Motorola Defy (MB525) vs Apple iPad 4 (4G 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Defy vs Apple iPad 4 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/15/2014 12:35 PM, updated: 10/28/2021 10:41 AM

Compare Apple iPad 4 X Motorola Defy (MB525) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

18Points Apple iPad 4 (4G 128GB) Compare Motorola Defy X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

9.7"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

11560
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Apple iPad 4 (4G 128GB)

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9 Advantages Motorola Defy (MB525)	vs	18 Advantages Apple iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)5 times Lighter	vs	662 grams (23.17 ounces)
+265 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	264 PPI
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.4GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)110% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (1.29GB available)	vs	+128GB (122GB available)93 times More internal storage for applications and files
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)43% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+1536x2048 pixels7 times Higher resolution screen
3.7"	vs	+9.7"162% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1540 mAh	vs	+11560 mAh7 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
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Model	Defy (MB525)	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
Other model names	Motorola DEFY MB525, Motorola Jordan	iPad 4 A1459 (4G LTE), A1460 (CDMA)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Apple
Release date	10/12/2010	11/2/2012, Announced: 10/1/2012
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)	185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in)
Weight	118 grams (4.13 ounces)	662 grams (23.17 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	9.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	1536x2048 pixels (4:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	265 PPI	264 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	iOS 6.0
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	iOS 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
Chipset	32bit: TI OMAP 3610	32bit: Apple A6X (32nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Swift (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530	PowerVR SGX543 (4-core, 300MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
RAM memory	512MB	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	2GB (1.29GB available)	128GB (122GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/2 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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, A1460 version: CDMA 800/1900/2100
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900 North America: UMTS 1700/2100	A1459 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1460 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 A1459 version: LTE (Bands 4, 17) A1460 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 13)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
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	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
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
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF5X	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1540 mAh	11560 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	10 hours
Standby	238 hours (9.9 days)	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included • Motorola MOTOBLUR 1.5 • Motorola CrystalTalk Plus • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service • FaceTime HD
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	iPad 4 (4G 128GB)
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