Sony Xperia M (C1904) vs Motorola Defy (MB525)

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

6/10/2013 10:54 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:24 AM

Compare Motorola Defy X Sony Xperia M (C1904) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Motorola Defy (MB525) Compare Sony Xperia M X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia M (C1904)

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17 Advantages Sony Xperia M (C1904)	vs	2 Advantages Motorola Defy (MB525)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+1GB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+4GB (2GB available)55% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1.29GB available)
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)44% Thinner	vs	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+4"8% Larger screen	vs	3.7"
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Android 4.3 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+1750 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1540 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
245 PPI	vs	+265 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+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

TFT LCD

16 million

480x854 pixels

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia M (C1904)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia M (C1904)	Defy (MB525)
Other model names	Sony Xperia M1 C1904, Xperia M C1905, Sony Nicki SS	Motorola DEFY MB525, Motorola Jordan
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Sony	Motorola
Release date	7/1/2013	10/12/2010
Depth	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)	62 x 124 millimeters (2.44 x 4.88 in)	59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)
Weight	115 grams (4.03 ounces)	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia M (C1904)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	265 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia M (C1904)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	MOTOBLUR 1.5
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia M (C1904)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia M (C1904)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
RAM memory	1GB	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	2GB (1.29GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia M (C1904)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS C1905: 900/2100 - C1904: 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900 North America: UMTS 1700/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CSD, 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 Xperia M (C1904)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 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	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia M (C1904)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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 Xperia M (C1904)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia M (C1904)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia M (C1904)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia M (C1904)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BF5X
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	1540 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	6.7 hours
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	238 hours (9.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia M (C1904)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
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	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: Black, White, Purple, Yellow • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • Red-eye reduction • Panorama photo • ANT+ support Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included CrystalTalk Plus Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia M (C1904)	Motorola Defy (MB525)
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