipset	32bit: TI OMAP 3610	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530	Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
RAM memory	512MB	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	2GB (1.29GB available)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/2 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 700/1700 (Bands 4,17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF5X	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1540 mAh	1780 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	7.5 hours
Standby	238 hours (9.9 days)	168 hours (7 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included • Motorola MOTOBLUR 1.5 • Motorola CrystalTalk Plus • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Modern White • Motorola MOTOBLUR • Dock connector • Motorola CrystalTalk PLUS • 3D stereo sound • Speech recognition • Motorola Lapdock compliant • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Motorola Atrix HD (AT&T)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.34W/kg (head), 0.67W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered