Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a vs Motorola Defy+ (MB526)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 vs Motorola Defy+ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/21/2012 9:12 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:33 AM

Compare Motorola Defy+ X Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

12Points Motorola Defy+ (MB526) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Defy+ (MB526)

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!

4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	vs	12 Advantages Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)3% Thinner	vs	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+4"8% Larger screen	vs	3.7"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
384MB	vs	+512MB33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (465MB available)	vs	+3GB (2GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)	vs	+118 grams (4.13 ounces)14% Lighter
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
245 PPI	vs	+265 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
1500 mAh	vs	+1700 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Single-core

TFT LCD

480x854 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread

+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Change model
Model	Xperia X10a	Defy+ (MB526)
Other model names	AT&T Sony Xperia X10, Rogers X10a, Telstra X10a, SE Rachael	Motorola Defy+ MB526, Motorola Defy Plus
Country or region available	(Latin America), Australia, Canada, USA, Japan	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Motorola
Release date	3/25/2010	8/30/2011
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 119 millimeters (2.48 x 4.69 in)	59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	265 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
System version	Android 1.6 Donut	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3620 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
RAM memory	384MB	512MB
Internal storage	1GB (465MB available)	3GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/2 Mbps	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BST-41	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) HF5X
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	7.1 hours
Standby	425 hours (17.7 days)	384 hours (16 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Sensous Black, Luster White • 8GB microSD included • SE UX platform • Open GL 2.0 • PlayNow • Sony Ericsson Timescape • Video recording 720p only via Android 2.1/2.3 update Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included • Waterproof mobile phone • Motorola MOTOBLUR • Motorola CrystalTalk Plus Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Motorola Defy+ (MB526)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered