Motorola Defy (MB525) vs Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Defy vs Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/13/2021 6:34 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:24 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G X Motorola Defy (MB525) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

29Points Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB) Compare Motorola Defy X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.57"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4520
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB)

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3 Advantages Motorola Defy (MB525)	vs	29 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB)
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)76% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core6 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 (106GB available)81 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	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)49% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 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	+6.57"78% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP11 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	+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 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 (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1540 mAh	vs	+4520 mAh194% 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	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + 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

21 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB)
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Model	Defy (MB525)	Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Motorola DEFY MB525, Motorola Jordan	小米Redmi 10X 5G (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	China
Brand	Motorola	Xiaomi
Release date	10/12/2010	5/26/2020
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)	75.75 x 164.16 millimeters (2.98 x 6.46 in)
Weight	118 grams (4.13 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	3.7" inches	6.57" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	1080x2400 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	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	600nits[typ] HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 11
User Interface	MOTOBLUR 1.5	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 820 MT6875 (7nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	ARM Mali-G57 MC5
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	2GB (1.29GB available)	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1
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)	Redmi 10X 5G (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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900 North America: UMTS 1700/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 41, 78, 79)
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2119°1/4"1.12µm 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm 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	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Redmi 10X 5G (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/2.3 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
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)	Redmi 10X 5G (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	5.1 + 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
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Redmi 10X 5G (128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF5X	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1540 mAh	4520 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	22.5W 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)	Redmi 10X 5G (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: Blue, Gold, Pink/blue • MIUI 11, 12 • Stereo speakers • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Defy (MB525)	Redmi 10X 5G (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