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Motorola Defy+ (MB526) vs NGM Forward Next

Side by side comparison between Motorola Defy+ vs NGM Forward Next phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare NGM Forward Next X Motorola Defy+ (MB526) 06Points
3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.7"
IGZO

720x1280

13
MP
1GB
RAM

Octa-core

2200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? NGM Forward Next

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Defy+ (MB526)} 6 Advantages Motorola Defy+ (MB526) vs Forward Next} 19 Advantages NGM Forward Next
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)23%
Lighter
vs145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)vs+1.7GHz 32bit Octa-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+1GB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
3GB (2GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)56%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT-IGZOAdvantage
TFT-IGZO display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
265 PPIvs+312 PPI18%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"vs+4.7"27%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbreadvs+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1700 mAhvs+2200 mAh29%
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
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+12 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

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ModelDefy+ (MB526)Forward Next
Other model namesMotorola Defy+ MB526, Motorola Defy PlusNew Generation Mobile NGM Forward Next Dual Sim
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandMotorolaNGM
Release date8/30/20115/1/2014
Depth13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)66.2 x 139.8 millimeters (2.61 x 5.5 in)
Weight118 grams (4.13 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

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Display typeTFT LCDTFT-IGZO
Screen size3.7" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)265 PPI312 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassDragontrail Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

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System versionAndroid 2.3.3 GingerbreadAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

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Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3620 (45nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6592
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530 MP1ARM Mali-450 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

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RAM memory512MB1GB
Internal storage3GB (2GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

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Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps21/5.76 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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

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Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 24 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 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 supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

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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

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LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

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USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

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SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

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Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
HF5X
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1700 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.1 hours17.8 hours
Standby384 hours (16 days)570 hours (23.8 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Defy+ (MB526)NGM Forward Next
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
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: White
• Rotate camera
• DTS Sound
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• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

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SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.05W/kg (body)
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