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Samsung Galaxy A Quantum vs Motorola Defy (ME525)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A Quantum vs Motorola Defy phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Defy X Samsung Galaxy A Quantum 30Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A Quantum

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!

Galaxy A Quantum} 30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A Quantum vs Defy (ME525)} 5 Advantages Motorola Defy (ME525)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs800MHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR
+128GB (106GB available)81 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs2GB (1.29GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)65%
Thinner
vs13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x2400 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+393 PPI48%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs265 PPI
+6.7"81%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP16 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 32MPAdvantage
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 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps277 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4500 mAh192%
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
+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]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE 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
185 grams (6.48 ounces)vs+118 grams (4.13 ounces)57%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
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.
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+12 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A QuantumMotorola Defy (ME525)
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ModelGalaxy A QuantumDefy (ME525)
Other model namesGalaxy A Quantum 5G (SM-A716S), ๊ฐค๋Ÿญ์‹œ A ํ€€ํ…€Motorola DEFY ME525, Motorola Jordan
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date5/22/2020, Announced: 5/14/202010/12/2010
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)75.5 x 162.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.4 in)59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)
Weight185 grams (6.48 ounces)118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A QuantumMotorola Defy (ME525)
Display typeSuper AMOLED PlusTFT LCD
Screen size6.7" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)393 PPI265 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A QuantumMotorola Defy (ME525)
System versionAndroid 10Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0MOTOBLUR 1.5

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A QuantumMotorola Defy (ME525)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 980 (8nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A77 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G76 MP5 (728MHz)PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A QuantumMotorola Defy (ME525)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X512MB LPDDR
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1
2GB (1.29GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A QuantumMotorola Defy (ME525)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/200 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSACSD, 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

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A QuantumMotorola Defy (ME525)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
64 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
5MP macro f/2.425mm1/5"1.12ยตm
5MP depth f/2.2
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.72" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A QuantumMotorola Defy (ME525)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A QuantumMotorola Defy (ME525)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A QuantumMotorola Defy (ME525)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A QuantumMotorola Defy (ME525)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A QuantumMotorola Defy (ME525)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BF5X
Battery capacity4500 mAh1540 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered6.7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered238 hours (9.9 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy A QuantumMotorola Defy (ME525)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Prism Cube Black, Sliver, Blueโ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข 2GB microSD included
CrystalTalk Plus
Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A QuantumMotorola Defy (ME525)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.69W/kg (head), 1.22W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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