Motorola Defy (MB525) vs OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Defy vs OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/11/2022 11:21 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:24 AM

Compare OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite X Motorola Defy (MB525) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

29Points OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB) Compare Motorola Defy X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.59"
IPS

1080x2412

64
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)

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6 Advantages Motorola Defy (MB525)	vs	29 Advantages OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)65% Lighter	vs	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+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
+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	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X11 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (1.29GB available)	vs	+128GB (101GB available)77 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)58% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x2412 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
265 PPI	vs	+401 PPI51% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"	vs	+6.59"78% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 64MP + 2MP + 2MP13 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(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 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps277 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1540 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh2 times 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
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

18 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)
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Model	Defy (MB525)	Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Motorola DEFY MB525, Motorola Jordan	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (128GB+6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	OnePlus
Release date	10/12/2010	4/30/2022, Announced: 4/28/2022
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)	75.6 x 164.3 millimeters (2.98 x 6.47 in)
Weight	118 grams (4.13 ounces)	195 grams (6.83 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)	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	6.59" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	1080x2412 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	265 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	Support sRGB Display P3
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 13
User Interface	MOTOBLUR 1.5	OxygenOS 12 / 13
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 406221 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	2GB (1.29GB available)	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/2 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat15 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) India version: SA/NSA (1, 28, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat15 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion) Sony IMX471 sensor
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF5X	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1540 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	33W (11V/3A) Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
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)	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)
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	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 Dusk, Blue Tide
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite (128GB/6GB)
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