Motorola Fire XT311 vs Motorola Defy (MB525)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Fire XT311 vs Motorola Defy phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/8/2013 3:38 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:24 AM

Compare Motorola Defy X Motorola Fire XT311 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Motorola Defy (MB525) Compare Motorola Fire XT311 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Defy (MB525)

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!

1 Advantage Motorola Fire XT311	vs	14 Advantages Motorola Defy (MB525)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+800MHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)33% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (150MB available)	vs	+2GB (1.29GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
13.45 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)1% Thinner
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
143 PPI	vs	+265 PPI85% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"	vs	+3.7"32% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
1420 mAh	vs	+1540 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

VGA (640x480)

Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

+16 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 Fire XT311	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Fire XT311	Defy (MB525)
Other model names	Motorola XT311	Motorola DEFY MB525, Motorola Jordan
Country or region available	(Europe), India	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	9/1/2011	10/12/2010
Depth	13.45 millimeters (0.53 inches)	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	58 x 116.5 millimeters (2.28 x 4.59 in)	59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Motorola Fire XT311	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.8" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~35.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 PPI	265 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Fire XT311	Motorola Defy (MB525)
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	MOTOBLUR 1.5
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Fire XT311	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227-1	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Fire XT311	Motorola Defy (MB525)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	512MB (150MB available)	2GB (1.29GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Fire XT311	Motorola Defy (MB525)
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	7.2/0.384 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 850/1900 North America: UMTS 1700/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	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 Fire XT311	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 24 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	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	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Fire XT311	Motorola Defy (MB525)
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 Fire XT311	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Fire XT311	Motorola Defy (MB525)
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)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Fire XT311	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Fire XT311	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP6X	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF5X
Battery capacity	1420 mAh	1540 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	6.7 hours
Standby	260 hours (10.8 days)	238 hours (9.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Fire XT311	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • Motorola Switch UI • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included CrystalTalk Plus Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Fire XT311	Motorola Defy (MB525)
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