LG F4NR (A448) vs Motorola Defy (ME525)

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Side by side comparison between LG F4NR 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 LG F4NR (A448) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.2"
TFT

176x220

1.2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

27Points Motorola Defy (ME525) Compare LG F4NR 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!

1 Advantage LG F4NR (A448)	vs	27 Advantages Motorola Defy (ME525)
+101 grams (3.54 ounces)17% Lighter	vs	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
230MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+800MHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB SDRAM	vs	+512MB LPDDR3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (50MB available)	vs	+2GB (1.29GB available)25 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
18.6 millimeters (0.73 inches)	vs	+13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)39% Thinner
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
176x220 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels10 times Higher resolution screen
128 PPI	vs	+265 PPI107% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.2"	vs	+3.7"68% Larger screen
(back) 1.2MP	vs	+(back) 5MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
QCIF (220x176)	vs	+VGA (640x480)7 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
950 mAh	vs	+1540 mAh62% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
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

8 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

2.1 + A2DP

MicroUSB 2.0

+ specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	LG F4NR (A448)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	F4NR (A448)	Defy (ME525)
Other model names	Wind LG F4NR, Videotron LG F4NR, LGA448	Motorola DEFY ME525, Motorola Jordan
Country or region available	Canada	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	LG	Motorola
Release date	12/1/2014	10/12/2010
Depth	18.6 millimeters (0.73 inches)	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	51 x 98 millimeters (2.01 x 3.86 in)	59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)
Weight	101 grams (3.54 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
	LG F4NR (A448)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.2" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~30.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	176x220 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	128 PPI	265 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG F4NR (A448)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
System version	Proprietary OS	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	MOTOBLUR 1.5
⚙️ Processor
	LG F4NR (A448)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm QSC6270 (65nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 230MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Q3Dimension	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG F4NR (A448)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
RAM memory	128MB SDRAM	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	256MB (50MB available)	2GB (1.29GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG F4NR (A448)	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	3.6 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 1700/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	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
	LG F4NR (A448)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Back camera (main camera)	1.2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (220x176) 15 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	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG F4NR (A448)	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
	LG F4NR (A448)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, 3GP, WMV	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, AMR, WMA, MIDI, AAC, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG F4NR (A448)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Not supported	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG F4NR (A448)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG F4NR (A448)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) LGIP-531A	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF5X
Battery capacity	950 mAh	1540 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	6.7 hours
Standby	345 hours (14.4 days)	238 hours (9.9 days)
➕ Other features
	LG F4NR (A448)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • External display: 0.98" inches, 96x64 pixels • External display Monochrome MSTN Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included CrystalTalk Plus Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG F4NR (A448)	Motorola Defy (ME525)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.41W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered