Motorola Defy (MB525) vs Nokia 500

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Defy vs Nokia 500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/28/2012 1:06 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:34 AM

Compare Nokia 500 X Motorola Defy (MB525) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Nokia 500 Compare Motorola Defy X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1110
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

13 Advantages Motorola Defy (MB525)	vs	6 Advantages Nokia 500
+512MB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB
+13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)5% Thinner	vs	14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)
+480x854 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	360x640 pixels
+265 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	229 PPI
+3.7"16% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+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
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+1540 mAh39% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1110 mAh
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB (1.29GB available)	vs	+2GB55% More internal storage for applications and files
118 grams (4.13 ounces)	vs	+93 grams (3.26 ounces)27% Lighter
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

19 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

16 million

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

VGA (640x480)

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Nokia 500
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Model	Defy (MB525)	Nokia 500
Other model names	Motorola DEFY MB525, Motorola Jordan	Nokia 500, Nokia Fate
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Nokia
Release date	10/12/2010	9/1/2011
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)	53.8 x 111.3 millimeters (2.12 x 4.38 in)
Weight	118 grams (4.13 ounces)	93 grams (3.26 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Nokia 500
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~47.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	360x640 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	265 PPI	229 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Nokia 500
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Symbian ^3 Anna
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Nokia 500
Chipset	32bit: TI OMAP 3610	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Nokia 500
RAM memory	512MB	256MB
Internal storage	2GB (1.29GB available)	2GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Nokia 500
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	14.4/5.76 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)	Nokia 500
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 15 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	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face 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)	Nokia 500
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)	Nokia 500
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, еAAC+, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Nokia 500
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
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)	Nokia 500
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Nokia 500
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF5X	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4U
Battery capacity	1540 mAh	1110 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	5 hours
Standby	238 hours (9.9 days)	456 hours (19 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Nokia 500
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	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included • Motorola MOTOBLUR 1.5 • Motorola CrystalTalk Plus • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White with covers • Comes with two covers back over Blue and Red • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Nokia 500
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.47W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.18W/kg (head)