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HTC Desire C (CDMA) vs Motorola Defy (ME525)

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

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Compare Motorola Defy X HTC Desire C (CDMA) 06Points
HTC Desire C (CDMA)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

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12Points Motorola Defy (ME525) Compare HTC Desire C 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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Desire C (CDMA)} 6 Advantages HTC Desire C (CDMA) vs Defy (ME525)} 12 Advantages Motorola Defy (ME525)
+4GB2 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs2GB (1.29GB available)
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)18%
Lighter		vs118 grams (4.13 ounces)
+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)9%
Thinner		vs13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer		vsAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+800MHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)27%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
320x480 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels167%
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+265 PPI61%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+3.7"6%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev Avs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAhvs+1540 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
20 Common items in both devices
512MB / 512MB LPDDR
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
VGA (640x480)
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC Desire C (CDMA)Motorola Defy (ME525)
ModelDesire C (CDMA)Defy (ME525)
Other model namesCricket HTC Desire C Muve MusicMotorola DEFY ME525, Motorola Jordan
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandHTCMotorola
Release date11/26/201210/12/2010
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)60.6 x 107.2 millimeters (2.39 x 4.22 in)59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)
Weight100 grams (3.5 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

HTC Desire C (CDMA)Motorola Defy (ME525)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~56.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI265 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

HTC Desire C (CDMA)Motorola Defy (ME525)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredMOTOBLUR 1.5

⚙️ Processor

HTC Desire C (CDMA)Motorola Defy (ME525)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Desire C (CDMA)Motorola Defy (ME525)
RAM memory512MB512MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB2GB (1.29GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Desire C (CDMA)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 / Upload3.1 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev ACSD, 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

HTC Desire C (CDMA)Motorola Defy (ME525)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
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

HTC Desire C (CDMA)Motorola 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

HTC Desire C (CDMA)Motorola Defy (ME525)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Desire C (CDMA)Motorola Defy (ME525)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + 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

HTC Desire C (CDMA)Motorola Defy (ME525)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Desire C (CDMA)Motorola Defy (ME525)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BF5X
Battery capacity1230 mAh1540 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered6.7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered238 hours (9.9 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Desire C (CDMA)Motorola Defy (ME525)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black, Red
• HTS Sense 4.0 UI
• HTC Beats Audio
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• 2GB microSD included
CrystalTalk Plus
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Desire C (CDMA)Motorola 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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