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Motorola Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB) vs Motorola Defy (MB525)

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

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Compare Motorola Defy X Motorola Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB) 26Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21.5
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)

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Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)} 26 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB) vs Defy (MB525)} 6 Advantages Motorola Defy (MB525)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs800MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR47 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+32GB (22GB available)16 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs2GB (1.29GB available)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC63 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)91%
Thinner
vs13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1440x2560 pixels8 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+534 PPI102%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs265 PPI
+5.5"49%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+(back) 21.5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps62 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh127%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1540 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
163 grams (5.71 ounces)vs+118 grams (4.13 ounces)38%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)vs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Motorola Defy (MB525)
ModelMoto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Defy (MB525)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Moto Z Force Droid XT1650-02 XLTE, VertexMotorola DEFY MB525, Motorola Jordan
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Latin America)BrazilCanadaUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
BrandMotorolaMotorola
Release date7/28/201610/12/2010
Depth7 millimeters (0.28 inches)13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)75.8 x 155.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.14 in)59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Waterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Motorola Defy (MB525)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI265 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassShatterShieldGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Motorola Defy (MB525)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Motorola Defy (MB525)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)32bit: TI OMAP 3610
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 624MhzPowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Motorola Defy (MB525)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4512MB
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)2GB (1.29GB available)
External storageUntil 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Motorola Defy (MB525)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 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 Cat9 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 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+, LTE, LTE-ACSD, 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

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Motorola Defy (MB525)
Back camera (main camera)21.5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5344x4016 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Motorola Defy (MB525)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Motorola Defy (MB525)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Motorola Defy (MB525)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Motorola Defy (MB525)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Motorola Defy (MB525)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BF5X
Battery capacity3500 mAh1540 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy29 hours (1.2 days)6.7 hours
Standby480 hours (20 days)238 hours (9.9 days)

➕ Other features

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Motorola Defy (MB525)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
• Quick Charge 3.0
• TurboPower charging: 15h in 15min
• 3.5mm to USB-C headphone adapter included
• Colors: Black, White
• 2GB microSD included
• Motorola MOTOBLUR 1.5
• Motorola CrystalTalk Plus
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Motorola Defy (MB525)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.78W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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