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Motorola Defy (MB525) vs Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Defy vs Huawei P40 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei P40 Lite X Motorola Defy (MB525) 05Points
3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

vs
26Points Huawei P40 Lite (L21A) Compare Motorola Defy X
6.4"
IPS

1080x2310

48
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)

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Defy (MB525)} 5 Advantages Motorola Defy (MB525) vs P40 Lite (L21A)} 26 Advantages Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)55%
Lighter
vs183 grams (6.41 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
800MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.27GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+6GB LPDDR4X11 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
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB nano-Memory7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)vs+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)54%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage
LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixelsvs+1080x2310 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
265 PPIvs+398 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"vs+6.4"73%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP11 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 16MPAdvantage
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
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbreadvs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps55 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1540 mAhvs+4200 mAh173%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

14 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+7 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Motorola Defy (MB525)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
ModelDefy (MB525)P40 Lite (L21A)
Other model namesMotorola DEFY MB525, Motorola JordanHuawei P40 lite (JNY-L21A, JNY-LX1) NFC Dual-SIM
Country or region available(Latin America)BrazilCanadaUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandMotorolaHuawei
Release date10/12/20103/2/2020
Depth13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)76.3 x 159.2 millimeters (3 x 6.27 in)
Weight118 grams (4.13 ounces)183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Motorola Defy (MB525)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Display typeTFT LCDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size3.7" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels1080x2310 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)265 PPI398 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Motorola Defy (MB525)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Motorola Defy (MB525)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Chipset32bit: TI OMAP 361064bit: HiSilicon Kirin 810 (7nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.27GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 1.88GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530ARM Mali-G52 MP6 820Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Motorola Defy (MB525)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
RAM memory512MB6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage2GB (1.29GB available)128GB (107GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Motorola Defy (MB525)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps400/75 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900
North America:
UMTS 1700/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Motorola Defy (MB525)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.4
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Motorola Defy (MB525)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported16 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.06" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Motorola Defy (MB525)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Motorola Defy (MB525)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Motorola Defy (MB525)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Motorola Defy (MB525)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BF5X
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1540 mAh4200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging40W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6.7 hoursfeature not registered
Standby238 hours (9.9 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Motorola Defy (MB525)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข 2GB microSD included
โ€ข Motorola MOTOBLUR 1.5
โ€ข Motorola CrystalTalk Plus
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black, Emerald Green, Light pink/blue
โ€ข EMUI 10
โ€ข Screen protective film included

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Motorola Defy (MB525)Huawei P40 Lite (L21A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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