Motorola Defy (MB525) vs LG Enact (VS890)

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

10/23/2013 1:01 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:24 AM

Compare LG Enact X Motorola Defy (MB525) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

14Points LG Enact (VS890) Compare Motorola Defy X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2460
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Enact (VS890)

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!

6 Advantages Motorola Defy (MB525)	vs	14 Advantages LG Enact (VS890)
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)44% Lighter	vs	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)18% Thinner	vs	15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+265 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	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
800MHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core89% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (1.29GB available)	vs	+8GB5 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
3.7"	vs	+4"8% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage 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 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
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
1540 mAh	vs	+2460 mAh60% 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
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

20 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

+13 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)	LG Enact (VS890)
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Model	Defy (MB525)	Enact (VS890)
Other model names	Motorola DEFY MB525, Motorola Jordan	Verizon LG Enact VS890, LG Enact 4G LTE
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	USA
Brand	Motorola	LG
Release date	10/12/2010	8/1/2013
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	15.8 millimeters (0.62 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)	52.3 x 111 millimeters (2.06 x 4.37 in)
Weight	118 grams (4.13 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 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)	LG Enact (VS890)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~78.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	265 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	LG Enact (VS890)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	feature not registered
User Interface	MOTOBLUR 1.5	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	LG Enact (VS890)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8930
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	LG Enact (VS890)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	2GB (1.29GB available)	8GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	LG Enact (VS890)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM)
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	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900 North America: UMTS 1700/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE 700
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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)	LG Enact (VS890)
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)
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	Face detection
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)	LG Enact (VS890)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
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)	LG Enact (VS890)
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, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	LG Enact (VS890)
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
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)	LG Enact (VS890)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	LG Enact (VS890)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF5X	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1540 mAh	2460 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	11.7 hours
Standby	238 hours (9.9 days)	216 hours (9 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	LG Enact (VS890)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, 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	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included CrystalTalk Plus Java framework	• Colors: Black • Dolby Mobile sound enhancement • Panorama photo • HDR photo • HAC M4/T4 • DLNA Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	LG Enact (VS890)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.79W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered