Motorola Defy (MB525) vs T-Mobile Rapport

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Defy vs T-Mobile Rapport phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/6/2013 12:15 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:34 AM

Compare T-Mobile Rapport X Motorola Defy (MB525) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

02Points T-Mobile Rapport Compare Motorola Defy X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

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

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16 Advantages Motorola Defy (MB525)	vs	2 Advantages T-Mobile Rapport
+800MHz 32bit Single-core44% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	528MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+2GB (1.29GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (120MB available)
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+480x854 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+265 PPI85% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	143 PPI
+3.7"32% Larger screen	vs	2.8"
+(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
+VGA (640x480)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+Android 2.3.4 GingerbreadAdvantage Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.2.2 Froyo
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+1540 mAh28% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+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
118 grams (4.13 ounces)	vs	+100 grams (3.5 ounces)18% Lighter
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)3% Thinner

20 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	T-Mobile Rapport
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Model	Defy (MB525)	T-Mobile Rapport
Other model names	Motorola DEFY MB525, Motorola Jordan	Huawei IDEOS X1 U8180, Huawei Gaga, T-Mobile Rapport
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	USA
Brand	Motorola	T-Mobile
Release date	10/12/2010	10/1/2011
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)	56 x 104 millimeters (2.2 x 4.09 in)
Weight	118 grams (4.13 ounces)	100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	T-Mobile Rapport
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~41.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	265 PPI	143 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
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)	T-Mobile Rapport
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 2.2.2 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	T-Mobile Rapport
Chipset	32bit: TI OMAP 3610	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	T-Mobile Rapport
RAM memory	512MB	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	2GB (1.29GB available)	512MB (120MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	T-Mobile Rapport
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	7.2 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 1700/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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)	T-Mobile Rapport
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	QVGA (320x240) 24 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	feature not registered
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	feature not registered
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)	T-Mobile Rapport
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)	T-Mobile Rapport
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	T-Mobile Rapport
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	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
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)	T-Mobile Rapport
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	T-Mobile Rapport
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF5X	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1540 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	4 hours
Standby	238 hours (9.9 days)	336 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	T-Mobile Rapport
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	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 • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	T-Mobile Rapport
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