Motorola Defy (ME525) vs LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Defy vs LG Eclypse 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/20/2017 12:14 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:24 AM

Compare LG Eclypse 4G X Motorola Defy (ME525) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

08Points LG Eclypse 4G (C800G) Compare Motorola Defy X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1520
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Defy (ME525)

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11 Advantages Motorola Defy (ME525)	vs	8 Advantages LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
+2GB (1.29GB available)29% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)42% Lighter	vs	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+480x854 pixels167% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+265 PPI61% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+3.7"6% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1540 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1520 mAh
+2 microphones100% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	1 microphone
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	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	+1GHz 32bit Single-core31% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR2Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+12.95 millimeters (0.51 inches)3% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
VGA (640x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
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
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT LCD

60Hz

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
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Model	Defy (ME525)	Eclypse 4G (C800G)
Other model names	Motorola DEFY ME525, Motorola Jordan	Virgin Mobile LG Eclypse 4G HSPA+, LG-C800G, LG C800G
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	USA
Brand	Motorola	LG
Release date	10/12/2010	12/1/2011
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	12.95 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)	63.4 x 121.2 millimeters (2.5 x 4.77 in)
Weight	118 grams (4.13 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 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 (ME525)	LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~47.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	265 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	feature not registered
User Interface	MOTOBLUR 1.5	LG Optimus UI
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	2GB (1.29GB available)	1GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
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 900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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 (ME525)	LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
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 (ME525)	LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
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 (ME525)	LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, DivX, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
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	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF5X	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1540 mAh	1520 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	3.3 hours
Standby	238 hours (9.9 days)	230 hours (9.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
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	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included • CrystalTalk Plus • Java framework	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • HAC (M3/T3) • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	LG Eclypse 4G (C800G)
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