Motorola Defy (ME525) vs Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Defy vs Samsung Rex 90 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/20/2017 12:14 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 10:34 AM

Compare Samsung Rex 90 X Motorola Defy (ME525) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Samsung Rex 90 (S5292) Compare Motorola Defy X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

N/A

1000
mAh

(Removable)

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

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20 Advantages Motorola Defy (ME525)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)
+800MHz 32bit Single-core144% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	312MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB (1.29GB available)29% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+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"
+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+VGA (640x480)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+AccelerometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1540 mAh54% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1000 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
118 grams (4.13 ounces)	vs	+109 grams (3.82 ounces)8% Lighter
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+11.84 millimeters (0.47 inches)13% Thinner
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 + A2DP	vs	+3.0Advantage Bluetooth 3.0 is newer and faster

11 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Proximity sensor

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)
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Model	Defy (ME525)	Rex 90 (S5292)
Other model names	Motorola DEFY ME525, Motorola Jordan	Samsung Rex 90 Duos S5292 for India market
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Europe)	India
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	10/12/2010	3/1/2013
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	11.84 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)	61.9 x 113 millimeters (2.44 x 4.45 in)
Weight	118 grams (4.13 ounces)	109 grams (3.82 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52.1% (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	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)
Chipset	32bit: TI OMAP 3610	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 312MHz XMM 2230 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)
RAM memory	512MB	feature not registered
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)	Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/2 Mbps	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
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	Not supported
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
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS
📷 Camera
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	Supported
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)
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)	Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)
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
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF5X	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1540 mAh	1000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	15 hours
Standby	238 hours (9.9 days)	440 hours (18.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, 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	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included • Motorola MOTOBLUR 1.5 • Motorola CrystalTalk Plus • Java framework	• Colors: White, Brown • Samsung TouchWiz UI • ChatON • Opera browser • Facebook, Twitter, YouTube • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)
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