Motorola Defy (MB525) vs Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Defy vs Asus Zenfone 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/14/2021 3:26 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:24 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone 8 X Motorola Defy (MB525) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

33Points Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB) Compare Motorola Defy X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)

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4 Advantages Motorola Defy (MB525)	vs	33 Advantages Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)43% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)6 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+6GB LPDDR511 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (1.29GB available)	vs	+128GB (107GB available)82 times More internal storage for applications and files
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)51% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
265 PPI	vs	+446 PPI68% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"	vs	+5.9"59% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 64MP + 12MP14 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 12MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)107 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps277 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1540 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh160% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)
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Model	Defy (MB525)	Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Motorola DEFY MB525, Motorola Jordan	Asus Zenfone 8 (ZS590KS, ZS590KS-2A007EU)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Asus
Release date	10/12/2010	5/13/2021, Announced: 5/12/2021
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)	68.5 x 148 millimeters (2.7 x 5.83 in)
Weight	118 grams (4.13 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.7" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	265 PPI	446 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	700nits[typ], 1100nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 13
User Interface	MOTOBLUR 1.5	ZenUI 8 / 9 / 10
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 676001 (v8), 799738 (v9) Geekbench: 3604 (v5.1) GFXBench: 61fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	6GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	2GB (1.29GB available)	128GB (107GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/2 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/1900 North America: UMTS 1700/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 VoLTE America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	America version: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 38, 40, 66, 71, 77, 78) Global version: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 77, 78)
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 VoLTE America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°14mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.73" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	OIS (4-axis): Optical 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/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@120fps 1080p@240fps 720p@480fps
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.93" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF5X	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1540 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	30W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	feature not registered
Standby	238 hours (9.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	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 • CrystalTalk Plus • Java framework	• Colors: Obsidian Black, Horizon Silver
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)
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