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Motorola Defy+ (MB526) vs HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Defy+ vs HTC Google Nexus One phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Google Nexus One X Motorola Defy+ (MB526) 12Points
3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

vs
04Points HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T) Compare Motorola Defy+ X
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Defy+ (MB526)

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Defy+ (MB526)} 12 Advantages Motorola Defy+ (MB526) vs Google Nexus One (AT&T)} 4 Advantages HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB (2GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (190MB available)
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+265 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs252 PPI
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+1700 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1400 mAh
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)vs+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)17%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
VGA (640x480)vs+VGA (720x480)13%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbreadvs+Android 2.3.6 GingerbreadAdvantage
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread is newer and safer

25 Common items in both devices
512MB / 512MB LPDDR
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
3.7"
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Defy+ (MB526)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
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ModelDefy+ (MB526)Google Nexus One (AT&T)
Other model namesMotorola Defy+ MB526, Motorola Defy PlusAT&T/Rogers HTC Nexus One PB899110, HTC Passion
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandMotorolaHTC
Release date8/30/20111/5/2010
Depth13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)59.8 x 119 millimeters (2.35 x 4.69 in)
Weight118 grams (4.13 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Motorola Defy+ (MB526)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size3.7" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)265 PPI252 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Defy+ (MB526)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
System versionAndroid 2.3.3 GingerbreadAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Defy+ (MB526)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3620 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250 (65nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530 MP1Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Defy+ (MB526)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
RAM memory512MB512MB LPDDR
Internal storage3GB (2GB available)512MB (190MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Defy+ (MB526)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola Defy+ (MB526)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 24 fpsVGA (720x480) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED 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 supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Defy+ (MB526)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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+ (MB526)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264H.263, H.264, MP4, 3GP, MPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Defy+ (MB526)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Defy+ (MB526)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Defy+ (MB526)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
HF5X
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1700 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.1 hours7 hours
Standby384 hours (16 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Defy+ (MB526)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• 2GB microSD included
• Waterproof mobile phone
• Motorola MOTOBLUR
• Motorola CrystalTalk Plus
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• 4GB microSD included
• Trackball navigation

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Defy+ (MB526)HTC Google Nexus One (AT&T)
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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