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Nokia XL vs Motorola Defy (MB525)

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

,
5"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

2mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
07Points Motorola Defy (MB525) Compare Nokia XL X
3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia XL

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XL} 15 Advantages Nokia XL vs Defy (MB525)} 7 Advantages Motorola Defy (MB525)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)58%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs800MHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+768MB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR
+4GB (2GB available)55%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs2GB (1.29GB available)
+10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)23%
Thinner
vs13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+5"35%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+FWVGA (854x480)33%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+2000 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1540 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
190 grams (6.65 ounces)vs+118 grams (4.13 ounces)61%
Lighter
480x800 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
187 PPIvs+265 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
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

25 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia XLMotorola Defy (MB525)
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ModelNokia XLDefy (MB525)
Other model namesNokia XL Dual-Sim RM-1030, Nokia XL RM-1042, Nokia NormandyMotorola DEFY MB525, Motorola Jordan
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)BrazilCanadaUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
BrandNokiaMotorola
Release date5/1/2014, Announced: 2/24/201410/12/2010
Depth10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)77.7 x 141.4 millimeters (3.06 x 5.57 in)59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)
Weight190 grams (6.65 ounces)118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Nokia XLMotorola Defy (MB525)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)187 PPI265 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia XLMotorola Defy (MB525)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User InterfaceNokia X 1.0 UIMOTOBLUR 1.5

⚙️ Processor

Nokia XLMotorola Defy (MB525)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia XLMotorola Defy (MB525)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)
eMMC 4.41
2GB (1.29GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia XLMotorola Defy (MB525)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 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 900/2100UMTS 850/1900
North America:
UMTS 1700/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia XLMotorola Defy (MB525)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)FWVGA (854x480) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature 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 detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia XLMotorola Defy (MB525)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot 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 XLMotorola Defy (MB525)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia XLMotorola Defy (MB525)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

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

🔋 Battery

Nokia XLMotorola Defy (MB525)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BN-02
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BF5X
Battery capacity2000 mAh1540 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy13 hours6.7 hours
Standby720 hours (30 days)238 hours (9.9 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia XLMotorola 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, Bright green, Bright red, Cyan, Yellow
• 4GB microSD included
Nokia ClearBlack
• Nokia Here Maps
• Skype
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• 2GB microSD included
CrystalTalk Plus
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia XLMotorola Defy (MB525)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.89W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.67W/kg (head)feature not registered
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