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Motorola Defy (ME525) vs Nokia Lumia 928

Side by side comparison between Motorola Defy vs Nokia Lumia 928 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 928 X Motorola Defy (ME525) 06Points
3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.5"
AMOLED

768x1280

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 928

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Defy (ME525)} 6 Advantages Motorola Defy (ME525) vs Lumia 928} 20 Advantages Nokia Lumia 928
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)37%
Lighter
vs162 grams (5.67 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)vs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core136%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+1GB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (1.29GB available)vs+32GB24 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)vs+10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)33%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixelsvs+768x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
265 PPIvs+332 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"vs+4.5"22%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.2MPAdvantage
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
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1540 mAhvs+2000 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

16 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Defy (ME525)Nokia Lumia 928
 
ModelDefy (ME525)Lumia 928
Other model namesMotorola DEFY ME525, Motorola JordanVerizon Nokia Lumia 928 RM-860, Nokia RM-860
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaNokia
Release date10/12/20105/16/2013
Depth13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)68.9 x 133 millimeters (2.71 x 5.24 in)
Weight118 grams (4.13 ounces)162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Motorola Defy (ME525)Nokia Lumia 928
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size3.7" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels768x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)265 PPI332 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Defy (ME525)Nokia Lumia 928
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User InterfaceMOTOBLUR 1.5feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Defy (ME525)Nokia Lumia 928
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530 MP1Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Defy (ME525)Nokia Lumia 928
RAM memory512MB LPDDR1GB
Internal storage2GB (1.29GB available)32GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Defy (ME525)Nokia Lumia 928
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps100/50 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola Defy (ME525)Nokia Lumia 928
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashXenon flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Defy (ME525)Nokia Lumia 928
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola Defy (ME525)Nokia Lumia 928
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Defy (ME525)Nokia Lumia 928
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Defy (ME525)Nokia Lumia 928
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Defy (ME525)Nokia Lumia 928
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BF5X
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-4NW
Battery capacity1540 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.7 hours16.2 hours
Standby238 hours (9.9 days)541 hours (22.5 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Defy (ME525)Nokia Lumia 928
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• 2GB microSD included
CrystalTalk Plus
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ Display
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Touch Focus
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Dolby sound enhancement
• Wireless charging
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• DLNA
• WiFi dual-band
• WiFi hotspot
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Defy (ME525)Nokia Lumia 928
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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