Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 1TB) vs Motorola Defy (MB525)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 vs Motorola Defy phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/23/2023 11:05 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:24 AM

Compare Motorola Defy X Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 1TB) 38Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.6"
AMOLED

1812x2176

50
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4400
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Motorola Defy (MB525) Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 1TB)

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38 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 1TB)	vs	6 Advantages Motorola Defy (MB525)
+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+12GB LPDDR523 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+1TB (917GB available)708 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1.29GB available)
+6.3 millimeters (0.25 inches)113% Thinner	vs	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1812x2176 pixels9 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+373 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	265 PPI
+7.6"105% Larger screen	vs	3.7"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP13 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	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/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 10MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+8K UHD (7680x4320)107 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps693 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4400 mAh186% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1540 mAh
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage 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
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+IPX8 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
263 grams (9.21 ounces)	vs	+118 grams (4.13 ounces)123% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 1TB)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 1TB)	Defy (MB525)
Other model names	Galaxy Fold4 5G (SM-F936U1)	Motorola DEFY MB525, Motorola Jordan
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	8/25/2022, Announced: 8/10/2022	10/12/2010
Depth	6.3 millimeters (0.25 inches)	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	130.1 x 155.1 millimeters (5.12 x 6.11 in)	59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)
Weight	263 grams (9.21 ounces)	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30min	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 1TB)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	7.6" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~90.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1812x2176 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	373 PPI	265 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	1200nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display Extra display: Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.2" (904x2316), 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus+	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 1TB)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
System version	Android 12	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	Android 15	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0	MOTOBLUR 1.5
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 1TB)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 964622 (v9) Geekbench: 3981 (v5.1) GFXBench: 43fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 1TB)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	1TB (917GB available) UFS 3.1	2GB (1.29GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 1TB)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900 North America: UMTS 1700/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71) mmWave (260, 261)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 1TB)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.466mm1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°12mm1.12µm	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	23mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) Extra cover camera: 4MP (f/1.8 2.0µm)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 1TB)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 1TB)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 1TB)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 1TB)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 1TB)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF5X
Battery capacity	4400 mAh	1540 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	39 hours (1.6 days)	6.7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	238 hours (9.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 1TB)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
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: Phantom Black, Graygreen, Beige, Burgundy • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay • S Pen (Stylus Pen)	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included • CrystalTalk Plus • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F936U 1TB)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.96W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered