Motorola Defy (MB525) vs BlackBerry Torch 9800

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Defy vs BlackBerry Torch 9800 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/27/2012 10:17 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:24 AM

Compare BlackBerry Torch 9800 X Motorola Defy (MB525) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

01Point BlackBerry Torch 9800 Compare Motorola Defy X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Defy (MB525)

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15 Advantages Motorola Defy (MB525)	vs	1 Advantage BlackBerry Torch 9800
+800MHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)28% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	624MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDRAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	512MB SDRAM
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)36% Lighter	vs	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
+13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)9% Thinner	vs	14.6 millimeters (0.57 inches)
+480x854 pixels137% Higher resolution screen	vs	360x480 pixels
+265 PPI42% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	187 PPI
+3.7"16% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps
+AccelerometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1540 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1300 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2GB (1.29GB available)	vs	+4GB2 times More internal storage for applications and files

21 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+14 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	BlackBerry Torch 9800
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Model	Defy (MB525)	Torch 9800
Other model names	Motorola DEFY MB525, Motorola Jordan	RIM BlackBerry Slider 9800 for AT&T
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Motorola	BlackBerry
Release date	10/12/2010	8/12/2010
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	14.6 millimeters (0.57 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)	62 x 111 millimeters (2.44 x 4.37 in)
Weight	118 grams (4.13 ounces)	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	BlackBerry Torch 9800
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~46.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	360x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	265 PPI	187 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	BlackBerry Torch 9800
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	BlackBerry OS 6.0
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	feature not registered
User Interface	MOTOBLUR 1.5	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	BlackBerry Torch 9800
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)	32bit: Marvell PXA940
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	ST STV0987
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	BlackBerry Torch 9800
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB SDRAM
Internal storage	2GB (1.29GB available)	4GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	BlackBerry Torch 9800
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	7.2/2 Mbps	3.6 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 850/1900 North America: UMTS 1700/2100	UMTS 800/850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, 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
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	BlackBerry Torch 9800
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	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	Not supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	BlackBerry Torch 9800
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
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	BlackBerry Torch 9800
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WMA, eAAC+, FlAC, OGG
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	BlackBerry Torch 9800
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) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	BlackBerry Torch 9800
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	BlackBerry Torch 9800
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF5X	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1540 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	5.8 hours
Standby	238 hours (9.9 days)	221 hours (9.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	BlackBerry Torch 9800
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, 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, Flash player	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included CrystalTalk Plus Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Dark Orange • 4GB microSD included • UMA • HAC (M3/T3) • BlackBerry Maps Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	BlackBerry Torch 9800
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