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Motorola Defy (MB525) vs Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Defy vs Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite X Motorola Defy (MB525) 05Points
3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

vs
24Points Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB) Compare Motorola Defy X
5.84"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)

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Defy (MB525)} 5 Advantages Motorola Defy (MB525) vs Mi A2 Lite (64GB)} 24 Advantages Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)51%
Lighter
vs178 grams (6.23 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
800MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+4GB LPDDR37 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (1.29GB available)vs+64GB (51GB available)38 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)vs+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)52%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixelsvs+1080x2280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
265 PPIvs+432 PPI63%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"vs+5.84"58%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
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 Gingerbreadvs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1540 mAhvs+4000 mAh160%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

15 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Motorola Defy (MB525)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
ModelDefy (MB525)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
Other model namesMotorola DEFY MB525, Motorola JordanXiaomi A2 Lite M1805D1SG, Redmi 6 Pro, Xiaomi Sakura
Country or region available(Latin America)BrazilCanadaUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaXiaomi
Release date10/12/20107/1/2018
Depth13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)71.7 x 149.3 millimeters (2.82 x 5.88 in)
Weight118 grams (4.13 ounces)178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Motorola Defy (MB525)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.7" inches5.84" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~79.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels1080x2280 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)265 PPI432 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Motorola Defy (MB525)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Motorola Defy (MB525)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
Chipset32bit: TI OMAP 361064bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (MSM8953) (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530Qualcomm Adreno 506 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 77964 (v7)
Geekbench: 4388 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 3.4fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Motorola Defy (MB525)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
RAM memory512MB4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage2GB (1.29GB available)64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Motorola Defy (MB525)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900
North America:
UMTS 1700/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Motorola Defy (MB525)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.21.12ฮผm
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.25ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Motorola Defy (MB525)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Motorola Defy (MB525)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Motorola Defy (MB525)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Motorola Defy (MB525)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Motorola Defy (MB525)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BF5X
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1540 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6.7 hoursfeature not registered
Standby238 hours (9.9 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Motorola Defy (MB525)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข 2GB microSD included
โ€ข Motorola MOTOBLUR 1.5
โ€ข Motorola CrystalTalk Plus
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black, Gold, Blue
โ€ข Android One
โ€ข 2.5D curved glass screen
โ€ข WiFi display

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Motorola Defy (MB525)Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.04W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.55W/kg (head), 1.47W/kg (body)
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