Huawei Ascend Y200 vs Motorola Defy (MB525)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Ascend Y200 vs Motorola Defy phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/4/2012 6:40 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:34 AM

Compare Motorola Defy X Huawei Ascend Y200 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

12Points Motorola Defy (MB525) Compare Huawei Ascend Y200 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 (MB525)

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!

3 Advantages Huawei Ascend Y200	vs	12 Advantages Motorola Defy (MB525)
+11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)15% Thinner	vs	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+Android 2.3.6 GingerbreadAdvantage Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
256MB	vs	+512MB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB	vs	+2GB (1.29GB available)159% More internal storage for applications and files
120 grams (4.2 ounces)	vs	+118 grams (4.13 ounces)2% Lighter
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels167% Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+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
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1400 mAh	vs	+1540 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

800MHz 32bit Single-core

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

VGA (640x480)

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Ascend Y200	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Ascend Y200	Defy (MB525)
Other model names	Huawei Ascend Y200 U8655, Huawei U8655, Huawei U8655-1	Motorola DEFY MB525, Motorola Jordan
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Huawei	Motorola
Release date	5/1/2012	10/12/2010
Depth	11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	60.4 x 116.9 millimeters (2.38 x 4.6 in)	59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Huawei Ascend Y200	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	265 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Ascend Y200	Motorola Defy (MB525)
System version	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Ascend Y200	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon	32bit: TI OMAP 3610
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Ascend Y200	Motorola Defy (MB525)
RAM memory	256MB	512MB
Internal storage	512MB	2GB (1.29GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Ascend Y200	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 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 900/2100	UMTS 850/1900 North America: UMTS 1700/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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
	Huawei Ascend Y200	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	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	feature not registered	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
	Huawei Ascend Y200	Motorola Defy (MB525)
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
	Huawei Ascend Y200	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Ascend Y200	Motorola Defy (MB525)
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)
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
	Huawei Ascend Y200	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Ascend Y200	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) HB5K1	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF5X
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1540 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	6.7 hours
Standby	220 hours (9.2 days)	238 hours (9.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Huawei Ascend Y200	Motorola Defy (MB525)
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	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Active noise cancellation • WiFI Direct • Wi-Fi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included • Motorola MOTOBLUR 1.5 • Motorola CrystalTalk Plus • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Ascend Y200	Motorola Defy (MB525)
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