Motorola Defy (ME525) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Defy vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 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 Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 X Motorola Defy (ME525) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

05Points Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a Compare Motorola Defy X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

12 Advantages Motorola Defy (ME525)	vs	5 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
+512MB LPDDR33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	384MB
+2GB (1.29GB available)185% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (465MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+265 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+1540 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+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
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)3% Thinner
3.7"	vs	+4"8% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
VGA (640x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera

23 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

480x854 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread

3G HSUPA

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Defy (ME525)	Xperia X10a
Other model names	Motorola DEFY ME525, Motorola Jordan	AT&T Sony Xperia X10, Rogers X10a, Telstra X10a, SE Rachael
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	(Latin America), Australia, Canada, USA, Japan
Brand	Motorola	Sony Ericsson
Release date	10/12/2010	3/25/2010
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)	63 x 119 millimeters (2.48 x 4.69 in)
Weight	118 grams (4.13 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	265 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 1.6 Donut
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	MOTOBLUR 1.5	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250
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 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	384MB
Internal storage	2GB (1.29GB available)	1GB (465MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
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	7.2/2 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	UMTS 800/850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 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	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
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)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
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)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
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	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
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)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF5X	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BST-41
Battery capacity	1540 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	8 hours
Standby	238 hours (9.9 days)	425 hours (17.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included CrystalTalk Plus Java framework	• Colors: Sensous Black, Luster White • 8GB microSD included • SE UX platform • Open GL 2.0 • PlayNow • Sony Ericsson Timescape • Video recording 720p only via Android 2.1/2.3 update Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Defy (ME525)	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a
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