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Samsung Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB) vs Motorola Defy (ME525)

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

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Compare Motorola Defy X Samsung Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB) 21Points
5.3"
AMOLED

800x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points Motorola Defy (ME525) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note X
3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)} 21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB) vs Defy (ME525)} 2 Advantages Motorola Defy (ME525)
+1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core88%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs800MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+16GB (13GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs2GB (1.29GB available)
+9.65 millimeters (0.38 inches)39%
Thinner
vs13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+800x1280 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+285 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs265 PPI
+5.3"43%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2500 mAh62%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1540 mAh
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
178 grams (6.23 ounces)vs+118 grams (4.13 ounces)51%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)Motorola Defy (ME525)
ModelGalaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)Defy (ME525)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000B, Galaxy Note 1 N7100Motorola DEFY ME525, Motorola Jordan
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)(Europe)
(Global, International), (Europe)
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date10/28/201110/12/2010
Depth9.65 millimeters (0.38 inches)13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)82.95 x 146.85 millimeters (3.27 x 5.78 in)59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)
Weight178 grams (6.23 ounces)118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)Motorola Defy (ME525)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.3" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution800x1280 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)285 PPI265 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)Motorola Defy (ME525)
System versionAndroid 2.3.5 GingerbreadAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)Motorola Defy (ME525)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Dual 4210 (45nm)32bit: TI OMAP 3610
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP4 266MhzPowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)Motorola Defy (ME525)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)
eMMC 5.0
2GB (1.29GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)Motorola Defy (ME525)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)Motorola Defy (ME525)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.6 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length28mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)Motorola Defy (ME525)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)Motorola Defy (ME525)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)Motorola Defy (ME525)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)Motorola Defy (ME525)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)Motorola Defy (ME525)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BF5X
Battery capacity2500 mAh1540 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13.5 hours6.7 hours
Standby820 hours (34.2 days)238 hours (9.9 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)Motorola Defy (ME525)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UI 4.0
• Panorama shot
• S Pen stylus
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• 2GB microSD included
• Motorola MOTOBLUR 1.5
• Motorola CrystalTalk Plus
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note (GT-N7000 16GB)Motorola Defy (ME525)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.16W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.34W/kg (head)feature not registered
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