BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile) vs Motorola Defy (ME525)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Torch 9810 vs Motorola Defy phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/20/2017 12:14 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:24 AM

Compare Motorola Defy X BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

480x640

5
MP

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1270
mAh

(Removable)

10Points Motorola Defy (ME525) Compare BlackBerry Torch 9810 X

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)

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!

6 Advantages BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	vs	10 Advantages Motorola Defy (ME525)
+1.2GHz 32bit Single-core58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+768MB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+8GB5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1.29GB available)
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
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
480x640 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels33% Higher resolution screen
250 PPI	vs	+265 PPI6% 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
1270 mAh	vs	+1540 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+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

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	Defy (ME525)
Other model names	T-Mobile BlackBerry Torch 9810, Jennings	Motorola DEFY ME525, Motorola Jordan
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	BlackBerry	Motorola
Release date	11/1/2011	10/12/2010
Depth	14.6 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)
Weight	161 grams (5.64 ounces)	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~46.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x640 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	250 PPI	265 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
System version	BlackBerry OS 7.0	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	BlackBerry OS 7.1	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	MOTOBLUR 1.5
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB	2GB (1.29GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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
	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480) 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	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
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
	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF5X
Battery capacity	1270 mAh	1540 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.9 hours	6.7 hours
Standby	295 hours (12.3 days)	238 hours (9.9 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gray • 4GB microSD included • BlackBerry Maps • HAC (M3/T3) • UMA • 3G Mobile hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included CrystalTalk Plus Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Torch 9810 (T-Mobile)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered