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BlackBerry Torch 9800 vs Motorola Defy (ME525)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Torch 9800 vs Motorola Defy phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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BlackBerry Torch 9800
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

360x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

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15Points Motorola Defy (ME525) Compare BlackBerry Torch 9800 X
Motorola Defy (ME525)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Defy (ME525)

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Torch 9800} 1 Advantage BlackBerry Torch 9800 vs Defy (ME525)} 15 Advantages Motorola Defy (ME525)
+4GB2 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs2GB (1.29GB available)
624MHz 32bit Single-corevs+800MHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)28%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDRAdvantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
161 grams (5.64 ounces)vs+118 grams (4.13 ounces)36%
Lighter
14.6 millimeters (0.57 inches)vs+13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)9%
Thinner
360x480 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels137%
Higher resolution screen
187 PPIvs+265 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+3.7"16%
Larger screen
70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times
More apps available to download and use
(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+1540 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
21 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

BlackBerry Torch 9800Motorola Defy (ME525)
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ModelTorch 9800Defy (ME525)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Slider 9800 for AT&TMotorola DEFY ME525, Motorola Jordan
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandBlackBerryMotorola
Release date8/12/201010/12/2010
Depth14.6 millimeters (0.57 inches)13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 111 millimeters (2.44 x 4.37 in)59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)
Weight161 grams (5.64 ounces)118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

BlackBerry Torch 9800Motorola Defy (ME525)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)187 PPI265 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Torch 9800Motorola Defy (ME525)
System versionBlackBerry OS 6.0Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredMOTOBLUR 1.5

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Torch 9800Motorola Defy (ME525)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA94032bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerST STV0987PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Torch 9800Motorola Defy (ME525)
RAM memory512MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB2GB (1.29GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Torch 9800Motorola 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 / Upload3.6 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 800/850/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, 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

BlackBerry Torch 9800Motorola Defy (ME525)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 24 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry Torch 9800Motorola Defy (ME525)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot 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

BlackBerry Torch 9800Motorola Defy (ME525)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, eAAC+, FlAC, OGGMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Torch 9800Motorola Defy (ME525)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Torch 9800Motorola Defy (ME525)
SensorsAmbient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Torch 9800Motorola Defy (ME525)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BF5X
Battery capacity1300 mAh1540 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.8 hours6.7 hours
Standby221 hours (9.2 days)238 hours (9.9 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Torch 9800Motorola Defy (ME525)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Dark Orange
• 4GB microSD included
• UMA
• HAC (M3/T3)
• BlackBerry Maps
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• 2GB microSD included
CrystalTalk Plus
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Torch 9800Motorola Defy (ME525)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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