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Nokia 6790 Surge vs Motorola Defy (MB525)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 6790 vs Motorola Defy phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Nokia 6790 Surge
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.4"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
128MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
24Points Motorola Defy (MB525) Compare Nokia 6790 X
Motorola Defy (MB525)
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)

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6790 Surge} 0 Advantage Nokia 6790 Surge vs Defy (MB525)} 24 Advantages Motorola Defy (MB525)
128MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (120MB available)vs+2GB (1.29GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSDvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
124 grams (4.34 ounces)vs+118 grams (4.13 ounces)5%
Lighter
15.6 millimeters (0.61 inches)vs+13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)16%
Thinner
320x240 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
167 PPIvs+265 PPI59%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+3.7"54%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
QVGA (320x240)vs+VGA (640x480)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+1540 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.5mm jackvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
12 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
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📱 Model features

Nokia 6790 SurgeMotorola Defy (MB525)
Model6790 SurgeDefy (MB525)
Other model namesAT&T Nokia 6790 Surge, Nokia Surge for AT&TMotorola DEFY MB525, Motorola Jordan
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Latin America)BrazilCanadaUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
BrandNokiaMotorola
Release date7/19/200910/12/2010
Depth15.6 millimeters (0.61 inches)13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)58 x 97.6 millimeters (2.28 x 3.84 in)59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)
Weight124 grams (4.34 ounces)118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Nokia 6790 SurgeMotorola Defy (MB525)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.4" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~31.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI265 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 6790 SurgeMotorola Defy (MB525)
System versionSymbian 9.3 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredMOTOBLUR 1.5

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 6790 SurgeMotorola Defy (MB525)
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 6790 SurgeMotorola Defy (MB525)
RAM memory128MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR
Internal storage256MB (120MB available)2GB (1.29GB available)
External storageUntil 8GB microSD
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 6790 SurgeMotorola Defy (MB525)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900UMTS 850/1900
North America:
UMTS 1700/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPACSD, 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

Nokia 6790 SurgeMotorola Defy (MB525)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 6790 SurgeMotorola Defy (MB525)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot 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

Nokia 6790 SurgeMotorola Defy (MB525)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV9MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC, WMA9MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 6790 SurgeMotorola Defy (MB525)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output2.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 6790 SurgeMotorola Defy (MB525)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 6790 SurgeMotorola Defy (MB525)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-4L		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BF5X
Battery capacity1500 mAh1540 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.7 hours6.7 hours
Standby384 hours (16 days)238 hours (9.9 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 6790 SurgeMotorola Defy (MB525)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• QuickOffice, PDF Reader
• AT&T Navigator
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• 2GB microSD included
CrystalTalk Plus
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 6790 SurgeMotorola 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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