Motorola Defy (ME525) vs Motorola RAZR V MT887

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Defy vs Motorola RAZR V phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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

Compare Motorola RAZR V X Motorola Defy (ME525) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

15Points Motorola RAZR V MT887 Compare Motorola Defy X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola RAZR V MT887

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6 Advantages Motorola Defy (ME525)	vs	15 Advantages Motorola RAZR V MT887
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	125 grams (4.38 ounces)
+265 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G TD-SCDMA
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G TD-SCDMA) 2 Mbps
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 microphones100% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	1 microphone
800MHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)80% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (1.29GB available)	vs	+4GB (2GB available)55% More internal storage for applications and files
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)60% Thinner
480x854 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels26% Higher resolution screen
3.7"	vs	+4.3"16% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage 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 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
1540 mAh	vs	+1750 mAh14% 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
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet

25 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT LCD

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+18 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Motorola RAZR V MT887
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Defy (ME525)	RAZR V MT887
Other model names	Motorola DEFY ME525, Motorola Jordan	Motorola Moto RAZR V MT887, Motorola Yangtze
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	China
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	10/12/2010	6/1/2012
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)	65.8 x 128.5 millimeters (2.59 x 5.06 in)
Weight	118 grams (4.13 ounces)	125 grams (4.38 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front Back: KEVLAR
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Motorola RAZR V MT887
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	540x960 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	265 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Motorola RAZR V MT887
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	feature not registered
User Interface	MOTOBLUR 1.5	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Motorola RAZR V MT887
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Motorola RAZR V MT887
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	2GB (1.29GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Motorola RAZR V MT887
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	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 900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
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, TD-SCDMA
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)	Motorola RAZR V MT887
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 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	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	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Motorola RAZR V MT887
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
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)	Motorola RAZR V MT887
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Motorola RAZR V MT887
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	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi 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)	Motorola RAZR V MT887
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Motorola RAZR V MT887
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF5X	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1540 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	14 hours
Standby	238 hours (9.9 days)	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Motorola RAZR V MT887
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, Flash player
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 Motorola SmartActions • Docking connector Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Motorola RAZR V MT887
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