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Motorola Defy+ (MB526) vs NGM Forward Shake

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

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Compare NGM Forward Shake X Motorola Defy+ (MB526) 09Points
3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4"
IPS

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? NGM Forward Shake

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Defy+ (MB526)} 9 Advantages Motorola Defy+ (MB526) vs Forward Shake} 15 Advantages NGM Forward Shake
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs122 grams (4.27 ounces)
+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+265 PPI14%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1700 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+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
+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
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)vs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)94%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)vs+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)13%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
3.7"vs+4"8%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbreadvs+Android 4.3 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.3 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+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
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 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

21 Common items in both devices
512MB
3GB (2GB available)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Defy+ (MB526)NGM Forward Shake
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ModelDefy+ (MB526)Forward Shake
Other model namesMotorola Defy+ MB526, Motorola Defy PlusNew Generation Mobile NGM Forward Shake Dual Sim
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaNGM
Release date8/30/20115/1/2014
Depth13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)65 x 125.5 millimeters (2.56 x 4.94 in)
Weight118 grams (4.13 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Motorola Defy+ (MB526)NGM Forward Shake
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.7" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)265 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Defy+ (MB526)NGM Forward Shake
System versionAndroid 2.3.3 GingerbreadAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Defy+ (MB526)NGM Forward Shake
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3620 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530 MP1Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Defy+ (MB526)NGM Forward Shake
RAM memory512MB512MB
Internal storage3GB (2GB available)4GB (2GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Defy+ (MB526)NGM Forward Shake
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800
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 900/1800
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Motorola Defy+ (MB526)NGM Forward Shake
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 24 fpsHD (1280x720) 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 stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
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

Motorola Defy+ (MB526)NGM Forward Shake
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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)NGM Forward Shake
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Defy+ (MB526)NGM Forward Shake
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Defy+ (MB526)NGM Forward Shake
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Defy+ (MB526)NGM Forward Shake
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
HF5X
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1700 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy7.1 hours8.7 hours
Standby384 hours (16 days)260 hours (10.8 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Defy+ (MB526)NGM Forward Shake
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, HTML5
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
Swiftkey 4.0
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Defy+ (MB526)NGM Forward Shake
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.208W/kg (body)
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