Motorola Defy (MB525) vs LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Defy vs LG Optimus Zone 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/15/2014 12:30 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:24 AM

Compare LG Optimus Zone 2 X Motorola Defy (MB525) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

13Points LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp) Compare Motorola Defy X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)

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13 Advantages Motorola Defy (MB525)	vs	13 Advantages LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
+480x854 pixels167% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+265 PPI61% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+3.7"6% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 microphones100% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	1 microphone
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	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-core (28nm)108% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR2Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
2GB (1.29GB available)	vs	+4GB (1.68GB available)30% More internal storage for applications and files
118 grams (4.13 ounces)	vs	+114 grams (3.99 ounces)4% Lighter
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)13% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
VGA (640x480)	vs	+WVGA (800x480)25% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
1540 mAh	vs	+1700 mAh10% 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

19 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
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Model	Defy (MB525)	Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
Other model names	Motorola DEFY MB525, Motorola Jordan	Verizon LG L40 VS415pp, LG L Series III L40 CDMA
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Motorola	LG
Release date	10/12/2010	4/1/2014
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)	59 x 109.4 millimeters (2.32 x 4.31 in)
Weight	118 grams (4.13 ounces)	114 grams (3.99 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	265 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	feature not registered
User Interface	MOTOBLUR 1.5	LG UI 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	2GB (1.29GB available)	4GB (1.68GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/2 Mbps	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
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 Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	WVGA (800x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
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)	LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF5X	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1540 mAh	1700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
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)	LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
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
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: Black, White • Guest Mode • Quick Memo Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)
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