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Motorola Droid RAZR M (XT907) vs Motorola Defy (MB525)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid RAZR M vs Motorola Defy phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Defy X Motorola Droid RAZR M (XT907) 19Points
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Droid RAZR M (XT907)

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Droid RAZR M (XT907)} 19 Advantages Motorola Droid RAZR M (XT907) vs Defy (MB525)} 5 Advantages Motorola Defy (MB525)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core136%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs800MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+8GB (4.49GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs2GB (1.29GB available)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)61%
Thinner
vs13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+Super AMOLED AdvancedAdvantage
Super AMOLED Advanced display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+540x960 pixels26%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+4.3"16%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+2000 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1540 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
126 grams (4.41 ounces)vs+118 grams (4.13 ounces)7%
Lighter
256 PPIvs+265 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)vs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

17 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 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

Motorola Droid RAZR M (XT907)Motorola Defy (MB525)
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ModelDroid RAZR M (XT907)Defy (MB525)
Other model namesVerizon DROID RAZR M 4G, Motorola Scorpion MiniMotorola DEFY MB525, Motorola Jordan
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Latin America)BrazilCanadaUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date9/10/201210/12/2010
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)60.9 x 122.5 millimeters (2.4 x 4.82 in)59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)
Weight126 grams (4.41 ounces)118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Waterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Motorola Droid RAZR M (XT907)Motorola Defy (MB525)
Display typeSuper AMOLED AdvancedTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI265 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Droid RAZR M (XT907)Motorola Defy (MB525)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Droid RAZR M (XT907)Motorola Defy (MB525)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 (28nm)32bit: TI OMAP 3610
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Droid RAZR M (XT907)Motorola Defy (MB525)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB
Internal storage8GB (4.49GB available)2GB (1.29GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Droid RAZR M (XT907)Motorola Defy (MB525)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/1900
North America:
UMTS 1700/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 700 (Bands 13)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, 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 Droid RAZR M (XT907)Motorola Defy (MB525)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 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 focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Droid RAZR M (XT907)Motorola Defy (MB525)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not 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 Droid RAZR M (XT907)Motorola Defy (MB525)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV, 3GPMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Droid RAZR M (XT907)Motorola Defy (MB525)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Droid RAZR M (XT907)Motorola Defy (MB525)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Droid RAZR M (XT907)Motorola Defy (MB525)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BF5X
Battery capacity2000 mAh1540 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy20 hours6.7 hours
Standby408 hours (17 days)238 hours (9.9 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Droid RAZR M (XT907)Motorola Defy (MB525)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
• Motorola SmartActions
• Docking connector
• HAC (M4/T4)
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• 2GB microSD included
• Motorola MOTOBLUR 1.5
• Motorola CrystalTalk Plus
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Droid RAZR M (XT907)Motorola Defy (MB525)
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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