Motorola Moto Maxx vs Motorola Bravo (MB520)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Maxx vs Motorola Bravo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/9/2014 1:01 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:28 AM

Compare Motorola Bravo X Motorola Moto Maxx 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Motorola Bravo (MB520) Compare Motorola Moto Maxx X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x854

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Maxx

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!

28 Advantages Motorola Moto Maxx	vs	4 Advantages Motorola Bravo (MB520)
+2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+3GB LPDDR35 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB
+64GB (52GB available)38 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1.32GB available)
+11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)19% Thinner	vs	13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1440x2560 pixels8 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+565 PPI113% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	265 PPI
+5.2"41% Larger screen	vs	3.7"
+(back) 20.7MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)81 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	CIF (352x288)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.2 Froyo
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3900 mAh153% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1540 mAh
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
176 grams (6.16 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)44% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

16 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+9 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Moto Maxx	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Change model
Model	Moto Maxx	Bravo (MB520)
Other model names	Motorola Moto MAXX XT1225 (Ballistic Nylon), Droid Turbo	AT&T Motorola Bravo MB520, Motorola Kobe
Country or region available	Brazil, (Global, International)	USA
Brand	Motorola	Motorola
Release date	11/5/2014	11/14/2010
Depth	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)	13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)	63 x 109.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.31 in)
Weight	176 grams (6.16 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto Maxx	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	565 PPI	265 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto Maxx	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 2.2 Froyo
User Interface	feature not registered	MOTOBLUR UI
⚙️ Processor
	Moto Maxx	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 420	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto Maxx	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	512MB
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.0	2GB (1.32GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto Maxx	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	CSD, HSCSD, 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
	Moto Maxx	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps	CIF (352x288) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto Maxx	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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
	Moto Maxx	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto Maxx	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto Maxx	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto Maxx	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3900 mAh	1540 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	48 hours (2 days)	6.9 hours
Standby	675 hours (28.1 days)	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto Maxx	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black Ballistic Nylon • Moto Display • Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min Java framework	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included CrystalTalk Plus Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto Maxx	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.59W/kg (head), 0.53W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered